July 31, 2023
By Majid Almutawa, Senior Political Affairs Specialist
In recent weeks, unprecedented heatwaves hit North America, Asia and Europe, forest fires engulfed parts of the Mediterranean, and droughts threatened crop yields across the US. Climate impacts are accelerating, and so must the global response.
July 24, 2023
COP28 Director-General Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi and Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Investment Amos Hochstein met in Washington Friday, July 21 to discuss ongoing cooperation between the UAE and US on climate action, including to facilitate an ambitious and successful COP28. Following COP28 President-Designate Dr. Sultan Al Jaber’s remarks in Brussels last week, Ambassador Al Suwaidi briefed DAP Hochstein on the UAE’s updated agenda for the climate summit, to be held in Dubai later this year.
July 24, 2023
COP28 Director-General Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi and US Deputy Special Envoy for Climate Sue Biniaz met in Washington on Friday, July 21 as part of ongoing coordination between the UAE’s COP28 organizing team and the Office of the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate. Following COP28 President-Designate Dr. Sultan Al Jaber’s remarks in Brussels last week, Ambassador Al Suwaidi briefed Deputy Special Envoy Biniaz on the UAE’s updated agenda for the climate summit, to be held in Dubai later this year.
June 27, 2023
By Saud Al Nowais, UAE Commercial Attaché
Amidst the remarkable growth in the clean energy sector, the UAE is accelerating its efforts to showcase unprecedented opportunities for businesses. This underscores the country's commitment to sustainable development and highlights the immense economic potential associated with clean energy investments.
June 21, 2023
June 2, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC, June 2, 2023 - Today, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates at the White House to reiterate the enduring U.S.-UAE strategic partnership and discuss a range of global and regional issues.
May 28, 2023
May 16, 2023
Ambassadors “pass the torch” as the Games go from Abu Dhabi to Berlin; highlight Special Olympics’ success to promote inclusion worldwide
April 19, 2023
By Noura Almazroui, Administrative attaché, Office of the Deputy Chief of Mission, UAE Embassy in Washington, D.C.
March 31, 2023
Washington, D.C. (31 March 2023) – The UAE Embassy in Washington last night welcomed a diverse group of religious, government and civil society leaders to its sixth annual Interfaith Iftar – an annual tradition marking the holy month of Ramadan.