Consulate General Events 2008
U.S. Consulate General Supports the Launch of MSU’s Dubai Campus
November 12, 2008 – Michigan State University (MSU) President Lou Anna K. Simon and members of the MSU Board of Trustees celebrated the inauguration of MSU’s Dubai campus at a reception hosted at the residence of U.S. Consul General Paul Sutphin.
HH Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi Welcomes U.S. Congressional Delegation to RAK
November 12, 2008 – His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi welcomed a U.S. Congressional delegation led by Representative Ruben Hinojosa (D-TX) to Ras Al Khaimah, as part of the delegation’s two day visit to the United Arab Emirates; Ambassador Richard Olson and Consul General Paul Sutphin accompanied the delegation.
The U.S. Mission to the UAE Participates in the Sharjah Book Fair
October 29, 2008 – At the opening of the Sharjah World Book Fair, Consul General Paul Sutphin presented His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, with a 2009 calendar featuring the architecture of twelve American mosques.
United Airlines Inaugurates New Service from Dubai to Washington, D.C.
October 27, 2008 – Consul General Paul Sutphin joined Jamal Al Hai, Senior Vice President, Strategy, Dubai Airports; Paul Griffiths, Dubai Airports CEO; Scott Dolan, United’s Senior Vice President of Airport Operations, Cargo and United Express; and Mohammed Abdulla Ahli, Director General of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and CEO of Air Traffic ...
EducationUSA Brings U.S. Universities to Dubai
October 29, 2008 – At the Linden Education Fair, representatives from more than 26 U.S. universities joined educational advisors from EducationUSA to speak with students, parents, and guidance counselors about the benefits of attending U.S. universities.
UAE Students Discuss the U.S. Presidential Elections
October 29, 2008 – Throughout October, officers from the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai and the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi visited schools throughout the United Arab Emirates to discuss the upcoming U.S. Presidential elections.
First Anniversary of the Making it Our Business Breast Cancer Awareness Program
October 15, 2008 – In 2006, the U.S.-Middle East Partnership for Breast Cancer Research and Awareness was launched by First Lady Laura Bush.
A Discussion on the Impact of Export Controls
October 16, 2008 – The U.S. Consulate General sponsored a conversation with the American Business Council of Dubai and the Northern Emirates on export controls and their impact on business in the UAE and in the region.
Dubai Audience Engages Republican Representative Republican National Convention
September 2, 2008 – Following a live discussion last week from the Democratic National Convention, the U.S. Mission to the United Arab Emirates sponsored an Iftar and conversation with Mr. Steven Duffield, the Executive Director of the Republican Platform Committee, who spoke live from the floor of the Republican National Convention in Minnesota.
Consul General Joins Dubai’s Indian Community to Celebrate Holiday of Onam
August 29, 2008 – U.S. Consul General Paul Sutphin joined Indian Consul General Venu Rajamony and members of the Indian Business Council and the India Club of Dubai, in marking the Kerala holiday of Onam.
Dubai Audience Speaks with Political Analyst Live Democratic National Convention
August 25, 2008 – On the first day of the Democratic National Convention, the U.S. Mission to the United Arab Emirates sponsored a conversation with renowned political analyst Jerry Hagstrom, who spoke live from the floor of the convention in Denver, Colorado.
U.S. Secretary of Education Receives UAE students
The U.S. Secretary of Education, Margaret Spellings, received UAE students in her office in Washington, D.C. The students were in Washington to attend the World Leadership Congress from July 25 to Aug 2.
President Bush Welcomes HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum to Camp David
August 3, 2008 – President Bush welcomed His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, to Camp David, the presidential retreat in Maryland.
Educational Outreach in the Northern Emirates
Interest in studying in the United States is rising, and the U.S. wants to welcome students from all over the world.
Education Secretary Visits UAE, Addresses AUD Commencement Ceremony
May 21, 2008 - United States Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings visited the UAE May 16-21 to explore new avenues for partnership in education between the U.S. and the UAE; she also gave the commencement address at the American University in Dubai.
Barbecue Hosted by American Consulate and American Business Council of Dubai
On February 19th the U.S. Consulate General Dubai partnered with the American Business Council (ABC) of Dubai and the Northern Emirates to host a barbecue for Dubai’s American community at the ABC’s headquarters in Barsha.
Consul General Welcomes World President of USO
On February 2, 2008, the USO and Consulate General co-hosted a reception at the Consul General's residence to welcome the Honorable Edward Powell, World President and CEO of the USO.
President Bush Visits Dubai
On January 14th 2008, Consulate General Dubai and the Emirate of Dubai warmly welcomed President George W. Bush for a historic first visit to the emirate by a sitting American president.