A team from the UAE Embassy's media section visited Beech Tree Elementary School on November 24th, 2009. The visit is part of the “Kids Informative Program” designed to introduce elementary school students in Fairfax County, Virginia to the UAE. The program uses the work of UAE Cartoonist “Freej” as an entertaining and informative tool to educate students about UAE culture.
Embassy Activities
A group of students from Montgomery College visited the Embassy on December 3rd, 2009. The visit was part of the continuous efforts of the media section to reach out to the educational community in Virginia, DC, and Maryland. Ms.
A delegation consisting of 19 professional MBA participants from the GWU Business School, led by Professor Salah Hassan, Chairman of the Marketing Department, visited the UAE Embassy on December 4th, 2009. The visit was part of the pre-travel program for GW Business School’s upcoming third international business residency visit to the UAE in January 2010.
On March 17th, 2010, the UAE Embassy Media section hosted officials and members of the National Newspaper Association (NNA) to honor the start of the organization’s 49th Annual Government Affairs Conference. The conference brought together editors and reporters of local newspapers from across the United States.
HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs hosted a reception at the Guggenheim Museum in New York to honor the 65th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
April 20, 2011 - UAE Embassy, Washington, DC – The Political Department held a briefing for interns from the National Defense University. The interns, representing universities from across the US, including the NDU’s Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies, received an overview on the history of the UAE in addition to an open discussion with embassy representatives.
April 21, 2011 - UAE Embassy, Washington, DC – The Political Department hosted a luncheon for a group of 100 students from the US Naval Academy. Dr. Alsaghira Alahbabi, Senior Political Officer, led the event with a video and presentation on the UAE, highlighting the fundamental roots, the formation, and Emirati values.
May 11, 2011 - UAE Embassy, Washington, DC – The Media Department hosted students from the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland. The group presented Embassy staff with a comprehensive presentation on what they learned from their latest trip to the UAE. Mr. Bader Bin Saeed, Head of the Media Department, gave a brief introduction and led an open discussion.
May 18, 2011 - UAE Embassy, Washington, DC – The Media Department hosted a reception for a group of professionals and graduate students from the American University Peacebuilding and Development Institute. The multicultural group is participating in the Summer Professional Training program which enables them to achieve a broader perspective on the region. Mr.
June 2, 2011 - UAE Embassy, Washington, DC – The Media Department hosted students and staff of the Ibrahim Leadership and Dialogue Project for an orientation session on the UAE for their upcoming trip to Dubai.