U.S. Assistant Secretary of State of Near Eastern Affairs Praises the U.A.E. and the U.S.-U.A.E. Relationship
David Schenker, Assistant Secretary of Near Eastern Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, lauded U.S.-U.A.E. collaboration , particularly in combatting Covid-19 , during a virtual fireside chat hosted by the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council on May 20th. This videoconference was part of the Business Council’s webinar series titled, “Looking Ahead: Conversations with U.S. and U.A.E. Business and Government Leaders”. Almost […]
U.A.E. Food Security Minister Reveals Pandemic’s Impact on Food Security Strategy
Her Excellency Mariam Almheiri, U.A.E. Minister of State for Food Security, detailed U.A.E. efforts to ensure a steady supply of food in this time of crisis while highlighting the impacts of the pandemic on future food security plans and initiatives during a webinar jointly hosted by the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW) and the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council,. […]
Dubai FDI CEO Says Pandemic Will Not Stop Investment into U.A.E.
On May 13th, His Excellency Fahad Al Gergawi, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai FDI, reviewed the U.A.E.’s new foreign direct investment law and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic upon foreign direct investment in the U.A.E. These remarks came as part of the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council’s webinar series titled, “Looking Ahead: Conversations with U.S. and […]
U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council and Morgan Lewis Spotlight Significant Regulatory Changes During Timely Launch of Updated Business Guide
Morgan Lewis and the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council discussed important regulatory changes in the U.A.E. in a jointly hosted webinar on May 12th launching the third edition of the Business Council’s “Doing Business in the United Arab Emirates” guidebook. The Business Council worked closely with Morgan Lewis lawyers in Abu Dhabi and Dubai to update its comprehensive guide to setting up and operating in the U.A.E. and navigating the relevant legal and regulatory requirements. This videoconference was part of […]
Executives Highlight Innovative Applications of Technology during Pandemic
During a videoconference hosted by the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council on Monday, May 11th, senior tech executives discussed the many innovative ways in which technology has been employed to mitigate the worst effects of the coronavirus pandemic and how the pandemic will forever change our relationship with technology. This webinar, titled “Keeping Us Connected: The Transformative Power of Technology during […]
Business Leaders Strategize Overcoming Liquidity Challenges
Executives from leading U.S. and U.A.E. businesses strategized how to overcome cash flow issues and other challenges during a special webinar co-hosted by Standard Chartered Bank and the U.S.-U.A.E Business Council. This webinar is part of the Business Council’s videoconference series titled, “Looking Ahead: Conversations with U.S. and U.A.E. Business and Government Leaders.” Rola Abu […]
U.S.-U.A.E. Technology Company Executives Speak To Future of Healthcare Delivery After COVID-19
Senior business executives from U.S.-U.A.E technology companies discussed the future of healthcare delivery after Covid-19 during a videoconference on May 5th hosted by the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council. This webinar was part of the Business Council’s videoconference series titled “Looking Ahead: Conversation s with U.S. and U.A.E. Business and Government Leaders”. The webinar, titled “Keeping Us […]
Emirates and Etihad Chiefs Describe Operations and Outlook In Joint Briefing with U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council
During a video conference hosted by the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council, Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, and Mr. Tony Douglas, Group Chief Executive Officer at Etihad Aviation Group, discussed how they are responding to the Covid-19 pandemic and planning to resume future operations. The airline executives also shared perspectives on the future of global aviation. In their […]
U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council & World Trade Center Utah Host Virtual Trade Mission Webinar
Today, the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council and World Trade Center Utah concluded a two-day “Virtual Trade Mission” to the U.A.E. This series of five webinars occurred at the same time that the Governor of Utah previously had been scheduled to lead a trade delegation of 50 business leaders from the State of Utah for a week […]
U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council Hosts Videoconference with Mubadala’s H.E. Waleed Al Mokarrab Al Muhairi
On April 20th, the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council hosted His Excellency Waleed Al Mokarrab Al Muhairi, who serves as Deputy Group CEO and Chief Executive Officer, Alternative Investments & Infrastructure, at Mubadala Investment Company, for a video conference to discuss important developments at Mubadala and in the U.A.E. surrounding Covid-19. After welcome remarks by Mr. Danny Sebright, President of the U.S.-U.A.E. […]
