Open Masters Games

The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to promote the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026, taking place from February 6-15, 2026 across Abu Dhabi. The Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 is set to be the largest mass-participation sporting event in the region, bringing together more than 25,000 participants across 38 sports over 10 thrilling days of competition. The events are open […]

WorldDef Dubai

The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to promote WORLDEF Dubai 2026, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), from 12–14 February 2026 at Dubai CommerCity. For more information on Dubai CommerCity, please see here.   Click here to register or for more information on WORLDEF […]

Welcome Reception Honoring Hessa Alshuwaihi

The U.A.E. Consulate General in Los Angeles, together with the Los Angeles World Affairs Council and the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council, invites you to welcome Consul General Hessa Alshuwaihi and celebrate the UAE-California partnership.

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026

The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to support Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026 taking place 11-15 January 2026 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC).   ADSW is the premier global platform shaping the future of sustainable development, bringing together leaders from government, business, civil society, and youth to accelerate meaningful climate action and systemic progress.  Now in its 17th […]

U.S.-U.A.E. AI Collaboration Leaps Forward

“Yesterday’s White House decision to authorize the immediate export of advanced U.S. chips to the U.A.E. underscores the shared vision and partnership of the two countries in winning the AI race,” said Danny Sebright, President of the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council. According to a U.S. Commerce Department release on X, it has authorized the export of advanced American […]

U.S. and U.A.E. Executives Discuss How to Accelerate Defense Industry Cooperation 

“There was a decision made to support industry, we are keen to interact and provide proactive solutions.” – Matar Al Romaithi, Director General for Industry Development at the Tawazun Council On the sidelines of the 2025 Dubai Airshow, the U.S.–U.A.E. Business Council and AmCham Abu Dhabi convened a focused group of senior U.S. government delegates, along with […]

2025 Board of Directors Meeting Highlights Deepening U.S.-U.A.E. Cooperation on AI, Energy, and Finance

“It’s not just about the figures; it’s about the breadth and scope of what we are accomplishing. We’re seeing deals across aerospace, energy, manufacturing, services, and frontier technologies like artificial intelligence. We should celebrate both the breadth and the depth of this collaboration.” – H.E. Waleed Al Muhairi on U.S.-U.A.E. commercial ties.  The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council convened its 2025 […]

U.S.-U.A.E. Partnership Reception Previews the Future of Aviation

The commercial aviation sector is a global gateway for the U.A.E. and allows us to reach far beyond our borders…in terms of partners and allies to help reach our goals, there is no greater friend than the United States. – H.E. Fahad Al Gergawi, Undersecretary of the U.A.E. Ministry of Foreign Trade The U.S.-U.A.E. Business […]

U.S. Companies to Help Expand, Modernize, and Reimagine Air Travel in the U.A.E.

“We are looking to harness the brainpower of companies that think differently.” – Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports.  Ahead of the Dubai Airshow, the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council led a U.S. Department of Commerce-certified airports trade mission to the U.A.E. from November 11-14, 2025, focused on the expansion and modernization of U.A.E. airports.  Delegates from 22 […]