Abu Dhabi Hydrogen Alliance Poised to Transform U.A.E. and Global Energy Landscape
Leadership of the Abu Dhabi Hydrogen Alliance, consisting of Mubadala, ADNOC, and ADQ, underscored during a Business Council webinar the seriousness and “urgency” with which Abu Dhabi is endeavoring to build a hydrogen economy, stressing that now is the time to realize the “astronomical” growth potential of this sector. A video of the webinar, which took place on […]
U.A.E. Determined to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution to Low and Middle Income Countries
Representatives of the U.A.E. Government, the HOPE Consortium, and the Dubai Vaccine Logistics Alliance (DVLA) spoke of their critical efforts to distribute COVID-19 vaccines globally during a U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council webinar held on 23 March 2021. A video of the webinar can be found here. In a conversation moderated by Mr. Danny Sebright, President of the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council, […]
ADIO Director General Outlines ‘Recipe for Success’ of Abu Dhabi Ecosystem
Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) Director General Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi and a panel of important players in Abu Dhabi’s tech ecosystem outlined the value of strong global relationships, constant iteration, and forward-looking goals in developing a thriving Abu Dhabi tech ecosystem. These remarks occurred within the context of a Business Council webinar titled Abu Dhabi: Rising Tech […]
Global Action on Health, Climate Change, and Digital Transformation Key to the Future
Dr. Tomislav Mihaljevic, President and CEO of Cleveland Clinic, and His Excellency Waleed Al Mokarrab Al Muhairi, Deputy Group CEO of Mubadala Investment Company spoke of how the intersection of health care, climate change, and the cyber sphere will be key in the bilateral relationship as well as for global health trends during a U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council webinar […]
U.A.E.’s First Ambassador to Israel Makes History
On 1 March, Mohamed Al Khaja, the U.A.E.’s first Ambassador to Israel made history, when he presented his credentials to Israeli President Reuven Rivlin. Prior to the ceremony, Ambassador Al Khaja met with Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi to discuss growing bilateral relations since the signing of the Abraham Accords, as well as enhancing cooperation […]
Emirates and Etihad Detail U.S. Route Reopenings, Health & Safety Measures, and Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution Efforts
Senior executives from Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways highlighted their respective airlines’ U.S. route reopenings and updated frequencies, enhanced safety measures, and continued commitment to a safe, healthy and superior travel experience in a webinar hosted by the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council. Please find a recording of the videoconference here. A short summary of these developments, which were detailed by Mr. Andrew Bunn, Vice President of Sales […]
H.E. Faisal Al Bannai Previews IDEX Announcements and Future Direction of EDGE
His Excellency Faisal Al Bannai, CEO and Managing Director of EDGE Group, spoke of the new defense conglomerate’s evolution, current priorities, and future plans during a U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council webinar held on 17 February 2021 as a preview to IDEX and NAVDEX. A video of the webinar can be found here. In conversation with U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council President Danny Sebright, […]
U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council Launches Health Care Task Force
With the support of a critical mass of our health care provider and health care services-related members, the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council announced the creation of a Health Care Task Force on February 10, 2021. This task force will build on recent decisions by the new Biden Administration to begin working with global partners to more […]
U.A.E.’s Hope Probe Successfully Enters Mars Orbit
On February 9th, 2021, the United Arab Emirates made history. After seven months and more than 300 million miles, the Emirates Mars Mission’s Hope probe completed a successful insertion into the Martian orbit. At 11:14 AM EST, and at 8:14 PM U.A.E. time, the U.A.E. became only the 5th country to ever reach Mars, and the first Arab country […]
The U.S. Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai – Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of the Future
Today, the U.S. Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai was officially handed over to John Rakolta Jr., U.S. Ambassador to the U.A.E. and Commissioner General of the U.S. Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, at a small event in the presence of select American and Emirati business executives and officials, including Mr. Ulrich Brechbuhl, Counselor of the […]
