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  • UK announces health surcharge

    Surcharge of £200 per year and £150 per year for students enables access to National Health Service in the same way as a permanent UK resident.

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

  • Changes to the UK's visa service

    The UK government has announced a series of amendments to its immigration rules, Most of the changes will begin to come into effect in April 2015

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

  • UK launches ‘Super-Priority’ Visa Service in UAE

    From Monday 23rd March 2015, the UK will offer a ‘super-priority’ visa service at its application centres in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

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

  • British Official hails UK / UAE cooperation in law enforcement

    The Permanent Secretary at the United Kingdom’s Home Office, Mark Sedwill welcomes cooperation between the UK and UAE authorities.

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

  • GREAT Week UAE to promote UK companies' skills and talent

    UK Trade and Investment are organising the second GREAT Week UAE.

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

  • British businesses aim to forge closer ties with the MENA region

    For the ninth consecutive year, UK Trade and Investment will be holding a 'Britain in the Region' conference in Dubai on 16 March 2015.

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

  • Changes to Secure English Language Test Providers for UK Visas

    UK Visas and Immigration is making changes to the Secure English Language Tests (SELT) required by some visa customers.

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  • BCB recognised as a Strategic Partner

    The British Centres for Business (BCB) has been identified as a Strategic Partner of the Department of Economic Development in Dubai

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

  • UK defence companies seek partnership opportunities at IDEX

    More than 50 UK defence companies are set to promote their services and equipment, and seek potential partners, at the Gulf largest defence show.

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  • British Government announces from Dubai partnership with world-renowned chef for Milan Expo 2015

    Announcing the partnership with two Michelin starred chef Atul Kochhar to promote and celebrate UK food and drink during Expo 2015 in Milan.

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

  • UK and Republic of Ireland Ministers launch their joint trade cooperation at Arab Health Dubai

    Government Ministers from the UK and Ireland hosted a joint reception showcasing growing healthcare industries on the 27th January in Dubai.

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

  • Over 200 British companies exhibit in Dubai's Arab Health 2015

    Over 200 UK companies from the United Kingdom will be exhibiting at Arab Heath 2015.

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

  • UAE and UK relations are strong

    Bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and the UK have never been stronger.

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

  • UK Export Finance supports UK business opportunities in Dubai

    UK Export Finance supports UK business opportunities in Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport expansion project.

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

  • British Embassy launches its version of “Twas the night before Christmas”

    The British embassies launched a digital campaign inspired by the famous poem " ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Clement Clarke Moore.

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

  • British Embassy hosts UK Skills Expo to develop talent in UAE

    The second UK Skills Expo will be held at the British Embassy Dubai. Bringing UK players in the training sector to showcase their expertise.

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

  • Harlow and Fox wins contract to supply lingerie boutique in Dubai

    UKTI helps Brighton based lingerie firm significantly increase turnover with development of its export sales.

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  • PM announces new 24 hour visa service

    Downing Street has today unveiled plans to extend the 24 hour visa service aimed to attract more investment in Britain.

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

  • UAE / UK Bilateral Trade Hits GBP 12 Billion 2 years early

    Figures released by the UK’s Office for National Statistics show that bilateral trade between the UAE and UK reached £12.36 billion in 2013.

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

  • Remembrance Day observed by the British Embassy in Dubai

    The British Embassy in Dubai held a Remembrance Service to commemorate the the British and Commonwealth service personnel.

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