On July 4, 1776, America's Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence.
Wishing our American🇺🇸 friends and partners a Happy 4th of July and #IndependenceDay!
Dana Al Marashi, the Head of Cultural Diplomacy at the UAE Embassy in Washington, recently joined United Way of Collier and the Keys Area President Leah Stockton for a conversation on US1 Radio. The two discussed the pressing issue of coral reef restoration, the longstanding relationship between the UAE and United Way of Collier and the Keys, and the shared climate challenges between the UAE and US. Tune in to learn how 🇺🇸 🇦🇪 are safeguarding our global marine ecosystems for future generations. uaeinusa.co/4bQRcFj
More green start-ups are choosing the UAE to build their products and reach new markets.
Arizona-based SolarSpace is manufacturing its cutting-edge solar tech in the UAE, and recently signed an MOU with DoE Abu Dhabi and The University of Arizona to advance the energy transition.
SolarSpace Founder, David Vili, speaks to the business-friendly environment the UAE provides, including the diverse talent pool and central geographic location.
Learn more.
Recognizing UAE's growing space sector with a nod to UAE-US collaboration in space! Emirati astronauts have been able to gain invaluable experience and insights working and learning alongside NASA astronauts at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX & the International Space Station!
Watch to see UAE astronauts in action!
During COP28 UAE in Dubai, the UAE partnered with Bloomberg Philanthropies to host mayors from the US & around the world at the Local Climate Action Summit. As mayors gather again this week in DC around the World Bank Spring Meetings, listen to reflections from mayors Ravi Bhalla & Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard about their participation at COP28 & their cooperation with international partners to build a more sustainable future.
On #InternationalDayofHumanSpaceFlight, we're celebrating the strong collaboration between 🇺🇸 NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration & the UAE, which has paved the way for enhanced space cooperation.
Watch our #UAE50 video on Hazzaa Al Mansoori, Nora Al Matrooshi & Mohammad Al Mulla: https://bit.ly/50Faces_Astronauts
Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre مركز محمد بن راشد للفضاء
#WorldAutismAwarenessDay: أحمد الهاشمي - Ahmed Alhashemi is a talented Emirati Autistic pianist with exceptional abilities in composition and performance. With a dedication to his craft, Ahmed has achieved remarkable milestones at a young age, inspiring many with his musical journey 🎹✨
“Our relationship in the space sector is about teamwork, it’s about cooperation, it’s about trust.” – Amb. Al Otaiba
Together, the UAE, US, and international partners are pushing the boundaries of space exploration through the development of NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Gateway lunar space station. 🚀🌑
🔗 to learn more: https://bit.ly/UAESpace
UAE Space Agency - وكالة الإمارات للفضاء
Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre مركز محمد بن راشد للفضاء
During this holy month of Ramadan 🌙, the Embassy hosted a special Iftar bringing together diplomats and staff of different backgrounds. Watch as attendees discuss Ramadan's diverse traditions and what makes this time so special for those who observe.
Alongside NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre مركز محمد بن راشد للفضاء, UAE Space Agency - وكالة الإمارات للفضاء & the US National Space Council, we held an ‘out-of-this-world’ event to celebrate 🇦🇪🇺🇸 cooperation in space. The longstanding partnership has yielded groundbreaking achievements in space exploration, with the promise of even greater accomplishments as our collaboration deepens.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/UAESpace
Happy #NGWSD! Today, learn about the UAE's Fatima Al Ali, an ice hockey player whose passion on the ice brought her to Washington, DC to meet the Washington Capitals: https://bit.ly/50Faces_AlAli
Values of inclusion and respect for all faiths have been ingrained in the UAE’s DNA since before the country’s founding.
For #HumanFraternityDay, listen as Abdulla Al Shehhi, Acting Executive Director of Abrahamic Family House speaks to what the Abrahamic Family House symbolizes for Emiratis and how the UAE-US friendship brings communities of different backgrounds together.
Learn more about the UAE’s religious inclusion efforts: https://bit.ly/UAEReligiousInclusion
#NationalHotChocolateDay: ☕️🍫This winter, UAE Embassy invited Emirati Chef Nawal Al Nuaimi of Paper Fig to DC to take locals on a delightful culinary journey with her Emirati Hot Chocolate. Her hot chocolate is enriched with centuries-old Emirati flavors, giving a glimpse into the rich culinary heritage of the UAE.
Happy #InternationalDayofEducation! To celebrate, check out our #UAEUSA 50 Years | 50 Faces video featuring a group of US educators who took part in an Embassy and World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth delegation to 🇦🇪.
After conducting school visits, meeting with ministers, and visiting the Abrahamic Family House, the teachers were inspired by the country’s dedication to bringing together people of different backgrounds to learn from each other.
Hear Andy Hartman, Anna Sifford & Steve Muench share what they experienced in the 🇦🇪.
https://bit.ly/50Faces_Teachers
Reflecting on 50 Years | 50 Faces
Two years ago, the Embassy launched the 50 Years | 50 Faces campaign, highlighting over five decades of friendship between the 🇦🇪 & 🇺🇸.
From NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration scientist Dr. Farouk El-Baz who introduced America’s Apollo astronauts to the UAE’s Founding Father in 1974, to Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre مركز محمد بن راشد للفضاء astronaut candidates Noora AlMatrooshi and Mohammad AlMulla who are expected to crew the International Space Station missions in 2024, the series reflects the breadth and depth of the UAE’s relations with the US and the power of people-to-people connection.
Watch the series finale and find the rest of the stories at UAE USA United.com.
#UAE50 https://bit.ly/50Years_50Faces
After participating in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Emirati artist Sarah Al Hosani returned to DC as part of Smithsonian’s Artisan in Residence Program with Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art. There, she showed attendees the importance of Emirati culture in art and how it influences her ceramics.
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Learn more about Sarah: bit.ly/SarahAlHosani
The UAE’s 52nd year as a country was full of milestones, including an enhanced focus on climate as we hosted #COP28 in Dubai.
“We couldn’t have accomplished [the UAE Consensus] without our partners like the US…” said DCM Alia Al Suwaidi.
Watch our highlights video from the celebration 👇
#COP28 brought together an inclusive group of global leaders, youth and climate advocates and while the conference may be over, the momentum for unity, action, and multilateralism towards a climate-safe future continues.
Hussein El Gaafary from the UAE Embassy's Trade Office recaps the conference and the UAE-US collaboration fueling future climate action. https://bit.ly/UAECOP28
#COP28 is strengthening the UAE-US relationship. In our latest #ClimateMinute, U.S. Department of Commerce Under Secretary Marisa Lago discusses her COP28 UAE takeaway – industry, in partnership with government and civil society, is essential to a climate-safe future.
In our latest #ClimateMinute, Rep. John Curtis discusses his participation at #COP28 as part of a bipartisan Congressional delegation. The Congressman also highlights his engagement with the UAE COP leadership team and the importance of UAE-US cooperation to drive innovation.