Minister of State

H.E. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan

Cabinet Member and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan was appointed at the Federal Government as Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, following a minor cabinet reshuffle at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in February 2021.

His Excellency has served as UAE Ambassador to Saudi Arabia since 2017. He played a vital role in fostering and developing mutual relations, enhancing bilateral cooperation in various fields, and supporting the common interests of people of the two brotherly countries.

Al Nahyan served in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2013-2014. He also was President of the UAE Equestrian Federation in 2015-2016. In addition, He previously worked at Standard Chartered Bank in Abu Dhabi and Mubadala Investment Company in 2012 and interned at The National newspaper in 2011.

Al Nahyan holds a postgraduate diploma in UAE Diplomacy and International Relations from the Emirates Diplomatic Academy in 2017. He enrolled in the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2015-2016 and also graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Applied Media from the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) – Abu Dhabi in 2012.

Besides his mother tongue Arabic, he is fluent in English and French. Al Nahyan enjoys horse riding, travelling and reading.

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UAE Ambassador Presents Credentials to President of North Macedonia
Wed 14/5/2025
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UAE Ambassador Presents Credentials to President of North Macedonia

His Excellency Abdulla Ali Al Saboosi, UAE Ambassador to the Italian Republic, presented his credentials as Non-Resident Ambassador of the UAE to the Republic of North Macedonia to Her Excellency Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, President of North Macedonia.

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UAE Welcomes Trump’s Announcement to Lift Sanctions on Syria
Wed 14/5/2025
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UAE Welcomes Trump’s Announcement to Lift Sanctions on Syria

The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the announcement made by U.S. President Donald Trump to lift sanctions on Syria, considering it a significant step to support the development and prosperity of Syria.

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UAE leaders congratulate President of Paraguay on Independence Day
Wed 14/5/2025
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UAE leaders congratulate President of Paraguay on Independence Day

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Santiago Pena of Paraguay on his country's Independence Day.

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UAE Expresses Concern Over Developments in Tripoli, Libya
Wed 14/5/2025
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UAE Expresses Concern Over Developments in Tripoli, Libya

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its concern over the developments in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, and called on all parties to de-escalate, cease hostilities, and resolve disputes through dialogue and peaceful means.

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