Ministry News

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First-Class Order of Zayed II on Saif Mohammed Al Zaabi in recognition of his distinguished service and notable efforts during his tenure at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar welcome the invitation extended to their leaders by the President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump, to join the Board of Peace.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has accepted the invitation from the United States to join the Board of Peace as announced by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that occurred in central Kabul, Afghanistan, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Chile over the victims of wildfires in central and southern Chile, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.

1. At the invitation of the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, paid an official visit to India on 19 January 2026. This was the fifth visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to India in the last ten years and his third official visit to India as the President of the UAE.

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call today with Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait, during which they discussed the fraternal relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen and develop them across various fields.

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Kingdom of Spain following a collision between two trains in southern Spain, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.

The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of Pakistan over the victims of a fire at a mall in Karachi, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.

Her Excellency Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, welcomed the announcement of the launch of the second phase of the comprehensive peace plan, as well as the formal establishment of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), a temporary transitional body established pursuant to UN Security Council Resolution 2803.

Her Excellency Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State, addressed the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Ministerial Meeting, reinforcing the United Arab Emirates’ role as a leading partner for the sustainable development and climate resilience of island nations.

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed during a phone call with Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Vice-President of the European Commission, the latest developments in the Middle East

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attack carried out by an armed group in southern Chad, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of a number of members of the Chadian armed forces.

Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, concluded an official visit to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and the Republic of Ecuador as part of her South America tour, reflecting continued efforts to deepen cooperation and further strengthen the UAE's partnerships with both countries.

Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State, delivered a keynote address at the annual Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Forum.

The United Arab Emirates advanced its global water diplomacy efforts during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026 with a series of high-level engagements led by His Excellency Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability.

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed strengthening bilateral relations between the UAE and the Republic of Argentina during a phone call with Pablo Quirno, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina.

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed strengthening bilateral relations in a phone call with Yvan Gil Pinto, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

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).

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.