UAE Embassy US

Ambassador Al Otaiba: The United Arab Emirates welcomes the US Government's decision to elevate the UAE to an A5 export control designation. This decision affirms and advances decades of deep and dependable UAE-US cooperation in technology, security, trade and investment. (1/5)

A Look Back on Recent Top 🇦🇪🇺🇸 Tech News Stories (10.27.2026):

🤖 @cntxtai is opening its first US office, bringing Arabic-first AI models and robotics to Silicon Valley. With $300M in committed revenues from primarily US tech firms, the company collects data in the Middle East and deploys it for US clients.

⌚️ Boston-based @WHOOP, backed by a $75 million @Mubadala investment, has launched an Arabic-language platform — marking the wearable health tech company's continued expansion into the Gulf.

As the UAE and US deepen their AI investment partnership, 🇦🇪 Minister of Education HE @SarahAmiri1 explains how the UAE is ensuring the next generation has the skills to compete in an AI-driven economy by launching the world's most ambitious AI curriculum.

If you've got school aged kids, this is one to watch. The UAE is one of the first countries to launch a K-12 AI curriculum. That means kids as young as 5 or 6 years old are now taking AI classes. I sat down with Education Minister @SarahAmiri1 to find out the vision for the program and what exactly it'll look like:

🇦🇪's @ADGlobalMarket continues to attract global capital — assets under management have grown 54% YoY. Major 🇺🇸 funds including @CapitalGroup, @Barings & @BainCapital are among those expanding into the center in 2026. See what is driving the momentum↓

RT @G42ai: G42 and Bee:wild recognized at the 13th Annual @America_Abroad Media (AAM) Awards in Washington, D.C. The AI in Storytelling Award recognizes our work on Bee:Wild, a documentary produced in collaboration with @rewild that brings attention to the critical role of pollinators in protecting biodiversity and sustaining life on our planet. The award was presented by @brett_mcgurk and received on behalf of G42 by Marty Edelman, @FAHEEMAHAMED and Dr. Boulbaba Ben Amor of the G42 AI for Good Lab, alongside @eva_kruse from Bee:wild. Our thanks to America Abroad Media for this recognition, and to H.E. Yousef Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to the United States, for joining us on this special occasion. At G42, we believe AI’s greatest potential lies in its ability to help address some of humanity’s most pressing challenges. Bee:Wild brings that ambition to life, combining science, technology and compelling storytelling to raise awareness, inspire action and demonstrate how AI can serve our planet. #G42 #AIforGood #BeeWild #AmericaAbroadMedia #Biodiversity

The Embassy hosted a screening of #BeeWild, a documentary co-produced by UAE's @g42ai, whose AI for Good Lab is mapping pollinators globally to protect our ecosystems. An inspiring look at the intersection of technology, conservation and UAE innovation. 🐝

RT @uaepreferred: "Our commitments to the US remain firm, our major investments are moving forward and expanded access to advanced technology is opening further opportunities.” Read Ambassador Al Otaiba’s full letter to the @USUAEBizCouncil: #UAEPreferred

At the @Forbes 30/50 Summit 5-Year Anniversary in New York, UAE Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Alia Al Suwaidi & NY Consul General @AmnaAlmuhairy joined journalist @SymoneDSanders to discuss how shared institutions anchor the 🇦🇪🇺🇸 partnership. 📸 Jamel Toppin & Sofia Negron

From the starting line to the finish, every step at this year's @SusanGKomen MORE THAN PINK Walk was taken in support of advancing breast cancer health education, screening & treatment. The Embassy was proud to walk alongside the DC community during #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth.

Building on decades of trust & over $1T in UAE investment into the US, the UAE's elevation to Country Group A:5 unlocks more speed, more scale & more opportunity for the 🇦🇪🇺🇸 bilateral tech partnership. Read Amb. Al Otaiba's letter to @USUAEBizCouncil ⬇️

Amb Al Otaiba: @Lana_Nusseibeh is a close friend, wonderful colleague and one of the most accomplished diplomats I have ever had the privilege to work with. She is poised to lead an organization that is more important than ever. (1/3)

A true global stateswoman, Lana will use all her skills and compassion to make the world a better place. Her 11 years of experience at the UN will give her confidence and credibility to be an effective force and meet the many challenges of our time. (2/3)

I could not be prouder of my friend and will work tirelessly to support her candidacy to be the next Secretary General of the UN. (3/3)

RT @TheNationalNews: UAE is powering along with US technology co-operation, Yousef Al Otaiba says

At @Forbes 30/50 Summit, @mofauae HE @NouraAlKaabi joined Mika Brzezinski & Hillary Clinton to discuss women's growing role in global leadership & building bridges across cultures and generations. Watch the full panel ➡️ 📷 Jamel Toppin