Consulate General Events 2009
U.S. Consulate General Promotes Reading at the Sharjah World Book Fair
November 11, 2009 – The U.S. Mission to the United Arab Emirates is offering over 130 book titles in Arabic and English at the 28th annual Sharjah World Book Fair. The fair, which opened today, is being held at the Sharjah Expo Center through November 21st.
President Clinton at AUD
November 4, 2009 – Former U.S. President William Jefferson Clinton visited the American University in Dubai (AUD), where he spoke about global interdependency.
Building Bridges Through Education
October 28, 2009 – The U.S. Consul General, Justin Siberell visited the American University in Dubai (AUD) and met with faculty and students of all nationalities.
American Fulbright Students in UAE Meet for Exchange of Ideas
October 25, 2009 – Seven American Fulbright Program students and scholars currently studying in the UAE visited the U.S. Consulate General for an exchange of ideas with Consulate employees.
EducationUSA Workshop for American Corner – Fujairah
October 25, 2009 – The U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate General organized a two day training program on American education at the American Corner at the HCT Fujairah Women’s College and the HCT Fujairah Men’s College.
US Consulate General Sponsors Linden Education Fair
October 14, 2009 – The U.S. Consulate General in Dubai sponsored the Linden Tours Education Fair that was held at the Indian High school
Consulate General and Ministry of Foreign Trade Partner for Training
October 7, 2009 – The U.S. Consulate General partnered with the Ministry of Foreign Trade to host a program on international arbitration, with a focus on strategies, techniques, and presentation.
U.S. Consulate General Partners with Dubai Courts for Training
October 6, 2009 – Consulate General employees partnered with members of Dubai Courts to discuss the U.S. and UAE legal systems
U.S. Consulate General and Dubai School of Government Host Talk on Transparency and Accountability
As part of the Department of State’s International Speaker Program, Ms. Lucinda Low spoke about transparency and accountability standards for global businesses and governments, with a focus on U.S. and international anti-corruption laws
Transparency in Business and Govt
October 4, 2009 – Lucinda Low, an expert on global transparency issues, spoke at DIFC about the development of international standards on transparency and accountability
Department of State Focus on Science
September 27, 2009 – Dr. Nina Fedoroff, the Secretary of State’s Special Advisor for Science & Technology, visits Dubai and Sharjah to discuss research and development
Public Affairs Section Hosts Iftar in Celebration of Ramadan
September 8, 2009 - The Consulate General welcomed local teachers, students, cultural figures, and journalists in a celebration of Ramadan.
Cross-Cultural Iftar in Bastakiya
September 12, 2009 – Consulate General employees joined members of the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding to send a message of goodwill, cooperation, and shared interest
U.S. and UAE Legal Communities Explore Judicial Similarities and Differences
June 15, 2009 – 69 visiting members of the U.S. National Bar Association joined their counterparts from the Dubai legal community to explore the similarities and differences in the U.S. and UAE judicial systems.
Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of Construction on New Consulate Compound
May 27, 2009 – On May 27th, the U.S. Consulate General held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction on its New Consulate Compound (NCC) in Dubai.
Consul General Paul Sutphin Honored by American University in Dubai
May 13, 2009 – Consul General Paul Sutphin was honored by the American University in Dubai (AUD) for his collaboration and support for the university over the past three years.
Ambassador Richard Olson Discusses U.S.–UAE Relations
April 28, 2009 – Ambassador Richard G. Olson, Jr. visited the American University of Sharjah (AUS) to discuss U.S.-UAE relations with current and former AUS students.
Zayed University Students Visit U.S. Consulate to Learn about U.S. Policy
April 2009 – Students from Zayed University’s Dubai campus have been involved with a long-distance learning program with students at the University of Delaware, located in the United States.
Pine Leaf Boys Share Cajun Music with HCT Sharjah Students
April 15, 2009 – Two-time Grammy Award-nominated Cajun musicians “The Pine Leaf Boys" performed a series of three concerts at Sharjah Higher Colleges of Technology.
U.S. Congressional Delegation Discusses Transportation and Infrastructure
April 8, 2009 – A U.S. Congressional delegation led by Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democrat – Texas) made a three day visit to the United Arab Emirates to discuss transportation and infrastructure.
Remarks by Ambassador Olson on U.S.-UAE Business Ties
Remarks by Ambassador Richard G. Olson on U.S.-UAE Business Ties
Fujairah Youth Improve Their Language Skills Through Musical Education
March 15, 2009 – Music is a universal language and is a creative vehicle for teaching language in the classroom.
Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain Students Celebrate U.S. Mission English Scholarships
March 4, 2009 – Al-Rifaa Secondary School for Girls in Sharjah hosted students from throughout Sharjah and Umm Al-Quwain, as well as representatives of the U.S. Consulate General, the U.S. Embassy, and English Language Services (ELS) for a celebration of the ...
UAE Teachers & Admins partner with U.S. Embassy on Internet Integration Programs
March 4, 2009 – More than 30 teachers and administrators from across the UAE gathered in Khorfakan for a three-day International Education and Resource Network (I-EARN) workshop focused on connecting youth around the world to enhance learning.
Khorfakan and Dibba Schools Partner with U.S. Embassy to Learn English
March 3, 2009 – Salma Bint Qais School for Girls in Dibba and Al-Khalil Bin Ahmad School for Boys in Khorfakan, hosted representatives of the U.S. Consulate General, the U.S. Embassy, and English Language Services (ELS) for a celebration of the English Access ...