The Sudanese people have suffered for over two and a half years from a brutal civil war between two Generals, which has resulted in countless civilians killed; hospitals, homes, and health-care systems destroyed; the world’s largest food security crisis; and civilians facing an appalling combination of atrocities including starvation, mass displacement, and sexual and gender-based violence. Recent humanitarian assessments indicate that over 30.4 million people – more than half of Sudan’s population – require urgent humanitarian or protection assistance.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (8 December 2025) – Twin chefs Maitha and Abdulrahman Al Hashmi, the youngest certified culinary professionals in the United Arab Emirates, brought a unique taste of Emirati culture to Washington, D.C. as special guests of the UAE Embassy’s 54^th National Day celebration. The Al Hashmi twins played a central role in curating the menu for the Embassy’s National Day event, serving up innovative Emirati-American fusion dishes that embodied the warmth and creativity of their homeland.

WASHINGTON, DC (December 3, 2025) — The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Washington, D.C. celebrated the UAE’s 54th National Day under the theme “Unity and Progress,” marking another year of strong partnership and deep people-to-people ties between the UAE and the United States.

The White House’s decision to authorize U.S. chip exports to the UAE marks another milestone in the trusted and enduring partnership between our two nations. The authorization follows sustained engagement between both governments and reflects the confidence that underpins our collaboration in advanced technology and national security.