Embassy Activities

On the occasion of International Day for Tolerance, UAE Ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaiba reflects on the urgent need to promote greater understanding among all people, and bring cultures together.

The UAE is a leader in the global fight against extremism and is spearheading a number of initiatives at home and around the Middle East. Programs include countering extremist propaganda online and amplifying moderate voices.

See the infographic here. 

Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba visited Dallas, Texas to highlight deep commercial and cultural ties between the UAE and the state of Texas, and reinforce the strength of bilateral relations between the UAE and the United States.

In a recent commentary, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discusses the recent meeting between Pope Francis and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the armed forces of the United Arab Emirates.

Fifteen years after the horrific 9/11 attacks, the UAE pauses to remember the victims of that tragic day, and their families.  As we remember, we also have an unwavering resolve to combat extremism in all of its forms.
 


إلى مواطني دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، مرضى، طلبة و زائرين للولايات المتحدة:

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته،

July 14 marks one year since the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the Iran nuclear deal, was signed. In the UAE, we hoped this would signal an opportunity for Iran to engage more constructively in the region. Regrettably, it appears that Iran sees the deal as an opportunity to increase hostilities in the region.

In 2015, 70 percent of the UAE’s GDP came from non-oil sectors, including media, telecom, tourism, manufacturing and commercial aviation. Underscoring the UAE’s emergence as a hub for business, the Global Entrepreneurship and Development Institute recently named the UAE the top country for entrepreneurs in the MENA region.

On behalf of the leadership and people of the UAE, our deepest sympathies go out to the families and friends of the victims of yesterday’s heinous attack in Orlando. We condemn the hate and fanaticism behind this unspeakable violence. We must all work together to promote tolerance and peace.