Press Releases
Consul General welcomes World President of USO
On February 2, 2008, the USO and Consulate General co-hosted a reception at the Consul General's residence to welcome the Honorable Edward Powell, World President and CEO of the USO. Mr. Powell, accompanied by wife Diane Linen Powell and members of the USO Board of Governors, is touring USO facilities in Southwest Asia and generating awareness of the USO's activities among the American business community generating awareness in this region. The reception was attended by executives representing many American businesses operating in Dubai as well as the Presidents and leadership of the American Business Council and American Women's Association. For further information about USO activities in Dubai, contact Kathy Hyde, USO Director of Regional Development at 04 321-5337.