Re: The Aspen institute Stevens intiatve Partnership To; Youset Al Otalba Omar Al Shamsi Cetober2, 2018 at 216 PM © % ‘We already have S4m in our acount. We wl receive another S2m next year. FY ‘Sent from my iPhone (On Oct 2, 2015, a 449 PM, Youst Al Ota wrote: “eke a ook and we wil cuss on monday Gerson, Elliot (tober 2, 2018 a 1159 °N RE: The Aspen Insitute Stevens Intiatve Partnership Details To: Yousef Al Otsiba, Ce: Ingber, Melissa, A, Maysam, Omar Al Shamsi ‘Wonderful. And it was great to have your cutura attaché there yesterday . Just so you wi know, willbe in Abu Dhabi for two reasons in December, his, and also to meet with Tamkoen regarding tho IdeasLab (modeled ‘onthe Aspen Ideas festival) we wil stage next October at NYUAD. Albest, Eliot ‘Sent by handheld device; apologies for ypos and autocorect errs.fouset Al Otaiba {mailto:otaiba7 @hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2015 2:33 PM To: David Printy ‘Subject: RE: Aspen Institute David, barely ever use Linked In or the other platforms so its best to use this direct channel instead. We know aspen institute very well and we have a healthy partnership with them as the UAE embassy. But Aspen is also a complex structure so I'm not sure exactly what roles and responsibilities the position you are being offered entails. | can vouch for them as an organization and a partner, but I'm afraid | can't give you a strong opinion on the specific job offer. Yousef ‘00 More ta David Pty zB DLPCVEIS.pdf NI forthe 21st SaMsorseMe Contur..AE. pat David Printy ly 8, 2015 at 10:45 AM ‘Aspen Institute To: Yousef AI Otaiba [B New contact info found inthis emai: Davis Printy sorock@ver zon.net ada. Dear Ambassador, have been approached to consider applying for Managing Director Position for the Aspen Middle East Leadership Initiative. f you can share your view of the program and the support for the program that may be offered by UAE/Abu Dhabi it would have significant impact on my decision. Realizing you knew me as Oasis CEO | thought | ‘would include my linked-in profile for your information https:/Amww linkedin, com/profile/previewlocale=en_US&itrk=prot-0-sb-preview-primary-button Please know | am most appreciative for your time and couneil David Printy 8 Days Cove Lane Damarscota, Maine 04643, USA 1-207-315-5568David Printy @ 8, 2018 at 12:54 PM RE: Aspen institute To: Youset Al Otaiba IB New contact info found in this emall: Davi Priny lo 206. May be too much info but this is my CV and UAE references David Printy € Days Cove Lane Damarecot, ane 454 Usnetanr-b1-5508 From: Yousef Al Otaiba ‘Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2015 2:33 PM To: David Printy ‘Subject: RE: Aspen Institute David, | barely ever use Linked In or the other platforms so its best to use this direct channel instead. ‘We know aspen institute very well and we have a healthy partnership with them as the UAE embassy. But Aspen is also a complex structure so I'm not sure exactly what roles and responsibilities the position you are being offered entails. | can vouch for them as an organization and a partner, but '™m afraid | can't give you a strong opinion on the specific job offer. YousefGerson, Elliot (October 2, 2015 at 1:48 PM ‘The Aspen institute Stevens Initiative Partnership Details Te: otaiba7@hotmsicom, Ce: Ingber, Melissa, Al, Maysam Dear Ambassador Al Otaiba, ‘Thank you for your support for the Aspen Institute as we take on the role of managing director of the Stevens Initiative. The Institute is thrilled to be a part of this important multilateral public-private partnership to increase people-to-people educational exchanges between youth in the United States and the Middle East and North Africa. It was great to have Dr. Al Oraimi with us yesterday for what was an invaluable conversation on enhancing understanding between the US and the MENA region, Your ‘Embassy's participation was deeply appreciated by the Initiative’s council of advisors, including Anne Stevens, who shared. ‘with us your inspiring call to building virtual bridges, rather than none at all, between our societies. We are excited to share with you that we have officially opened the first round of the award competition for organizations to administer virtual exchanges. The Initiative may support in-person exchanges to complement participants’ virtual exchange experience. U.S. organizations are eligible to apply for awards during the first cycle ofthe competition, and organizations in other countries will be eligible o apply for awards during the next cycle in 2016. We will keep your Embassy informed and will work with your staff to ensure that organizations across the region are aware of our second cycle and encouraged to apply. [As we discussed, we have received intial funding from the United States Department of State and private funding from the Bezos Family Foundation. The Institute is ready to receive and manage additional funding to support the Initiative and we are now in the process of following up on commitments made by other interested governments and organizations. To facilitate this