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#UAEUSA
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A decade before the UAE was founded, HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan struck up a friendship with an American family of doctors.
For
#UAE50
, Dr. Scott Kennedy shares how the warm
#UAEUSA
friendship led to the creation of Kanad Hospital:
Thanksgiving is a holiday that connects people over food.
@HananWorrell
shares the story of her first Thanksgiving in the UAE and its evolution into a celebration of
#UAEUSA
culinary traditions for
#UAE50
:
In 1968,
@AliKaddas
’s father traveled to
@uarizona
from Abu Dhabi to study green technology, only to befriend Muhammad Ali along the way.
For
#UAE50
, he tells the story of his father meeting the American boxer and taking the Champ on a tour of the UAE:
"US companies with interests in the UAE can feel confident that the measures taken during this crisis will continue to support a strong business environment that will flourish in the future.”
#UAEUSA
UAE’s Commercial Counselor in the US,
@nowais13
writes.
The
#UAE
is on the cutting-edge of space exploration. Read about the country’s plan to build a human settlement on Mars in this new
@BuzzFeed
article: .
@uaespaceagency
"Despite the crisis, our leadership remains committed to supporting the businesses – both Emirati and international – that form the backbone of our economy,"
#UAE
Commercial Counselor to the US Saud Al Nowais writes.
#UAEUSA
The UAE is the largest US export market in the MENA region. The US’ $15.7 billion trade surplus with the UAE supports more than 100k American jobs and contributes to growth for US companies.
#UAEUSA
Read more:
.
@UAEEmbassyUS
and
@HopkinsMedicine
announced the new Sheikh Khalifa Stroke Institute. The Institute, which will be established through a gift from the
#UAE
, will support efforts to diagnose and treat
#stroke
patients around the world.
#UAEUSA
“We host 60 different congregations…Right next door to us is the Roman Catholic Church, which hosts 45,000 worshipers every single week.” Rev. Andy Thompson of Abu Dhabi’s St. Andrew’s Anglican Church describes how Christianity flourishes in the
#UAE
.
#ToleranceDay
#UAEUSA
“Several years ago, I began meeting a Jewish community which had formed organically in the Emirate of Dubai.” Newly announced Chief Rabbi of the Jewish Community in the
#UAE
,
@RabbiSarna
discusses the inclusive “momentum” created by the UAE’s
#YearOfTolerance
.
#UAEUSA
Today marks the 1-year anniversary of
@Pontifex
's arrival in the
#UAE
, when he became the first sitting Pope to visit the Arabian Peninsula. Take a look back at the historic moment.
“We have great partners here in the United Arab Emirates” -
@SecPompeo
speaks with
@TheNationalUAE
about shared security priorities for the US and UAE. Watch and read more:
#UAEUSA
Non-oil sectors make up over 70% of the UAE’s GDP. Learn more about the UAE’s diverse economy and how our robust trade and economic relationship with the US continues to drive economic growth.
#UAEUSA
Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba writes in a
@ynetnews
op-ed that Israeli plans for annexation will be a serious setback for better relations with the Arab world.
He discusses the piece with
@TheNationalUAE
:
Over 10 years ago the US & UAE signed the strongest bilateral civil nuclear agreement in history.
This week,
@ENEC_UAE
&
@NawahEnergy
announced the successful startup of Unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant.
Learn more →
#UAEUSA
Experiencing the warmth of the UAE & its people at the 2019
@WorldGamesAD
,
#TeamUSA
bronze medalist Krystal Johnson knew the UAE and USA shared something special.
Hear from
@SpecialOlympics
Chair
@TimShriver
& Krystal on the UAE's dedication to inclusion:
Growing up, Emirati artist
@maisoonalsaleh
always felt at home in the US surrounded by diverse cultures.
From dressing up with friends for Halloween to sharing Eid al-Fitr with her neighbors, she shares how her
#UAEUSA
childhood inspires her art today:
@SolarSpace_io
from Arizona is manufacturing its cutting-edge solar tech in the 🇦🇪 and has partnered with
@AbuDhabiDoE
and
@uarizona
to further accelerate the energy transition. Founder David Vili attributes SolarSpace's success to the UAE's supportive business environment,
Recognizing UAE's growing space sector with a nod to UAE-US collaboration in space! Emirati astronauts have been able to gain invaluable experience & insights working and learning alongside NASA astronauts at
@NASA_Johnson
&
@Space_Station
! Watch to see UAE astronauts in action!
🇦🇪Emirati ice hockey player Fatima Al Ali fell in love with the sport at a young age and her dedication ended up making her a viral sensation when former
@NHL
/
@Capitals
player
@PeterBondra12
shared footage of Fatima online.
#EmiratiWomensDay
When the
@UAEEmbassyUS
set out to help
@JoplinSchools
rebuild after a tragic tornado, there was only one condition—build back better than before.
Hear
@CJHuffJoplin
& Kim Vann share the story of rebuilding Joplin through
#UAEUSA
partnership:
Most know the first man to step foot on the Moon, but what about the man who helped pick the spot where the “giant leap for mankind” took place?
Meet Dr.
@ElbazFarouk
, one of the scientists behind the Moon landing location & collaborator with the UAE:
Alia Al Mansoori dreamt of traveling the universe. When her
@genesinspace
RNA experiment lifted off from
@NASAKennedy
, she got one step closer.
