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His Excellency Mohammed Obaid Al Qattam Al Zaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines, met with Her Excellency Maria Teresa Lazaro, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines.

His Excellency Mohammed Obaid Al Qattam , UAE Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines and Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of Palau, met with His Excellency Gustav Aitaro Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Palau, During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries.

His Excellency Mohamed Obaid Alqattam Alzaabi UAE Ambassador in Manila met with Honorable Leila C. Lora- Santos Assistant Secretary for United Nations and International Organizations (UNIO) at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). They discussed different aspects of promoting bilateral relations.

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of the Philippines over the victims of a ferry that capsized off the southern Philippine province of Basilan, resulting in a number of deaths, with others reported missing.

The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of the Philippines formalised a new chapter in their economic relations today with the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, today witnessed the opening ceremony of the “Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026” global platform for accelerating sustainability,

His Excellency Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State, welcomed Her Excellency Maria Theresa Lazaro, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, and her accompanying delegation during their visit to the UAE to participate in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met today with His Excellency Ferdinand R Marcos Jr, President of the Republic of the Philippines, to review the two countries’ longstanding ties.

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of the Philippines over the victims of the floods and heavy rains caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi, which struck the central part of the country and resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, the displacement of tens of thousands, and significant damage.

His Excellency Mohamed Obaid Salem Al Zaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines, was recognized as an “Ambassador of Goodwill for Peace” by the United Nations Association of the Philippines (UNAP), during the celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the UN and the Outstanding Humanitarian Awards night, which was held on 24th October 2025.

The United Arab Emirates, through the UAE Aid Agency, has dispatched urgent relief aid to approximately 40,000 families impacted by the earthquake that struck Cebu city, in the Philippines. The delivery of aid was overseen by the UAE Embassy in Manila, in coordination with the relevant local entities and authorities, to support efforts implemented by the Philippines government to address the repercussions of the disaster.

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of the Philippines following the two earthquakes that struck the southern part of the country, resulting in a number of deaths.

His Excellency Mohammed Obaid Al Zaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Philippines and Non-Resident Ambassador to Palau attended the Republic of Palau National Day celebrations in Ngerulmud, where he met with H.E. Surangel Whipps Jr. President of the Republic of Palau to reaffirm the UAE’s commitment to strengthening ties with Palau.

His Excellency Ferdinand Marcos Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines, received a delegation from the Government of the United Arab Emirates, headed by H.E. Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Assistant Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Experience Exchange, during an official visit that underscored the deep relations between the two countries.

As part of the strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of the Philippines, the two governments organized the Government Experience Exchange Forum in Manila, attended by First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos and a number of senior government officials. The forum aimed to explore mechanisms for accelerating national priorities and developing innovative solutions to advance sustainable development. The forum serves as a platform for exchanging government expertise and showcasing best practices in areas such as strategy and innovation, government excellence and performance, competitiveness and statistics, public services, artificial intelligence, and future foresight.

Photos of the illumination of the most historical monuments in the Philippines with the UAE flag, including the National Museum of Fine Arts and the José Rizal Monument in Luneta Park, to commemorate the 51st anniversary of bilateral relation between the two countries. Happy anniversary.

Today, the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of the Philippines proudly mark the 51st anniversary of diplomatic relations, celebrating over five decades of friendship, cooperation, and shared progress.

His Excellency Mohamed Obaid Al Zaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Philippines and Non-Resident Ambassador to Palau, met with His Excellency Surangel Whipps, Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, and discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries.

H.E. Mohamed Obaid Alqataam Alzaabi, UAE Ambassador in Manila, met with H.E. Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, discussed ways to develop the bilateral cooperation in different fields, in the Light of 51st anniversary for the bilateral relations between UAE & the Philippines.

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of the Philippines over the victims of Typhoon Co-may, which struck Luzon Island accompanied by heavy rainfall. The typhoon resulted in numerous deaths and injuries, as well as significant damage to property.