The Ambassador

His Excellency Mohamed Abdulla Ali Binkhater Alshamsi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of Colombia

His Excellency Alshamsi serves as Ambassador at the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of Colombia with an extensive diplomatic experience in the field of international relations and diplomacy.

He began his career in the Diplomatic and Consular Corps, rising rapidly through the ranks thanks to his dedication and skills. He has held leadership roles in various embassies and ministries, serving as Deputy Head of Mission in Buenos Aires and Madrid, Chargé d'Affaires at the Embassy in Beijing, and Counselor in the Office of the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. His experience also includes serving as Consul General in Barcelona. He served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of Peru from 2020 to 2024. He was recently appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the UAE to the Republic of Colombia, effective 2024, contributing to the UAE's international commitment to sustainability and global peace.

His Excellency Alshamsi holds a double Bachelor degree in Political Science and International Studies from The Ohio State University, USA, and a Master degree in International Relations with a specialization in cooperation, conflict, and negotiation dynamics from Alfonso X El Sabio University in Madrid, Spain. He has also received training in national security, human rights, and diplomacy from renowned institutions such as the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C., and the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research.