Highlights Strength of US-UAE Economic and Strategic Relationship with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Congressional Leaders

(Washington, DC, May 17, 2018)

UAE Foreign Minister and International Cooperation His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan concluded his visit to Washington, DC, meeting with US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Congressional leaders. 

First Arab Foreign Minister Welcomed at State Department

by Secretary Pompeo

(Washington, DC, May 14, 2018) – Today, UAE Foreign Minister His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan began a visit to Washington, DC, meeting with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and White House National Security Advisor John Bolton.

Travelers and Airlines to Continue to Benefit from Open Skies, All Rights Maintained

All Benefits Maintained for Travelers and Aviation Industry

All Flight Rights Retained, Financial Transparency Endorsed

(Washington, 11 May 2018) -- The UAE today welcomed the outcome of recent discussions on civil aviation with the United States in which both countries strongly reaffirmed the 2002 UAE-US Air Transport Agreement (ATA) and the fundamental principles of Open Skies. 

The United Arab Emirates has announced its support to the decision announced by US President Donald Trump to withdraw from the nuclear agreement with Iran for various reasons that he mentioned in speech tonight, including that the agreement does not guarantee Iran would refrain from pursuing a nuclear weapons in the future. The UAE welcomed President Trump strategy on that regard.

Agreements Ensure Enhanced Care for Emirati Patients in the US and Provide for Ongoing Cooperation

April 16, 2018 (WASHINGTON, DC) – UAE Ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaiba signed memoranda of understanding (MOU) with leaders from six top US hospitals. The agreements will ensure enhanced medical care for designated Emirati patients and will provide for ongoing coordination between the American hospitals and their counterparts in the UAE.  The Ambassador signed the MOUs on behalf of the Government of the UAE and Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD).

UAE Issue Update: Yemen

2 April 2018

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Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba Meets with Local Leaders to Identify Projects for UAE Funds; Celebrates Opening of UAE Consulate in Houston

Houston, TX (7 March 2018) – United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaiba met with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, local officials and other community leaders to discuss Hurricane Harvey’s impact and learn more about the local recovery effort, including specific needs.

6 February 2018

The United Arab Emirates remains the United States’ top export destination for the entire Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region for the ninth year in a row, according to the Census Bureau’s Foreign Trade Division at the U.S. Department of Commerce.

In 2017: