Consulate General Events 2007
The American School of Dubai Promotes Community Breast Cancer Awareness
On October 24, 2007, the American School of Dubai hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness event for the school community, with the support of the Consulate General and in coordination with local breast cancer activists.
Consul General Hosts Clinton Scholars and MEPI Leadership Institute Students
On September 30, the Consul General and Mrs. Sutphin hosted a group of Clinton Scholars resident at the American University in Dubai and graduates of this year’s Middle East Partnership Initiative Summer Leadership Program for an informal supper at their home.
U.S. 8th Circuit Judge Myron Bright Visits UAE Legal Institutions
In a September 21 – 25 visit to the United Arab Emirates, Appellate Judge Myron H. Bright met with representatives of the Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs, the Dubai Courts, the Abu Dhabi Institute of Training and Judicial Studies, the Dubai Institute of Advanced Legal and Judicial Studies, and the deans and students ...
Consul General Encourages American Engagement with UAE
In a September 13 address to 200-plus members of the Dubai American Women’s Association at the Murooj Rotana Hotel in Dubai, Consul General Paul Sutphin said his first year in Dubai had been marked by a true appreciation of the extraordinary changes wrought in the city in a very short time, and the Emirate’s openness and forward-looking ...
First Lady Laura Bush and HRH Princess Haya bint al Hussein - Cancer Awareness
United States First Lady Mrs. Laura Bush, joined by HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, Wife of UAE Vice President, Prime Minster and Dubai Ruler His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, launched the ''Making It Our Business: Breast Cancer Awareness'' program at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) October 22.
Chargé d’Affaires Martin Quinn Opens Navaho Indian Performance in Dubai
On August 10, the U.S. Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires, Mr. Martin Quinn, visited Dubai to open a series of performances by the Native American Group “The Shinle Valley Singers.” The group is participating in the Dubai Summer Surprises Festival at the invitation of the festival’s CEO, Mr. Sayeed Al Nabooda.
EducationUSA Outreach at American College of Dubai
On November 22, the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate in Dubai visited American College of Dubai, where they gave a presentation on study opportunities in the U.S. to administrators and career advisors from over 40 secondary schools in Dubai represented at the conference.
AUS Students Visit Capitol Hill, the Supreme Court and the White House
Thirty international studies students from the American University of Sharjah (AUS) recently took a one-week educational trip to the United States. The trip took them to several high profile political institutions.
Under Secretary of State Nicholas Burns Visits the Gulf Research Center
Under Secretary Burns later met with the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Skeikh Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum.
Consul General Opens Cultural Envoy’s Exhibit in Dubai
On March 18, U.S. Consul General Paul Sutphin opened the exhibit “Landscapes” by California artist Nasreen Haroon at the Mirage Islamic Art Center in Dubai.
United Service Organization President Edward A. “Ned” Powell Visits Dubai
In coordination with USO South West Asia, Consul General Paul Sutphin and Mrs. Cathy Sutphin hosted a reception at the Consul General’s residence in honor of United Service Organization President and Chief Executive Officer Edward A. “Ned” Powell, Mrs. Powell and a number of members of the USO Board of Directors on February 1, 2007.
Sound Merchants’ Virtuoso Jazz Crosses Cultures, Thrills Dubai Audience
The U.S. jazz quartet Alvin Atkinson and the Sound Merchants performed to an enthusiastic crowd of invited guests February 22 at the Dubai Community Theater and Arts Center (DUCTAC), earning a standing ovation for their mix of bebop, swing and classic jazz numbers.
American Education Expo Draws Crowd at Dubai’s Knowledge Village
More than 300 students visited the American Education Expo over a two-day period in Dubai this weekend. About 70 students and parents took time out of their busy schedules to attend the presentations on student visas offered by the American Consulate General’s Visa Officers.
Cultural Envoy Begins Three City Tour Offering Master Classes and Exhibits
On March 11, Muslim American artist Nasreen Haroon began a three city tour of her exhibit “Landscapes” at the Sharjah Cultural Palace.