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Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates: Geraldine McCafferty
Mrs Geraldine McCafferty has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates in succession to Mr Edward Hobart
Mrs Geraldine McCafferty has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to United Arab Emirates in succession to Mr Edward Hobart CMG, who will be leaving the Diplomatic Service.
Mrs McCafferty will take up her appointment during August 2026.
Curriculum Vitae
Full name: Geraldine Mary McCafferty
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2022 to present | Beijing, Deputy Head of Mission |
| 2019 to 2022 | FCDO, Director, Policy |
| 2015 to 2019 | Bogotá, Minister Counsellor |
| 2012 to 2015 | Copenhagen, Minister Counsellor |
| 2010 to 2012 | FCO, Private Secretary |
| 2007 to 2009 | FCO, Team Leader |
| 2005 to 2007 | Sarajevo, First Secretary |
| 2004 to 2005 | FCO, Pre-posting Training, including Bosnian Language Training |
| 2001 to 2004 | FCO, Desk Officer |
| 2000 to 2001 | FCO, Russian Language Training |
| 1998 to 2000 | Nicosia, Second Secretary Economics |
| 1996 to 1998 | FCO, Desk Officer |
| 1996 | Joined FCO |
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Published 7 July 2026