US First Lady Jill Biden concludes Her Solo Trip to Abu Dhabi
By: WE Staff | Monday, 9 December 2024
The First Lady of US Jill Biden has started her last solo foreign trip. She will be visiting Abu Dhabi, the Capital of United Arab Emirates. Being the first solo trip of Jill to Abu Dhabi, it involves various discussions and visits.
Particularly focusing on cancer awareness, the visit’s primary aims was to highlight the health issues faced by women. Leaving Italy on Wednesday, Jill met Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Al Ketbi, the 'Mother of the Nation' at Qasr Al Bahra compound in Abu Dhabi. This particular visit of Jill implies the importance of USA’s association with the UAE.
The first lady also visited the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi to speak about cancer and the fight against the disease. At the clinic she spoke about the need for increased emphasis on disease prevention and education. She also spoke about the need to focus on women’s health research.
Before wrapping up her impactful journey, Jill spoke about her dedication to revisiting the UAE and persisting in her support for women's health worldwide. She will soon travel to Qatar and then fly to Paris to celebrate the reopening of the historic Notre Dame Cathedral, showcasing the diverse aspects of her role.