Press Releases

UAE Launches Manara Centre to Promote Regional Co-Existence

March 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC, 14th March, 2023 (WAM) - The UAE today announced the formation of the Manara Centre, the regional centre for coexistence. Based in Abu Dhabi and named after the Arabic word that means “source of light”, the centre will support core UAE values and initiatives, such as the Year of Tolerance and the Abrahamic Family House.

COP28 President-Designate Emphasizes Importance of Energy Industry as Part of Solution at COP28

March 8, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC, 6th March 2023 (WAM) - Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 UAE President-Designate, today emphasized the integral role that the oil and gas industry plays in solving the climate challenge during his keynote remarks at CERAWeek.

Speaking at the plenary on the first day, Dr. Al Jaber explained, “Energy leaders have the knowledge, experience, expertise and the resources needed to address the dual challenge of driving sustainable progress while holding back emissions.”

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan Concludes Visit to US

February 17, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC, 17th February, 2023 (MOFAIC) - H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, concluded his visit to Washington, DC after meeting with senior US government officials and Congressional leaders.

UAE Foreign Minister Meets US Counterpart, Senators in Washington

February 15, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC, 15th February, 2023 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on Tuesday met with Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State, in Washington.

They discussed ways to further broaden and deepen the strong US-UAE partnership, and cooperation in the fields of security, climate, trade exchange and investment.

Following presidential directive, Mansour bin Zayed appoints COP28 UAE President-Designate

January 12, 2023

Success of Joint Emirati-Saudi Mediation Regarding Release and Exchange of Prisoners between United States and Russian Federation

December 8, 2022

ABU DHABI, 8th December, 2022 (WAM) -- In a joint statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, announced the success of the mediation led by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for the release and exchange of two prisoners between the United

UAE Embassy in Washington, DC Celebrates Nation’s 51st National Day

December 5, 2022

Washington, DC (December 5, 2022) – This week, diplomats at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Embassy in Washington, DC gathered with American partners and friends to celebrate the UAE’s 51st National Day. The event honored the nation’s remarkable progress since its founding in 1971.

UAE Reaffirms Cooperation with the US and Global Partners to Counter Ransomware

November 4, 2022

Washington, DC (4 November, 2022) – A UAE delegation led by HE Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cyber Security Council, participated in the 2022 International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) Summit hosted by the White House in Washington, DC. The UAE underscored its commitment to working with CRI and private sector partners around the world to counter the spread and impact of ransomware.

UAE, US sign partnership to catalyse $100 billion of investment in renewable energies, clean technologies

November 1, 2022

ABU DHABI, 1st November, 2022 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has witnessed the signing of a comprehensive strategic partnership between the UAE and the US to accelerate the energy transition, advance shared climate goals and strengthen global energy security.

UAE Embassy and Dirwaza Curatorial Lab Art Exhibition Showcases Contemporary Art from the Emirates

September 26, 2022

A contemporary art exhibition featuring works by female artists in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has come to Washington, D.C.