U.S. Special Olympics Team departs from Abu Dhabi International Airport Special Olympics team departs through AUH’s U.S. Customs and Border Protection Preclearance facility 305 U.S. athletes, 30 coaches, and 10 medical providers depart from AUH 23 March 2019, Abu Dhabi, UAE: The U.S. Special Olympics Team has departed from Abu Dhabi International Airport’s (AUH) U.S. ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 23 March, 2019 | Topics:
Events
By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 14 March, 2019 | Topics:
Events, Key Officials
في روما القديمة، كان المصارعون يقولون وهم يهمون بالدخول إلى الحلبة : “ دعني أفوز. فإن لم أستطع دعني أكون شجاعا في المحاولة!”. بهذه الكلمات، افتتحت الامريكية إيونيس كينيدي شرايفر أول ألعاب أولمبية خاصة في عام 1968، وقد كان ذلك العام مليئا بالإضطرابات في الولايات المتحدة، ولكنه كان أيضا مليئا بالإنجازات الكبيرة. فقد تم توقيع ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 12 March, 2019 | Topics:
Charge D’Affaires, Embassy, Events
“In ancient Rome, the gladiators went into the arena with these words on their lips: ‘Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.’” With those words, American Eunice Kennedy Shriver inaugurated the first ever Special Olympics Games in 1968. In the United States, this was a year of ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 12 March, 2019 | Topics:
Charge D’Affaires, Embassy, Events
The U.S. Mission to the UAE is looking forward to welcoming the U.S. team to the UAE for the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019!
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 7 March, 2019 | Topics:
Events
Today the President spoke with United Arab Emirates Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed. During the call the President thanked the Crown Prince for the UAE’s support in recovering United States citizen Danny Burch from captivity in Yemen and reuniting him with his family. They also discussed regional security issues and efforts to promote stability in ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 7 March, 2019 | Topics:
Key Officials
By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 1 March, 2019 | Topics:
U.S. Citizen Services
Senior Advisor to the President Jared Kushner, Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt, and United States Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook met yesterday in the United Arab Emirates with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. They discussed increasing cooperation between the United States and the United Arab Emirates, and the Trump Administration’s ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 26 February, 2019 | Topics:
Key Officials, News
Chargé d’Affaires Steve Bondy joined Lt. General Patricia E. McQuistion of the Association of the United States Army to open the American Pavilion at IDEX 2019, where more than 100 American companies exhibited the most innovative defense technologies.
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 24 February, 2019 | Topics:
Events, Key Officials
AS IDEX draws to a close during Black History Month, Lt. General Charles Hooper reflects on diversity, which is an inherent value of serving our great nation.
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 24 February, 2019 | Topics:
Events
Ken Isley Administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, and Consul General Philip Frayne attended the opening of the U.S. Pavilion at Gulfood 2019, which included over 180 American companies.
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 24 February, 2019 | Topics:
Agriculture
In honor of Black History Month, we commemorate the African American pioneers who have made historic contributions to science, culture, civil rights, and sports. Let’s honor the past and inspire the future!
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 21 February, 2019 | Topics:
Culture, History
The International Student Network (ISN), in partnership with the U.S. Mission to the UAE and EducationUSA, will host the annual American Education Expo in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. In Abu Dhabi, the fair will be held on Friday, February 22, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Eastern Mangroves Hotel and Spa by Anantara. In ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 20 February, 2019 | Topics:
Press Releases
It has come to the attention of the U.S. Mission in the UAE that fraudsters masquerading as embassy/consulate officials are making calls to the general public from the number 02-414-2200 and asking them to deposit money in different accounts for consular services. The general public is hereby informed that the Embassy/Consulate does not make such calls. The ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 5 February, 2019 | Topics:
Alert
Acting Charge d’Affaires Jeff Lodinsky was proud to represent the Embassy at the signing of ADNOC’s award to U.S. firm Occidental Petroleum, which will have a 35-year concession and invest $244m during the exploration phase of Onshore Block 3 in al-Dhafrah region in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 5 February, 2019 | Topics:
Commercial Affairs
U.S. Consul General Philip Frayne participated in the official opening of the U.S. Pavilion at Arab Health 2019. Once again, this year the United States was one of the largest participants with over 300 U.S. exhibitors.
