U.A.E. Launches First Communications Satellite
Korou, French Guiana—The space program of the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) has reached an important milestone and earned worldwide credibility as it celebrates the successful launch of its first communications satellite into space on Saturday, April 23rd. The satellite, named Yahsat 1A (Y1A), was launched aboard the Ariane5, a rocket made by the European Space […]
Update: U.A.E. to join Libya No-Fly Zone Enforcement
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the U.A.E.’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued an official statement yesterday updating the status of the U.A.E.’s participation in support of UN resolution 1973. Sheikh Adbullah stated that: “In support of UN resolution 1973, the U.A.E. is fully engaged with humanitarian operations in Libya. As an extension […]
International Defense Exhibition & Conference (IDEX 2011) achieves success, high visibility
The United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) held the 10th edition of its International Defense Exhibition & Conference (IDEX 2011) from Sunday, February 20th to Thursday, February 24th at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC). The conference attracted defense professionals, military authorities, and government officials from countries all over the world. Many companies from the United States, a key strategic […]
The Advanced Technology Investment Company’s Corporate video highlights Emirati intiatives
The Advanced Technology Investment Company (ATIC), a Founding member of the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council, recently released a corporate video highlighting the company’s widening global footprint, strides toward Emiratisation, and steps towards the realization of Abu Dhabi’s Economic Vision 2030. To view the video, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/user/ATICVision#p/a/u/0/_xCeUM68pZY For more information about ATIC, please visit: http://www.atic.ae/
2010 U.S. export statistics highlight areas of growth in trade between the U.S. and the U.A.E.
Washington, D.C.—The U.A.E. ranked 21st among top U.S. export destinations and remains the single largest export market for American goods in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region according to 2010 U.S. export statistics from the Foreign Trade Division of the U.S. Census Bureau. The statistics, released February 11th, provide empirical evidence that total U.S. […]
The United Arab Emirates’ International Advisory Board issues first semi-annual report assessing progress of U.A.E. Peaceful Civilian Nuclear Program
The International Advisory Board (IAB), established by the United Arab Emirates’ (U.A.E.) government to provide ongoing, objective analysis and commentary on the progress of the U.A.E.’s civilian nuclear energy program, submitted the first edition of their semi-annual progress report this week. The IAB, an organization founded on the principle of ensuring optimal transparency, is chaired […]
Remarks by Francisco Sánchez, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade
National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce Monday, February 7, 2011 Washington, D.C. As prepared for delivery Thank you so much for inviting me to speak today. The Middle East and North Africa region has been one of my priorities in my first year as Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade. I have been to the […]
RAK Ruler receives US Trade Mission
Ras Al Khaimah– H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received the ‘US Commercial Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, and Technology Trade Mission’ led by the US- UAE Business Council who called on him at the Al Dhait Palace here. The trade mission comprised top officials […]
U.S. Commercial Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, and Technology Trade Mission to the U.A.E.
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) and the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council are pleased to invite you to join us for a Healthcare, Life Sciences and Technology Trade Mission to the U.A.E. from 23-27 January, 2011. The Mission is certified by the Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce, and is supported by the […]
U.S. Trade Mission Delegates Seek Partnership Opportunities in the U.A.E.’s Growing Healthcare Sector
Washington, D.C. — More than a dozen American companies representing the U.S. commercial healthcare and pharmaceuticals sectors will arrive in Dubai on Sunday, January 23rd to launch the “U.S. Commercial Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, and Technology Trade Mission to the U.A.E.,” led by the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council in partnership with the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of […]
