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UAE Enhances Cooperation with US in Science, Technology, and Space

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A UAE delegation, led by Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Advanced Science and Technology, His Excellency Omran Sharaf, met with senior government and private sector officials in Washington DC to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in science, technology, and space. The meetings focused on developing strategies to reinforce mutual interests between the UAE and the US, including cooperation in clean energy, food security, Artificial Intelligence, and space exploration.

Key Takeaways:

  • The UAE delegation, led by His Excellency Omran Sharaf, met with officials from the State Department, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, the National Space Council, members of Congress, the National Science Foundation, the National Academy of Sciences, and the Science and Technology Policy Institute.
  • The meetings centered around exploring opportunities for enhancing cooperation in science and technology, with a focus on co-development of knowledge with US counterparts.
  • The UAE and US already share strong diplomatic relations in advanced technology and science, with cooperation taking place across sectors such as clean energy, food security, and Artificial Intelligence.
  • The UAE delegation underscored the deep cooperation already taking place with the US across a range of sectors, with a shared commitment to work together to strengthen cooperation in priority areas.
  • The mission aimed to enhance shared interests and demonstrate how the two countries work together to generate economic prosperity and address pressing global issues such as climate change, food security, and multilateral action.
  • The UAE delegation included Nouf Alhameli, Science and Technology Advisor in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other senior officials and subject matter experts.
  • His Excellency Sharaf hosted a dinner with the US-UAE Business Council and the UAE Embassy in Washington DC, attended by government officials, think-tanks, and leading entities from the private sector.

Statistics:

  • The UAE and US have already established strong diplomatic relations in advanced technology and science cooperation.
  • The two countries share cooperation across sectors including clean energy, food security, Artificial Intelligence, and space exploration.
  • The UAE delegation met with officials from 9 US institutions and organizations, including the State Department and the National Science Foundation.
  • The US-UAE Business Council and the UAE Embassy in Washington DC hosted a dinner with government officials, think-tanks, and leading entities from the private sector.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of UAE
  • Category: Regulatory & Legal
  • Contify.com, Copyright 2017
  • Original Press Release: Nov. 4

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