ADNOC Upstream CEO Reinforces Resilience and U.S. Partnership
“I have full confidence that the U.A.E. will emerge more resilient and stronger than ever.” Musabbeh Al Kaabi, CEO of ADNOC Upstream. This statement framed a virtual briefing hosted by the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council on Thursday, March 26, 2026, featuring Musabbeh Al Kaabi, Chief Executive Officer of ADNOC Upstream. The webinar convened members and partners from the United […]
We’ve seen remarkable resilience, remarkable adaptability, remarkable resources of strength, most of all, from our Emirati hosts.” said Chargé d’Affaires Eric Gaudiosi. On March 4, 2026, the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council, in partnership with AmCham Abu Dhabi and AmCham Dubai, convened a virtual briefing with senior officials from the U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi and the U.S. Consulate General Dubai to address […]
Healthcare and Life Science Panels Highlight Growing Focus on AI and Precision Medicine
“Healthcare and life sciences are at the crossroads of bioconvergence and AI to accelerate integrated health solutions.” – Dr. Asma Al Mannaei, Executive Director of Health Life Science Sector, Department of Health Abu Dhabi. Playing to a packed house, the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council convened two panel discussions on Tuesday, February 10, onsite at World Health Expo […]
World Health Expo (WHX) Dubai Reception Showcases Bilateral Partnerships in Healthcare and Life Sciences
“The bilateral healthcare and life sciences partnership between the U.S. and U.A.E. is built upon shared cooperation, trust and human connection.” said Maisoon Al Dah, Director of the International Health Relations Office for the Ministry of Health and Prevention. This statement from Ms. Al Dah encapsulated the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council’s annual kick off reception for the World Health Expo (WHX […]
Unlocking Opportunities: H.E. Mohammad Alhawi Discusses U.A.E. Investment Strategy
“We are looking for is real economic value and long-term impact in the country.” – H.E. Mohammad Alhawi, Undersecretary, U.A.E. Ministry of Investment The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council hosted an afternoon discussion with H.E. Mohammad Alhawi, Undersecretary of the U.A.E. Ministry of Investment, on February 3, 2026, at the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council’s offices in Washington, D.C. The discussion […]
2026 World Governments Summit Reception Explores New Frontiers in Bilateral Tech Cooperation
“The U.S.-U.A.E. relationship is the U.S.’s most important trade relationship in the region and AI is quickly becoming a pillar of that relationship,” said MGX’s Chief of Strategy & Security David Scott. On Monday, February 2nd, 2026, the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council hosted its annual kick off reception ahead of the World Governments Summit (WGS), which […]
U.A.E. Signs Pax Silica Declaration, Advancing U.S.–U.A.E. Partnership on AI and Supply Chain Security
“If the 20th century ran on oil and steel, the 21st century runs on compute and the minerals that feed it,” said U.S. Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg at the signing event for the Pax Silica Declaration in the U.A.E. The big picture:The United Arab Emirates signed the Pax Silica Declaration on January 14, […]
Driving Bilateral Growth: U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council Hosts High-Level Dinner Before 2026 Economic Policy Dialogue
“The EPD is a wonderful example of our close partnership with the business community to advance key mutual national goals and as always in atmosphere of great respect and appreciation – our door is always open,” so said H.E. Saeed al Hajeri, Minister of State, U.A.E. Ministry of Foreign Affairs. That idea framed the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council–hosted […]
UMEX 2026
The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to support the seventh edition of UMEX, the world’s largest event for Unmanned and Autonomous Systems. UMEX 2026 will take place January 20-26, 2026, at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Why Attend: For more information on UMEX 2026, please see here. For registration, please see here.
Gulfood 2026
The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to promote Gulfood 2026, the world’s largest food and beverage sourcing event, taking place from 26–30 January 2026 across two venues in Dubai. As the first major global F&B sourcing event of the year, Gulfood 2026 will convene industry leaders, investors, innovators, and policymakers from across the global food economy. Gulfood 2026 […]