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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.
The first shelter coverage kits have arrived using the US-built temporary pier today (17 May 2024).
UK’s electronic travel authorisation (ETA) scheme opens for Gulf Cooperation Council and Jordanian nationals, making travel to the UK smoother and cheaper.
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company and UK’s Office for Investment agree to expand Sovereign Investment Partnership
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.
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
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
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.
The UK government announces measures to support climate-vulnerable countries and joins calls for bolder action on climate adaptation.
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.
List of fees for consular services in UAE.
UAE visa applicants set to start their trips in style with brand new ‘Platinum Lounge’ and mobile biometric service
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.
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.
The Science and innovation network engages with the local science & innovation community in support of UK policy overseas and also create strategic relationships.
Visa Recommendation Letter to British Nationals applying for visas to travel to any country.
UK and UAE agree to a new partnership to strengthen deep and historic relations that the two countries share.
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