DEDICATION OF THE NEW EMBASSY COMPOUND

 

Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba and His Highness Shaykh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan Dedicate New American Embassy Compound

Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba and His Highness Shaykh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan dedicated the new United States Embassy in Abu Dhabi on March 2 2004. The event was officiated by Major General Charles E. Williams, Chief Operating Officer, Overseas Buildings Operations, Department of State, who declared the Embassy officially open for business.

The Embassy's United States Marine Security Guard Detachment Color Guard began the ceremony with the presentation of the American flag followed by the national anthems of the United Arab Emirates and the United States. Ambassador Wahba said, "I know I speak for the President of the United States and all of my predecessors who have had the privilege of representing our country here, when I say that this magnificent new structure reflects the depth and breadth of our relationship with the people and government of the UAE. Under the visionary leadership of His Highness Shaykh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, our partnership is stronger than ever.

Other Shaykhs and Ministers of the UAE government, over 60 Ambassadors, and other invited dignitaries attended the festive event. Guests toured the embassy and were invited to a buffet lunch after the ceremony.

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