process, we have drafted a simple letter to establish te relationship between the UAE and the Institute to act as the steward of ‘your funds forthe Stevens Initiative. We prepared the attached document based on our understanding that the UAE pledged 6 ‘million US dollars over @ 3 year period to support the Initiative. We further understand that your pledge proposed a payment of 2 million in 2014 and another 2 million in 2015. Given thatthe State Department funding requires a 30 month eycle which began in August 2015, it would be ideal to receive the majority of your funding in 2015, if at all possible. If we have, in any ‘way, misunderstood your pledge for the Initiative, please let us know and we do apologize for any miscommunication. Likewise, if you have any questions on the letter or seek modifications, please let us know and we would be happy to discuss it further with your staf. Finally, given the importance of our initiative, we would like to visit the UAE Dec 6-10 and meet with government and educational partners to discuss the Stevens Initiative and inform our strategy on how this program can meet the priorities of ‘educators and students in the UAB. The UAE is an important partner in ths initiative and we look forward to working with you and organizations within your country to increase virtual and physical exchanges. We welcome the opportunity to discuss this ‘in more depth with your staff, and we would like to thank you, once again, for your generous commitment to the Stevens Initiative, All best, ElliotGerson, Elliot october 2, 2015.1 RE: The Aspen institute Stevens Initiative Partnership To: Youset Al Otalba, Ce: Ingber, Melissa, Al, Maysam, Omar Al Shams ‘Wondertul, And it was great to have your cultural attaché there yesterday Just so you wil know, | wll bein Abu Dhabi for two reasons in Dacernber, tis, and also to meet wih Tamkeen regarding the ldeasLab (modeled ‘on the Aspen Ideas festival) we wil stage next October at NYUAD. ‘Aubest, Eliot ‘Sent by handheld device; apologies for ypos and autocorrect errors. =~ Original messag From: Youset Al Otaiba Dato: 1010/2015 4:54 PM (GMT-05:00) ‘To: "Gerson, Ell” (Co: "Ingber, Mois , "AK, Maysam” ‘Subject: RE: The Aspen Institute Stevens Intative Partnership Exot, “Thank you forthe update. AS you know, his intaive is very import 0 us. ook nto te tuning issue an get back to you with an answer next week, Youset See More tom Gerson lot The Aspen Insitute Stevens Initiative Partnership Details Te: otaiba7@hotmall.com, Ce: Ingber, Melissa, Ali, Maysam Gerson, Elliot Cetober 2, 2015 at 148 PM © aaa> Dear Ambassador Al Otaiba, ‘Thank you for your support for the Aspen Institute as we take on the role of managing director of the Stevens Initiative. The Institute is thrilled to be a part of this important multilateral public-private partnership to increase people-to-people educational exchanges between youth in the United States and the Middle East and North Africa. It was great to have Dr. Al Oraimi with us> -----Original Message: > From: Amy Little > Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:20:34 > To: ; > Cc: ; ; > Subject: Aspen Institute Event on March 23rd > > Mr, Ambassador: > The Aspen Institute contacted me and Pauline regarding your participation on the luncheon panel for the “Think Anew, Act Anew” conference they are hosting on March 23rd in partnership with the Embassy of ‘Switzeriand, Not only do they want you to attend the conference (9:30am-2:00pm), but they have requested that you participate on the following panel. They recognize the possible conflict with Ami Ayalon, however they said they will be sensitive to this with hopes of a renewed engagement in the middle east peace process. > > Furthermore, please see attached the agenda for the day. You are free to attend a portion or all if your schedule allows. > > Here is the panel layout: > 12:30PM - 2:00PM Getting the Arab Peace Initiative Off the Ground > Since the Arab Peace Initiative was first announced, it has failed to gain traction and forward ‘momentum. This > panel will discuss the regional context of the Arab Peace Initiative and what can be done to realize and implement >it. > Moderated by: > Toni G. Verstandig, Executive Director, Middle East Strategy Group, Aspen Institute > Panelists: > Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the U.S. (Invited) > Ambassador Zeid Ra'ad Al-Hussein, Ambassador of Jordan to the U.S. > Ami Ayalon, Former Minister and Member of Knesset > Amjad Atallah, New America Foundation > Closing: Toni G, Verstandig, Executive Director, Middle East Strategy Group, Aspen Institute > Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 10:10 AM > To: Amy Littie > Subject: Think Anew Act Anew draft program> From: Michael Bergman [mickeyberaman@gmail.com] > Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 10:10 AM > To: Amy Little > Subject: Think Anew Act Anew draft program. > > > Hi Amy, > Please find attached the draft program as it stands now. > I know there are obvious sensitivities with Ami Ayalon on the panel, but I was hoping that him not being an official anymore, and him being one of the biggest advocates and leaders of the peace camp in Israel, that this might be possible. > Also - We can make sure that there is no direct exchange between the Ambassador and Ami through ut the panel. > Please let me know. > Thanks so much, > Mickey > > SOLEL STRATEGIC GROUP - Paving the way to a better future one project at a time > www.solelstrategicgroup.com > +1 (703) 944 3995Yousef Al Otaiba March 12,2009 at 12:37 PM Re: Aspen Institute Event on March 23rd To: Amy Little | think we should pottely decine. ‘Sent via BlackBemy by ATAT Original Message——- From: Amy Litle Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:20:34 ‘or : Cx: ; ‘Subject: Aspon institute Event on March 231d Mr. Ambassador: ‘The Aspen Insitute contacted me and Pauline regarding your participation onthe luncheon panel for the "Think Anew, Act Anew" conference they are hosting on March 23rd in partnership with the Embassy of Switzoriand. Not only do they want you to attend the conference (8:30am-2:00pm), but they have requested that you participate on the following panel. They recognize the ‘possible confit with Ami Ayalon, however they sai they willbe sensitive to this with hopes of a renewed engagement in the middle east peace process. Furthermore, please see attached the agenda for the day. You are free to attend a potion or alli your schedule allows. Here isthe panel layout: 12:30PM - 2:00PM Getting the Arab Peace Initiative Of the Ground ‘Since the Arab Peace Initiative was ist announced, ithas falled to gain tration and forward momentum, This ‘panel wll discuss the regional context ofthe Arab Peace Initatve and what can be done to realize and implement t Moderated by: ‘Toni G. Verstandig, Executive Director, Middle East Strategy Group, Aspen Insitute Panelists ‘Ambassador Yousot Al Otalba, Ambassador ofthe United Arab Emirates o the US. (Invited) ‘Ambassador Zeid Ra'ad Al-Hussein, Ambassador of Jordan to the U.S ‘Ami Ayalon, Former Ministor and Momber of Knesset ‘Amjad Alallah, New America Foundation Closing: Ton G, Verstandig, Executive Director, Midle East Strategy Group, Aspen Institute From: Michael Bergman mickeybveromen@amal.com} Sont Thursday, March 12, 2009 10:10 AM ‘To: Amy Lite. ‘Subject: Think Anew Act Anew draft program HiAmy, Please find attached the daft program as it stands now. | know there are obvious sensitivities with Ami Ayalon on the panel, but! was hoping that him not being an oficial anymore, and hi being one ofthe biggest advocates and leaders ofthe peace camp in Israel, that this might be possible, ‘Aiso- We can make sute that there is no direct exchange between the Ambassador and Ami through out the panel.From: Michael Bergman [mickoyberaman@amail. com} ‘Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 10:10 AM To: Amy Lite ‘Subject: Think Anew Act Anew draft program HiAmy, Please find attached the draft program as it stands now. | know there aze obvious sensitvites with Ami Ayalon on the panel, bt | was hoping that him not being an offical anymore, and him being one of the biggest advocates and leaders ofthe peace camp in Israel, hat this might be possibe. ‘Also - We can make sure that there is no direct exchange between the Ambassador and Ami through out the panel. Please let me know. “Thanks so much, Mickey ‘SOLEL STRATEGIC GROUP - Paving the way toa better future one project at a time viv solestrateicgroup.com +1 (703) 944 3995 Yousef Al Otaiba Maren 12,2009. RE: Aspen Institute Event on March 23rd To: Amy Li Can you get me Ayalon's bio please. From: ALittle@uaeembassy-usa.0rg, ‘To: otaiba7@hotmall.com; phabr@vaeembassy-usa.org CC: Daifaham@uaeembassy-usa.0rg; richard.mintz@harbourgrp.com; omar@uaeembassy-usa.0r9 Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:20:34 -0400 ‘Subject: Aspen Institute Event on March 23rd Mr, Ambassador:From: ALittle@uaeembassy-usa.org To: otaiba7@hotmail.com; phabr@uaeembassy-usa.org CC: Dalfaham@uaeembassy-usa.org; richard.mintz@harbourgrp.com; omar@uaeembassy-usa.org Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:20:34 -0400 Subject: Aspen Institute Event on March 23rd Mr. Ambassador: The Aspen Insitute contacted me and Pauline regarding your participation on the luncheon panel forthe "Think Anew, Act Anew" conference they are hosting on March 23rd in parineship with the Embassy of Switzerland. Not only do they want you to attend the conference (9:30am-2:00pm), but they have requested thet you participate onthe following panel. They recognize the possible conflict with Ami Ayalon, however they said they will be sensitive to this with hopes ofa renewed engagement in the middle east Peace process. Furthermore, please see attached the agenda for the day. You ae fee to attend a portion or all if your schedule allows. Here isthe pane! layout 12:30PM - 2:00PM Getting the Arab Peace Initiative Off the Ground Since th Amb Peace Iie was is anounced aldo ui wacton and forward momen. This pr wil cas he ein context ofthe Ara eae live an wht canbe ne ole ed glee Mote by: “ont G.Vrstanig, Executive Dietr, Mile East Staegy