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 4 February, 2019 | Topics:
Business, Commercial Affairs, Consul General, Dubai
At this time, scheduled passport and visa services at the U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi and U.S. Consulate General Dubai will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits. We will not update this website until full operations resume, with the exception of urgent safety and security information.
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 23 December, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Organized by Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi and sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the Special Olympics Medical Volunteer Training kicked off at Department of Health, Abu Dhabi to train volunteers on best practices in healthcare designed to meet the needs of Special Olympians.
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 17 December, 2018 | Topics:
Embassy, Events, News
U.S. Consul General Dubai Philip Frayne and Director of the U.S. Department of State’s Expo Unit James Core unveiled the initial plans for the building of the U.S. Pavilion and its experiences. The event featured the unveiling of an architectural model of the US pavilion, designed by world-renowned American architect Curtis W. Fentress, FAIA, RIBA; ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 17 December, 2018 | Topics:
Consul General, Dubai, Key Officials, News
USAID Senior Development Advisor Mary Eileen Devitt and UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Assistant Minister of State for International Development Affairs Sultan Al Shamsi signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for collaboration in support of the Food for Thought School Feeding Program implemented by World Food Program in ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 17 December, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. & the United Arab Emirates
The Ismaili Centre co-hosted with U.S. Consul General Philip Frayne “An Evening of Jazz” by the Air Force Band.
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 17 December, 2018 | Topics:
Consul General, Dubai, Events
Acting DCM Jeff Lodinsky and AMIDEAST UAE director Rula Dajani presented certificates of completion to all students who successfully completed the English language training program.
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 17 December, 2018 | Topics:
English Language Learning, Events, News
Press Releases: Remarks at the United Nations Security Council Meeting on Iran Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State United Nations New York City December 12, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you very much, and good morning. Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate them. Just two days ago, the head of the ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 13 December, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
While in Abu Dhabi, United States National Security Adviser John Bolton met with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss Iran, Yemen, Afghanistan, counterterrorism, and a range of other issues.
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 21 November, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials
Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Jeff Lodinsky inaugurated the Best of America promotion at Lulu Hypermarket in Abu Dhabi. The promotion is running from November November 19 to 27 at all Lulu Hypermarkets across the UAE. Customers can find all the great American products.
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 21 November, 2018 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Events
Chargé d’Affaires Steve Bondy kicked off AmCham Abu Dhabi’s breakfast before ADIPEC 2018 began. The U.S. delegation is led by the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oil and Gas Shawn Bennett. Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) is intended for international and regional Oil and Gas professionals, who are involved in both the technical and non-technical ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 21 November, 2018 | Topics:
Charge D’Affaires, Events
The U.S. Embassy was delighted to take part in the Walk Unified at Umm Al Emarat Park on November 9, 2018, as part of the Walk of Tolerance during the Tolerance National Festival. The walk was led by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, the UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation amid a massive ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 21 November, 2018 | Topics:
Events
Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad Travel to the United Arab Emirates Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad traveled to the United Arab Emirates on November 13-14 to participate in meetings with officials from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan and Pakistan on the peace process. All sides reaffirmed their strong ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 20 November, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
This report documents the magnitude of the Islamic Republic’s destructive activities at home and abroad. Many of the activities highlighted have occurred recently, while others date back to the early days of the revolution. As this report makes clear, the one constant is that the Iranian regime will do whatever it takes to maintain its ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 20 November, 2018 | Topics:
Policy, Political Affairs, Reports
The United States’ Mission to the UAE and the U.S. Commercial Service are delighted to launch Discover America 2018, a series of trade promotion events celebrating the multitude of connections between the U.S. and the United Arab Emirates. During Discover America 2018, which will take place from October 15 to October 31, the U.S. ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 15 October, 2018 | Topics:
Business, Charge D’Affaires, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Events
Discover America is back for its fourth year! Join us from October 15-31 for some of the best in American cuisine, culture, movies and more. Click here for the complete list of events:
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 15 October, 2018 | Topics:
Charge D’Affaires, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs
The International Student Network (ISN), in partnership with United States Mission to the UAE and EducationUSA, will stage this year’s annual American Education Expo education fair in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Accredited U.S. universities and educational institutions will present university programs from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, September 28, in Abu Dhabi ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 27 September, 2018 | Topics:
Education, Events
Embassy Abu Dhabi hosted the Citizen Liaison Volunteers to thank them for their service to the community. CLVs play an essential role in identifying the needs of the U.S. citizen community so that we may work more effectively to address security, safety, and health issues that affect U.S. citizens abroad.
