Consulate News

Emirati Teen Alia Al Mansoori Represents UAE at 114th Explorers Club Annual Awards Dinner in New York

April 20, 2018

NEW YORK – March 27, 2018 – Alia Al Mansoori, aspiring astronaut and winner of the “Genes in Space” competition, traveled to New York to attend the 114th Explorers Club Annual Dinner, the world’s largest event honoring leading explorers and field scientists. The gathering, held at the Marriott Marquis in New York’s iconic Times Square, drew more than 1,200 scientists and guests from around the globe.

UAE Consul General Majid Al-Suwaidi Gives Lecture on UAE Economy to Future Leaders at Columbia Business School

February 6, 2018

NEW YORK – February 6, 2018 – His Excellency Majid Al-Suwaidi, United Arab Emirates Consul General in New York, delivered a guest lecture to MBA students at Columbia Business School, one of six Ivy League business schools in the United States, on the UAE’s economic environment and how the country has become one of the most diversified economies in the Middle East and North Africa region.

UAE Consulate Partners with NYC to Donate Dozens of Care Packages for Families in Need

January 4, 2018

NEW YORK –  December 27, 2017 – The United Arab Emirates Consulate in New York donated dozens of care packages to families living in New York City’s homeless shelters through a project organized by NYC Service and the NYC Mayor’s Office for International Affairs. The Consulate participated as part of the UAE 2017 Year of Giving, which encourages UAE entities to engage in and promote humanitarian initiatives.

UAE Launches E-payment Gateway, Enabling Consular Services Customers to Process Payments Online

November 9, 2017

It's with great pleasure that we announce the implementation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation a Payment Gateway to support its valuable customers. 

Through the Payment Gateway, you can perform a variety of payments for most of the services offered by United Arab Emirates foreign missions. This also offers you convenience of saving time and efforts in processing your transactions.

How the UAE Builds a Better Future Through Public Diplomacy - By Consul General Majid Al-Suwaidi

October 18, 2017

In a recent commentary published by The NationalUAE Consul General Majid Al-Suwaidi celebrates the one-year anniversary of the UAE Consulate in New York, reflecting on the UAE’s successful public diplomacy efforts in the United S

UAE Hosts Inaugural Corporate Networking Luncheon on UAE-US Foreign Direct Investment during UNGA 2017

October 4, 2017

NEW YORK – September 20, 2017 – The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) together with the UAE Consulate in New York and the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC hosted the inaugural UAE-US Corporate Networking Luncheon on September 19, coinciding with the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.

Stories of Success of Three Emirati Women in Boston

September 5, 2017

The UAE Celebrate Emirati Women’s Day: 3 Stories of Success from Boston

UAE’s Youngest Published Author Shares Insights on Culture and Success with New York City Youth

August 15, 2017

NEW YORK –  August 10, 2017 – New York University Abu Dhabi welcomed 14-year-old Emirati author Aysha Al Naqbi at its New York headquarters on August 7 for a conversation about the inspiration behind her novels and youth culture in the Middle East. The event was moderated by Bill Bragin, executive artistic director of The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, and hosted in partnership with the Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates in New York.

UAE Consulate and NYCFC Host Street Soccer Festival in NYC’s South Bronx Community

July 19, 2017

Celebration Empowers Local Youth and Strengthens UAE-US Cultural Ties Through Sports

Consul General visits Wyoming to promote UAE-US ties

June 19, 2017

Cheyenne, WY (23 May 2017) – United Arab Emirates (UAE) Consul General Abdulla Alsaboosi traveled to Wyoming on his official state visit to meet with local government officials and business leaders to highlight deepening ties between the state and the UAE. During his stay, the Consul General visited Cheyenne, Jackson Hole, and University of Wyoming in Laramie.