By: Chargé d’Affaires Steven C. Bondy Soon we’ll welcome Ambassador John Rakolta as the first Ambassador to the UAE to come from the business community. His background in construction is well-known, as he developed Walbridge into a worldwide success. During his Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, he made it clear that he would use his …
Read More» Chargé d’Affaires Steve Bondy wishes the best of luck and safety to Major Hazza Al Mansouri and congratulates the UAE on joining the community of nations in space.
Read More» To welcome our new American diplomats to Abu Dhabi, Chargé d’Affaires Steve Bondy and Mrs. Megan Bondy hosted a welcome reception in their honor, introducing them to our friends and partners in the UAE.
Read More» Statement on International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief We welcome the decision of the UN to designate August 22 as the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. Tragic events such as the bombings of churches in Colombo, killings at …
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Chargé d’Affaires Steve Bondy and Mrs. Megan Bondy are greeted by Chairman Jay Huston and Executive Director Liz Bengali at the AmCham Abu Dhabi American Independence Day celebration.
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Chargé d’Affaires Steve Bondy and Minister of Tolerance HE Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak planted a ghaf tree on the grounds of the embassy, in honor of our shared commitment to tolerance, a value that is integral to both of our two countries. Tolerance and equality for all are cherished American beliefs, enshrined in the Declaration …
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Chargé d’Affaires Steve Bondy visited the U.S. Embassy’s booth at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, where he read, “If I Built a I Car?” to our student guests.
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The U.S. Commercial Service organized a Discover America Partnership Event, where Chargé d’Affaires Steve Bondy revealed Mobility as the 2019 Discover America theme. Mr. Bondy, along with Commercial Counselor Thomas Bruns, honored last year’s Discover America partners during the event.
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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 …
Read More» “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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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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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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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: www.discoveramerica2018.com
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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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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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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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