The UAE has already contributed substantial humanitarian aid to earthquake victims, and continues to look for additional ways to assist international relief efforts.
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UAE Ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaiba was named “Ambassador of the Year” by the organization. He was honored at a luncheon with more than 150 business and government leaders.
The UAE, joining a world-wide response, has sent resources to the Gulf of Mexico to assist in the clean-up of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
To honor the UAE’s 39th National Day, the UAE Embassy unveiled new artwork by Emirati artists at a gala event hosted by Ambassador Al Otaiba in Washington, DC.
Emirates Airlines signed a letter of intent with General Electric to oversee design and construction of a $120 million advanced aircraft engine repair facility in Dubai.
UAE Embassy in Washington DC, on behalf of the people of the UAE responds to the devastation caused by a tornado to Joplin schools with a donation of $500,000 to provide displaced students with laptop computers.
Abu Dhabi will host the new headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in Masdar City.
Dr. Anwar Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, released a statement describing the UAE’s disappointment with the recently released State Department “Trafficking in Persons Report.”
In an exclusive Interview with Fox news’ Bret Baier, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed talks about the ongoing fight against terrorism and UAE’s efforts to counter violent extremism, and how current regional issues are impacting the broader global community.