In a speech on UAE's National Day, US Ambassador to the UAE Richard G. Olson noted that "Today, the United Arab Emirates is a major commercial hub of the Gulf region; a magnet for trade, transportation, tourism, and business services; a growing center in service fields such as education and health care.In one generation, we have built a relationship that encompasses every field.A regular schedule of visits and dialogue, in both directions, that speaks to the depth and seriousness of our ties."