Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act
In response to growing multilateral concern over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, President Obama is scheduled to sign into law later today a new round of U.S. sanctions aimed at restricting Iran. The Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act was passed by Congress on June 24th and further strengthens United Nations Security Council Resolution 1929, which […]
U.A.E. F-16 Desert Falcons at Red Flag – http://www.desertfalcons.ae/en/
The U.A.E. Embassy in Washington, DC and The U.A.E. Air Force will hostes an invitation only VIP screening of a film about the F-16 Desert Falcons, a documentary that highlights the U.A.E.’s inaugural participation last year at Red Flag – the world’s premier aerial combat training exercise. The F-16 Block 60, also known as the […]
U.S. Commercial Rail and Infrastructure Trade Mission to the U.A.E.
The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council, in partnership with the Association of American Railroads (AAR), will lead a U.S. Rail and Infrastructure Trade Mission to the U.A.E from June 20-24.. The trade delegation will be comprised of U.S. and U.A.E. companies in train and railway transport, infrastructure and construction, intermodal and bulk shipping, and inland and naval […]
U.S. Rail & Infrastructure Trade Mission to the U.A.E. on Track
Washington, DC (PRWEB) June 17, 2010 — Thirty companies representing the U.S.’ rail and infrastructure technology, engineering, security and construction sectors will convene at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, June 20, 2010 to launch the “The U.S. Commercial Railroad & Infrastructure Trade Mission to the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.),” led by […]
U.N. Sanctions Alert
Below is an analysis of the impact of new U.N. Sanctions on Iran as prepared by our member law firm DLA Piper. This piece is the first in an occasional series of updates on important legal issues affecting our various U.S. and U.A.E. member companies. These updates will be provided by the Business Council’s member […]
U.S. would like united Gulf to counter Iran
Last Updated: June 09. 2010 6:28PM UAE / June 9. 2010 2:28PM GMT WASHINGTON // The Obama administration on Monday underscored the importance of integrating missile defence systems across the Gulf to counter threats posed by Iran’s nuclear programme and its growing arsenal of ballistic missiles. Ellen Tauscher, the undersecretary of state for arms control […]
The U.S.-U.A.E. Security Partnership: Shared Threats and Opportunities with Under Secretary of State Ellen Tauscher
The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council hosted a lunch with The Honorable Ellen Tauscher, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and Security, on June 7th, continuing a series of policy briefings and meetings with top Obama Administration officials. The lunch brought together key representatives from the business community, the Hill, and the Administration to discuss defense […]
UPDATED Report Affirms Strength of U.S.-U.A.E. Economic Relationship
Washington, D.C.— Despite the financial crisis and global economic recession of the last year and a half, trade between the U.S. and U.A.E. remains robust, a new report issued by the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council concludes. The comprehensive report, which examines the bilateral trade and investment relationship between the two countries, cites an increasingly diversified U.A.E. […]
U.S.-U.A.E. Trade and Investment Relationship
Washington, D.C.— Despite the financial crisis and global economic recession of the last year and a half, trade between the U.S. and U.A.E. remains robust, a new report issued by the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council concludes. The comprehensive report, which examines the bilateral trade and investment relationship between the two countries, cites an increasingly diversified U.A.E. […]
Upcoming: U.S.-U.A.E. Aerospace & Defense Trade Mission
The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), in partnership with the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council and the Embassy of The United Arab Emirates Commercial Trade Office, will lead a U.S. Department of Commerce certified U.S. Aerospace & Defense Trade Mission to the U.A.E. from October 2nd-7th, 2010. Delegation participants will represent American business in the aerospace, defense, […]
