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The British Embassy Dubai 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.
The British Embassy Abu Dhabi maintains and develops relations between the UK and the United Arab Emirates.
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UK Minister Lord Ahmad returns to the Middle East to meet key regional partners to discuss the conflict in Israel and Gaza.
We have made some recent changes to our transit visa requirements.
The UK government announces new sanctions targeting people and groups that are supplying and funding Putin's war machine.
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
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.
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.
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.
Update on the fifth round of negotiations for a free trade agreement between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council
The UK government announces measures to support climate-vulnerable countries and joins calls for bolder action on climate adaptation.
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company to invest £800m, alongside £200m from the UK, boosting the next generation of British life science companies.
Visa Recommendation Letter to British Nationals applying for visas to travel to any country.
Britain hosts the seventh Joint Economic Committee with the United Arab Emirates at Dubai Expo, to boost trade and investment ties.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's National Statement at COP28.
UK scales up support for sustainable, climate-resilient farming practices, and improved access to clean water in climate-vulnerable countries.
The Science and innovation network engages with the local science & innovation community in support of UK policy overseas and also create strategic relationships.
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