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UPDATED: 04 Sep 2007 GMT
  • Secretary Spellings addresses the AUD graduation, May 19, 2008 Education Secretary visits the UAE

    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

  • US Officials Engage in Educational Outreach in the Northern Emirates Educational Outreach in the Northern Emirates

    EducationUSA advisers from the US Consulate Dubai and the US Embassy in Abu Dubai recently visited schools and local college counselors throughout the Northern Emirates.

  • American Consulate General staff provided services to over 150 American citizens at the fun and relaxing ABC garden barbecue Consulate General and ABC Barbecue

    American Consulate General staff provided services to over 150 American citizens at the fun and relaxing ABC garden barbecue

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Warden Message # 16/2008 -- 4th of July and Worldwide Caution
To All American citizens in the UAE:As we enter the busy summer travel and holiday season, including plans for 4th of July celebrations around the UAE, Embassy Abu Dhabi and Consulate General Dubai wish to remind American citizens about the general security situation in the Middle East, as outlined below in the current Worldwide Caution.

Public Announcement:New Online Visitor Visa Appointment System
Effective immediately, the Consulate General of the United States of America in Dubai, UAE is pleased to announce that residents of Iran may schedule a visa appointment online at: https://evisaforms.state.gov/default.asp?postcode=DB2&appcode=3. For specific instructions please click on this link.

Country Reports on Human Rights Practices

To All American Citizens in the UAE:changes to U.S. passport regulations, effect
Please note the following changes to U.S. passport regulations, effective February 01, 2008. These changes involve a) passport applications for minor children under the age of 16, and b) passport application fees.

All American Citizens in the United Arab Emirates:
The following Department of State Worldwide Caution dated January 17, 2008 is being distributed to American citizens resident in the United Arab Emirates.This Worldwide Caution updates information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against Americans and interests throughout the world.