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 26 September, 2018 | Topics:
Embassy, U.S. Citizen Services
By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 26 September, 2018 | Topics:
Charge D’Affaires, Embassy
Charge d’Affaires Steve Bondy and Mrs. Meghan Bondy welcomed His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahyan, who honored us by attending the farewell reception for our dear Embassy colleague, Nadia Ibrahim. After 33 years of dedicated service, Nadia is known and loved by many in the UAE, and while we will be sad to see ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 19 September, 2018 | Topics:
Charge D’Affaires, Key Officials
The U.S. Consulate General Dubai held a welcome reception on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, for new Consul General Philip Frayne, with attendance of figures from the worlds of media, arts, academia, and business in the UAE.
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 16 September, 2018 | Topics:
Consul General, Dubai
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, held talks with U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis in the capital on September 7. They discussed increasing defense and military ties as well as regional and international issues. They exchanged views on efforts being made to address ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 12 September, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, U.S. & the United Arab Emirates
General Joseph Votel, Commander of United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) met Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on September 3. They explored ways of further solidifying friendly bilateral ties and reviewed prospects of coordination and cooperation in defense and military fields. They also discussed an array of issues of mutual interest.
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 12 September, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, U.S. & the United Arab Emirates
U.S. citizens can vote from anywhere in the world. Find all the information you need at:
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 12 September, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
Today we honor the nearly 3,000 people who were killed in the terrorist attacks 17 years ago on September 11. Today also marks six years since the tragic loss in Libya of Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, Glen Doherty, Sean Smith, and Tyrone Woods. The diverse nationalities of the victims of 9/11 and the attack in ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 11 September, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
The Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). As part of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program, the Fulbright FLTA Program is designed to develop Americans’ knowledge of foreign cultures and languages by supporting teaching assistantships in over 30 languages at ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 25 July, 2018 | Topics:
Education
The U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo commends Charge d’Affaires Steve Bondy for a successful visit to Abu Dhabi.
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 11 July, 2018 | Topics:
Charge D’Affaires, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo greeted embassy personnel and their families at the U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi meet and greet on July 10, 2018, during his first visit to the United Arab Emirates as Secretary of State. Secretary Pompeo thanked the embassy staff for their everyday work that ensures our partnership with the UAE ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 11 July, 2018 | Topics:
Embassy, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met on July 10 in Abu Dhabi with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates. The Secretary thanked the Crown Prince and the Foreign Minister for the United Arab ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 11 July, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Enterprising Emirati students who left the UAE to pursue the American dream are being celebrated in a documentary. Emirati filmmaker Nahla Al Fahad has directed and produced the program offering a unique insight into the lives of globe-trotting learners who seek to further their academic studies thousands of miles from home in America. The thought-provoking film, The ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 3 July, 2018 | Topics:
Culture, Education, Study in the U.S.
We are getting ready to welcome our new Consul General, Phil Frayne. While we prepare for his arrival in Dubai, Phil is meeting UAE officials in Washington. Here, he meets with UAE Ambassador to the United States Yousef Al Oteiba.
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 3 July, 2018 | Topics:
Consul General, Dubai, U.S. & the United Arab Emirates
On June 25, Acting Consul General Martin Kelly and Consular Chief Rick Swart welcomed members of the UAE Special Olympics Unified Cup team, who will travel to Chicago as part of the Special Olympics 50th Anniversary Celebration from July 17-21. The Department authorized a waiver of visa application fees for athletes, coaches, and officials traveling ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 3 July, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Dubai, Travel & Tourism, Visas
On May 29, the Public Affairs Officer participated in a farewell meeting between representatives from the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation, one of our most important PAS partners, and the Consul General. Past and future programs and collaborations were discussed, as well as the changing socio-economic environment in Ras Al Khaimah.
