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Over £480 million as part of £1.6 billion of climate aid announced by the Prime Minister to help developing countries access climate finance and mobilise private investment.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
UK and UAE agree to a new partnership to strengthen deep and historic relations that the two countries share.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
From Monday 23rd March 2015, the UK will offer a ‘super-priority’ visa service at its application centres in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Update on the fifth round of negotiations for a free trade agreement between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company to invest £800m, alongside £200m from the UK, boosting the next generation of British life science companies.
An overview of Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) development activity with the Middle East and North Africa region.
The United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates signed a joint communiqué to mark the inaugural UK-UAE Strategic Dialogue, held in London on 15 May 2023.
The UK government announces measures to support climate-vulnerable countries and joins calls for bolder action on climate adaptation.
Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in the UAE.
The Royal Air Force airdropped over 10 tonnes of food supplies into Gaza for the first time on Monday (25 March 2024), as part of international efforts to provide life-saving assistance to civilians.
Trade Secretary launches free trade negotiations between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council, made up of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
We have made some recent changes to our transit visa requirements.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's National Statement at COP28.
UK Minister Lord Ahmad returns to the Middle East to meet key regional partners to discuss the conflict in Israel and Gaza.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly met UAE Foreign Minister His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly.
The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed al-Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, this morning.
From 1 January 2014 passport holders of Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates can visit the UK for up to 6 months with an electronic visa waiver.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s birthday honours list 2015 included three British nationals living in the United Arab Emirates.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The Prime Minister met with His Highness Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar at the COP28 summit in Dubai.
At the International Institute for Strategic Studies Manama Dialogue in Bahrain, James Cleverly called out Russia and Iran as threats to Middle East security.
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