
Statement by Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba: UAE Welcomes US Decision to Advance Export Control Designation
On behalf of the UAE, Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba welcomed the US’ decision to increase the UAE’s export control designation to A:5.
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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.

Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba joined representatives from the UAE Embassy and the Federal Republic of Germany for an event that spotlighted the Special Olympics and the impact the games have had in promoting inclusion for people with disabilities around the world.


On April 20, 2023, Amb. Yousef Al Otaiba — among other leaders from the UAE, U.S., India and Israel — signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote the I2U2 Initiative and form the I2U2 Business Coalition.

Yousef Al Otaiba greeted guests attending the UAE Embassy’s Annual Interfaith Iftar during the holy month of Ramadan. In his opening remarks, the Ambassador touched on the UAE’s culture of acceptance, coexistence and inclusion.

Inspired by conversations between Emirati Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba and Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, the Manara Centre is a new initiative that will promote tolerance and coexistence while creating opportunities for cross-cultural collaboration.

Yousef Al Otaiba attended a meeting set by US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry on opportunities for accelerating climate action and clean energy ahead of the UAE’s hosting of the COP28 Conference.

Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba joined representatives from the UAE Embassy and the Federal Republic of Germany for an event that spotlighted the Special Olympics and the impact the games have had in promoting inclusion for people with disabilities around the world.


On April 20, 2023, Amb. Yousef Al Otaiba — among other leaders from the UAE, U.S., India and Israel — signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote the I2U2 Initiative and form the I2U2 Business Coalition.

Yousef Al Otaiba greeted guests attending the UAE Embassy’s Annual Interfaith Iftar during the holy month of Ramadan. In his opening remarks, the Ambassador touched on the UAE’s culture of acceptance, coexistence and inclusion.

Inspired by conversations between Emirati Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba and Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, the Manara Centre is a new initiative that will promote tolerance and coexistence while creating opportunities for cross-cultural collaboration.

Yousef Al Otaiba attended a meeting set by US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry on opportunities for accelerating climate action and clean energy ahead of the UAE’s hosting of the COP28 Conference.