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 3 July, 2018 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Consul General, Culture, Dubai, Public Affairs
On May 29, the Chargé d’Affaires hosted an iftar dinner for 100 Emirati guests, including community leaders, business contacts, and ambassadors, where he spoke about the significance of Ramadan as a month of giving and “a very special time to reconnect with family and friends.” Following the event, the Embassy donated the remaining food to the ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 3 July, 2018 | Topics:
Charge D’Affaires, Culture, Embassy, Events
On May 22, the Public Affairs Section in Dubai hosted a joint iftar with the Regional Media Hub for our wide range of partners in the UAE. Consul General Paul Malik addressed the guests prior to the start of the iftar. With great food, live oud music, and an Arabic calligrapher, the welcoming ambiance was well ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 3 July, 2018 | Topics:
Consul General, Culture, Dubai, Events, Public Affairs
EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES Press Release June 27, 2018 Applications Open for the 2019-20 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai invite UAE citizens to apply for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 28 June, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi invites mid-career professionals who are UAE citizens and have a proven track record of leadership, a commitment to public service, and the capacity to take full advantage of a self-defined program of independent study to apply for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for the 2019-2020 academic year. This ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 20 June, 2018 | Topics:
Culture, Education, News
| Tags: Education, News, Scholarships
Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC June 11, 2018 ________________________________ The United States is closely following developments in Hudaydah, Yemen. I have spoken with Emirati leaders and made clear our desire to address their security concerns while preserving the free flow of humanitarian aid and life-saving commercial imports. We expect all parties ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 11 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 15, 2018 Presidential Message on Ramadan With the rising of tonight’s moon, I send my greetings and best wishes to all Muslims observing Ramadan in the United States and around the world. During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims commemorate the revelation of ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 16 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC May 15, 2018 On behalf of the United States Department of State, I offer best wishes to Muslims around the world for a peaceful and blessed Ramadan. For those observing this month, it is a time of reverence, generosity, and spiritual introspection. Ramadan is also a ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 16 May, 2018 | Topics:
Official Reports, Press Releases
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo, Ramadan
Statement by Knox Thames Special Advisor for Religious Minorities in the Near East and South/Central Asia U.S. Department of State The Future of Muslim Minorities: Opportunities and Challenges Abu Dhabi, UAE May 7-8, 2018 Promoting and protecting religious minorities is a foundational tenet of the United States, established in our constitution domestically and mandated in ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 13 May, 2018 | Topics:
Culture, Events, Government Offices
| Tags: Events
THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans, a short time ago, I ordered the United States Armed Forces to launch precision strikes on targets associated with the chemical weapons capabilities of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. A combined operation with the armed forces of France and the United Kingdom is now underway. We thank them both. Tonight, I ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 14 April, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, President of the United States, Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Music and Tolerance His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance Music concerns itself with the vast diversity of sound as expressed in the endless variations of pitch, rhythm, dynamics, timbre and texture. Music must respect and understand its innate diversity if it is to create harmony. Likewise, a human ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 8 April, 2018 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Culture
| Tags: Events, Music
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC March 26, 2018 The United States strongly condemns the dangerous Houthi missile attacks aimed at several cities in Saudi Arabia Sunday night. Our condolences go out to the families of any who were killed or injured. We support the right of our Saudi partners to defend their ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 26 March, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Secretary’s Remarks: Annual Observance of International Women’s Day Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC March 8, 2018 As we commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8th, the United States renews our steadfast commitment to addressing inequalities between women and men at home and abroad and reaffirms the importance of advancing the ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 8 March, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: women day
