Our Cultural Diplomacy Exchange delegation spent their final day of official programming in dialogue with UAE officials on the topics of gender equality and space exploration. The group then toured the newly opened Museum of the Future and made plans to explore Dubai together on their last day before traveling home.

Our Cultural Diplomacy Exchange delegation explored many of the fascinating pavilions at the World Expo! After an audience with the Minister of Youth and connecting with her over a shared "restless quest for purpose", the group explored numerous pavilions throughout the day and connected with the Expo's Vice President of Political Affairs, learning about the bright future that the Expo site will evolve into in several weeks.

The delegation moved from Abu Dhabi to Sharjah to Dubai — with events along the way. The group attended a foreign policy briefing, had some academic networking at AU Sharjah, and ended the day better understanding Arab youth, thanks to the wonderful work of the Arab Youth Survey.

Three perspectives from the cohort as they explored more of the UAE on Day Three.

The cohort explored the history of the UAE, met with emerging young diplomats, and got a dinnertime opportunity to discuss peace building.

Three perspectives from the cohort as they arrived in the UAE on Day One.