Hear how her experiment made it to the
@Space_Station
& the
#UAEUSA
partnerships that made it possible:
“In order to chase our dreams, to build ourselves, we have to get out of our comfort zone.” Nadya Ahmed is an electrical engineer studying towards a doctorate in Houston, Texas, through the
@AdnocGroup
scholarship program.
#EmiratiWomensDay
#UAEUSA
Before Hattem Mattar became a pitmaster, he would stuff his suitcase full of brisket whenever he would visit Texas from the UAE.
Now, he runs The Mattar Farm Kitchen, Dubai’s first artisan smokehouse. Hear his story in 50 Years | 50 Faces for
#UAE50
:
The UAE turns 50 this year 🎂!
Come celebrate 50 years of
#UAEUSA
friendship at the 5k for UAE’s 50th on December 4 in NYC’s Prospect Park.
Register today!
@NYCRUNS
#UAE50
On March 3, the UAE finished loading fuel into Unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant.
#UAE
Amb. to the
#US
Yousef Al Otaiba recounts the UAE’s journey to develop a peaceful nuclear energy program in today’s
@WSJ
op-ed. Read the piece here:
#UAEUSA
#UAE
works closely w/
#US
on ensuring regional & global security.
#UAEUSA
#security
partnerships are not only protecting shared interests, but also supporting the US economy & jobs through
#defense
sales.
🚨New 50 Faces videos are out now!
Hear about
@FatimaAl_Ali
's journey to the UAE Women’s National Ice Hockey Team 🏒 & her visit to the US where she met her NHL heroes for
#UAE50
:
#UAEUSA
From preserving over 100 miles of coral reef in the Florida Keys to conserving endangered migratory species, the UAE is dedicated to building a sustainable future. This
#WorldEnvironmentDay
, check out UAE-US environmental stewardship in action and learn more with the links below!
Dana Al Marashi, Head of Cultural Diplomacy, explores the power of sports diplomacy in fostering international relationships & inclusivity. From the
#Paris2024
Olympics to partnerships with the
@NBA
, discover how the UAE leverages sports to connect cultures.
Happy 4th of July! The
#UAE
stands with the
#US
to promote regional security, create economic prosperity and address pressing global challenges. Together, the
#UAE
and the US are united for a better future.
On the UAE's
#HopeMarsMission
launch, Saud Al Nowais writes: "The rapid development of the Emirates Mars Mission ... is a feat in itself, made possible by critical collaboration with American partners."
#UAEUSA
Leading art fair
@artdubai
’s online catalogue has over 500 pieces of artwork. Check out the collection and more on
@UAEEmbassyUS
’ hub for all the virtual art and cultural experiences coming out of the UAE!
As a world-class, multispecialty facility,
@CCAD
is working to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the UAE while continuing to provide world-class care and treatment to patients throughout the region. Learn more:
#UAEUSA
In the UAE, women are leading the way in education, with more women than men completing secondary education and enrolling in university and post-graduate institutions. 🎓✨ Dr. Sarah Abu-Alreesh exemplifies this trend with an academic journey that has taken her from Abu Dhabi to
The UAE hopes that by sharing all data collected by the 2020 Emirates Mars Mission with the int’l space community more discoveries will be made, UAE Minister of State for Advanced Sciences
@SarahAmiri1
and Omran Sharaf, Project Director of the mission said at
@AtlanticCouncil
.
25 years ago,
@sultanalqassemi
struggled to explain where the UAE was when studying abroad, but when he started teaching American students he was pleasantly surprised by their understanding of the Emirates.
Every day,
@UAEinNYC
CG
@AmnaAlmuhairy
gets to see the talent and independence of Emirati girls studying in the US.
For
#IWD2022
, she shares how the UAE’s strides on women’s empowerment make her excited for the future. Read her Majlis blog:
Did you know? The
#UAE
is helping advance medical research and
#health
solutions through partnerships with leading US organizations and world-class institutions. Read more about
#UAEUSA
health partnerships here:
#WorldHealthDay
#healthyliving
Who is the UAE’s first female astronaut? 👩🚀
Previously having worked for
@AdnocGroup
,
@Astronaut_Nora
studied engineering
@UAEU_NEWS
and is also a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Learn more about Nora here:
A glimpse into
#UAE
national team player
@FatimaAl_Ali
's hockey life! Last year
@Etihad
surprised her with a flight to Washington, DC to meet her favorite hockey star Alex Ovechkin (
@ovi8
) and skate with the Washington
@Capitals
.
#UAEUSA
#UAE
Federal National Council president Dr. Amal Al Qubaisi made
#history
when she was the 1st woman in the region elected to lead a national assembly.
#InternationalWomensDay
Young Emiratis are redefining what’s possible in space exploration. The average age of
@uaespaceagency
employees working on the 2020 Emirates Mars probe is just 27. Learn more about space exploration in the
#UAE
:
It all started with HH Sheikh Zayed,
@NASA
's Dr.
@ElbazFarouk
and a map of the 🌒.
For
#UAE50
, Dr. El-Baz shares the origin story of the
#UAEUSA
space collaboration that set the stage for the next generation of Emirati space explorers:
Aircraft orders from
#UAE
customers support hundreds of thousands of jobs in the
#US
. In fact, aircraft sales have helped solidify the UAE’s standing as the US’ largest export market in
#MENA
since 2009. More:
#UAEUSA
The
#UAE
is helping advance medical research and
#health
solutions through partnerships with leading
#US
organizations and world-class institutions, like
@ClevelandClinic
. Learn more:
#UAEUSA