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UPDATED: 16 Jun 2009 GMT
  • Promoting Reading in Sharjah

    November 11, 2009 – The U.S. Mission to the UAE is offering over 130 Arabic and English language books at the Sharjah World Book Fair. The Mission has participated in the annual event since 1988.

  • President Clinton at AUD

    November 4, 2009 – Former U.S. President William Jefferson Clinton visits the American University in Dubai, where he spoke about global interdependency

  • Forum for the Future

    Secretary Clinton reaffirms the U.S. commitment to engagement with Muslim communities with a focus on civil society, entrepreneurship, education, scientific and technological collaboration, women’s empowerment, and interfaith cooperation

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Consulate General Closure Wednesday, November 11 for Veteran’s Day
Consulate General Dubai and Embassy Abu Dhabi will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th in observance of Veteran’s Day.

Webchat with National Security Council about US Partnerships in the Middle East
Join Pradeep Ramamurthy, White House Senior Director for Global Engagement, for a discussion about U.S. engagement with Muslim communities around the world, expanding on Secretary Clinton’s speech in Marrakesh, and President Obama’s speech in Cairo. This web conversation will discuss new initiatives, and will answer the question “What next?”

Statement by President Barack Obama on Iran
President Obama releases a statement on the thirtieth anniversary of the seizure of the American Embassy in Tehran

Secretary Clinton’s Remarks at Forum for the Future in Marrakesh, Morocco
Building on President Obama’s “New Beginnings” speech in Cairo, Secretary Clinton says the United States seeks to pursue common aspirations in through concrete actions

Forum for the Future and Examples of U.S. Support for Civil Society
The Forum brings together leaders from government, civil society and the private sector to exchange ideas and form partnerships to support progress, reform, and expanded opportunities for the people of the region.