U.S. Expo 2020 Standing Committee September Update
The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council, the ABC Dubai, and the AmCham Abu Dhabi, comprising the leadership of the U.S.-U.A.E. World Expo 2020 Standing Committee, are pleased to share with you the following readout from Expo 2020 BusinessConnect. Hosted on 1 September 2015 by H.E. Reem Al Hashimy, U.A.E. Minister of State, Board Representative of the Expo […]
Washington D.C. Breakfast & Discussion w/ Senior Commercial Officer to U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi Dao Le
The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council will host a policy breakfast and discussion with Mr. Dao M. Le, Senior Commercial Officer to U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi, on Thursday, August 13, in Washington, D.C. Mr. Le will discuss the state of U.S.-U.A.E. trade and commercial relations in the context of his new post in Abu Dhabi, as […]
Emirates’ New Direct Daily Service to Orlando
Beginning September 1, 2015, Dubai’s Emirates Airline will begin its 10th U.S. daily direct service with the official launch of its new route from Dubai to Orlando. Emirates’ flight EK 220, the first non-stop service from Florida to Dubai, will provide passengers with seamless and direct access to the United Arab Emirates as well as […]
Emirates releases its formal response to allegations of subsidy and unfair competition by Delta, United, and American Airlines.
The full document was released yesterday at the National Press Club in Washington where Emirates President Sir Tim Clark addressed U.S. legacy carrier allegations with media and the general public. Emirates has also briefed officials from the U.S. Departments of State, Transportation, and Commerce on details of the airline’s response. The full rebuttal can be found […]
U.S. Expo 2020 Standing Committee Update
The members of the combined U.S. Standing Committee (U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council, ABC Dubai and the Northern Emirates, AmCham Abu Dhabi, Bechtel, Boeing, CH2MHill, Dow, GE, Honeywell, and Parsons) established to support Expo 2020 met in Dubai on Tuesday, May 26 with key representatives of H.E. Reem Al Hashimy’s office at the Expo […]
U.A.E. Airlines Dispute Allegations Made by U.S. Legacy Carriers; Also find $71.48bn in Government Benefits to U.S. Carriers Since 2000
The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council continues to advocate for the broader U.S.-U.A.E. relationship in the context of the current debate over Open Skies policies. Along those lines, I wanted to share with Business Council members some recent communications, commentaries and analysis that provide additional background and support Open Skies and liberalized trade and aviation policies. […]
Dubai — Middle East & Africa Business Outlook Conference
Middle East & Africa Business Outlook Conference May 27-28, 2015 The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council, in partnership with the American Business Council of Dubai & the Northern Emirates (ABC Dubai) and the U.S. Commercial Service, is pleased to support and direct your attention to the upcoming U.S. Department of Commerce Middle East & Africa Business Outlook […]
Supported Event Announcement: Abu Dhabi- Global Space & Satellite Forum
The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to support and direct your attention to the upcoming Global Space & Satellite Forum, hosted by the U.A.E. Space Agency, taking place Tuesday, May 26 – Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. For further information, including speakers and agenda, please consult the information below. To register, please […]
Don’t be hasty on Open Skies
A letter to Congress published on May 19, 2015 by The Hill by President of the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council, Danny Sebright, regarding Open Skies. — On behalf of the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council, our association writes in response to accusations made over several months by American, Delta and United airlines regarding alleged subsidies to Middle Eastern airlines. […]
Washington D.C. Luncheon w/U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Stefan Selig
The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council will host a policy discussion over lunch with Stefan M. Selig, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, U.S. Department of Commerce, on Thursday, May 14th, in Washington, D.C. Under Secretary Selig will discuss the state of U.S.-U.A.E. trade and commercial relations in the context of his recent visit to the […]
