Jill Biden makes last solo trip abroad with special stop in UAE
First lady Jill Biden chooses UAE as final destination for her overseas travels. Her journey includes meaningful stops in Italy and her familyʼs ancestral village in Sicily
In late-2024‚ Americas first lady Jill Biden picked UAE as a key stop for her final solo international tour. The 73-year-old made her way to Abu Dhabi following a heart-warming visit to Italy (where she explored her family roots in the Sicilian town of Gesso)
The United Arab Emirates stands as a trusted friend to the US in the Middle-east region — its strategic value shown through multiple partnerships. The federation of seven sheikhdoms hosts a big number of US military personnel; while Dubaiʼs Jebel Ali port serves as the most-active non-US dock for Americas naval fleet
The trip highlights the strong bond between these nations: UAE being a long-time partner that maintains close ties with Washington through military cooperation and trade links. The oil-rich Gulf nationʼs modern-day infrastructure and stable political climate makes it an ideal ally for US interests in this part of the world
