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Emirates to connect international nerve centers of commerce and policy with Dubai-D.C. service

(Washington, D.C.) — On Thursday, Emirates Airline, a Dubai-based national carrier of the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.), announced plans to initiate non-stop daily flight service between Dubai International Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport. The new route, which is set to begin on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, will serve as Emirates’ seventh direct connection to […]

Comment: Emirate’s new link to Seattle/Tacoma will generate non-stop economic activity

On March 1st, Emirates Airline, a national airline of the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.), commenced its daily non-stop service from Dubai International Airport to Seattle/Tacoma International Airport. This new service will support local business in Seattle/Tacoma, create and sustain jobs in Washington and across America, and boost commerce between the U.S. and the U.A.E. — […]

U.A.E. Minister of Foreign Trade honored at greater Seattle reception

(Seattle/Tacoma, Washington)—Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.), highlighted the strength of the U.S.-U.A.E. trade relationship in a keynote speech at a reception on Thursday.  The event was hosted by officials from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Dubai Chamber), the Seattle Metropolitan […]

U.S.-Qatar Business Council, U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council; and the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council luncheon featuring Under Secretary of State Robert Hormats

The U.S.-Qatar Business Council, the U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council; and the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council will host a Lunch and Discussion with: Mr. Robert D. Hormats Undersecretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment U.S. Department of State The lunch and discussion will feature remarks and insights from Mr. Robert D. Hormats, U.S. Undersecretary of State […]

Fact Sheet: 2011 U.S.-U.A.E. Trade

Total trade between the United States and the United Arab Emirates reached a record-high of$18.34 billion in 2011; an increase of 43% vs. 2010. U.S. exports to the U.A.E. reached a record-high of $15.89 billion in 2011; an increase of 36%vs. 2010. The previous record of $14.4 billion occurred in 2008, prior to the global economic recession. The U.A.E. was the 19th […]

2011: A banner year for U.S.-U.A.E. trade relations

Trade between the United States and the United Arab Emirates reached a record high of $18.34 billion in 2011. Increased trade and investment across several key economic sectors including manufacturing, infrastructure, and technology drove the rise in last year’s economic activity.  According to the newly released 2011 U.S. export statistics, the U.A.E. remains a key […]

U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council and the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth Luncheon: The U.A.E. and the U.S.: Economic Partners, Strategic Allies

The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council and the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth will host a luncheon featuring remarks by: His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the United States of America. Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Luncheon- 12:00 – 1:30 PM Rosewood Crescent Hotel 400 Crescent Ct., Dallas, TX 75201 […]

U.A.E. Ambassador lauds strong ties with Texas, U.S. ahead of flight launch

(Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas) — The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council and the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosted a luncheon in honor of His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) Ambassador to the United States, on Wednesday, February 1. The event, held at Dallas’ Rosewood Crescent Hotel, celebrated the launch of Emirates’ Airlines new […]