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Shakhboot bin Nahyan Receives Foreign Minister of Burkina Faso

His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, received His Excellency Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabè Abroad of the Republic of Burkina Faso, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi.
Category:General
Publish Date:Sat 12/7/2025
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Shakhboot bin Nahyan Participates in Burkina Faso Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi

His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, participated in the Investment Forum organized by Burkina Faso in Abu Dhabi, which was attended by His Excellency Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabe Abroad, along with a delegation of ministers and special advisors.
Category:General
Publish Date:Sat 12/7/2025
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UAE Delegation Visits the Netherlands and Belgium to Explore Cooperation Opportunities in R&D and Critical, Emerging and Advanced Technologies

A UAE delegation led by His Excellency Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology, concluded a successful visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and imec’s headquarters in Brussels, in the Kingdom of Belgium.
Category:General
Publish Date:Fri 11/7/2025
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Under Phase Two of the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme.. UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Justice launch the International Judicial Cooperation Service

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, has announced the launch of the International Judicial Cooperation Service
Category:General
Publish Date:Thu 10/7/2025
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MoFA and Abu Dhabi Customs sign agreement to advance digital integration and streamline government services in support of Zero Bureaucracy goals

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and the General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a comprehensive institutional framework for data and information exchange and to activate digital integration between the two entities.
Category:General
Publish Date:Tue 08/7/2025
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The UAE Participates in the 3rd BRICS Sherpa/Sous Sherpa Meeting

H.E. Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs and the UAE’s BRICS Sherpa, participated in the 3rd BRICS Sherpa and Sous Sherpa meeting, held from 30 June to 4 July 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Category:General
Publish Date:Sat 05/7/2025
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Abdullah bin Zayed meets with Yair Lapid

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Yair Lapid, Opposition Leader in the State of Israel, in Abu Dhabi.
Category:Minister News
Publish Date:Fri 04/7/2025
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Abdullah bin Zayed, Ghana's FM discuss bilateral ties, regional developments

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed during a phone call with Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, the bilateral relations between the two countries and mechanisms to support and enhance them across various fields.
Category:Minister News
Publish Date:Wed 02/7/2025
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How can I send documents to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after paying the attestation fees?

If you select the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as the attestation site, the chosen delivery company will contact you.
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How can I obtain a school certificate attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?

For school certificates previously issued by the Emirates Schools Establishment and not attested, please apply for the Documents Attestation service through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website or its smart application on iOS and Android.
To obtain the attestation service for a new certificate issued by the Emirates Schools Establishment, you can avail MoFA’s digital attestation of when applying for the “Issuance and Attestation of School Certificate Request – Public Education” service through the digital channels of the Emirates Schools Establishment.
 
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What is the price of the attestation service by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for school certificates?

If you choose to MoFA attestation via the Emirates Schools Establishment’s website:
Fees associated with the issuance of the school certificate by the Emirates Schools Establishment:
1. 15 AED for certificate attestation
2. 15 AED for delivery if a hard copy is requested
Fees associated with the MoFA’s digital attestation:
3. 150 AED for Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation
4. 150 AED for UAE Embassy attestation in the destination country
 
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Does the attestation include only the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?

No. The service provides attestation from both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE mission in the destination country in a single process, through simplified steps.
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What are the requirements for the attestation of documents issued outside the UAE?

  • The original document must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country.
  • The document can then be attested by the UAE Embassy or Consulate in the issuing country·
  • To avail attestation services offered in UAE missions abroad, please contact the nearest UAE mission to your location.
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If I am currently unsure of the destination country and decide not to opt for the digital attestation offered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs via the Emirates Schools Establishment website, how can I attest my certificate through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs later?

1. For MoFA attestation, please apply for the Documents Attestation service through the Ministry's website or UAE MOFA smart application.
2. For attestation by the UAE Embassy in the destination country, please visit the Embassy’s website to apply for the service.
 
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How can I apply for the attestation of commercial invoices and certificates of origin?

Log in to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website or smartphone app, select "Companies Service", and then select the attestation of commercial invoices (through the Electronic Documents Attestation System eDAS).
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What kinds of official documents are attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?

  • Personal status Documents (Inclusive of, but not limited to: Educational certificates, Diplomas, Educational transcripts, Birth certificates, Death certificates, Medical reports, Good conduct certificate, Marriage certificate, Court-issued certificates, Power of attorney of personal nature, To whom may it concern letters, Employment contract, Employment offer, Bank statements, Personal tax certificate)

  • Commercial Documents: (Inclusive of, but not limited to: Contract or agreement, Commercial registration, Appointment of a manager or a director, Minutes of meeting of board of directors or partners, Company name change, Brand registration, Distribution agreement, Corporate insurance certificate, Corporate tax certificate, Decisions issued by the Board of Directors, Trade license, Partnership or shareholder certificate, Annexes and appendices in commercial documents, Memorandums, Company closure advice, Company branch registration, Bankruptcy documents, Financial statement, Product registration, Patent registration or waiver, Trademark registration, Power of attorney of commercial nature, General power of attorney, Signature document, End-user certificate, Tax certificate, Completion certificate)

  • Commercial invoices and certificates of origin: please refer to MoFA’s Electronic Document Attestation System (eDAS) for these two types of documents.
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What consular services does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide for Golden Visa holders?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides a dedicated suite of consular services designed to enhance the level of support and care for Golden Visa holders while they are abroad. These include the issuance of a Return Document in case of a lost or damaged passport, a hotline exclusively dedicated for Golden Visa holders, and extended assistance in emergencies, crises, and evacuation operations. The services also cover the coordination of procedures for the repatriation of the deceased Golden Visa holder’s remains to the UAE, in collaboration with the relevant health and official authorities, to facilitate and expedite the process and support the bereaved family.
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What are the prerequisites of attesting documents?

  • The original documents, digital documents, or documents with a QR code
  • Ensure that your documents are not laminated. Laminated documents cannot be attested and will be rejected.
  • Make sure the appropriate governing bodies have attested your documents before submission. Missing attestations will be rejected. For documents issued within the UAE:
    • Original documents must be attested by the governing entity, except for digital documents issued by a government entity or documents attested electronically.
      Example: A birth certificate must be attested by the Ministry of Health & Prevention or the local health authority.
    • Documents must be attested by MoFA through the Ministry’s official website www.mofa.gov.ae or the UAE MOFA smart application.
    • Documents can then be attested by one of the UAE embassies or missions abroad.
    For documents issued outside the UAE:
    • Original documents must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country.
    • Documents can then be attested by the UAE Embassy or Consulate in the issuing country by applying through MoFA online channels.
    • Original documents must be attested in the UAE through the Ministry’s official website www.mofa.gov.ae or the UAE MOFA smart application.
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What service does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide in cooperation with the Emirates Schools Establishment?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has integrated its digital attestation service with the school certificate issuance service of the Emirates Schools Establishment in the UAE.
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What is Digital Attestation?

Digital Attestation is an electronic service provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for UAE-issued digital documents intended for use outside the United Arab Emirates. Customers can submit their applications digitally, and once the service has been completed; they can download the digitally attested document through the My Requests page on the Ministry's website.

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