Writing in the Financial Times, UAE Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba explains that the UAE's exit from OPEC reflects the country's progress as a diversified, knowledge-based economy.
"OPEC was built for oil-dependent states. The UAE hasn't been one for a long time," writes Ambassador Al Otaiba, noting that less than a quarter of UAE GDP is now tied to energy.
Affirms Strait of Hormuz Must be Open as Part of Conclusive Outcome to Conflict
Highlights UAE’s Resilience, Strength of Bilateral Partnership in Meetings with US Policymakers
Washington – April 15, 2026 – Speaking today at the Semafor World Economy Summit in Washington, Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation, affirmed the UAE’s resilience in the face of Iran’s recent, unpr
This war requires a conclusive outcome—one that addresses Tehran’s full range of threats.
Reinforces UAE–U.S. Strategic Partnership in Meetings with Senior Administration Officials and Members of Congress
US exports to UAE grew 16% year over year,
reflecting steady expansion of demand for US-made goods and services
The Sudanese people have suffered for over two and a half years from a brutal civil war between two Generals, which has resulted in countless civilians killed; hospitals, homes, and health-care systems destroyed; the world’s largest food security crisis; and civilians facing an appalling combination of atrocities including starvation, mass displacement, and sexual and gender-b
WASHINGTON, D.C. (8 December 2025) – Twin chefs Maitha and Abdulrahman Al Hashmi, the youngest certified culinary professionals in the United Arab Emirates, brought a unique taste of Emirati culture to Washington, D.C. as special guests of the UAE Embassy’s 54th National Day celebration.
WASHINGTON, DC (December 3, 2025) — The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Washington, D.C.