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The British Embassy Dubai maintains and develops relations between the UK and the United Arab Emirates.
The British Embassy Abu Dhabi maintains and develops relations between the UK and the United Arab Emirates.
UK’s electronic travel authorisation (ETA) scheme opens for Gulf Cooperation Council and Jordanian nationals, making travel to the UK smoother and cheaper.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Science and innovation play an important role in encouraging prosperity and growth through the Science and Innovation Network (SIN).
As a British national you may be asked to provide an affidavit or affirmation before local authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to prove you are allowed to get married
DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in the United Arab Emirates, and UAE companies set up and invest in the UK.
The UK’s objectives in trade negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Global Food Security Summit will bring together experts to address the underlying causes of food insecurity and build more resilient food systems.
The UK government announces new sanctions targeting people and groups that are supplying and funding Putin's war machine.
List of fees for consular services in UAE.
Visa Recommendation Letter to British Nationals applying for visas to travel to any country.
UK scales up support for sustainable, climate-resilient farming practices, and improved access to clean water in climate-vulnerable countries.
The first shelter coverage kits have arrived using the US-built temporary pier today (17 May 2024).
UAE visa applicants set to start their trips in style with brand new ‘Platinum Lounge’ and mobile biometric service
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The Prime Minister will stress the need for ambitious, innovative and pragmatic climate action to meet the challenge of rising global temperatures at the COP28 Summit in the United Arab Emirates today [Friday 1st Dec].
List of Counsellors and Charitable Organisations in UAE
First business for Cottage Catering of Dromore with a major premium retailer in the United Arab Emirates
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The UK and the UAE sign an agreement to help get stranded British nationals home.
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company and UK’s Office for Investment agree to expand Sovereign Investment Partnership
UK commits more than £85 million funding at COP28 to tackle deforestation and cut methane emissions.
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