Yousef Al Otaiba
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Yousef Al Otaiba is the current United Arab Emirates
Ambassador
to the United States
. Formerly, Al Otaiba seved as a non-resident ambassador to Mexico.
, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. In these roles, Al Otaiba has helped strengthen the UAE’s security and economic relations throughout the region. Al Otaiba was sworn in as the UAE Ambassador to the United States on June 22, 2008. In July 2010, remarks made by Al Otaiba, were interpreted as supporting a United States
military strike on nuclear reactors in Iran
. Al Otaiba’s remarks are reported to be the standard position of many Arab states.
As one of his first official events after presenting his credentials to President George W. Bush
, he stressed the importance of the economic ties between the two countries, outlining his vision for continued cooperation through business and investment.
in Washington, D.C.
, after graduating from Cairo American College
.
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...
Ambassador
Ambassador
An ambassador is the highest ranking diplomat who represents a nation and is usually accredited to a foreign sovereign or government, or to an international organization....
to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Formerly, Al Otaiba seved as a non-resident ambassador to Mexico.
Career
Before being appointed Ambassador to the United States, Al Otaiba served for seven years as the Director of International Affairs for the Court of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. During that time, he was a senior advisor to HH General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al NahyanMohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces .-Political and business career:...
, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. In these roles, Al Otaiba has helped strengthen the UAE’s security and economic relations throughout the region. Al Otaiba was sworn in as the UAE Ambassador to the United States on June 22, 2008. In July 2010, remarks made by Al Otaiba, were interpreted as supporting a United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
military strike on nuclear reactors in Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
. Al Otaiba’s remarks are reported to be the standard position of many Arab states.
Trade and investment
For several years, Al Otaiba facilitated meetings between the UAE and other foreign economic interests, which have resulted in partnership agreements.As one of his first official events after presenting his credentials to President George W. Bush
George W. Bush
George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
, he stressed the importance of the economic ties between the two countries, outlining his vision for continued cooperation through business and investment.
Education
Al Otaiba obtained a degree in international relations from Georgetown UniversityGeorgetown University
Georgetown University is a private, Jesuit, research university whose main campus is in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1789, it is the oldest Catholic university in the United States...
in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
, after graduating from Cairo American College
Cairo American College
Cairo American College is a K-12 American/International school located in Cairo, Egypt which aims to affirm the voice, passions, and talents of students and inspire them to use their hearts and minds as global citizens. CAC should not be confused with the or The school is located in Maadi, and...
.