Washington, DC (September 11, 2017) – On Saturday, September 9th, H.E. Omar Al Shamsi, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, DC, and more than 100 UAE diplomats, staff and friends; in addition to a number of UAE students participated in the 2017 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K and one-mile races.
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Washington, DC – 7 September 2017 – In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, which brought unprecedented flooding and destruction to communities across southeast Texas, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has pledged $10 million to help with local and state recovery efforts.
In an interview with The Atlantic, United Arab Emirates Ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaiba discusses Qatar, Iran and regional security. He highlights Qatar’s support for extremist groups and notes Iran’s destabilizing behavior.
Washington, DC (28 August 2017) – Today, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Embassy in Washington, DC marked the occasion of Emirati Women’s Day. The annual celebration recognizes the important role of women in UAE society.
Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba joined former CIA Deputy Director Michael Morell on the Charlie Rose Show to discuss Middle East issues and threats to regional stability posed by Qatar’s continued support for extremists.
We are deeply disappointed by the Grand Jury’s decision regarding the death of Saif Al Ameri, an Emirati student at Case Western Reserve University’s School of Law.
Mr. Al Ameri’s death was a terrible tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers remain with his family, and we will continue to support them in any way possible.
WASHINGTON, DC, [June 14, 2017] – Last night, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaiba hosted an interfaith iftar at the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC for over 100 religious, community and government leaders.
In a Wall Street Journal commentary, UAE Ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaiba outlines an accumulation of years of Qatari behavior that poses a direct threat to the US, the UAE and Qatar itself. While acknowledging the important role of the Al Udeid Air Base in the war against ISIS, Ambassador Al Otaiba notes that Qatar’s ongoing support for extremists undermines c
Since 2013, UAE Committed $150 Million to Deliver Vaccines in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Syria
Washington, DC (June 9, 2017) – UAE Ambassador to the United States Yousef Al Otaiba today issued the following statement: