Chorus of Condemnation Growing in Washington Following Houthi Terror Attack in UAE

January 20, 2022

UAE Seeks US Government Designation of Houthis as Foreign Terrorist Organization

UAE Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba Spoke on Thursday with Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mark Warner (D-VA), and House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Michael McCaul (R-TX)

Statements and Reactions regarding UAE-Israel Peace Accord

August 22, 2020

Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba Statement Regarding Announcement Between Israel and United Arab Emirates (13 August 2020)

"Today’s announcement is a significant advance for the region and for diplomacy. It immediately stops annexation and the potential of violent escalation. It maintains the viability of a two-state solution as endorsed by the Arab League and international community. It creates new dynamics and possibilities in the peace process. It bolsters the stability of Jordan.

Mubadala-owned GlobalFoundries Welcomes UAE Consul General Abdalla Shaheen to Fab 8 Facility

May 9, 2019

New York – May 6, 2019 – His Excellency Abdalla Shaheen, the newly appointed Consul General of the United Arab Emirates in New York, traveled to Saratoga County, New York to meet with executives from GlobalFoundries, one of the largest and most advanced semi-conductor chip maker in the world, and tour its Fab 8 manufacturing facility. Consul General Shaheen’s visit to GlobalFoundries, a Mubadala Company, reinforced the UAE-USA bilateral relationship in the Eastern US region.

UAE Embassy Outreach Goes Beyond Traditional Diplomacy

December 16, 2014

The National discusses the value of UAE Embassy in Washington, DC's 'soft power' diplomacy to highlight how the United Arab Emirates and US are closely aligned in security and military cooperation, are strong economic partners, and have deep cultural relationships that are increasingly connecting Emirati and American communities. 

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Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Concludes Official Visit to Washington

February 27, 2026

Reinforces UAE–U.S. Strategic Partnership in Meetings with Senior Administration Officials and Members of Congress

UAE Remains Top US Export Market in Middle East As Strategic Trade Partnership Hits Record $39 Billion

February 26, 2026

US exports to UAE grew 16% year over year, 
reflecting steady expansion of demand for US-made goods and services
 
US trade surplus with the UAE remains fourth largest, globally

UAE announces additional $1.2 billion to support Gaza during Board of Peace meeting chaired by Trump

February 19, 2026

The UAE announced a further US$1.2 billion for supporting Gaza through the Board of Peace.

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced the contribution during his participation in the first meeting of the Board of Peace held in Washington under the chairmanship and invitation of US President Donald Trump.

Abdullah bin Zayed, Rubio discuss strategic ties, regional situation in Washington

February 19, 2026

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed strategic relations between the United Arab Emirates and the United States with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a meeting in Washington.

The talks, held during Sheikh Abdullah’s working visit to the US capital, focused on strengthening bilateral ties to support mutual interests. Both sides reviewed prospects for expanding cooperation across various sectors, including the economy, trade, artificial intelligence and advanced technology.

Abdullah bin Zayed meets US Treasury Secretary in Washington

February 19, 2026

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met the US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent during his visit to Washington, where he is participating in the inaugural Board of Peace meeting.

The two sides reviewed the strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and the United States across various sectors, ahead of the first anniversary of the UAE’s $1.4 trillion investment commitment in the United States over the next decade.

Second Annual UAE Healthy Kidney 5K Raises Over $60,000 For Local Kidney Patients

February 10, 2026

Miami, FL – February 10, 2026 – The UAE Healthy Kidney 5K returned to Miami on January 31, drawing a record 1,100 runners and raising over $60,000 to support the National Kidney Foundation of Florida (NKFF). The UAE Embassy in Washington, D.C. and NKFF have partnered together to promote kidney health, focusing on early detection and funding life-saving programs and research.

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