Group, Aspen Insts Ambassador Youse Al Otabs,Anbssadbr of he Unit Ars Emits he US. vied) ‘Ami Ayalon, Former Minser and Member of Koeset ‘Al Atallah New America Founiation Closing: Ton. Verstnal, Execuive Dect, Mile Bast Seategy Gop Aspe nin From: Mirae Bergman [micieyberman@orsi com) ‘Sets Thur, March 12,2009 10:10 ‘For ky ule Subject: Think Anew Act Anew cat program Hi Amy, Please find attached the draft program as it stands now. I know there are obvious sensitivities with Ami Ayalon on the panel, but I was hoping that him not being an official anymore, and him being one of the biggest advocates and leaders of the peace camp in Israel, that this might be possible. Also - We can make sure that there is no direct exchange between the Ambassador and Ami through out the panel. Please let me know. ‘Thanks so much, Mickey SOLEL STRATEGIC GROUP - Paving the way to a better future one project at a time www.solelstrategicgroup.com +1 (703) 944 3995By way of background, the Aspen Ideas Festival was inaugurated in July 2005 with our partners at The Atlantic magazine. This \weeklong public program engages leading thinkers from around the world in discussions of issues and ideas that are critical to our time — on environmental questions, energy dependence, foreign policy and globalization; on cutting-edge science, technology, secularism, history, education, the ars, global poverty and disease. We would be dolighted io have him address our audience on a topie of his choosing, either in conversation with others or on his own, as he prefers. ‘The Festival wil take place June 30th to ly th, 2008. We can be very flexible In order to accommodate the Sheikh at any point during the week, however, and offer the opportunity to join us for a few days as schedules allow. Most presenters have had such a ‘good time they tend to stay three days atleast This past summer, we were proud to host President Clinton, White House Chief of Staff Karl Rove, Secretary Albxight, General Colin Powell, Supreme Cour Justice Breyer, Sr Richard Branson, lsraell Ambassador Salli Merdor and many United States Senators We also hosted a diverse set of thinkers that included other leading scientists and doctors from around the world, experts in climate and energy alternatives, the former heads or the 9/11 commission and the CIA, and our nation’s top journalists, as well a historians, authors, actors and artists. We expecta similarly august group of thinkers in 2008. | have attached some materials for your review. ‘The Festival program comprises a weeklong series of conversations — major Keynotes, panel discussions, seminars, and breakout sessions ~ that faciltate dialogue and the vigorous exchange of ideas. Most presenters tend to stay well past their own, presentation, and fully partcipate inthe audience, which makes this program especially stimulating. | am confident the Sheikh would find it well worth his time. | would be pleased to clecuss the festival you ike, Thank you for your help in conveying cur invitation to the Sheikh. We do hope he will be able to join us. Albest, -etfimago:lis ‘tty Boone Vice President The Aspen insttute Co: defirey Goldberg, The AtlanticFrom: Brown, Teal ‘Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 11:48 AM To ehardmatzenaroutin.cmy Ce: Golivero3000@ gma. com'; Boone, Katy Subject: Invitation for Shekh Nonammed, The Aspen Ideas Festival Dear Mr Mintz, ‘tached and below you wil in formal invitation to the 2008 Aspon Ideas Festival om Kity Boone, Vico Prosident of The Aspon Institute, for Sheik Mohammed. Many thanks for your help in facitating this Invitation, Please contact me with any questions at “eal V. Brown THE ASPEN INSTITUTE o70-50s-7072 ‘wonnaesivaorg November 6, 2007 Fichard Mine The Harbour Group 2000 N stot, NW, Suto 1200 Washington, DC 20087-1122 Deer Mr. Mina ''m writing on behalf of Aspen Intute President and CEO Water Isaacson wth the hope that we might be persuasive enough ta teice His Royal Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nehyan to Aspen next summer forthe 2008 Aspen ideas Festal. We ‘would be honored 1 host the Shelin at tis conference, now thought of as one ofthe more significant convocation in th United States. By way of background, the Aspon ideas Festival was inauguratod in July 2005 with our partners at The Aantic magazine. This ‘weekiong puble program engages leading thinker from around the wold in discussions of issues and ideas that are erica our time - on environmental questons, energy dependence, foreign polcy and globalization; on cuting-edge science, technology, secularism, history, education, the arts, global poverty and disease. We mould be delghted to have him aderess our audience on a topieo! ns choosing, either in conversation with others oon his own, as he raters,otaiba7@hotmail.com © Sent Youset AlOtaiba February 3,2008 at 256 AM a Re: Aspen Institute invitation for Sheikh Mohammed To: Richard Mintz Reply-To: ctaiba7@hotmall.com ‘Chances are slim to none. ‘Sent va BlackBerry, Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 19:15:44 ‘ToEAA- Simon Pearoe" . (Co:"Richard