By Ahmad Al Sawalhi, Director of Aerospace Affairs & Trade Outreach, UAE Embassy in Washington, D.C., Saud Karmustaji, Director of Strategic Communication, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre and Fatima AlShamsi, Acting Director, Space Policies and International Relations Department, UAE Space Agency

On December 2, the Ambassador to the United States, Yousef Al Otaiba, hosted a reception in honor of the UAE’s 53rd National Day. The event took place at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in downtown Washington, DC, celebrating the strong partnership between the UAE and the US, rooted in a shared vision of progress and prosperity. The reception was attended by guests and Embassy staff who have supported this growing relationship.