Consulate General Events 2009
Consul General Speaks with AUD Students about the Importance of Education in Building Bridges Between Communities
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.
The visit started with the Consul General’s remarks on the bi-lateral relationship between the United States of America and the United Arab Emirates, and the broader relationship between the United States and the Middle East region
The Consul General Said: “The Obama administration has made clear the value it places on America’s relationship with the United Arab Emirates. We share a multi-faceted commercial, political, security, and cultural relationship that is quite unique.”
The consul General praised the United Arab Emirates for taking a leadership role in several fields including regional affairs, the development of civilian nuclear power and education.
The Consul General emphasized the areas of education and citizen exchanges, and affirmed the important educational ties between the United States and the UAE.
He said: “Due to the vision of UAE leaders and the strong ties between UAE and U.S. institutions, students have access to the qualities of an American education, right here in the UAE.”
This is in addition to developing institutional connections with American universities and programs. Significant examples include the affiliation between the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication and USC’s Annenberg School of Communication, the partnership between Dubai School of Government and Harvard University and hosting the William Jefferson Clinton Scholars at AUD.”
The Consul General’s remarks were followed by a Question and Answer session that covered different aspects of his speech.