U.A.E. Ministers of Economy Shed Light on “Unprecedented” Economic Reforms, Preview More to Come
The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council hosted a luncheon with His Excellency Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, U.A.E. Minister of Economy, and His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, U.A.E. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, September 14th at the St. Regis in Washington, DC. Their Excellencies detailed the goals and objectives of their visit to the U.S., which comprises one […]
“Remarkable has Become Normal,” One Year Into Abraham Accords
Leaders from the U.S., U.A.E., and Israel discussed the continued evolution of trilateral U.S.-U.A.E.-Israel business and people-to-people ties one year after the signing of the Abraham Accords during a U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council webinar moderated by President of the Business Council, Danny Sebright. A video of the webinar, which took place on September 14th, 2021, can be found here. Shaima Gargash, Deputy Chief of Mission at […]
“Projects of the 50” Initiative Marks Historic Moment
Executives from Citi, DIFC, and DMCC discussed the U.A.E.’s landmark announcement this week of 50 new economic initiatives known as the “Projects of the 50” during a webinar co-hosted by the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council and DLA Piper on Dubai’s evolving business climate. A video of the webinar, which took place on 8 September 2021, can […]
U.A.E. Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure Sets the Scene for Gastech 2021
The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council hosted a private luncheon with His Excellency Yousif Ahmed Al Ali, Assistant Undersecretary at the U.A.E. Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure on Sunday, September 5th at the Rosewood in Abu Dhabi. Setting the scene ahead of Gastech 2021 taking place 21-23 September in Dubai, H.E. discussed the U.A.E.’s overall energy strategy and goals for the future with leading U.S. and […]
U.S. Business Community Welcomes New U.S. Consul General-Designate to Dubai
U.S. Consul General-Designate in Dubai Meghan Gregonis met with key members of the U.S. business community during a private dinner hosted by the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council at the Ritz Carlton DIFC on September 2nd. U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council President Danny Sebright convened leading business executives from 20 U.S. companies with a presence in Dubai to welcome Consul General-Designate Gregonis to the U.A.E. and to share insights on the local business environment. […]
New Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East Outlines U.S. Policy Toward U.A.E., Region
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East Dana Stroul highlighted the importance of the U.S.-U.A.E. defense and security relationship during a virtual private roundtable on 7 July 2021 with senior executives from select U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council members. Deputy Assistant Secretary Stroul remarked, “When we work on regional issues, Abu Dhabi is one of […]
Senior Emirati Space Official Reveals Priorities, Stresses Importance of U.S. Partnerships
Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre Program Manager Mr. Adnan AlRais charted the trajectory of the U.A.E. space program and opportunities for partnership in the years ahead during a webinar co-hosted by the U.S. Commercial Service and the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council. This webinar, which also featured speakers from Northrop Grumman and Jacobs, is part of the […]
Special Envoy Offices Recap Recent Steps in Climate Fight
The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council hosted a not-to-be-missed virtual discussion today about the greatest challenge of our times with leadership from the offices of the U.S and U.A.E. Special Envoys for Climate. David Livingston, Senior Advisor to U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, and Hana AlHashimi, Head of the Office of U.A.E. Special Envoy for Climate Change Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, revealed exclusive new details […]
U.A.E. Healthcare Institutions Look to Expand American Partnerships in Light of Pandemic
Representatives from the U.A.E. Ministry of Health and Prevention, Dubai Health Authority, Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), U.A.E. Ministry of Defense, and U.A.E. Embassy in Washington, D.C. spoke of the future of healthcare cooperation between the U.S. and U.A.E. during a U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council webinar on 17 June 2021. This event was held under the auspices of […]
Industry Leaders and Economic Policy Dialogue Delegates Discuss Building on Policy Successes of Past Year
On behalf of the U.S. and U.A.E. governments, the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council hosted the annual Economic Policy Dialogue industry roundtable in Washington D.C. on Monday, June 7th 2021. This hybrid event allowed industry representatives from the U.S. and the U.A.E. to engage with government officials ahead of official bilateral U.S.-U.A.E. Economic Policy Dialogue (EPD) meetings taking place on Tuesday, […]
