UAE-based Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy and Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies Launch New Initiative

July 15, 2021

Washington, DC – The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy based in Abu Dhabi and the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies headquartered in Washington, today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership to train the next generation of young leaders in international relations to tackle pressing global challenges.

Dr. Anwar Gargash Begins Visit to Washington, DC

July 12, 2021

Meetings with US Officials and Lawmakers Reinforce Strategic Ties

New Diplomatic Training Initiative with SAIS to be Unveiled

Washington, DC (12 July 2021) – Beginning his week-long visit to Washington, His Excellency Dr. Anwar Gargash highlighted the strength and continuity of the UAE-US partnership while intensifying cooperation on pressing global challenges like climate, COVID, and nuclear proliferation.

The Maجlis: 8th US-UAE Economic Policy Dialogue: Shaping a Sustainable Recovery toward a Better Future

June 17, 2021

By Saud Al Nowais, UAE Commercial Attaché 

On 8 June 2021, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States held their eighth Economic Policy Dialogue (EPD) at the US Department of State in Washington, DC, marking the forum’s return to an in-person format.

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Joint Statement on the Eight UAE-US Economic Policy Dialogue

June 8, 2021

The Eighth U.S.-UAE Economic Policy Dialogue on June 8 was co-chaired by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation’s Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs HE Abdulnasser Alshaali and Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Peter Haas to further develop bilateral ties and solidify the economic partnership between the two countries.  The dialogue was opened by Ambassador Marcia Bernicat, Senior Official for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, and Acting Assistant Secretary

The Maجlis: Coming Together to Combat COVID-19

May 27, 2021

By Abdulrahman Al Nuaimi, Head of Consular Affairs

The Maجlis: How the Values of Ramadan Mirror the UAE’s Nature of Religious Inclusion

May 5, 2021

By Alia Alsuwaidi, Head of Political Affairs

The month of Ramadan presents a unique opportunity for Muslims around the world to reflect on ourselves and the world around us. This year, the UAE Embassy has endeavored to do just that by launching Ramadan Reflections, a video series where my fellow diplomats and I shared what Ramadan means to us and examined the values and traditions of the holiday.

New US-UAE initiative combats climate change through increased agricultural innovation

April 23, 2021

ABU DHABI, April 23, 2021 (WAM) - The United Arab Emirates and the United States, with support from the United Kingdom, Brazil, Denmark, Israel, Singapore, Australia and Uruguay, today announce the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) at President Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate today. The initiative aims to increase and accelerate global agricultural innovation and research and development (R&D) over the next five years, to address climate change.

Mohammed bin Rashid addresses Leaders Summit on Climate

April 23, 2021

DUBAI, April 23 2021 (WAM) - His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to transform the challenges of climate change into future opportunities for the next generation, as well as work closely with the United States, the global community and the private sector to make a step-change in the global response to climate change.

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