U.A.E. Defense Sector Poised for Next Steps
Executives from four leading U.S. defense companies – Boeing, General Atomics, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon Emirates – discussed keys to success in the U.A.E. defense market, U.A.E. procurement priorities, and avenues for enhanced bilateral partnership during a U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council webinar that was moderated by Kirsten Fontenrose, Director of the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative […]
Growing U.A.E. Ties with China Significant but Must Be Kept in Perspective, Experts Say
The U.A.E.’s growing ties to China will have far-reaching consequences for U.S. companies operating in the region, think tank experts said during a Business Council webinar on 5 October 2020. Still, they cautioned against viewing U.A.E. business partnerships with China as a substitute for the U.A.E.’s robust commercial, political, and security relations with the U.S. A video of the event […]
U.A.E. Assistant Minister Highlights Role of Religious Tolerance and Cultural Diplomacy in Historic Abraham Accord
His Excellency Ambassador Omar Ghobash, U.A.E. Assistant Minister of Cultural Affairs, highlighted the importance of cultural diplomacy, religious tolerance, and mutual understanding in realizing the full potential of the Abraham Accords during a U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council webinar on September 16th 2020. This videoconference was part of the Business Council’s “Back to Business” webinar series. A video of this event can be found here. Ambassador Ghobash, a member of […]
Tech Executives Laud Role of Big Data in Managing Pandemic
As the world responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, collecting and utilizing data has become more important than ever before. Data is helping policymakers and businesses make key decisions related to reopening, while mitigating supply chain disruptions and contributing to important research. In a Business Council webinar today, leading executives from the tech industry provided insight […]
Sharjah Dignitaries Outline Investment Opportunities and Stimulus Packages
Government officials and business leaders from the Emirate of Sharjah highlighted attractive investment opportunities and generous incentive packages available to American companies in a U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council webinar on September 15th 2020. A video of this event can be found here. During this videoconference, which was part of the Business Council’s “Back to Business” webinar […]
U.A.E. Minister of Economy Shares Trade and Investment Vision for U.A.E.-Israel Peace Accord
The new U.A.E. Minister of Economy, His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, discussed the economic and trade implications of the U.A.E.-Israel Peace Accord on Monday September 14th as part of a joint webinar that was hosted by the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council, the U.S.-Israel Business Initiative at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and with the […]
New U.S. Commercial Service Team Introduces Fall Agenda
The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council kicked off its fall “Back to Business” webinar series today, 9 September, with a virtual roundtable event during which the U.S. Commercial Service teams at the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and U.S. Consulate in Dubai introduced new personnel and previewed key upcoming initiatives. View the full webinar here. During this […]
Emirates and Etihad Detail U.S. Route Reopenings and Safety Measures
Senior executives from Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways highlighted their respective airlines’ U.S. route reopenings, enhanced safety measures, and continued commitment to a superior travel experience in a webinar hosted by the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council. Please click here to view a recording of the videoconference. A short summary of these developments, which where detailed by […]
U.A.E. Consul General in New York Praises Strong Relationship Between Delaware and U.A.E.
On July 21st, HIs Excellency Abdalla Shaheen, Consul General of the United Arab Emirates in New York, underscored the importance of the growing relationship between the State of Delaware and the U.A.E. during a virtual trade mission to the U.A.E., led by Export Delaware and OCO Global and supported by the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council. This […]
Dubai FDI Mission Goes Virtual in Deepening Ties with Lone Star State
His Excellency Fahad Al Gergawi, CEO of Dubai FDI (pictured above on left), and other prominent U.A.E. officials and business leaders shared the secrets of “the Dubai advantage” during a virtual trade mission to the U.A.E. for Houston-area healthcare and logistics companies. On July 14th, U.A.E. Consul General in Houston His Excellency Eng. Saeed Almheiri […]
