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Both UAE and US companies are members of the Business Council.

The US-UAE Business Council, created in 2007, demonstrates how business-to-business initiatives drive the expanding commercial relationship between the UAE and the United States. The Council is a collaboration of leading companies based in the United States and United Arab Emirates, committed to expanding bi-lateral commercial opportunities between the two countries.

The Council monitors and advocates for policies and initiatives of critical importance to bilateral business, and provides ongoing updates on the business climate in both countries.

The UAE is the largest export market for US goods in the Arab world, totaling $14.4 billion in 2008. More than 750 US companies have a presence in the UAE, from Starbucks to ExxonMobil.

Created 13-Jan-2009. Last updated 13-Jan-2010.

“The United Arab Emirates is one of the best business platforms in the world … Our trade is booming because the UAE is booming … This country is a testament of what can be accomplished when tolerance, technology and tradition are in harmony.”

Frank Lavin,
Former US Under Secretary of Commerce

“The American business community greatly values its commercial ties with the United Arab Emirates… On the commercial level, the UAE is a very attractive market for U.S. businesses… We have been encouraged by recent steps to open the economy further to investment and services.”

Thomas J. Donohue,
President & CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce

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UAE-US Economic Relationship