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Read UAE Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba’s latest WSJ article on his position for addressing conflict in the Middle East.
On behalf of the UAE, Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba welcomed the US’ decision to increase the UAE’s export control designation to A:5.
On behalf of the UAE, Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba welcomed the US’ decision to increase the UAE’s export control designation to A:5.
Politico Magazine – 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.
Washington Post – 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.
Washington Post – 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.
At the 2018 Aspen Security Forum, Ambassador Al Otaiba joined a panel on security in the Middle East. During the discussion, he expanded on the UAE’s efforts to keep Iran from dominating Yemen and the entire region.
Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba introduced the recipient of the 2017 ABANA Achievement Award, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Global Market Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh. The ABANA Achievement Award recognizes outstanding leaders committed to financial and economic cooperation between the US, Middle East and North Africa.
The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW) held a roundtable discussion with Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba to discuss the Trump administration and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
Politico Magazine – 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.
Washington Post – 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.
Washington Post – 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.
At the 2018 Aspen Security Forum, Ambassador Al Otaiba joined a panel on security in the Middle East. During the discussion, he expanded on the UAE’s efforts to keep Iran from dominating Yemen and the entire region.
Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba introduced the recipient of the 2017 ABANA Achievement Award, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Global Market Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh. The ABANA Achievement Award recognizes outstanding leaders committed to financial and economic cooperation between the US, Middle East and North Africa.
The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW) held a roundtable discussion with Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba to discuss the Trump administration and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.