By Alia Al Suwaidi, Deputy Chief of Mission, UAE Embassy of Washington, D.C.

As the world celebrates the International Day for Women in Diplomacy, I'm taking a moment to look back on my own journey, where I’ve witnessed first-hand the growing presence of women at the diplomatic and policymaking table. The shift has been both inspiring and transformative, and it reflects a broader recognition of women’s capabilities and contributions.

Florida Keys – The United Way of Collier and the Keys (UWCK) and the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the United States are excited to announce the launch of a new learning exchange program that will connect reef restoration professionals from the UAE and US.