His Excellency Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs seen here experiencing the latest in transportation technology, in one of Google's prototype self-driving cars visited a variety of innovation hubs and companies in the United Statesthis week to discuss UAE-US innovation partnerships and initiatives

Committed to confronting & eradicating terrorism & extremism in all forms, the United Arab Emirates and United States launched the Sawab Center, an online engagement and messaging operation to counter extremist propaganda on social media. More here: http://ow.ly/PlIUE #NoToDaesh #UAEUSA

In partnership with Foreign Policy and the United States Institute of Peace, we took part in another highly successful #PeaceGame, tackling one of the most challenging issues confronted by governments worldwide: the global rise of radical groups and violent #extremism. Yesterday’s exercise focused on the human element: why do today’s extremist movements attract recruits worldwide, and how can the international community more effectively both counter this appeal and manage the reintegration of radicalized in

Thousands of deserving kids benefitted from soccer fields that have been constructed in Atlantic City, Dallas, Washington, DC, New York City, East Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami as a key component of UAE’s community efforts in the US. http://uaeusaunited.com/story/community-soccer.

In partnership with Foreign Policy and the United States Institute of Peace, we took part in another highly successful #PeaceGame, tackling one of the most challenging issues confronted by governments worldwide: the global rise of radical groups and violent #extremism. Yesterday’s exercise focused on the human element: why do today’s extremist movements attract recruits worldwide, and how can the international community more effectively both counter this appeal and manage the reintegration of radicalized in

We hosted some amazing students and new friends from John Eaton Elementary School DC last week, sharing with us what they learned about the United Arab Emirates, through our participation with D.C. Public Schools' "Embassy Adoption Program". Dana Al Marashi, Head of Heritage & Social Affairs Department at the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC visited John Eaton students over several months discussing #UAE's culture, history, heritage and its modern developments. The students presented their projects developed

Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba and UAE Embassy in Washington, DC diplomats had the honor of joining director Davis Guggenheim, Fox Searchlight Pictures and Malala Fund at National Geographic for the screening of He Named Me Malala, produced by Imagenation Abu Dhabi. In 2011, the United Arab Emirates quickly responded to help save Malala Yousafzai's life after being shot by the Taliban and continues to stand #withMala in support of education, equal rights and opportunities for girls world-wide. #UAEUSA #HeNamed

Twofour54 Abu Dhabi CEO Noura Al Kaabi was selected by LinkedIn to join prominent leaders like Barack Obama, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Bill Gates and others for their Global Influencer Program.ow.ly/QR1gh

Emirates Airlines launched nonstop daily flights connecting Dubai Airports and Orlando International Airport (MCO). The United Arab Emirates and the United States have the world's fastest growing bilateral commercial aviation relationship with billions in economic impact in the #US, supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs for Americans. #UAEUSA

We were privileged to host hundreds of students from universities across the United States and over 30 top tier companies for the three day #UAEStudentForumDC conference in Washington, DC. Students engaged in inspirational presentations, entertaining programs, learned about potential career opportunities and had a chance to connect with their fellow students, advisors and UAE Embassy in Washington, DC officials.