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The Ambassador

سعادة السفير

Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to New Zealand, H.E. RASHED MATAR SULTAN ALSIRI ALQEMZI


Education

  • Master in Diplomacy and International Affairs    March 2012
    • Zayed University – Abu Dhabi

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Marketing) Studies    2006-2008
    • Al Ghurair University – Dubai

  • Diploma in Associate of Arts    1999-2001
    • Spokane Community College - USA 

    Experience

    • Ministry of Foreign Affairs& International Cooperation - May 2009-Present
    • Appointed Ambassador of the UAE to New Zealand Consul General of the UAE in Shanghai - July 2020
    • Deputy Director & Acting Director of Foreign Office - Dubai Office of Assistant Undersecretary for Protocol Affairs - January 2017-2021
    • Office of Assistant Undersecretary for Protocol Affairs - July 2014-2015
    • Team Leader – Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi
    • Team Leader – Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi Head of Protocol & Conferences Section - March 2015-2017
    • Head of Protocol & Conferences Section - May 2009-2013
    • General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs - Dubai 2003-2009
    • Residency Section 2003-2009
    • I also participated in many international conferences and meetings.

    About The Embassy

    The Ambassador

    H.E. RASHED MATAR SULTAN ALSIRI ALQEMZI

    Phone Number

    006448302949

    Email

    wellingtonemb@mofa.gov.ae

    Address

    Level 7, 119 Featherston St, Wellington 6011

    Working Hours

    9: 00 am - 4:00 pm (Mon-Fri)

    Weekends and Public Holidays

    Saturday and Sunday

    Citizens Affairs

    0097180024