U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates John Rakolta Jr. and Counselor of the Department of State T. Ulrich Brechbühl officially inaugurated construction of the U.S. pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. At the first concrete pour, Ambassador Rakolta said, “The U.S. pavilion will showcase how freedom and liberty of thought have enabled success and innovation …
Read More» The Department of State is pleased to announce the participation of the United States in Expo 2020 Dubai, the next World’s Fair and the first in the Middle East and Africa. Expos, also known in the United States as World’s Fairs, are significant opportunities to showcase American freedom, ideals, enterprise, culture, and global leadership. The …
Read More» To welcome our new American diplomats to Dubai, Consul General Philip Frayne hosted a welcome reception in their honor, introducing them to our friends and partners in the UAE.
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Dubai’s Burj Khalifa was lit up in red, white and blue in celebration of American Independence Day. The world’s tallest building was emblazoned with the colors of the United States flag on July 4th evening in homage to the holiday.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 …
Read More» 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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