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The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in South Africa, in partnership with the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), convened a consultative meeting for members of the Diplomatic Corps in Pretoria in preparation for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, to be co-hosted by the UAE and Senegal in Abu Dhabi from 8–10 December 2026.

Dubai Chambers officials met with Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, on the sidelines of Dubai Chambers’ trade mission to South Africa, in the presence of H.E. Mahash Saeed AlHameli, UAE Ambassador to South Africa and Non-Resident Ambassador to the Kingdom of Lesotho.

H.E. Mahash Saeed AlHameli, UAE Ambassador to South Africa, met with Emirati medical students studying in South Africa. The meeting provided an opportunity to engage with the students, discuss their academic experiences, and reaffirm the Embassy’s continued commitment to supporting UAE nationals throughout their studies abroad.

H.E. Mahash Saeed AlHameli, UAE Ambassador to South Africa, attended the Fauresmith 200 International Endurance Ride in the Free State Province. The event was hosted by the Emirates International Endurance Village in partnership with the Endurance Ride Association of South Africa as part of the Emirates International Endurance Village Global Endurance Series. The prestigious three-day, 200-kilometre endurance competition brought together riders in one of South Africa’s most renowned equestrian events.

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, organised a trade mission to South Africa as part of its “New Horizons” initiative, in cooperation with the UAE Embassy in Pretoria and key public and private sector partners.

H.E. Mahash Saeed AlHameli, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa and Non-Resident Ambassador to the Kingdom of Lesotho, met with a delegation from the Kingdom of Lesotho, led by Mr. Lehlohonolo David Nthomo, Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment. The delegation included representatives from the Ministries of Labour and Employment, Education and Training, and Foreign Affairs and International Relations.

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, organised a trade mission to South Africa as part of its “New Horizons” initiative, in cooperation with the UAE Embassy in Pretoria and key public and private sector partners.

H.E. Mahash Saeed AlHameli, UAE Ambassador to South Africa and Non-Resident Ambassador to Botswana, attended the groundbreaking ceremony of New Botswana City in the presence of H.E. Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, President of the Republic of Botswana. The project is being developed through a partnership between UAE-based ALBADDAD Holding and Botswana Development Corporation.

H.E. Mahash Saeed AlHameli, UAE Ambassador to South Africa, hosted a virtual session with Mr. Fahad Al Kaabi and Ms. Fatima Albanna as part of the UAE Government Leaders Programme (UAEGLP) 2026.

The UAE Embassy in Pretoria hosted the “Young Innovators Dialogue” to support and empower young South African entrepreneurs by providing a platform to showcase their innovations, engage with stakeholders,

H.E. Ambassador Mahash Saeed Al Hameli hosted a meeting with Professor Flavia Senkubuge, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria, together with Professor Priya Soma-Pillay and Professor Mandisa Kakaza.

H.E. Ambassador Mahash Saeed Al Hameli, accompanied by UAE Military Attaché Colonel Abdullah Al Tunaiji, visited Steve Biko Academic Hospital to review the UAE doctors’ training programme and follow up on its progress

H.E. Ambassador Mahash Saeed Al Hameli met with Ambassador David Malcomson, Acting Deputy Director-General for Asia and the Middle East at South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation

H.E. Ambassador Mahash Saeed Al Hameli received Mr. Jean-Nicolas Paquet-Rouleau, Head of the ICRC Regional Delegation for Southern Africa, to discuss shared humanitarian priorities and avenues for enhanced cooperation and coordination

On behalf of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, H.H. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, participated in the fourth meeting of the Global Council for Political Renewal (GCPR) held in Cape Town, South Africa

The UAE Embassy in Pretoria, in collaboration with the Digital Schools initiative, distributed computers and educational equipment to a number of schools in the Kingdom of Lesotho, supporting quality education and expanding access to digital learning tools to help empower students and prepare them for future opportunities.

The UAE Embassy in Pretoria, in collaboration with the University of Johannesburg, hosted a seminar on advancing the township economy,

During the Thuraya-4 launch engagements, Mr. Sulaiman Al Ali, CEO of Space42, met with H.E. President Cyril Ramaphosa, underscoring the growing UAE–South Africa partnership in space technology, innovation

Counsellor Fatima Al Suwaidi attended the Thuraya-4 launch event in Johannesburg, highlighting the growing UAE–South Africa partnership in space technology and digital transformation. The event reflected a shared commitment to advancing innovation, connectivity, and sustainable digital development across Africa.

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with H.E. Ronald Lamola on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation.