[2] Due to the extensive military cooperation between both countries, there is also around 5,000 American military personnel stationed at the Al Dhafra Air Base in Abu Dhabi.
[3] There are numerous American international schools in the UAE, serving expatriate students.
In addition, there are also several American-accredited universities in the country, such as the American University in Dubai, Hult International Business School, International Horizons College, Rochester Institute of Technology - Dubai, the New York University Abu Dhabi and the American University of Sharjah.
The United States has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate-general in Dubai which provide services to American citizens.
There are also expatriate and business organizations, such as the American Women's Association in Dubai,[4] the American Women's Network of Abu Dhabi[5] an American Chamber of Commerce Abu Dhabi[6] and an American Business Council of Dubai and the Northern Emirates.