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Read UAE Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba’s latest WSJ article on his position for addressing conflict in the Middle East.
In the Wall Street Journal, Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba reaffirmed the strength of the US-UAE partnership. He also called for a conclusive outcome to address the conflict in the Middle East.
In the Wall Street Journal, Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba reaffirmed the strength of the US-UAE partnership. He also called for a conclusive outcome to address the conflict in the Middle East.
On January 24, 2023, the US Chamber of Commerce hosted HE Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the United States, for an exclusive roundtable discussion. Since his appointment in 2008 and promotion to Minister of State in 2017, Ambassador Al Otaiba has played a pivotal role in advancing the UAE-US partnership through economic, cultural, security and philanthropic initiatives.
The Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity announced an $11 million grant to the Special Olympics Global Center for Inclusion in Education to expand its Unified Champion Schools program across 10 countries. Speaking at the announcement, Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba — UAE Ambassador to the US and Special Olympics Board member — underscored the UAE’s commitment to advancing equality, opportunity and global collaboration.
Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba praised President Trump’s AI Action Plan, pledging to fast-track the UAE’s strategic AI partnership with the US. Backed by a $1.4 trillion investment framework and initiatives such as the 5GW UAE-US AI Campus, the UAE aims to help establish a global gold standard for secure and collaborative AI innovation.
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.
Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba visited the Al Ain Football Club in Washington, DC, during the team’s preparation for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 football tournament. The Ambassador shared his congratulations and an uplifting message for the team.
Fox News — UAE Ambassador to the US, Yousef Al Otaiba, announces a major milestone in UAE-US relations: the formation of a groundbreaking economic and technology alliance centered around artificial intelligence (AI).
On January 24, 2023, the US Chamber of Commerce hosted HE Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the United States, for an exclusive roundtable discussion. Since his appointment in 2008 and promotion to Minister of State in 2017, Ambassador Al Otaiba has played a pivotal role in advancing the UAE-US partnership through economic, cultural, security and philanthropic initiatives.
The Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity announced an $11 million grant to the Special Olympics Global Center for Inclusion in Education to expand its Unified Champion Schools program across 10 countries. Speaking at the announcement, Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba — UAE Ambassador to the US and Special Olympics Board member — underscored the UAE’s commitment to advancing equality, opportunity and global collaboration.
Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba praised President Trump’s AI Action Plan, pledging to fast-track the UAE’s strategic AI partnership with the US. Backed by a $1.4 trillion investment framework and initiatives such as the 5GW UAE-US AI Campus, the UAE aims to help establish a global gold standard for secure and collaborative AI innovation.
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.
Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba visited the Al Ain Football Club in Washington, DC, during the team’s preparation for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 football tournament. The Ambassador shared his congratulations and an uplifting message for the team.
Fox News — UAE Ambassador to the US, Yousef Al Otaiba, announces a major milestone in UAE-US relations: the formation of a groundbreaking economic and technology alliance centered around artificial intelligence (AI).