UAE US Relations

On 9 December, the UAE Embassy extended its support to launch the inaugural Peace Game, an initiative co-hosted by Foreign Policy and USIP that brings together leading experts biannually to game out peaceful solutions to some of the world’s most challenging conflicts. See how the inaugural session addressed the crisis in Syria.

Past Forward: Contemporary Art from the United Arab Emirates, brings artwork and artists to the United States, tells the story of UAE’s rich history, culture and rapid development through 50 paintings, sculptures, and other artwork by 25 notable Emirati artists. 

During a lecture at the Majlis of HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, US Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman discussed the importance of US and UAE cooperation on a number of energy issues, including preserving the growth and stability of the world economy and energy markets.

UAE-based cargo company Gulftainer signed a 35-year, $100 million agreement to support a new container and cargo terminal at Florida’s Port Canaveral.

Trade between the UAE and Massachusetts is booming across many key sectors, including cutting-edge science, technology, and defense partnerships

The Emirates-Aspen Partnership hosted a panel discussion in Hollywood, CA on the close collaboration between the US and UAE across the media and film industry.

US Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to discuss the importance of the US-UAE alliance and strategic interests in the unstable region.

Meridian International Center and the UAE Embassy launched Past Forward: Contemporary Art from the Emirates, a groundbreaking cultural diplomacy program bringing Emirati artwork to the US.

A group of young Takatof volunteers work alongside Habitat for Humanity of Manmouth County helping build homes and provide support to communities affected by last year's devastating storm.

The 10th annual United Arab Emirates Healthy Kidney 10K Run in New York City's Central Park benefiting the National Kidney Foundation Inc in honor of #UAE's founder and first president, Shiekh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.