Click here to learn about how the UAE is taking aggressive action to meet the global climate challenge. 

The UAE looks forward to joining President Joe Biden and Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry at next month’s Leaders Summit on Climate(link is external) to contribute to collective climate action. 

By Hessa Al Shuwaihi, Head of Communications and Public Diplomacy

No one told us that balancing motherhood and a demanding career would be easy – but being a working mom during a global pandemic takes it to another level. Amid the elevated challenges brought about by COVID-19, the United Arab Emirates has made it a priority to ensure pandemic assistance goes to mothers and families who need it.

By Shaima Gargash, Deputy Chief of Mission

The diplomats at the United Arab Emirates Embassy in Washington, DC, are excited to join you on LinkedIn. Here we will share the latest Embassy activities, UAE government initiatives and partnership highlights, while connecting with our friends and partners across the United States.

"Welcoming joint efforts to de-escalate tensions and for renewed regional dialogue, the UAE will work closely with the Biden Administration on a comprehensive approach to Middle East peace and stability. As in previous transitions, the UAE anticipated a review of current policies by the new administration.

Last July, the United Arab Emirates became the first Arab nation to launch a mission to Mars. The Emirates Mars Mission’s Hope probe is on schedule to enter into orbit around the “Red Planet” on February 9, making the UAE just the fifth country in history to reach Mars.

January 21, 2021 – On Tuesday, the United Arab Emirates finalized letters of agreement (LOAs) with the US Government for the acquisition of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft and other defense equipment, as previously announced. The LOAs confirm the terms of the UAE purchase, including costs, technical specifications and anticipated delivery schedules.  

- Special Guests, VIPs Join Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba for Unprecedented Live Event –

Washington, DC – Today, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Embassy in Washington, DC celebrated the country’s 49^th National Day through a virtual program that highlighted the UAE’s shared achievements with partners in 2020, including cooperation to address the COVID-19 pandemic, the launch of the Hope Probe to Mars and the historic signing of the Abraham Accords between the UAE and Israel.