UAE Embassy - Washington, DC
Hessa Alshuwaihi has a diverse work experience in the fields of communications and diplomacy. Hessa started their career in 2012 with internships at Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority and Sky News Arabia. In 2013, they joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation as a Content Specialist, where they worked until 2016. Hessa then took on the role of Head of Diplomatic Communications section at the same ministry from 2016 to 2018. Currently, they are the Head of Communications and Public Diplomacy section at the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC, a position they have held since 2018.
Hessa Alshuwaihi has a diverse educational background. Hessa completed a Post-Graduate Diploma in Emirates Diplomacy and International Relations at the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy in 2016. Prior to that, they pursued a Master's Degree in Diplomacy and International Relations from Zayed University, which they obtained in 2016. Hessa'sundergraduate education includes a Bachelor's degree in Applied Media Studies from the Higher Colleges of Technology, where they studied from 2009 to 2013.
In addition to their academic achievements, Hessa Alshuwaihi has also obtained certifications from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, Executive Education. In February 2022, they were awarded a certificate of completion for the Leading Through the Changing Media Landscape Program. Hessa also received a certificate of completion for the Persuasive Communication: Narrative, Evidence, and Impact Program, although the exact date of completion is not provided in the information given. Both certifications were obtained from the Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education.
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The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the United States (US) is the driving force behind America's thriving relationship with the UAE. For well over 25 years, the UAE and US have joined military forces in order to confront aggression, protect vital shipping routes, counter violent extremism and other regional threats in the Gulf. The UAE is the only Arab nation to partner with the US in six coalition military actions and provides vital support to US troops in the Middle East. Furthermore, the UAE and the US have developed a joint military training program in order to preserve security and stability together worldwide. As the head of the UAE Embassy, Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba helped to solidify the US-UAE 123 Agreement, the highest standard of civilian nuclear cooperation in world history. In addition, he was recently honored for his powerful influence in negotiating the Abraham Accords, a historic normalization deal that has made a major impact on the Mideast peace process. Committed to economic growth and development, the UAE Embassy has also established the UAE as one of the fastest-growing US economic partnerships worldwide. Not only have the two countries established an annual Economic Policy Dialogue (EPD), but the UAE has been the top US export market in the Middle East for 13 consecutive years. Their shared commitment to bilateral trade has diversified the UAE’s economy and supports hundreds of thousands of American jobs in fields such as technology, hospitality and domestic airlines. The UAE Embassy also works with the US to promote social and cultural equality between both nations. With this common goal, the UAE has engaged in cultural exchange programs with esteemed US organizations including the Special Olympics, the Meridian International Center, Harvard University and New York University. Through these partnerships, the two countries are actively creating a better future based on diversity, inclusion and mutual respect for all people.