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Philanthropy in the UAE

Philanthropy in the UAE

Dubai Cares

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum with school children in Djibouti, where Dubai Cares supports primary education through a program with UNICEF and the Djibouti government.Learn more about Philanthropy in the UAE


News

UAE to host International Renewable Energy Agency headquarters

During the second session of the Preparatory Commission of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Abu Dhabi has won the right to host the IRENA headquarters in Masdar City. See Full Story.

New Zogby poll shows UAE citizens support President Obama

A survey conducted after President Obama's speech in Cairo among UAE citizens and Arab residents found overwhelming support for the US president. See Full Story.

UAE first country to ratify IRENA statute

The UAE completed ratification of the statute of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the first country to do so.  The UAE also created an endowment fund of up to US$50 million annually solely to help IRENA carry out renewable energy development projects.

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Dubai’s growing art scene

TIME highlights Dubai’s growing fine art and commercial design scene and the unofficial development of a “creative district,” to foster local talent.

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In Focus
Peaceful Nuclear Energy
The UAE is assessing the possibility of developing a transparent, peaceful nuclear energy program to address growing electricity needs.
UAE-US Relations
The UAE and US are reliable allies with shared strategic interests in the security, economic and social-cultural arenas.
Establishing a Business
The UAE has one of the most open economies in the world. Learn more about the different ways to do business there.
US Universities in the UAE
The UAE is proud to partner with numerous US universities to improve education and promote cross-cultural understanding.