The relationship between the UAE and the US is perhaps one of the most important for stability in the wider region. The two nations have been allies for decades, working across defence, energy, technology and investment.

When the countries eventually move into a new phase, it has the potential to be something quite exciting and promising that encompasses technology, culture, energy and defence.

That's according to Sean Murphy, Charge d'Affaires at the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi.

He tells host Mustafa Alrawi that the UAE-US relationship is “built on solid foundations".

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