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UAE Minister Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, US Vice President JD Vance and Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba met at the White House to advance discussions on artificial intelligence (AI), strategic investment and enhanced energy collaboration.

Ambassador Al Otaiba Joins UAE Delegation at White House to Discuss AI and Investment

June 20, 2025

The National – Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba joined Dr. Sultan Al Jaber and US Vice President JD Vance at the White House to discuss deepening UAE-US cooperation across artificial intelligence, energy and manufacturing. The meeting spotlighted the UAE’s $1.4 trillion investment commitment to US innovation and infrastructure, reinforcing shared goals around AI leadership, energy production and long-term economic partnerships.

UAE Minister Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, US Vice President JD Vance and Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba met at the White House to advance discussions on artificial intelligence (AI), strategic investment and enhanced energy collaboration.

Ambassador Al Otaiba Joins UAE Delegation at White House to Discuss AI and Investment

June 20, 2025

The National – Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba joined Dr. Sultan Al Jaber and US Vice President JD Vance at the White House to discuss deepening UAE-US cooperation across artificial intelligence, energy and manufacturing. The meeting spotlighted the UAE’s $1.4 trillion investment commitment to US innovation and infrastructure, reinforcing shared goals around AI leadership, energy production and long-term economic partnerships.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), meets with Emirati students at the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Meets With Emirati Students & NASA Graduates During US Visit

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.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), visits Children’s National Hospital.

UAE President Gifts $35 Million to Children’s National Hospital

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.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), sits with President Joe Biden.

UAE Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba & US Ambassador Martina Strong Issue Joint Statement Welcoming UAE President 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.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), meets with Emirati students at the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Meets With Emirati Students & NASA Graduates During US Visit

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.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), visits Children’s National Hospital.

UAE President Gifts $35 Million to Children’s National Hospital

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.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), sits with President Joe Biden.

UAE Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba & US Ambassador Martina Strong Issue Joint Statement Welcoming UAE President 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.