- The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Kazakhstan enjoy distinguished bilateral relations founded on friendship, mutual respect, and shared interests.
- Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on 1 October 1992. The UAE opened its Embassy in Kazakhstan in October 2005, while Kazakhstan inaugurated its Embassy in the UAE in September 2006. Kazakhstan has also maintained a Consulate General in Dubai since 1997.
- Since their establishment, bilateral relations have witnessed continuous development, marked by the strengthening of the strategic partnership and the expansion of cooperation across various sectors.
- In October 2021, the two countries agreed to establish a long-term strategic partnership, marking a significant milestone in the development of bilateral relations in areas including energy, trade, space, technology, tourism, and other sectors.
- In January 2023, His Excellency Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, visited the United Arab Emirates. During the visit, several agreements and memoranda of understanding were signed, including a Joint Declaration between the Governments of the UAE and Kazakhstan on the implementation of strategic investment projects, as well as memoranda of understanding covering healthcare, aviation, diplomatic training, and archival cooperation. The agreements also addressed the implementation of projects in renewable energy, ports, and logistics.
- In May 2025, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, visited the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the visit, several agreements and memoranda of understanding were signed, including initiatives to advance cooperation in artificial intelligence, support the development of the Astana Smart City project and the establishment of an advanced data center, and explore the development and operation of ports on the Caspian Sea. Additional memoranda of understanding covered education, agriculture, and food-related sectors.
