Upcoming: U.S. 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 […]
Middle East Council of American Chambers of Commerce (MECACC) Reception, “American Abroad=Exports=Jobs”
Washington, DC – The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council, in partnership with the Middle East Council of American Chambers of Commerce (MECACC), hosted a welcoming reception held on the margins of MECACC’s “American Abroad=Exports=Jobs” Capitol Hill Door Knock, which took place on Monday, April 26, 2010. The event attracted delegates representing the public and private sectors of […]
Government of Abu Dhabi donates $150 Million to the Children’s National Medical Center in Washington
Washington, DC – Today at the Children’s National Medical Center the Government of Abu Dhabi announced a $150 million philanthropic donation. Children’s plans to use the donation to open the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation. This philanthropic donation is said to be the largest sum of money ever donated to a U.S. children’s […]
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Comes to Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. – The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, H.H. General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, completed a landmark trip to Washington D.C. on September 10th, concluding a number of meetings with the Obama Administration and members on Capitol Hill. The Crown Prince met with President Obama at the White House yesterday in what […]
Study Highlights Importance of Trade and Investment with the U.A.E.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council released its Trade and Investment Report today to outline the growth of trade between the two countries and highlight future expectations for business partnerships amid the current economic downturn. “This report is an important measure of the economic growth developing between our countries,” said Danny Sebright, president of the U.S.-U.A.E. […]
U.S. Consul General Dubai and U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council Reception
Dubai, United Arab Emirates U.S. Consul General in Dubai, Paul Sutphin and U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council President, Danny Sebright partnered on April 7th to host a reception in honor of the visit to the U.A.E. of Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, and Delegation from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, U.S. House of Representatives. This event was […]
The U.S. and the U.A.E. Reach Historic 123 Peaceful Civilian Nuclear Energy Agreement
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed signed an important civilian nuclear energy deal today in Washington. Once reviewed by Congress, the agreement will allow American firms to sell civilian nuclear energy equipment and know-how to the U.A.E., potentially unlocking significant commercial opportunities for U.S. companies. For more information on […]
U.A.E. nuclear programme is peaceful: Khalifa Interview
U.A.E. nuclear programme is peaceful: Khalifa 22 December 2008 Emirates News Agency WAM ABU DHABI – President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has expressed his hope that the United States under President-elect Barack Obama would play a proactive role in achieving a just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East and also work […]
Gulf states urged to open oil markets for investment
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has urged oil producing countries to open their oil markets to foreign investment, which would support faster and more efficient growth in the region. Please Click Here to view PDF
US’ Paulson says foreign direct investment is welcome in United States
ABU DHABI (Thomson Financial) – Speaking on the home turf of the largest sovereign wealth fund in the world, U.S. Treasury Secretary Paulson had a simple message for foreign investors: Bring it on. Please Click Here to View the PDF