U.A.E. Minister Outlines Plans to Accelerate Sustainable Industrial Development
“The U.A.E. is keen to accelerate our industrial development by strengthening existing sectors while also stimulating the growth of emerging high-growth industries” said His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, U.A.E. Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Group CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and U.A.E. Special Envoy for Climate Change U.A.E. during the […]
Former U.S. Officials assess Biden, Arms Deal, and Bilateral Relationship
Former Speaker of the U.S. House John Boehner, former Congressman Joe Crowley, Ambassador Frank Wisner, and trade policy expert Ms. Ludmilla Kasulke analyzed the domestic and foreign policy priorities of the incoming Biden Administration and Congress during a U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council webinar on November 23rd 2020. A video of this event can be found here. Former Speaker John Boehner, who is now a Senior Strategic Advisor at Squire Patton Boggs, […]
Pioneering Women in Finance Industry Outline Steps Toward Greater Diversity and Inclusion
Leading women in the finance industry outlined the U.A.E.’s progress in promoting gender equality during a U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council webinar held on 16 November 2020. These executives also shared ways to build on this progress in a sector that has been traditionally dominated by men. A video of the webinar can be found here. Ms. Rola Abu Manneh, CEO of […]
Senior Executives Discuss Resilience of the U.A.E. Retail Sector
Senior executives from Al Tayer Motors, Majid Al Futtaim, and Mohebi Logistics elaborated on the transformation, recovery, and resilience of the U.A.E. retail sector during a webinar hosted by the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council that is part of its “Back to Business” series. Please click here to view a recording of the videoconference. This webinar, which took place on November 9th 2020, featured distinguished executives […]
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 […]
