Yousef Al-Otaiba
Yousef Al-Otaiba has been the UAE's ambassador to the United States since 2008, playing a crucial role in shaping UAE-American relations. Known for his diplomatic skills and influence, he has been a key figure in discussions regarding Middle Eastern politics and has advocated for moderate policies and dialogue. Recently, he was in the news for expressing skepticism about alternative proposals to a controversial plan by President Donald Trump regarding the Palestinian territories, highlighting his pragmatic approach to complex geopolitical issues.
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Yousef Al Otaiba commented on the deepening strategic partnership between the UAE and the U.S.
عبدالله بن زايد يختتم زيارة عمل إلى واشنطن
United Arab Emirates· 2026-02-27
Yousef Al Otaiba attended the meeting between Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Marco Rubio.
عبدالله بن زايد ووزير الخارجية الأميركي يبحثان في واشنطن العلاقات الاستراتيجية بين البلدينUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-02-20Trump sat at the head table near UAE Ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaiba.
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United States· 2026-02-01
Yousef Al Otaiba is the UAE Ambassador to the United States who attended the signing ceremony.
الإمارات تنضم إلى إعلان «باكس سيليكا» لضمان أمن وسلامة سلاسل التوريد للتكنولوجيا المرتبطة بالذكاء الاصطناعيUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-01-14
Yousef Al Otaiba is the UAE Ambassador to the United States and attended the meeting.
رئيس الدولة يستقبل رئيس المجلس الوطني الأميركي للطاقة ويشهد توقيع مذكرة تفاهم في مجال الطاقة والذكاء الاصطناعي بين البلدينUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-11-02
Yousef Al Otaiba was present at the meeting representing the UAE.
عبدالله بن زايد يؤكد دعم جهود إنهاء الصراع الفلسطيني الإسرائيليUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-09-25
Yousef al-Otaiba was targeted by Qatar's Project Endgame to discredit him.
Welche Bedrohung wiegt schwerer für den Westen?
Switzerland· 2025-07-30
UAE Ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaiba noted that the deal will bring huge benefits to both countries.
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Russia· 2025-07-17
Yousef al-Otaiba is the UAE ambassador to Washington who enjoys diplomatic immunity from prosecution.
The sheikh who conquered soccer – and coddles warlords
Australia· 2025-06-30
Yousef al-Otaiba is the UAE ambassador to Washington who was implicated in a bribery scheme.
Quem é o xeique que comprou o Manchester City e protege ‘senhores da guerra’ no coração da África
Liechtenstein· 2025-06-29
Yousef Al Otaiba is the UAE Ambassador to the United States who attended the meeting on Sudan.
"الرباعية" تدعو لوقف فوري للقتال في السودان.. وحل تفاوضي
Iraq· 2025-06-05
Yousef Al Otaiba is the UAE Ambassador to the United States and commented on President Trump's visit to the UAE as a historic milestone in bilateral relations.
العتيبة: زيارة ترامب للإمارات تعكس قوة الشراكة الاقتصادية بين البلدينUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-05-17
Yousef Al Otaiba, the UAE Ambassador to the United States, was present to bid farewell to the US President.
ودّعه رئيس الدولة.. الرئيس الأميركي يختتم زيارته إلى الإماراتUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-05-16
Yousef Al Otaiba, the UAE Ambassador to the United States, was also present to greet the President.
رئيس الدولة في مقدمة مستقبليه.. الرئيس الأميركي يصل الإمارات في «زيارة دولة»United Arab Emirates· 2025-05-15He is the UAE Ambassador to the United States and attended the meeting.
رئيس الدولة يستقبل وفداً من الكونجرس الأميركيUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-04-12
Yousef Al Otaiba is mentioned as the UAE ambassador to the United States during Chris Wright's visit.
وزير الطاقة الأميركي يختتم زيارته الرسمية الأولى إلى الإماراتUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-04-11
He is the UAE Ambassador to the United States and was present at the meeting.
رئيس الدولة يؤكد خلال استقباله وزير الطاقة الأميركي حرص الإمارات على تعزيز أمن الطاقة العالميUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-04-10
Yousef Al-Otaiba is the powerful ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Washington.
Le triple jeu des Emirats arabes unis à Gaza
France· 2025-03-23
He is the UAE Ambassador to the United States and was present at the meeting.
رئيس الدولة يلتقي وزير الدفاع الإيطالي ويقوم بجولة في معرض «آيدكس 2025»United Arab Emirates· 2025-02-19
He is the UAE Ambassador to the United States.
خلال لقائه وزير الخارجية الأميركي.. رئيس الدولة يؤكد موقف الإمارات الرافض لتهجير الشعب الفلسطيني من أرضهUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-02-19
UAE ambassador to the US Yousef al Otaiba said he saw 'no alternative' to the Trump plan.
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Pakistan· 2025-02-16
Yousef Al-Otaiba is the influential ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Washington.
Les Emirats arabes unis rompent le front arabe face à Donald TrumpFrance· 2025-02-14