Fact Sheet: 2011 U.S.-U.A.E. Trade
Total trade between the United States and the United Arab Emirates reached a record-high of$18.34 billion in 2011; an increase of 43% vs. 2010. U.S. exports to the U.A.E. reached a record-high of $15.89 billion in 2011; an increase of 36%vs. 2010. The previous record of $14.4 billion occurred in 2008, prior to the global economic recession. The U.A.E. was the 19th […]
Council Report: U.A.E. Ports & Transportation Infrastructure Industry and Opportunities for Partnership
U.A.E. Ports & Transportation Infrastructure Industry and Opportunities for Partnership “The U.A.E. in particular offers many advantages as an international port of call, as it is home to some of the world’s top 10 container ports and is located just hours away from leading Asian and European markets.” — H.E. Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, U.A.E. Minister […]
2011: A banner year for U.S.-U.A.E. trade relations
Trade between the United States and the United Arab Emirates reached a record high of $18.34 billion in 2011. Increased trade and investment across several key economic sectors including manufacturing, infrastructure, and technology drove the rise in last year’s economic activity. According to the newly released 2011 U.S. export statistics, the U.A.E. remains a key […]
U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council and the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth Luncheon: The U.A.E. and the U.S.: Economic Partners, Strategic Allies
The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council and the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth will host a luncheon featuring remarks by: His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the United States of America. Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Luncheon- 12:00 – 1:30 PM Rosewood Crescent Hotel 400 Crescent Ct., Dallas, TX 75201 […]
U.A.E. Ambassador lauds strong ties with Texas, U.S. ahead of flight launch
(Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas) — The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council and the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosted a luncheon in honor of His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) Ambassador to the United States, on Wednesday, February 1. The event, held at Dallas’ Rosewood Crescent Hotel, celebrated the launch of Emirates’ Airlines new […]
Fort Worth Star Telegram: Op-Ed: Emirates’ expansion valuable to recovery of U.S. economy
By: Danny E. Sebright On Thursday, an Emirates Airlines’ Boeing 777 will touch down on the tarmac at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport for the first time. This inaugural flight will open a gateway that connects DFW directly to the fourth largest international airport in the world in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The new route will […]
U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council Sponsored Event: Middle East Rail 2012
The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to serve as a sponsor for the 6th Annual Middle East Rail 2012, an event boasting over 2000 attendees and more than 50 exhibitors. Middle East Rail 2012 is the region’s largest dedicated rail business event – a four day strategic conference and a technology showcase exhibition. ME Rail 2012 […]
U.S. Health Delegation Returns from Successful Trade Mission to the U.A.E.
H.H. Sheikh Saud of Ras Al Khaimah (seated second from left) and H.H. Sheikh Faisal (seated second from right) greet members of the U.S. Health delegation at the royal palace in RAK and discuss bilateral commercial opportunities. Representatives from over a dozen U.S. companies with business activities in the commercial healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors took part […]
The Hill (Congress Blog): Cooperation with Gulf allies essential
By: Danny Sebright A noticeable increase in tension between Iran and its neighbors demands closer defense and security cooperation between the United States and its key Arab partners in the region. While the U.S. and its Gulf allies rightly continue to focus on diplomacy to hinder Iran’s nuclear ambitions, there is more that can be […]
U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council Supported Event: Arab Health 2012
The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to support Arab Health 2012, the largest healthcare exhibition & congress in the Middle East. The conference boasts an impressive faculty of speakers and will focus on healthcare innovation and regulatory progress in the Arab world. For information about the conference agenda and registration, please click HERE.
