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Sir John joined the FCO in 1980 and after studying Arabic at SOAS and elsewhere has served mainly in the Middle East and South East Asia. His first posting was to Abu Dhabi. He has been Her Majesty’s Ambassador to...
Information about moving to, living or retiring in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
Richard Oppenheim was Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Yemen from August 2021 to July 2023. Prior to this role, he was the UK’s Deputy Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – promoting relations between the UK and Saudi Arabia and...
Apply for a Student visa to study in the UK if you're 16 or over - eligibility, extend or switch your visa, how much it costs and how long it takes
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Information about moving to, living or retiring in Saudi Arabia – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
How to protect, advise and support victims of forced marriage, including information and practice guidelines for professionals.
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
Public health principles for reducing the spread of respiratory infections, including COVID-19, in the workplace.
Information about moving to, living or retiring in Oman – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
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