Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, DC

Government of United Arab Emirates

(202) 243-2400

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Government Embassies and Consulates

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About Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, DC

The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the United States (US) is the driving force behind America's thriving relationship with the UAE.

The United Arab Emirates and United States are close friends and strong allies. With shared interests and common values, the UAE and US work together to promote regional security, create economic prosperity and address pressing global challenges. From security and trade to climate action, healthcare and the arts, bilateral partnerships are helping build a better future.

Committed to economic growth and development, the UAE Embassy has also established the UAE as one of the fastest-growing US economic partnerships worldwide. Not only have the two countries established an annual Economic Policy Dialogue (EPD), but the UAE has been the top US export market in the Middle East for 13 consecutive years. Their shared commitment to bilateral trade has diversified the UAE’s economy and supports hundreds of thousands of American jobs in fields such as technology, hospitality and domestic airlines.

The UAE Embassy also works with the US to promote social and cultural equality between both nations. With this common goal, the UAE has engaged in cultural exchange programs with esteemed US organizations including the Special Olympics, the Meridian International Center, Harvard University and New York University. Through these partnerships, the two countries are actively creating a better future based on diversity, inclusion and mutual respect for all people.