Embassy News

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”.

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.

Joint statement from the leaders of the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Denmark, Latvia, Slovenia, Estonia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Czechia, Romania, Bahrain, Lithuania, and Australia on the Strait of Hormuz

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.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed His Excellency Alexander Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland, to Abu Dhabi on an official visit. The visit underscored the strength of the bilateral relationship and the shared commitment of both countries to deepening cooperation across political, economic, technological, and multilateral domains.

Abu Dhabi today hosted the UAE-Finland Dialogue, which was attended by Alexander Stubb, President of Finland; Dr Anwar bin Mohamed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President; Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade; and Sakari Puisto, Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs, alongside a number of senior officials, business leaders and private sector representatives from both nations.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Alexander Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland, met today to explore ways to enhance bilateral ties for the benefit of both nations and their peoples.

Official Visit of His Excellency Alexander Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland, to the United Arab Emirates

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia, on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80).

A UAE delegation led by Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology, has concluded a successful three-day visit to Finland, building on a previous trip that identified priority areas for collaboration in advanced and emerging technologies.

A UAE delegation led by His Excellency Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology, has concluded a successful two-day mission to Helsinki, Finland. The visit focused on enhancing the current partnership with Finland, exploring new opportunities in critical, emerging and advanced technologies, and further reinforcing the UAE’s commitment to strengthening and expanding its partnership with Finland in these fields.