Meeting of the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center Member States Convenes in Kuwait [March 6, 2018] Co-led by the United States and Saudi Arabia, TFTC members meet in Kuwait City KUWAIT CITY –On March 4-5, the United States and Saudi Arabia co-led a meeting of the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center (TFTC) in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Representatives ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 8 March, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Press Release
Remarks for Ambassador Barbara A. Leaf 2018 National Day Event March 5, 2018 / 7:00 p.m. / Marriott Al Forsan Hotel Your Excellency, Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, the Minister of Climate Change and Environment; Ladies and Gentlemen, my fellow Americans; Good evening and thank you so much for joining us for our celebration of America’s ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 7 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
American Citizen Services would like to inform all U.S. citizens residing in the UAE of recent changes to the UAE residency permit application process. Applicants for employment-based UAE residency permits are now required to provide “Certificates of Good Conduct.” This policy went into effect on February 4, 2018. UAE officials have confirmed the following details: ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 6 February, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: alert
On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country will have a Travel Advisory, which will provide one of four standard levels of advice. The Travel ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 7 January, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: alert
The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and U.S. Consulate General in Dubai would like to remind U.S. citizens of the continuing need to implement sound personal security practices as they go about their daily lives and also as they celebrate the New Year. U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 21 December, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: alert
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC December 6, 2017 President Trump‘s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital aligns U.S. presence with the reality that Jerusalem is home to Israel’s legislature, Supreme Court, President’s office, and Prime Minister‘s office. We have consulted with many friends, partners, and allies in advance of ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Press Release
The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness of ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 6 December, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: alert
On November 13, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit granted, in part, the government’s motion for an emergency stay of the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii’s October 17, preliminary injunction. The preliminary injunction prohibited the U.S. government from enforcing or implementing Sections 2(a), (b), (c), (e), (g), and (h) ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 23 October, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Executive Order On Visas
Effective October 8, the Government of Turkey suspended visa services to U.S. citizens, to include the issuance of physical “sticker” visas at the Turkish Embassy and Consulates in the United States and the online Turkish electronic visa (otherwise known as an e-visa). At the present time, U.S. citizens are no longer permitted to apply for ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 13 October, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: alert
October 1, 2017 By: Ambassador Barbara A. Leaf, US Ambassador to the UAE I am thrilled to be launching the third annual Discover America UAE campaign, which kicks off today. From October 1 to 31, the U.S. Mission, together with industry partners, will stage a series of events that will multiply people-to-people connections between Americans ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 1 October, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
| Tags: America
September 24, 2017 New security measures establish minimum requirements for international cooperation to support U.S. visa and immigration vetting Today, President Donald J. Trump announced the establishment of enhanced national security measures, aimed at creating—for the first time in history—minimum requirements for international cooperation to support visa and immigration vetting and adjudications for individuals seeking ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 25 September, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
| Tags: News
On August 22, 2017, Senior Advisor to the President Jared Kushner, Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategy Dina Powell, and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Arabian Gulf Affairs Tim Lenderking met with Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates and his senior ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 23 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Your opportunity to learn new teaching skills and teach Arabic to American students for one academic year.
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 19 July, 2017 | Topics:
Culture, Education, News
Self-service passport photo booth is now available in the Consular Section waiting area of the U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi. Four U.S. compliant passport/visa photos for 40 AED. Exact change required.
