The United States Senate confirmed Mr. John Rakolta to serve as the new U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates in a 63Y to 30N vote. Mr. Rakolta was first nominated for the post by President Trump in March 2018 and has been vacant since.The United States Senate confirmed Mr. John Rakolta to serve as the new U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates in a 63Y to 30N vote. Mr. Rakolta was first nominated for the post by President Trump in March 2018 and has been vacant since.