The ADL's Jonathan Greenblatt and UAE Amb. to the U.S., Yousef Al Otaiba, join Morning Joe to discuss the Manara Center, launched in March and based in Abu Dhabi. The center is focused on co-existence in the region, and it is partnering with the Anti-Defamation League.
UAE Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba says, "Four years ago, we committed to make the Abu Dhabi Games the most inclusive event in the 50-year history of Special Olympics. Tonight, it is my honor to pass on the torch of the Special Olympics World Games to our German friends."
The UAE-India Business Council, the UAE-Israel Business Council, and the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to promote the I2U2 Initiative and garner private sector support for this new economic partnership among India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States.
Emirati, American, Indian and Israeli leaders, including UAE Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba, signed a memorandum of understanding to create a joint business coalition under the I2U2 initiative.
Before the call to prayer, Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba greeted guests and highlighted the UAE's long history of acceptance and religious diversity: "Coexistence and inclusion are a foundation of Emirati culture and society. We challenge intolerance, welcome the stranger, and celebrate diversity."