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 …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 …
Read More» Your opportunity to learn new teaching skills and teach Arabic to American students for one academic year.
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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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