His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba has served as Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the United States (US) since 2008, and as a Minister of State since 2017. As ambassador, he focuses on strengthening the longstanding UAE-US relationship. The two nations collaborate closely on issues like foreign policy, security, economic development, humanitarian relief, climate action and space exploration. The Ambassador also helped create UAE USA United, which highlights how Emiratis and Americans work together. Additionally, he was instrumental in starting the embassyās Community Soccer Program, which helps build soccer fields in underserved communities across the US.
Philanthropy also plays a large role in Yousef Al Otaibaās life. He serves on the Special Olympics board of directors and the board of trustees for The American University in Cairo. He and his wife also support numerous organizations, including Childrenās National Hospital and the King Hussein Cancer Foundation USA.