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  • President Obama’s Remarks from Cairo

    On June 4th, President Obama spoke from Cairo University about American engagement with the Muslim world. View the commemorative transcript with photos from the event.

  • His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum joins Ambassador Richard Olson, Consul General Paul Sutphin, Department of State official Robert McKinnie, and Harbert International official Kevin Loftus Construction Begins on New U.S. Consulate in Dubai

    May 27, 2009 – His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum joins Ambassador Richard Olson and Consul General Paul Sutphin at the groundbreaking ceremony for the New Consulate Compound in Dubai

  • UAE Entry Makes Finals of Democracy Video Challenge UAE Entry Finalist in Democracy Video Contest

    May 17, 15, 2009 – Over 900 contestants from 95 countries submitted videos for the contest “Democracy is…”. There are 21 finalists, including one from the UAE! Now you select the winner – will the UAE represent the Middle East in Hollywood?

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Latest Headlines From the Consulate

Consulate Closure on Sunday, July 5th for U.S. Independence Day
Consulate General Dubai and Embassy Abu Dhabi will be officially closed on Sunday, July 5, 2009 in observance of U.S. Independence Day.

President Obama's Statement on the Situation in Iran
The Iranian government must understand that the world is watching. We mourn each and every innocent life that is lost. We call on the Iranian government to stop all violent and unjust actions against its own people

Announcing the Leaders for Democracy Fellowship Program
A three month program in the United States that provides young civic and democratic reform leaders from the Middle East and North Africa with the opportunity to complete academic coursework, participate in practical, skill-building experiences, and network with like-minded reformers and activists inside and outside the region

“On a New Beginning” – English and Arabic Transcripts of President Obama’s Remar
and Arabic transcripts of President Obama’s June 4th remarks about American engagement with the Muslim world

Transcript of Secretary of State Clinton’s Interview on Al Jazeera
Secretary Clinton says the U.S. committed to two-state solution to end Israeli-Palestinian conflict