In June 2009, the UAE Embassy hosted a group of high school teachers and administrators participating in the Summer Institute of International Affairs sponsored by the World Affairs Council in Washington DC. Embassy diplomat, Dr. Al Saghira Al Ahbabi, gave a presentation on the UAE covering the country's educational system, recent reforms, and major partnerships with the United States. She also discussed the UAE's clean energy Initiative, called Masdar, and the nuclear cooperation agreement with the United States.