• Audience members listen to a lecture by Mike Pompeo, former US secretary of state, right, pictured with moderator Omar Saif Ghobash, Assistant Minister for Cultural Affairs, at the Mohamed bin Zayed Majilis. The lecture was titled: The United States and the United Arab Emirates: Shared Challenges and Opportunities. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Audience members listen to a lecture by Mike Pompeo, former US secretary of state, right, pictured with moderator Omar Saif Ghobash, Assistant Minister for Cultural Affairs, at the Mohamed bin Zayed Majilis. The lecture was titled: The United States and the United Arab Emirates: Shared Challenges and Opportunities. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • From left, Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and Sheikh Saeed bin Hamdan, Commander of the UAE Naval Forces, attend the lecture. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    From left, Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and Sheikh Saeed bin Hamdan, Commander of the UAE Naval Forces, attend the lecture. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Mr Pompeo delivers his lecture. He said the UAE has ceaselessly worked to foster peace and harmony in the Middle East. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Mr Pompeo delivers his lecture. He said the UAE has ceaselessly worked to foster peace and harmony in the Middle East. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, takes notes during the lecture. Pictured with Sheikh Mohamed is Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, takes notes during the lecture. Pictured with Sheikh Mohamed is Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Mr Pompeo said he was highly impressed by the empowerment of women in the Emirates. 'Equality of men and women is the guiding principle of the UAE,' he said. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Mr Pompeo said he was highly impressed by the empowerment of women in the Emirates. 'Equality of men and women is the guiding principle of the UAE,' he said. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Mr Pompeo praised the 'central shared understanding', between the UAE and US. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Mr Pompeo praised the 'central shared understanding', between the UAE and US. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Mike Pompeo delivers his lecture. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Mike Pompeo delivers his lecture. Abdulla Al Neyadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

UAE an example for the region, says Mike Pompeo at Mohamed bin Zayed Majlis


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The UAE sets a good example for the rest of the Arab world, said former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo at the Mohamed bin Zayed Majlis on Tuesday.

Mr Pompeo said the UAE has continuously worked to foster peace and harmony in the Middle East and that is something others countries in the region can follow.

The UAE, US and Israel signed the Abraham Accords in 2020. The historic agreement helped to bring different cultures and religions closer together.

I met a couple of Emirati engineers. I was once an engineer when I was a young man and they put my knowledge to shame
Mike Pompeo,
former US secretary of state

Mr Pompeo said he was highly impressed by the empowerment of women in the Emirates.

“Equality of men and women is the guiding principle of the UAE and enshrined in the American constitution,” he said.

“Your [Sheikh Mohamed’s] resolute actions towards ensuring that the women of your nation hold the same standards as men is a standard for the entire region – these actions have precipitated change far outside your borders.

“I saw statistics that said that 80 per cent of Emirati women are enrolled in higher education and many [are] specialising in Stem subjects – that is fantastic," he said.

According to a 2014 Economist Intelligence Unit survey, 85 per cent of the Emirati women that were polled studied Stem.

“I met a couple of Emirati engineers. I was once an engineer when I was a young man and they put my knowledge to shame," he said.

“Your nation’s first female fighter pilot led air strikes in her F-16 against ISIS. She supported your country and our efforts collectively to crush evil and extremists.”

Mr Pompeo said it was remarkable to see how American, UAE and Israeli soldiers trained together last week.

He said they were doing “God’s work in securing our people’s freedom together. This is real history brought about by our central shared understanding”.

Mr Pompeo, a devout Christian, said he believes that faith and family are irreplaceable, intertwined and crucial to making progress.

The US diplomat said we need to ask ourselves what kind of future we want for our children.

“Do we want barbarism that rules the world or decent people who want good things for every human being?” he said.

“Do we want reason and love to dominate the globe or do we want those who wish ill and seek only power and wealth for themselves?”

Mr Pompeo said honouring family ties is essential to ward off communist and totalistic regimes.

“We all have to make sure that we never put the state’s ambition between a parent and his children.

“This encroachment by government creates risks and must be fought so that the family must be honoured and never disrespected.

“The nature of the Arab family shines a light in a world where so many children do not know their parents or are away from them.

“I perceive the entirety of Middle East as God’s shelter for it was here that the three great Abrahamic faiths began and grew to illuminate the world."

Mike Pompeo on a visit to Abu Dhabi in 2019 - in pictures

  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, bids farewell to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo following a meeting at Sea Palace. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, bids farewell to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo following a meeting at Sea Palace. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed greets US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo prior to their meeting. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed greets US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo prior to their meeting. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo takes part in a meeting with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates September 19, 2019. Mandel Ngan/Pool via REUTERS
    U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo takes part in a meeting with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates September 19, 2019. Mandel Ngan/Pool via REUTERS
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed , Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, meets with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and US special representative on Iran Brian Hook in Abu Dhabi, September 19, 2019. AFP Pool
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed , Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, meets with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and US special representative on Iran Brian Hook in Abu Dhabi, September 19, 2019. AFP Pool
  • US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo steps off his plane upon his arrival at al-Bateen Air Base in Abu Dhabi on September 19, 2019. AFP
    US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo steps off his plane upon his arrival at al-Bateen Air Base in Abu Dhabi on September 19, 2019. AFP
  • US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is greeted on his arrival at al-Bateen Air Base in Abu Dhabi on September 19, 2019. AFP
    US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is greeted on his arrival at al-Bateen Air Base in Abu Dhabi on September 19, 2019. AFP
  • US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is greeted upon his arrival at al-Bateen Air Base in Abu Dhabi on September 19, 2019. AFP
    US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is greeted upon his arrival at al-Bateen Air Base in Abu Dhabi on September 19, 2019. AFP
  • US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo talks to United Arab Emirates Minister of State Ahmed al-Sayegh upon his arrival at al-Bateen Air Base in Abu Dhabi on September 19, 2019. AFP
    US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo talks to United Arab Emirates Minister of State Ahmed al-Sayegh upon his arrival at al-Bateen Air Base in Abu Dhabi on September 19, 2019. AFP
  • Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed (right) and HE Ali Saeed Al Neyadi (left), attend a meeting with Mr Pompeo at the Sea Palace. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed (right) and HE Ali Saeed Al Neyadi (left), attend a meeting with Mr Pompeo at the Sea Palace. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, undersecretary of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, greets Mike Pompeo, US Secretary of State, ahead of the meeting at Sea Palace. Seen with Ali Saeed Al Neyadi. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, undersecretary of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, greets Mike Pompeo, US Secretary of State, ahead of the meeting at Sea Palace. Seen with Ali Saeed Al Neyadi. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces (back left), meets Mike Pompeo, US Secretary of State, at Sea Palace. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces (back left), meets Mike Pompeo, US Secretary of State, at Sea Palace. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, the UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation (R), welcomes Mr Pompeo prior to the Sea Palace meeting. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, the UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation (R), welcomes Mr Pompeo prior to the Sea Palace meeting. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, CEO and Managing Director of Mubadala, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority and Abu Dhabi Executive Council Member (Second right), greets Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State of the United States. Seen with Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, undersecretary of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, CEO and Managing Director of Mubadala, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority and Abu Dhabi Executive Council Member (Second right), greets Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State of the United States. Seen with Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, undersecretary of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, UAE national security advisor, meets with Mr Pompeo. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, UAE national security advisor, meets with Mr Pompeo. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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