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Gender Equality in the UAE

Women in Leadership

The UAE constitution guarantees equal rights for men and women. Four women serve in the UAE cabinet and account for 22 percent of the advisory parliament. In late 2008, the first woman judge was appointed and four women became figher pilots in the UAE military.Learn more about Gender Equality in the UAE

Abu Dhabi Toursm Authority Launches Branding Campaign in New York's Time Square

A multi-faceted campaign, titled “Traveller’s Welcome -- A Taste of Abu Dhabi’s Hospitality" in New York City’s Times Square will take over Times Square’s Father Duffy Square, May 17 to 19, opening daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. showing a glimpse into true Abu Dhabi offerings. See Full Story.

UAE women are breaking down barriers in the finance industry.

Anne Izzillo, President of the Financial Women's Association blogs on The Huffington Post about factors in the UAE that are creating a fertile environment for female entrepreneurship to grow.

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Manchester City Football Club Crowned English Premier League Champions.

An exciting conclusion to an extraordinary season ending in a 3-2 win over Queens Park Rangers at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, Man-City owned by UAE's Deputy Prime Minsiter, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan wins their first Premier League championship since 1968.

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UAE Embassy in Washington, DC Celebrates 36th anniversary of UAE's Armed Forces Unification

Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba and Staff Colonel Abdelrahman Al Mazmi host senior US military officers, diplomats and government officials at the embassy for UAE's 36th Armed Forces Unification Day. See Full Story.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Pavilion at Offshore Technologies Conference (OTC 2012) in Houston Attracts Record Crowds

UAE Red Crescent produced documentaries win awards in Las Vegas

Mubadala Aerospace signs contract with Boeing to build major sections for 777 and 787 "Dreamliner" aircraft in the UAE

UAE leads in renewable energy research

Johns Hopkins Hospital Unveils Sheikh Zayed Cardiovascular and Critical Care Tower

UAE participates in Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul

His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, meets with President Obama

Senator Marco Rubio highlights robust relationship between UAE and US in letter to Ambassador Al Otaiba

Learn about the UAE Embassy’s initiative with "City Soccer in the Community" to provide soccer fields for deserving kids in US communities

	Peaceful Nuclear Energy The UAE is pursuing a peaceful, civilian nuclear energy program that upholds the highest standards of safety, security, nonproliferation, and operational transparency.
	UAE-US Relations The UAE and US are reliable allies with shared strategic interests in the security, economic and social-cultural arenas.
	Establishing a Business The UAE has one of the most open economies in the world. Learn more about the different ways to do business there.
	US Universities in the UAE The UAE is proud to partner with numerous US universities to improve education and promote cross-cultural understanding.