ADU hosts reception for United States Ambassador

The Ambassador met with more than 100 ADU students, faculty and staff who have ties to the United States. A private university offering postsecondary education utilizing the American curriculum model, ADU has campuses in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, and recently announced the progress on the rapid development of its new campus, slated to welcome some 5,000 students in September 2006.

The Ambassador and a large contingent of staff from the American Embassy were welcomed by H.E. Ali S. Bin Harmal Al Dhaheri, Chairman of ADU's Executive Board of Governors. Mr. Bin Harmal said, "It is a pleasure to have a seasoned career diplomat based here in the UAE capital, and a great learning opportunity for ADU. We thank you for taking time to meet and greet members of the university community."

Ambassador Sisson gave a presentation to the ADU gathering and visiting dignitaries, commenting favorably on the advances taking place in higher education in the UAE. She also mentioned her pleasure at seeing so many female students benefiting from the opportunities being made available by ADU.

Most recently posted in Pakistan, Ambassador Sisson became the United States Ambassador to the UAE last summer after having served at a number of diplomatic missions internationally.