Marcus" ,"Matthew Triaca" <}athovTriaca @harbourarp.com>,"Dorval, Chis" - ‘Subject: FW: Aspen Insitute Invitation for Sheikh Mohammed HH has been invited to attend the 2008 Aspen Ideas Festival. Ths is emong the very best forums in the US — high-level and ‘exclusive. Last summer, Bil Clinton, Kal Rove, Colin Powell, Richard Branson, Richard Breyer all appeared. If we are considering alate June/Eary July US vst this would be a very good place for us. tits not even a possibity lot me know and Il dectine.. From: Brown, Teal r ‘Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2008 12:11 PM ‘To: Richard Mintz ‘Subject: Invitation for Sheikh Mohammed Dear Mr. Mint: nope you received my earlier e-mail concerning the attached invitation for Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed from Kity Boone. have attached the invitation again here for your convenience. Is there a possibilty that he may come? Perhaps you can point mein the. From: ALittie@uaeembas > To: otalba7@hotmail.com > Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:38:25 -0400 > Subject: RE: Aspen Institute Event on March 23rd > > Happy to do so. Do you want to attend any of the other sessions as a spectator? Or even be in the audience for the one mentioned below? > gee eee > From: Yousef Al Otaiba [otaiba7@hotmail.com] > Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 3:37 PM > To: Amy Little > Subject: > Lthink we should politely decline. > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > -----Original Message: > From: Amy Little > Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:20:34 > To: ; > Cc: ; ; > Subje > > > Mr. Ambassador: spen Institute Event on March 23rd :: Aspen Institute Event on March 23rdFrom: Walter Isaacson ‘Te: Dima Afanam Sent: Mon Mar 08 09:09:10 2010 ‘Subject: A Special vation trom Waiter Isaacson, President of the Aspen Institute - - ‘itp aspeninstiuie.cra/sites/defauthlesiconienvimagestuonskolog> Youset Al Otaiba, Ambassador, Embassy ofthe UAE Dear Youset, ‘We would ke to invite you to attend a special event to learn about the Midcle East Venture Capital Fund, which wil provide Investment in Paletinan hiteen companies fr financial an social returns. The event wil ake place on Maren T8ty, 2010 between ‘iam tpm, at the Harvard Club of New York on 35 West 44th Street. ‘The Mile East Venture Captal Fund (MEVCF) alms to develop, and make prottabe investments in, entrepreneurial, export- ‘ofented companies bul around the substantial community of software and telecom engineers and other entrepreneurs in Ramallan ‘and other West Bank locales. Once it completes ts undassng, the Fund should play a vial role in channeling much needed investment into the high-tech sector inthe West Benk, cresting obs, and, utmately, bung a strong foundation for a future Palestinan sate ‘The highly educated and entrepreneurial Palestrian populaton includes 9600 skilled ICT engineers, 19 centers of higher leaning projected to add several thousand anginoers over the next three years, and a developed T Infrastructure. The Palestinian ICT ‘Secir is projected to grow to $500M in annual revenues over the same petiod. Addtionaly, the expected growth n demand for ‘online content and ads and for mobile and Internet lechnology in the MENA region over the next 3 to 5 years enhances the ‘opportunity for investment in the West Bank. During the event wo wl discuss spectc investment opportunites as well as current sigifeant U.S. investments in the fund. Tho bie program wil include remarks from representatives of ets participating in the Fund, te Soros Economic Development Fund ‘and the Skoll Foundaton: an overview from the Fund Managers, Yadin Kaufmann and Saod Nashet: bit remarks trom US. “Ambassador tothe United Nations, Amb. Susan Rice [invited], Offoe of the Quartet represertative Tony Bair [nied], the PLO Representative tothe U,, Maen Arekal, ang US-Palestinian Parinership Co-Chat, Jean Cae, Final, we wil hea fom a senior representatve of Cisco who has lead the way for investment opportunities and partnership inthe West Bank with significant partnerships nthe IT software engineering arena. ‘We look foward to your paricipation on March 18th. Please RSVP to Mickey Bergman, Director ofthe US-Palestnian Partnership al mickey.borgman@aspeninsorg or (703) 944-2095. Sincerely, _ - ‘Water Isaacson ‘Chairman, U.S.