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 3 July, 2017 | Topics:
News
https://www.dhs.gov/news/2017/06/29/frequently-asked-questions-protecting-nation-foreign-terrorist-entry-united-states Release Date: June 29, 2017 Q1. Who is subject to the suspension of entry under the Executive Order? Per the Executive Order and the June 14 Presidential Memorandum, the temporary suspension of entry applies, with limited exceptions, only to foreign nationals from Sudan, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen, who are outside the United States ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 30 June, 2017 | Topics:
News
Release Date: June 29, 2017 For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Departments of State and Justice, will begin the implementation of certain travel restriction provisions in the President’s Executive Order: Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States at ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 30 June, 2017 | Topics:
News
Press Statement Heather Nauert, Department Spokesperson Washington, DC – June 26, 2017 With the objective of maximizing national security, the Department of State will implement Executive Order 13780, “Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States” in an orderly fashion, consistent with the Supreme Court’s unanimous order, and in accordance with the ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 27 June, 2017 | Topics:
News
In regards to the continuing dispute within the GCC, we understand a list of demands has been prepared and coordinated by the Saudis, Emiratis, Egyptians, and Bahrainis. We hope the list of demands will soon be presented to Qatar and will be reasonable and actionable. We support the Kuwaiti mediation effort and look forward to ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 21 June, 2017 | Topics:
News
Ramadan and the Year of Giving make now the perfect time for generosity. U.S. Consul General Paul Malik and several staff members from the U.S. Consulate General Dubai partnered with Emirates Foundation this week and volunteered to prepare and distribute Ramadan meals at Al Rahma Mosque in Karama, Dubai. The Consul General also toured the ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 20 June, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Dubai, Events
In honor of Ramadan, U.S. Consul General Paul Malik hosted an “American Majlis” suhoor in which U.S. Ambassador Barbara A. Leaf participated. With Ramadan a cherished time for family and friends to gather, the majlis allowed us to celebrate with our Emirati and other Muslim friends our shared values of diversity and co-existence, and to ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 20 June, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Dubai, Events
On June 5, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt announced the cessation of diplomatic and consular ties with the State of Qatar. Qatar Airways and other airlines in the region have announced the suspension of certain flights to and from Qatar. The U.S. Embassy takes this opportunity to remind all U.S. citizens residing in ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 6 June, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Consul General Paul Malik spoke about the importance of tolerance at the Harvard Kennedy School Alumni Network of the UAE’s second annual gala dinner on May 18 in Dubai. Please see his full remarks (as prepared for delivery) below. Your excellency, Sheikha Lubna, ladies and gentleman, friends – good evening. I am very pleased ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 25 May, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News
In collaboration with the Ismaili Centre, U.S. Consul General Paul Malik hosted a concert by the American “Oasis Gospel Choir” on Wednesday, May 24 at the Ismaili Centre in Dubai. Please see below for his full introductory remarks. Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, thank you for joining us this evening. It is wonderful to be ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 25 May, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2017 Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Meeting with Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates President Donald J. Trump welcomed Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates to the White House ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 17 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Readout from Secretary Jim Mattis’ Meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates. May 15, 2017 Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana W. White provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis met with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates Monday at the White ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 17 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
U.S. Consul General Paul Malik participated in the Solar Decathlon Middle East Workshop on April 30. Below is the full text of his remarks: “Good morning. Thank you for the kind invitation to address the Solar Decathlon Middle East workshop this morning. I would like to congratulate HE Saeed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 4 May, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Environment, Events
U.S. Ambassador Barbara Leaf recently hosted a visit of senior Emirati military and government officials to the U.S. aircraft carrier USS George W.H. Bush operating in the Gulf.
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 24 April, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News
April 6, 2017 The President: My fellow Americans: On Tuesday, Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad launched a horrible chemical weapons attack on innocent civilians. Using a deadly nerve agent, Assad choked out the lives of helpless men, women, and children. It was a slow and brutal death for so many. Even beautiful babies were cruelly murdered in ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 24 April, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: News
U.S. Consul General Paul Malik and Brand USA Director Chris Ellis opening the U.S. Pavilion at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai on April 24, 2017.
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 24 April, 2017 | Topics:
Business, Consul General, Events, Near East & North Africa, Travel & Tourism
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is where energy professionals meet to exchange ideas and opinions to advance scientific and technical knowledge for offshore resources and environmental matters. OTC is the largest event in the world for the oil and gas industry featuring more than 2,300 exhibitors, and attendees representing 100 countries. Founded in 1969, OTC’s ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 23 April, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News
Ambassador Leaf helped open the SEMA section of the Custom Show Emirates at the Abu Dhabi.
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 23 April, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News
For information about the recent Aviation Security Enhancements For Select Last Point Departure Airports With Commercial Flights to the United Sates, please see the Department of Homeland Security fact
here .
