Category: Events

Supported Event: World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2015 in Abu Dhabi

The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to support and direct your attention to the upcoming 8th World Future Energy Summit (WFES), hosted by Masdar and held under the patronage of H.H. General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the U.A.E. Armed Forces. The WFES, part […]

Bloomberg News article highlights strengthened U.S.-U.A.E. relationship

Thursday’s edition of Bloomberg News featured excerpts from a discussion with U.A.E. Ambassador His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, who discussed a host of topics including; the U.A.E.’s role in the fight against ISIL, tackling extremism throughout the Middle East, the move to bolster Egypt’s stability, and its support in curbing Iranian nuclear ambitions. As a strong […]

The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council welcomes new staff

The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to announce that Mr. Alexis Serfaty has joined the team as Vice President, and Mr. Abad Allawi has joined as Director, effective immediately. Allawi and Serfaty join the Council’s Washington, D.C. office and will support the organization’s wide-ranging programs in the United States and United Arab Emirates. Serfaty will […]

Luncheon w/ Dallas and Fort Worth Mayors & Etihad Airways PCEO Hogan

The Dallas Regional Chamber, the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, and the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council will convene senior American and Emirati leaders for a luncheon featuring keynote remarks by Mr. James Hogan, President & CEO of Etihad Airways, in Dallas/Fort Worth area, Texas. Following scene-setting remarks by the Honorable Betsy Price, Mayor of Fort […]

Lockheed Martin & Masdar Open Innovation Center in U.A.E.

The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to direct your attention to the launch of the Centre for Innovation and Security Studies (CISS) – a partnership between Lockheed Martin and Masdar in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. For more information, see the official release below. Lockheed Martin Opens New Centre For Innovation And Security Solutions In […]

San Francisco Luncheon with SF Mayor Lee & Etihad Airways PCEO Hogan

The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, the San Francisco Center for Economic Development, and the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council will convene senior American and Emirati leaders for a luncheon featuring keynote remarks by Mr. James Hogan, President & CEO of Etihad Airways, in San Francisco, California. Following scene-setting remarks by the Honorable Edwin M. Lee, Mayor […]

U.A.E. Announces Launch of Integrated Defense Firm

The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to direct your attention to the launch of the Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC), announced today by Mubadala Development Company and Tawazun Holding.  Once operational, EDIC is set to integrate major Emirati defense companies and streamline the U.A.E. defense industry’s engagement with international partners. For more information about the […]

The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council celebrates U.A.E. National Day

The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council congratulates the leadership and people of the United Arab Emirates on 43 years as a nation championing peace, prosperity, and partnership.  The United States was one of the first members of the global community to formally recognize the U.A.E. as a country in 1971 and bilateral relations have grown exponentially over the past […]