-Palestinian Partnership President ané CEO, The Aspen Insitute sean Case ‘Co-Chair, U.S Palestinian Partnership ‘GEO, the Case Foundation Fichara Fahey (Chief Operating Ofcer, Skall Foundation ‘Stewart J. Paperin President, Sores Economic Development Fund ‘This message was sent rom Walter Isaacson to dalfaham@uscembassy-usa org. has sent fom: The Aspen Insitute, One Dupont Gre, NW Sulte 700, Washington, OC 20036. You can modlfy/update your subscription va the lnk below.Yousef Al Otaiba 3 Sent- Yousef Al Otaiva February 18, 2010 at 7:42 AM Re: Monday dinner atthe Aspen institute To: fephen Whisnant Great, Perhaps I can show him the building it we have a gap in his itinerary. willbe in touch on this. Sent via BlackBerry by ATAT —~Oiiginal Message-—- From: Stephen Whisnant Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:17:23 - | wanted you to be aware that Dick Solomon, our President, vl bein attendance atthe dinner Walter is hosting over atthe Aspen Institute fon Monday evening. | know hel look forward to seeing you again~- land meeting His Highness. Rabin Weel asked for me to extend an invitation to you and His Highness it by chance you are over at Stato ‘on Monday and you wouk! ike to show the building to your Foreign Minister. Ifs0, Robin can make himself available to take you trough uicky. | wil be in NYC fora program we are co-hosting withthe Play Cantor butif you think this is something you would lke to try todor-let me know and | shall arrange. All the best and | hope his Vist goes well Yours, Steve ‘Stephon Whisnant Chiet Develonment Officer & ‘Campaign Director United States instiute of Peace 1200 17th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20036 202.420.4161 Direct line 202.429.6991 Facsimile ‘Swhisnant@usip.org iW. Usip.org Yousef Al Otaiba Yousef AlOtaiba November 24, 2009 at 2.00 AM FW: Aspen institute Details To: Simon Pearce, David Scott, Ce: Osama AlKhorsiby, —Khaldoon Mut Gentlemen, ‘Today I will sign the MOU attached below with the aspen institute essentially formalizing the program we discussed previously. The highlights are two conferences per year, one in abu dhabi and one in the US. The agreement is for 3 years and will be fully funded by the embassy. The relationship with aspen institute is one that will be extremely beneficial for us not just from a public diplomacy perpsective but also from a leadership development perspective. They are a highly respected ‘organization in the US and cover both sides of the political aisle very effectively. “This will be an important initiative on a variety of levels. Yousef Subject: Aspen Institute Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:18:23 -0500 From: Carmen.MacDougall@harbourarp.com To: otalbaz@notmall.com CC: Richard.Mintz@harbourgrp.com; Byron.Fogan@harbourarp.com; phabr@uaeembassy-usa.org; DAlfaham@uaeembassy-usa.ora ‘Ambassador Al Otaiba: Attached are the two documents relevant to your meeting this afternoon with Walter Isaacson. One is the MOU, to be signed at the meeting by you and Walter. The other is the proposal, which you reviewed in the fall and which the MOU references. Byron reviewed the MOU and worked closely with the Aspen lawyers to finalize. Please let us know if you have any questions. Richard Mintz will be at the meeting with you. Toni Verstandig will accompany Walter Isaacson. ‘Two background notes: President Obama today announced his intent to nominate Walter Isaacson and three others to the Broadcasting Board of Governors, which encompasses all U.S. civilian international broadcasting, including the Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), Radio Free Asia (RFA), Radio and TV Marti, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN)—Radio Sawa and Alhurra Television Please note that Toni made a generous contribution ($6,000) to your "Be Brave and Shave” fundraising effort. She is also an emeritus board member of Children’s. Carmen E, MacDougall The Harbour Group 2300 N Street, NW | Suite 1200 Washington, DC 20037-1122 1 202-295-8781 301-672-3784Yousef Al Otaiba ‘September 21,2009 at 5:30 PM Re: Aspen institute proposal Te: lyankunkle@gmailcom oat Sent va BlackBerry by ATAT Original Message From: hmniunkle@omai.com Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:16:38 ‘To: taba? @hotmal.com> Subject: Re: Aspen insttute proposal Looks very interesting I give it closer look tonight when I get home. How's UNGA? When you due back? Sent rom my BlackBerry@ wireless device ‘ee Mor om Yuet A Osta Yousef Al Otaiba @ September 21, 2009 a 114 PM FW: Aspen Institute proposal Tes Lynn M. Kunkle aA a> Or ‘Take a look at this proposed concept and tell me what you Weill chat when we next meet up. Subject: FW: Aspen Institute proposal Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:10:57 -0400 From: Richard.Mintz@harbourarp.com To: otaiba7@hotmall.com CC: Carmen.MacDougall@harbourgrp.com; DAlfaham@uaeembassy-usa.org; Richard. Mintz@harbourarp.com Please find attached a more detailed memo on the proposal for the Aspen Institute-UAE dialogue. We would recommend the next steps: With your input on the memo, we will finalize a discussion document to share with Aspen. This will be followed by a meeting with you, Toni, Walter and us to agree on final proposal, timing, participants and budget. We hope to schedule this meeting within the next two weeks. Once agreed, we would set up an Embassy working group comprised of Dr. Saghira, Dima and Carmen to coordinate with Aspen on planning and execution for event. They would work closely with EAA and orc, Let us know how you want to proceed.Yousef Al Otaiba ‘September 2, 2009 t 9:83 AM Fw: Aspen Institute proposal ‘Tor fourseasonsbe@gmail.com ‘Sent via BlackBerry by ATST Orginal Message From: Richard Mintz Richard Mintz@harbourgrp com> ‘eo More Letus know how you want to