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  • We urgently need more Palestinian-British dialogue, not less!

    An Op-ed by Sir Vincent Fean British Consul General to Jerusalem.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary written statement on Consular Strategy 2013-16

    The Foreign Secretary today launched a new strategy for consular services from 2013 to 2016 titled “Consular Excellence”

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Contacting the British Embassy

    Problem with telephone lines and contacting the British Embassy in Dubai has been resolved.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • State Visit: Testament of bonds that tie the UK-UAE relationship

    His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi has accepted an invitation from Her Majesty The Queen to pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom from 30 April to …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • William Hague and Angelina Jolie visit Eastern DRC

    The UK Foreign Secretary and UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie call on the world to act to eradicate sexual violence in conflict

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Navy flies flag for UK at Gulf exhibition

    Three of the Royal Navy's ships have been flying the flag for Britain at the Gulf's biggest defence exhibition.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK and UAE strengthen ties during Taskforce meeting

    FCO Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt hosted UK-UAE talks in London on 24 January.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Communiqué: UK-UAE Taskforce meeting

    The ninth meeting of the UK-UAE Taskforce was hosted by Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt on 24 January in London.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Energy leaders urge for greater investments in renewables and low-carbon, climate friendly projects

    Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week: energy & finance leaders discuss ways to encourage private sector investment in climate friendly projects.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • RAF Typhoon aircraft exercise in UAE

    Typhoon aircraft of 6 Squadron have been exercising with a multinational contingent at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK welcomes new counter terrorism centre in UAE

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has welcomed the opening of a Centre of Excellence on Countering Violent Extremism in Abu Dhabi.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Naval survey ship discovers sunken dhows

    Royal Naval survey ship HMS Enterprise has discovered the previously uncharted wrecks of two dhows in Port Rashid Harbour, Dubai.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister's visit strengthens UK ties with Emirates

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt visited Abu Dhabi for the eighth meeting of the UK-UAE Taskforce on 17 September.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister meets Emirati Paralympic team

    Eleven members of the UAE Paralympics team, including four women, will be in London for the Paralympic Games to compete in shooting, weightlifting and athletics.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • "The UK and UAE are close, trusted friends"

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt attended the football match between the teams of Great Britain and the United Arab Emirates on 29 July.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The UK & UAE: A relationship that will continue to prosper

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt hosted UK-UAE talks in London on 21 March.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Communiqué: UAE-UK Taskforce meeting

    The seventh meeting of the UAE-UK Taskforce was hosted by Minister for the Middle East and South Asia Alistair Burt on 21 March in London.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK and UAE sign agreement on development co-operation

    Foreign Secretary William Hague visited the United Arab Emirates on 20 December.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary arrives in the United Arab Emirates to discuss joint success

    UK Foreign Secretary William Hague arrived in Abu Dhabi this morning for a one day visit to discuss regional developments and key areas of cooperation between the UK and UAE.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government