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United Arab Emirates - Relations with U.S. (Notes)

U.S.–UAE RELATIONS The United States has enjoyed friendly relations with the UAE since 1971. Private commercial ties, especially in petroleum, have developed into friendly government-to-government ties which include security assistance. The breadth, depth, and quality of U.S.-UAE relations increased dramatically as a result of the U.S.-led coalitions campaign to end the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait. The relationship has strengthened since UAEs The United States was the third country to establish formal diplomatic relations with the UAE and has had an ambassador resident in the UAE since 1974. Principal U.S. Officials Ambassador--Marcelle Wahba Deputy Chief of Mission--Richard Albright Political Officer--Joel Maybury Economic Officer--Oliver John Consular Officer--Mark Marrano Public Affairs Officer--Hilary Olsin-Windecker Commercial Officer--Nancy Charles-Parker Mailing address--PO Box 4009, Abu Dhabi; tel: (971) (2) 4436691, PAO 4436567; fax: 4434802; Commercial Office: 6273666; fax: 6271377; Consul General in Dubai--Jason L. Davis.; PO Box 9343; tel: (971) (4) 3313115; fax: 3313043, Commercial Office: 3313584). [END]