proceed. + ‘Aspen ug08.doc Yousef Al Otaiba ‘september 21,2009 at 9:42 AM Re: Aspen institute proposal Te: Richard Mintz ‘Groat timing, thanks for sending his to me during UNGA. ‘Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Original Message— From: Righard Mintz Dato: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:10:57, To: (Ge: ‘Subject FW: Aspen institute proposal Please find attached a more detaled momo onthe proposal forthe Aspen Insttuto-UAE dialogue. ‘We would recommend the next steps: = With your input on the meme, we wil finalize a cisoussion document to share wth Aspen. =. This willbe folowed by a mecting wt you, Tors, Water and us to agree on tha proposal, tming, participants and budget. ‘We hope to schedule this meting within the next two weeks. ‘Once agreed, we would set up an Embassy working group comprised of Dr. Saghia, Dima and Carmen to coordinate with Aspen ‘on planning and execution for event. They would work closely wih EAA and CPC. Letus know how you want to proceed.Yousef AlOtaiba @ 5 Sent - Yousef Al Otiba FW: Aspen Institute brief To: Simon Pearce Give me a call once you've had a chance to read this. Not urgent. ‘Subject: FW: Aspen Institute brief Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:45:44 -0400 From: Richard.Mintz@harbourgrp.com To: otaiba7@hotmail.com CC: Richard.Mintz@harbourarp.com Let me know if this is what you need. Apsil17, 2009 at 5:40 AM, © So you know, Jeffrey Goldberg is heavily involved with Aspen, participating and moderating panels at the Ideas Festival in June/July.Yousef Al Otaiba © Sent - Youset AlOrsiba Apri 16, 2009 at 4:51 PM Re: Aspen Institute brief 9: Richard Mintz He's already lobbying me to go. ‘Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Original Message From: Richard Mintz Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:45:44 ‘To: Ge: Subject: FW: Aspen Institute brief Lot me know if this is what you need. So you know, Joftrey Goldoerg is heavily involved with Aspen, participating and moderating panels at the Ideas Festival in Juneduly.Yousef Al Otaiba Sent - Yousef Al taba March &, 2010 at 6:20 AM Re: A Special Invitation from Walter Isaacson, President of theAspen Institute To: Dima Al Faham Please apologize on my behall. ‘Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T ‘Subject: Fv: A Special Invitation from Walter Isaacson, President of the ‘Aspen Institute ‘The event is an opportunity to learn about the Middle East Venture Capital Fund, which will provide investment in Palestinian hi-tech ‘companies for financial and social returns. The event conflicts with your schedule, Let me know if you would be interested in going (oF would like to have someone reprosont you. Dima From: Walter Isaacson To: Dima Alfaham ‘Sent: Mon Mar 08 09:09:10 2010 ‘Subject: A Special Invitation from Walter Isaacson, President of the Aspen Institute - - - ‘Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador, Embassy of tho UAE Dear Youset, We would lke to invite you to attend a special event to learn about the Middle East Venture Capital Fund, which will provide investment in Palestinian hi-tech companies for financial and social returns. The event wil take place on March 18th, 2010 between ‘iam - 1pm, at the Harvard Club of New York on 35 West 44th Street,Gerson, Eliot = @ [Sinton Youset Al Ota October 6, 2016 at 12:27 2M ‘Aspen institute Stevens Initiative Initation to AMtend Counc of Advisors Mesting| Details To: otalba7@hotmalicom, Ce: Ingber, Melissa, Al, Maysam Dest Yousef: (On bchaf of the Stevens Iniative, 1am pleased invite you to attend a priate meeting ofthe Initve’s Counel of Advisors on ‘Thurnday, November 3, 2016 x the Metopotan Cab in New York, The mectng wil be held ¢ 215 3:15 pm at the Cb’ Library suid wl be co-ed by Dr Madeleine Albght, Former Secretary of Seat and Chat, Albright Stonebidge Grovp, and Heasieta Fore Chairman and CEO, Holsan International “The Stevens Iniinive an iterational effort wo expand aces to and scale up the use of viral exchange ~ onlin, erations, snd collaborative learning programs ~to bud plbal competency for young people inthe United States and the Middle ast and Notth Afi. The Initiative seks to honor the legacy of Ambassador Chr Stevens by tapping into the power of technology and supporting the rpid expansion of inrerelrraleachange. The Initiative, managed by the Aspen stu, sa colaborscon beswecn the family of Ambassador | Christopher Stevens the} Cstopher Stevens Pund, te US. Department of State, the Bezoe Far Foundation, the MacArthur Foundation, the goveraments of the United Arab Kiintes, Qatar, Algeia, and Morocco i adion 10 Collecive Shift, Meroso8, Ties, and Vidy Init fist year, the Initiative awarded ten onganizations inthe United States, reaching 21,000 young people in 25 US states and 18 ‘countries The Initiative hss also launched an evaluation and research effort to study the impact of virtal exchange methods As the niiatve launches its second award competition, we will convene its board of advisors to discuss progress to date and solicit input on ‘ways to grow the impuct ofthis