President Donald J. Trump has decided not to reissue Significant Reduction Exceptions (SREs) when they expire in early May. This decision is intended to bring Iran’s oil exports to zero, denying the regime its principal source of revenue. The United States, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, three of the world’s great energy producers, ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 22 April, 2019 | Topics:
Press Releases
Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 22, 2019 The United States is not granting any Significant Reduction Exceptions to existing importers of Iranian oil. Maximum pressure means maximum pressure. Secretary Pompeo announced his decision not to grant any Significant Reduction Exceptions to existing importers of Iranian oil. As the Secretary has said, ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 22 April, 2019 | Topics:
Fact Sheets, Press Releases
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Washington, DC April 22, 2019 Today we are announcing the United States will not issue any additional Significant Reduction Exceptions to existing importers of Iranian oil. The Trump Administration has taken Iran’s oil exports to historic lows, and we are dramatically accelerating our pressure campaign in a calibrated way that ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 22 April, 2019 | Topics:
Near East & North Africa, Press Releases
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met today with Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates. The Secretary thanked the Foreign Minister for the United Arab Emirates’ support for UN Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister agreed ...
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By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 18 April, 2019 | Topics:
Key Officials, Press Releases
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:
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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
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:
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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
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:
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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
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
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:
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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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
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:
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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
