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His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the
United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the United States of America (USA).
Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba at the White House signing ceremony for the Abraham Accords.
On September 15, 2020, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Emirati Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived at the White House to normalize diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Following the ceremony, Yousef Al Otaiba’s long-time efforts came to fruition in the historic signing of the Abraham Accords in Washington, DC.
September 29, 2024
The UAE and Saudi Arabia discuss close collaboration with the US in key areas like artificial intelligence, renewable energy, climate and space, as well as the expansion of semiconductor production to advance AI technologies.
September 28, 2024
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and US governments announced an agreement during an official visit from His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to the US, expediting entry procedures aimed to elevate travel for Emiratis who visit the US.
September 28, 2024
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), engaged with Emirati students, expressing his pride in their work and achievements during a reception held at the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC, including Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the UAE to the US, and Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan.
September 27, 2024
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), recently visited the Children’s National Hospital to meet with hospital leadership, Emirati families and patients receiving care. “The lives and health of countless children and families in the Washington area, in the UAE and around the world have been transformed by our partnership,” said Yousef Al Otaiba, the UAE Ambassador to the US.
September 23, 2024
In preparation for a historical visit from His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), since 2022, UAE Ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaiba and US Ambassador to the UAE Martina Strong issue a joint statement underscoring the strong relationship the two nations share ahead of his meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House.
September 22, 2024
UAE Ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaiba and US Ambassador to the UAE Martina Strong reflect on the close and enduring partnership between the UAE and US ahead of the UAE President’s official visit to the US.
April 30, 2024 — Meridian International Center
The Meridian International Center named Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba as one of the inaugural recipients of the Global Leadership Award for Space Diplomacy. Ambassador Al Otaiba’s support of the UAE’s space program and championing of the UAE-US space partnership has led to significant cooperation between the two nations in this field.
April 29, 2024 — Bloomberg
Yousef Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to the US, wrote an op-ed piece in Bloomberg highlighting the importance of the UAE-US relationship in forging the future of AI and advanced technology. A recent partnership between G42 and Microsoft is an example of how bilateral companies are teaming up to advance AI while ensuring the technology’s safety.
April 16, 2024 — Spacewatch Africa
Spacewatch Africa covered the achievements of the UAE-US partnership in space, including the Gateway Lunar Station and the “Hope” Mars Mission. Yousef Al Otaiba lauded the cooperation as furthering the countries’ already–strong partnership.
In early March, the UAE announced that it had completed its project to load fuel into its new Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant. This accomplishment comes almost 10 years after the USA and UAE signed a bilateral agreement for nuclear cooperation.
Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba and Special Olympics Chairman Timothy Shriver discuss how holding the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in the capital city of the United Arab Emirates shows progress in promoting inclusiveness and tolerance.
In 2019, Pope Francis became the first pope to visit the Arabian Peninsula. Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba explains why the UAE invited the Pope to visit Abu Dhabi and how interfaith and intercultural cooperation can help encourage tolerance and deter extremism.
The United Arab Emirates is leading the way in helping to build a more peaceful and prosperous world. Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba provides insights on how the UAE has established itself as a model for positive change in the region.
The UAE is part of a UN-mandated coalition against terrorism in Yemen. Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba describes how the UAE and its partners have fought against al-Qaeda in Yemen and throughout the Arabian Peninsula.
Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba recently met with Secretary
of State Mike Pompeo to deliver a letter from UAE Foreign Minister His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on how the US and the UAE can work together in response
to the novel coronavirus.
Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba released a statement
in support of ongoing efforts by the US to help reach
a peace agreement between Palestine and Israel.
Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba joined a delegation from
the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) who met
with US officials to discuss the UAE’s ongoing development
of a peaceful nuclear energy program.
Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba offers a statement in response to the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a raid by US Armed Forces and support for ongoing efforts to fight extremism in the Middle East.
The UAE Embassy hosted an interfaith Iftar led by UAE Ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaiba and attended by more than 150 religious, government, and community leaders.
