6 February 2018
The United Arab Emirates remains the United States’ top export destination for the entire Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region for the ninth year in a row, according to the Census Bureau’s Foreign Trade Division at the U.S. Department of Commerce.
In 2017:
New York (February 1, 2018) – The United Arab Emirates Embassy in Washington, D.C. and Johns Hopkins University Medicine announced a new institute for stroke research and clinical care.
Discussion at Emirates Diplomatic Academy Covers Regional Security, Strength of Economic Partnership and Cultural Exchanges
Organizations sign Memorandum of Understanding that will expand partnerships and information exchange, and explore deeper connections with UAE cultural and research institutions
The UAE Welcomes the US’ Leadership to Call Out Iran’s Destabilizing and Expansionist Behavior in the Region.
December 15, 2017
The evidence recently presented by Ambassador Haley shines a bright light on the Iranian regime’s blatant disregard for international agreements, and its persistent attempts to interfere in the affairs of other countries.
Washington, DC (14 December 2017) - The Secretary-General’s recent report on UN Security Council Resolution 2231 strongly confirms what the United Arab Emirates and its allies have long known: that Iran continues its expansionist and destabilizing behavior in the region, and is fueling the conflict in Yemen.
UAE Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba Highlights Strength of UAE-US Economic Partnership that Supports Hundreds of Thousands of US Jobs
New Orders for 265 Boeing Airplanes; New Deals with Lockheed, Raytheon
Washington (November 27, 2017) – US companies were the big winners at the 2017 Dubai Airshow as UAE customers placed more than $44 billion in new orders for commercial aircraft and defense-related equipment and services.
Washington, DC, [November 4, 2017] – United Arab Emirates President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan today issued a decree promoting Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba to the rank of Minister. In the announcement, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa recognized Minister Al Otaiba’s loyal service to his country and his nine-year leadership to build closer ties with United States.
WASHINGTON, October 24, 2017 – Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba met with United States Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao in Washington. The Ambassador and the Secretary discussed the significant trade ties between the UAE and US and affirmed their mutual interest in continuing to expand the bilateral economic relationship.