WAM ABU DHABI: Seven journalists from local newspaper have left for Washington to cover the Third Forum for UAE Students Studying at U.S Universities which is organized by the Embassy of the UAE in Washington on 22 November.

The participation of the journalists is coordinated between the National Media Council (NMC) and the Embassy.

The Embassy invited speakers from U.S government departments to the forum to brief the UAE students on the U.S federal local and federal laws and regulations.

A number of high ranking officials from the UAE and representatives of institutions, which offer services to the students, will take attend the event.

On this occasion, Ambassador of the UAE to the United States Yousuf Al Otaiba said: " It is our duty to provide our youth with all available resources to ensure their success. These young men and women will one day assume leadership positions. It's our responsibility to guide them and provide opportunities to them to enable them to excel in their chosen fields and serve their own interests and their country's interests." WAM/MMYS