June 17, 2021
By Saud Al Nowais, UAE Commercial Attaché
On 8 June 2021, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States held their eighth Economic Policy Dialogue (EPD) at the US Department of State in Washington, DC, marking the forum’s return to an in-person format.
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June 8, 2021
The Eighth U.S.-UAE Economic Policy Dialogue on June 8 was co-chaired by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation’s Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs HE Abdulnasser Alshaali and Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Peter Haas to further develop bilateral ties and solidify the economic partnership between the two countries. The dialogue was opened by Ambassador Marcia Bernicat, Senior Official for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, and Acting Assistant Secretary
May 27, 2021
By Abdulrahman Al Nuaimi, Head of Consular Affairs
May 5, 2021
By Alia Alsuwaidi, Head of Political Affairs
The month of Ramadan presents a unique opportunity for Muslims around the world to reflect on ourselves and the world around us. This year, the UAE Embassy has endeavored to do just that by launching Ramadan Reflections, a video series where my fellow diplomats and I shared what Ramadan means to us and examined the values and traditions of the holiday.
April 23, 2021
ABU DHABI, April 23, 2021 (WAM) - The United Arab Emirates and the United States, with support from the United Kingdom, Brazil, Denmark, Israel, Singapore, Australia and Uruguay, today announce the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) at President Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate today. The initiative aims to increase and accelerate global agricultural innovation and research and development (R&D) over the next five years, to address climate change.
April 23, 2021
DUBAI, April 23 2021 (WAM) - His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to transform the challenges of climate change into future opportunities for the next generation, as well as work closely with the United States, the global community and the private sector to make a step-change in the global response to climate change.
April 23, 2021
April 21, 2021
UAE, Israeli Ambassadors Plant Peace Tree for Earth Day
WASHINGTON, DC – In celebration of Earth Day, the United Arab Emirates Ambassador to the United States and Israel’s Ambassador to the United States and the United Nations joined together to plant an olive tree and sow the seeds of closer cooperation to address the global climate challenge.