Commercial Counselor for the United Arab Emirates to the United States of America

Saud Al Nowais is the current Commercial Counselor for the United Arab Emirates to the United States of America, since being appointed in July 2009. Saud has focused on strengthening the bilateral trade relationship between the US and the UAE, assisting both countries in identifying mutually beneficial trade and investment opportunities. Saud operates at all levels of government and business in a continued effort to bring prosperity and growth to both economies as well as facilitate the development of commercial relationships between the two nations.

Previously, Saud held a managerial position at the Executive Affairs Authority of Abu Dhabi (EAA) in the Economic Department. He worked on energy-related projects and programs, such as oil and gas initiatives, alternative sources of energy and the UAE’s nuclear program. He also worked on environmental and social issues in tandem with industry representatives to affect positive change throughout the country. The Executive Affairs Authority is a government entity that supports the Chairman of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi & Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. EAA is responsible for creating policy and the implementation of special projects in the Emirate.

Saud completed a master’s degree in Strategic Intelligence & Security Studies from the U.S. National Defense University - College of International Security Affairs in Washington, DC. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the American University of Sharjah (AUS). Saud graduated from the American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS).