WASHINGTON, August 22, 2019 – United Arab Emirates Minister of State Zaki Nusseibeh visited Washington, DC this week to lead and participate in a number of discussions on the history of cultural diplomacy in the United Arab Emirates and how soft power is and can continue to be a beneficial tool in bridging understanding and creating long-lasting global partnerships.
Embassy Activities
“The Peace Visit” Documentary Film Highlights the UAE’s Religious Diversity and Commitment to Interfaith Cooperation and Coexistence
Meridian Center International and the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates hosted a salon lunch discussion on culinary diplomacy. Cultural influencers and food aficionados from across D.C. came together to learn about the history of the cuisine of Abu Dhabi, which has influenced chefs, writers, educators, and diplomats throughout the region.
- Recipients include Avenue CDC, Flores Neighborhood Library, the City of Houston’s Homeless Navigation Center and The Houston Health Department -
UAE Ambassador to United States Yousef Al Otaiba Honors Sheikh Zayed’s Vision
Agreement Ensures Service and Support for Emirati Patients at Children’s National
October 27, 2018
Yousef Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to the United States, statement regarding mass shooting at Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Local gift part of $10 million UAE pledge to help statewide recovery efforts
- Gift recipients include Duval County Public Schools, Ken Knight Drive Neighborhood, Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville, the I.M. Sulzbacher Center, and Charles Reese Park
Over 300 Special Olympics USA athletes, coaches and volunteers hosted by UAE Embassy officials and students as they prepare for Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019