Initiative both in the US and the region. A meeting agenda is enclosed for your reference. ‘We hope you can join us fortis meeting, Pease RSVP by Friday, October 21st, 2016 by sending a note to Maysam Al Assistant Director ofthe Stevens Intative, a Maysamali@aspeninstome, Allbest, Eliot Gerson, Elliot [Biinbox--Youse AlOtaita ctober 6 2016 at 8:38 AM ‘The Aspen Institute Stevens itiative Partnership Details To: otalba7@hotmailcom, Ce: Ingber, Melissa, Al, Maysam Dear Yousef, ‘Many thanks for your support and prompt response. We are thrilled ths is moving forward and look forward to working with you (on this important initiative. Please find attached a etter outlining our agreement, as well as more information for a wire transfer. ‘We would be happy to follow up with your staff with more details as needed. ‘Thank you, once again, for your generous commitment tothe Stevens Initiative. We will be sure to keep you and your staff informed of the progress ofthe program and we will seek your guidance as we build it out and visit with partners in the UAE. All best, ElliotYousef Al Otaiba Re: Invitation for Aspen Institute dinner To: Amy Little Ok ‘Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Mossage- From: Amy Little Thomas Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 14:36:35 To: ‘Subject: Re: Invitation for Aspen Insttute dinner May 24, 2071 at 7:44 AM © | will make it cream and taupe. | have to go to print in an hour. The Aspen Inst needs these by next Tuesday for their info packets, From: Youset Al Otaiba ‘To: Amy Lite Thomas ‘Sent: Tue May 24 10:39:53 2011 ‘Subject: RE: Invitation for Aspen Institute dinner ‘What options do we have? Not crazy about this aqua looking color. From: alitiethomas @uasembassy-usa.org ‘To: oiaiba7 @hotmall. com Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 10:24:45 -0400 ‘Subject: Fe: Invitation for Aspen Insttute dinner ‘Yes, this exact blue (we matched the pantone) is one of the Abu Dhabi brand colors and on our website. it ean be changed to anything, you prefer. ‘See More trom Youset A Oalba Yousef Al Otaiba Re: Invitation for Aspen institute dinner To: Amy Little Is this the color we are going with? ‘See More May 24, 2011 at 7:03 AM oOYousef Al Otaiba May 24, 2011 8 7:03 AM Re: Invitation for Aspen institute dinner To: Amy Little lethis the color we are going with? See More Yousef Al Otaiba May 23, 2011 a1 1:04 AM Re: Invitation for Aspen Institute dinner To: Amy Little Had not received ths before, Will review it and come back to you. ‘As fr tod trash tell him we would like to hire him and two guys from his team for that day. We will compensate them of course. Sent via BlackBemy by AT&T Orginal Message: From: Amy Lite Thomas Date: Mon, 23 May 2011 16:56:39 Tor eotalba7@hotmailcom> ‘Subject: FW: Invitation for Aspen Insitute dinner | didnt hear back from you on this and need to goto print today. See below and let me know ifyou have any changes. ‘Thank you! Original Message—— From: Ary Litte Thomas Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 12:09 PM ‘Te: otana7@hotmleom Co: Aariana Sanlyen ‘Subject: Invitation for Aspen Institute dinner “Ambassador, ‘Attached isthe proposed invite forthe Aspon Institute dinner at Matsuhisa | have you listed onthe invitation as the only host - shoul it be hosted by you and Abeer? Please lat me know i you approve the designtayout atYousef Al Otaiba 5 Sent -Youset Al Otaiba May 24,2011 at 7:88 AM RE: Invitation for Aspen inttute inner To: alittlethomas@uaeembassy-usa.org \What options do we have? Not crazy about this aqua looking color. > From: alitiethomas@uaeembassy-usa.o¢g > To: otaba7@hotmal.com > Yes, this exact blue (we matched the pantone) is one of the Abu Dhabi brand colors and on our website. It can be changed to anything, you prefer. > — Original Message — > From: Yousef Al Otaba > To: Amy Little Thomas > Sent: Tue May 24 10:03:40 2011 > Subject: Re: Invitation for Aspen Institute dinner > Is this the color we are going with? > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > —Original Message— > From: Amy Litte Thomas > Date: Mon, 23 May 2011 16:56:39 > To: > Subject: FW: Invitation for Aspen Institute dinner > I didn't hear back from you on this and need to go to print today. > See below and let me know if you have any changes. > Thank you! > —-Original Message— > From: Amy Little Thomas > Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 12:09 PM > To: otaiba7@hotmel.com > Ce: Adriana Sahlyeh > Subject: Invitation for Aspen Institute dinner > Ambassador, > Attached isthe proposed invite for the Aspen Institute dinner at Matsuhisa. > have you listed on the invitation as the only host - should it be hosted by you and Abeer? > Please let me know if you approve the desigr/layout. > alt‘Samira AlRomaithi & an 15,2017 81728 AM Re: Fw: Walter Isaacson to Step Down as President and CEO of the Aspen Institute To: Youset Al Otaba | was working 0 his lo this morning, Thank for atng me know Peer tnt BCom eet en CD ae tn © rem Yousef AlOtaiba @ ‘shore Fond Mara. 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