Reflecting on her time at the U.S. Mission to the UAE, US Ambassador Martina Strong sees the bilateral relationship as “ripe for expansion.” She pointed to the strong bilateral partnership and deep trust between the two countries as keys to further cooperation across advanced tech and defense.  

Ambassador Strong also commented on the UAE’s forward-looking approach to technology, explaining, “it's just remarkable that this country has managed to identify early on that this will be a priority.” 

Why This Matters 

At the core of the bilateral partnership is shared values of prosperity, peace and coexistence, according to Ambassador Strong. Expanded collaboration can lead to further investments in critical areas like AI, energy and advanced manufacturing, creating new opportunities for businesses and workers in both countries. 

 "As two countries, two longstanding partners and strategic allies, we're facing a moment of opportunity to strengthen our partnership but also to reach new frontiers and really push the horizons." – Ambassador Martina Strong 

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