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 15 March, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: Events, News
U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi is Pleased to Announce Its Support for The U.S. Presence at IDEX2017. IDEX 2017, a U.S. Department of Commerce-certified trade show, is the premier land and naval defense exhibition serving the Middle East and Africa region. Over 110 American firms will participate in the show as part of the official ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 21 February, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: Business, Events, News
Red Baraat’s UAE Concert Tour! The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai are proud to sponsor the musical tour of the American band “Red Baraat” here in the UAE. (see details of concerts in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah below) Dubbed “the best party band in years”, Red Baraat’s ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 19 February, 2017 | Topics:
Culture, Events, News
| Tags: culture, Events
We have a brand new website! Have a look around!
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 15 February, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News
Press Releases | Abu Dhabi, UAE – Embassy of the United States An order issued by a U.S. District court in the state of Washington on February 3 bars the U.S. government from enforcing certain provisions of Executive Order 13769, “Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Attacks by Foreign Nationals,” including those related to visas and ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 9 February, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Executive Order On Visas
The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and U.S. Consulate General in Dubai remind U.S. citizens of the continuing need to implement sound personal security practices as they go about their daily lives and as they celebrate the beginning of the New Year. U.S. citizens should maintain a high level of vigilance and take appropriate steps ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 29 December, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
In response to recent reports about the inspection of electronic devices when entering the U.S., we note that there has been no change to our existing policy or practice. All international travelers arriving to the U.S. are subject to CBP inspection. This inspection may include electronic devices such as computers, disks, drives, tapes, mobile phones ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 19 October, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States. The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 8. U.S. citizens who want to participate in ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 6 October, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
The United States strongly condemns the Houthi forces’ unprovoked attack against a UAE vessel operating near the Bab al-Mandeb yesterday. We take these threats seriously. The United States remains committed to upholding freedom of navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb. We call on the Houthi-Saleh groups to immediately cease attacks against all vessels. These provocative actions ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 2 October, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2016 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In many states, the voter registration deadline for the November 2016 elections is October 10. For some voters this might mean their paper voter registration and absentee ballot request must reach their local election ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 22 September, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Iran. This replaces the Travel Warning for Iran dated March 14, 2016, to reiterate and highlight the risk of arrest and detention of U.S. citizens, particularly dual national Iranian-Americans. Foreigners, in particular dual nationals of Iran and Western countries including the United States, ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 22 August, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2016 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2016 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a
Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2016. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 26 June, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
Thank you all for joining us tonight, and Ramadan Kareem. For those of you who are observing this holy month of Ramadan, all of us at the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai are delighted to break your fast with you tonight. Ramadan is a time for purification, faith and reflection, self-discipline, sacrifice, and charity. All ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 20 June, 2016 | Topics:
Dubai, News
Message for U.S. Citizens: Travel Alert – Europe 1. As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide Americans travelling abroad with information about relevant events, we are alerting U.S. citizens to the risk of potential terrorist attacks throughout Europe, targeting major events, tourist sites, restaurants, commercial centers and transportation. The large number of ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 2 June, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
Our condolences to and solidarity with Brussels, as with recent attacks in Côte d’Ivoire and Turkey. President Obama, March 22, 2016, Havana, Cuba: I want to comment on the terrorist attacks that have taken place in Brussels. The thoughts and the prayers of the American people are with the people of Belgium. We stand in ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 22 March, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Iran. This replaces the Travel Warning for Iran of January 29, 2016, to reiterate and highlight the risk of arrest and detention of U.S. citizens, particularly dual national Iranian-Americans, in Iran, and to note that the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) has advised U.S. civil ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 14 March, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and U.S. Consulate General in Dubai would like to remind U.S. citizens of the continuing need to implement sound personal security practices as they go about their daily lives. We remind U.S. citizens to be particularly cautious when using online classified advertisement websites, which involve in-person transactions to buy ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 3 March, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and U.S. Consulate General in Dubai would like to remind U.S. citizens of the continuing need to implement sound personal security practices as they go about their daily lives. We remind U.S. citizens to be particularly cautious when using online classified advertisement websites, which involve in-person transactions to buy ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 3 March, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
