Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State On behalf of the American people, I extend my best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world as they mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a time of introspection, service, and compassion. In the United States, under normal circumstances, …
Read More» Earlier this month, Ambassador John Rakolta Jr. and Counselor Brechbühl inaugurated construction of U.S. pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai with a concrete pour and briefing to business community.
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» When sportsmanship turns into human connection, we all win. This week, sports diplomacy brought together over 500 students and coaches at our basketball camp in Sharjah, led by former NBA and WNBA players. Thank you to all the coaches and players and to our valuable partner Sharjah Sports Council.
Read More» The United States Mission to the UAE and EducationUSA are pleased to participate in the 2019 NAJAH Education Fair in Abu Dhabi. The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi will host an EducationUSA booth at the 2019 NAJAH fair, where EducationUSA advisors will provide comprehensive information about the U.S. higher education system. Additionally, the Embassy will …
Read More» Abu Dhabi, UAE – For the fifth consecutive year, the Embassy of the United States in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai are proud to present Discover America 2019, a celebration of the multi-faceted relationship between the U.S.A. and the United Arab Emirates. From October 15 through October 27, during two dozen events …
Read More» 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» We are thrilled to introduce this year’s partners for the fifth annual Discover America Campaign.
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» 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.
Read More» Dear U.S. citizens: Greetings from the American Citizen Services Unit at U.S. Consulate General Dubai! U.S. citizens and their immediate family members are invited to an Open House on September 28, 2019. Come join us to learn about services available to U.S. citizens, voting overseas, studying in the U.S., and visa information for the United …
Read More» The Universal Declaration of Human Rights proclaims that “everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion.” Throughout history, religious expression and people of faith have played important roles in our global community, promoting peace and tolerance. As one of the first rights enshrined in the Constitution of the United States of America, …
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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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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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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 …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi hosted the 2019 iftar reception and also supported the “Preservation of Grace” initiative run by the UAE Red Crescent. And in Dubai, U.S. Consul General Philip Frayne hosted a suhoor at the Etihad Museum to celebrate with our Emirati and other Muslim friends our shared values of diversity and co-existence, as …
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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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U.S. Consul General Philip Frayne welcomed Sheikh Mansoor bun Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who honored us by attending a private preview of Arabic calligraphy works of American artist Everitte Barbee and UAE-based artists Narjes Noureddine and Diana Allam. The Consul General presented an original piece of Barbee’s work to Sheikh Mansoor, the ghaf …
Read More» Registration Now Open for SelectUSA Investment Summit 2019 Registration is open for the 2019 SelectUSA Investment Summit. If you represent a business and are considering opening or expanding operations, the SelectUSA Summit will help you find the answers you need more efficiently, saving you time and money. You’ll discover more about how, where, …
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Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Jeff Lodinsky joined H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance to open the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) section at the Custom Show Emirates, where 19 American companies are showcasing their top-of-the-range automotive customization products and services.
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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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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 …
Read More» 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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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.
Read More» 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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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. …
Read More» 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 …
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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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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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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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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.
Read More» 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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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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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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Ambassador Leaf helped open the SEMA section of the Custom Show Emirates at the Abu Dhabi.
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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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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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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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Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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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