Dubai FinTech Summit

The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to draw your attention to the Dubai FinTech Summit 2023, taking place 8-9 May 2023 and hosted by Business Council Member DIFC. Dubai FinTech Summit is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused event that deep dives into the latest challenges and technology trends in Dubai’s financial services sector. It brings together global FinTech experts, technology innovators, and […]
<strong>Make it in the Emirates Forum</strong>

31 May – 1 June 2023, Abu Dhabi The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to support the Make it in the Emirates Forum in Abu Dhabi from May 31st – June 1st 2023. The second edition of the Make it in the Emirates Forum will feature curated roundtables, interactive panel sessions, industry debates, and networking with […]
The IMF Regional Economic Outlook: Safeguarding Macroeconomic Stability amid Continued Uncertainty in the Middle East and North Africa

The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council invites you to register to attend an event hosted by Business Council member Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in partnership with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This event, titled “IMF Regional Economic Outlook: Safeguarding Macroeconomic Stability amid Continued Uncertainty in the Middle East and North Africa,” will take place in Dubai on May 3rd and will also be streamed virtually. […]
<strong>H.E. Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi Highlights U.A.E. Free Trade Agreements and Shares Insight into Regional Competition, Opportunities for Partnership</strong>

May 1, 2023 The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council convened its Board of Directors for a conversation on Monday May 1st in Washington, D.C. with U.A.E. Minister of State for Foreign Trade, His Excellency Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi. The discussion highlighted the U.A.E.’s recently-signed trade agreements with countries across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, as well as key areas of […]
2023 Zayed Sustainability Prize

The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to support the 2023 Zayed Sustainability Prize, which is open and accepting submissions until 2 May 2023. Established in 2008, the Zayed Sustainability Prize is the U.A.E.’s pioneering global award for recognising excellence in sustainability. Offering tribute to the U.A.E. Founding Father’s legacy of humanitarianism and commitment to sustainable […]
SALT iConnections New York 2023

The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to share that SALT iConnections New York will take place May 16-18, 2023 at The Glasshouse in Manhattan, convening more than 1,000 asset allocators, investment managers and entrepreneurs. This event builds on the momentum created by SALT x Investopia, which took place March 2-3 at the Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island. The event […]
<strong>Under Secretary Fernandez Highlights Potential of I2U2 Initiative, Praises New “I2U2 Business Coalition”</strong>

(L) Under Secretary of State Jose W. Fernandez and (R) U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council President Danny Sebright The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council hosted a conversation on Wednesday April 19th with Jose W. Fernandez, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment. Under Secretary Fernandez discussed the tremendous potential of the I2U2 Initiative, as well as shared insights on U.S. government efforts to […]
<strong>Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Updates U.S. Industry on U.S.-U.A.E. Defense and Security Relationship</strong>

(L) Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Dana Stroul with (R) U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council President Danny Sebright The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council hosted a private conversation for its defense and security members on Wednesday, April 19th with Dana Stroul, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East. Deputy Assistant Secretary Stroul provided insights on the current contours of the U.S.-U.A.E. defense and security relationship and DoD’s perspectives on recent […]
<strong>Assistant Secretary of Commerce Shares U.S. Trade, Investment, and Policy Priorities for U.A.E.</strong>

Assistant Secretary of Commerce Shares U.S. Trade, Investment, and Policy Priorities for U.A.E. (Left) Arun Venkataraman, U.S. Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary for Global Markets and Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service and (right) Danny Sebright, President of the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council hosted a luncheon discussion on Tuesday March […]
<strong>Mubadala Managing Director and Group CEO Previews Year Ahead</strong>

From left to right: Danny Sebright, President, U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council; Gail Dady, Partner, DC Capital Partners; H.E. Waleed Al Muhairi, Deputy Group CEO, Mubadala; H.E. Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Managing Director and Group CEO, Mubadala; H.E. Yousef Al Otaiba, U.A.E. Ambassador to the U.S.; Dr. Tomislav Mihaljevic, CEO & President, Cleveland Clinic. His Excellency Khaldoon Al […]