Your Excellency, Dr. Maitha Al Shamsi; Your Highnesses, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, my fellow Americans; Welcome. As you know, Independence Day as we call our beloved Fourth of July, is a celebration that is pretty challenging to pull off here in the slightly elevated temperatures of an Emirati summer. But February we find is an ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 10 February, 2016 | Topics:
Events
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Iran. This replaces the Travel Warning for Iran of August 5, 2015, to reiterate and highlight the risk of arrest and detention of U.S. citizens, particularly dual national Iranian-Americans, in Iran. All U.S. citizens should stay current with media coverage of local ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 29 January, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
The United States has begun implementing changes under the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 (the Act). U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) welcomes more than a million passengers arriving to the United States every day and is committed to facilitating legitimate travel while maintaining the highest standards of security ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 28 January, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
The
U.S. Consulate General in Dubai suggests that U.S. citizens avoid the area of the fire at The Address Hotel, near the Dubai Mall. We urge U.S. citizens to obey any instructions of the Dubai police and other first responders on the scene. We reiterate our security message of November 22, which stated that U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 1 January, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
In the wake of recent terrorist attacks and bombings in France, Egypt, and Lebanon, the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and U.S. Consulate General in Dubai would like to remind U.S. citizens of the continuing need to implement sound personal security practices as they go about their daily lives. In August 2014, the United States ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 22 November, 2015 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
The Department of State will discontinue the consular service of adding additional visa pages to U.S. passports beginning January 1, 2016. Visa page inserts pose vulnerabilities to passport security by diminishing the effect of the radio frequency blocking material to prevent unauthorized reading of ePassports. The determination to eliminate the visa page insert service was ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 16 November, 2015 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
Expect to hear a lot of talk about the ABCs of the university admissions process in the United States next month in Dubai. College representatives and student advisors from the region will be talking about how to make the process for international students as easy as 1-2-3. The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Consulate ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 26 August, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Ambassador Barbara Leaf celebrated the success of the Emirati students of the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) in the Northrop Grumman sponsored “Innovation Challenge” 2015 with a reception at her residence on June 15, 2015 for the participants, mentors, and sponsors. The Innovation Challenge is an autonomous flying competition focused on “learning by doing” and ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 15 June, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Ambassador Leaf hosted environmental protection contacts from Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates at the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi on June 2 in recognition of World Environment Day. The evening event showcased the embassy’s eco-diplomacy efforts, including greening initiatives on the embassy grounds. “We are committed to protecting the environment, not just rhetorically, ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 3 June, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
The New York Times’ report last month on
fake diploma scams , including allegations that many people have been affected here in the UAE, is an important reminder for American and international students interested in any of the burgeoning number of distance education opportunities. While the New York Times editorial board has
encouraged Congress to pay more attention to the problem , international students should be aware ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 2 June, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
U.S. Ambassador Barbara A. Leaf On the Occasion of U.S. National Day Wednesday, February 18, 2015 The Emirates Palace Hotel Abu Dhabi, UAE Your Excellency, Shaikha Lubna Al Qassimi, Minister for International Cooperation and Development; Your Highnesses, Ladies and Gentlemen, fellow Americans; Let me start by welcoming you all to our National Day celebration. ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 18 February, 2015 | Topics:
Events
U.S. Consulate General Dubai, UAE Security Message for U.S. Citizens As New Year’s Eve approaches and large gatherings and celebrations take place across the United Arab Emirates, the U.S. Embassy takes this opportunity to remind
U.S. citizens of the Department of State’s Worldwide Travel Alert in which U.S. citizens are advised to be extra cautious, maintain a very high level of vigilance and take appropriate ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 30 December, 2014 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Security Message for U.S. Citizens UAE authorities have arrested the perpetrator for the December 1 murder of a U.S. citizen and the planting of a primitive bomb at another individual’s home in Abu Dhabi. The authorities stated their commitment to bring the perpetrator to justice and to uphold ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 5 December, 2014 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Security Message for U.S. Citizens On December 1, a U.S. citizen was killed in a public restroom at a shopping mall on Reem Island in Abu Dhabi. The U.S. Embassy is working with all the appropriate authorities to seek further information. While there is no information available at ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 3 December, 2014 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
