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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from His Excellency Alexander Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland, during which they discussed bilateral cooperation and opportunities to further strengthen ties, particularly in the economic and development fields, in support of mutual interests and the growth and prosperity of both countries.

Around 28,000 Finnish tourists travelled to the UAE last year, while only 854 Emirati travellers visited Finland — a gap the country's ambassador to Finland and Estonia believes could start to close with the launch of a new year-round direct flight between the two countries.

The Governments of the UAE and the Republic of Finland organized the Government Experience Exchange Forum in the Finnish capital, Helsinki, as part of the partnership between the two countries in government development and the exchange of knowledge and experiences. The forum brought together a group of senior government officials, policymakers, experts and specialists from both countries.

The UAE Ambassador to Finland and Estonia, Amna Fikri, told Emarat Al Youm that the launch of Emirates’ direct air route between the UAE and Finland would enhance opportunities for economic and investment cooperation between the two countries. The new route comes amid ongoing negotiations between the UAE and the European Union on a free trade agreement. Fikri noted that approximately 28,000 Finnish tourists visited the UAE in 2025, compared with around 854 Emirati tourists who visited Finland.

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met separately in New York with a number of foreign ministers participating in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81).

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In preparation for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference 2026 UN Water Conference in the UAE, being held on Abu Dhabi this December, the UAE Embassy in Finland, in cooperation with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, convened a high-level discussion entitled, “Water for All: The Road to the UN Water Conference 2026”.

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has touched down in Helsinki for the first time. The launch of the daily flight marks the only year-round, direct connectivity between Finland and the UAE, introducing consistent and reliable services to unlock new leisure, corporate and trade opportunities for both countries.

On Monday, 31st August 2026, the UAE Embassy in Helsinki, in cooperation with Emirates, organised a promotional event titled “Bridging Dubai and Helsinki with Emirates” at Solo Sokos Hotel Pier 4 in Helsinki, to celebrate the upcoming launch of Emirates’ new Dubai-Helsinki route.

On Monday 31 of August 2026, the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Helsinki, in cooperation with Emirates, organized a promotional event titled “Bridging Dubai and Helsinki with Emirates” at Solo Sokos Hotel Pier 4 in Helsinki, to celebrate the upcoming launch of Emirates’ new Dubai-Helsinki route.

On behalf of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh, Minister of State, attended the Kultaranta Talks 2026 in Naantali, Finland.

Minister of State HE Lana Nusseibeh was among the distinguished speakers at the 2026 Kultaranta Talks panel, "Emerging Powers and New Geopolitical Competition".

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed during a phone call with Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia, the latest regional developments and the repercussions of the unprovoked Iranian terrorist attacks targeting civilian sites and facilities in the UAE using missiles and drones.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from His Excellency Alexander Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland, during which they discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral ties in support of mutual interests.

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held phone calls with several foreign ministers to discuss the latest regional developments and the implications of the blatant Iranian missile attacks targeting the UAE and a number of brotherly nations.

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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call today with His Excellency Alexander Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland. Their talks reviewed bilateral ties and ways to advance cooperation in support of both countries’ development ambitions.

UAE President receives phone call from President of Finland affirming solidarity with the UAE

Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh, Minister of State, met with His Excellency Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, on the margins of the Munich Security Conference.

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will launch a daily flight between Helsinki and Dubai from 1 October 2026, expanding its footprint in the Nordics. The new service introduces the only year-round, direct link between Finland and the UAE, and unlocking expanded opportunities for both international leisure and corporate travellers.