Congratulations on receiving a Fulbright grant! The resources on this page are designed to familiarize you with your host location and provide important context and information as you prepare to travel abroad. We encourage you to review the readings, websites, and logistical information offered by local contacts. Click the section headings below to display the information.
- Orientation Information
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As part of your Fulbright grant, you are required to attend a virtual Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO). You will receive an email in late Spring with more information. If you have any questions regarding the PDO, please email FulbrightPDO.MENA@iie.org.
- Contact Information
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U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi
Embassies District, Plot 38,
Sector W59-02, Street No. 4.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971-2-414-2200
Fax: +971-2-414-2603
Emergency Tel: +971-4-309-4000
Website: https://ae.usembassy.gov/
Public Affairs Section
Tel: +971-2-414-2200
Points of Contact
Rachel Mikeska, Public Diplomacy Officer
Jinan Jarrah, Exchange Programs and Alumni Engagement Manager
JarrahJ@state.gov, +971 2 414 2310
IIE U.S. Scholar Program Advisors
https://fulbrightscholars.org/fulbright-us-scholar-program-advisors
IIE U.S. Student Program Advisors
https://us.fulbrightonline.org/finalist-resources
- Country Information
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All finalized participants will receive a Country Handbook prior to their Pre-Departure Orientation. Once received, please review the handbook in its entirety, as it will contain important country and Post specific information for your Program.
- Alum Contacts
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We invite you to contact these Fulbright alumni for questions or advice prior to your grant. They can be an excellent resources for unofficial questions – what type of clothing to bring, how to open a bank account, and more.
Jenan Abu Hakmeh
Email: Jenan.abu-hakmeh@fulbrightmail.org
2019 Fulbright Student
Conor Messer
Email: conorsmesser@gmail.com
2019 Fulbright Student
Tomas Valdes
Email: tgv7@georgetown.edu
2021 Fulbright Student
Rahul Verma
2022 Fulbright Scholar
Angel Smith
2024 Fulbright Student
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