Ministry News
UAE Provides USD 1.5 Million in Voluntary Contributions to OHCHR to Support UN Human Rights Programs
Geneva — The United Arab Emirates has provided USD 1.5 million in Voluntaryfinancial contributions to support the activities and programs of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
Director of MoFA’s Dubai Office receives credentials of Consul General of the Republic of Ethiopia
H.E. Sheikh Maktoum bin Butti Al Maktoum, Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) office in Dubai, has received the consular credentials of H.E. Zerihun Megersa Jima, the Consul General of the Republic of Ethiopia in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, during an official meeting held at MoFA’s Dubai Office.
UAE Expresses Solidarity with Thailand and Conveys Condolences over Victims of Train Accident
The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Kingdom of Thailand following the accident involving the collapse of a crane onto a train in the north of Thailand, resulting in a number of deaths and injuries.
UAE Ambassador Presents Credentials to King of Spain
His Excellency Saleh Ahmad Al Suwaidi presented his credentials as Ambassador of the UAE to the Kingdom of Spain to His Majesty Felipe VI, King of Spain, during an official ceremony in Madrid.
Abdullah bin Zayed, Turkish Foreign Minister discuss bilateral strategic relations
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, today received Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, in Abu Dhabi.
Abdullah bin Zayed meets Uzbek Deputy PM on sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Jamshid Khodjaev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
Al Hajeri Receives Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia
His Excellency Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State, received Her Excellency Maka Botchorishvili, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Georgia.
Al Hajeri Receives Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines
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.
Abdullah bin Zayed, South African Minister of International Relations & Cooperation discuss enhancing ties
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, on the sidelines of his participation as part of his country’s delegation at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
UAE Welcomes U.S. Designation of Several Muslim Brotherhood Branches as Terrorist Organizations
The United Arab Emirates welcomed the announcement by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump designating several branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt as terrorist organizations.
UAE Strongly Condemns Terrorist Bombing Targeting Police Forces in Pakistan
The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist bombing that targeted a police vehicle in the Tank district of northwestern Pakistan, which resulted in the deaths of a number of police personnel.
Abdullah bin Zayed, Norwegian FM discuss enhancing bilateral relations
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone call with Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway, during which they discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation across various fields.
Abdullah bin Zayed, Iranian FM discuss bilateral relations by phone
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone call with Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, during which they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries.
Noura Al Kaabi Meets Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of Dominica
H.E. Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State met with H.E. Dr. Vince Henderson, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade and Energy of the Commonwealth of Dominica.
Abdullah bin Zayed, Iraqi FM discuss fraternal ties
.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held a telephone call with Dr Fuad Mohammed Hussein, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, to discuss fraternal relations and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in support of mutual interests.
Abdullah bin Zayed, Canadian FM discuss strengthening ties
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone call with Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, to discuss cooperation and ways to further strengthen bilateral relations in support of the two countries’ shared interests.
On behalf of the UAE President, Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh Participates in Opening Ceremony of Cyprus’ Assumption of EU Council Presidency
On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh, Minister of State, participated in the ceremony marking the Republic of Cyprus’ assumption of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, held in Nicosia on Wednesday 7 January 2026.
UAE Stresses Importance of Protecting Diplomatic Buildings
The United Arab Emirates stressed the importance of protecting civilian and diplomatic buildings, as well as the residences of embassy staff, in accordance with the norms and conventions governing diplomatic relations
Deputy Director of MoFA’s Dubai Office receives credentials of Consul General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Mr. Rashid Abdulla Al Qaseer, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Dubai Office, received the consular credentials of His Excellency, Dr. Meshal Bin Ahmed Al GhamdiConsul General of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Dubai
Abdullah bin Zayed Appoints Envoy for Countering Extremism and Terrorism
As part of the UAE’s efforts to strengthen its active role in global efforts to combat extremism and terrorism, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, appointed His Excellency Maqsoud Kruse as Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Countering Extremism and Terrorism.
