Message from Consul-General of United Arab Emirates

The story of the United Arab Emirates is a story of economic success which started with a simple man - a man who had romantic dreams about building a beautiful country from virtually nothing. His vision, however, was married to an unusual determination, thus his dreams did come true. The founder of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, built our country upon the simple principle "Be united and be the best".

The current leadership follows the same principle, and what is achieved today is, in its turn, a dream come true. Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, was a dream. Converting the desert into green farms is an ongoing dream. Making the UAE the first tourist destination in the Middle East is a dream. Building a strong economy which does not depend solely on oil is a dream.

The United Arab Emirates is a small country with less than 10 million people, most of which are foreigners who represent more than 200 different nationalities and who choose to live and work in the UAE. This marks the country's hospitality and tolerance. 

The foreign policy of the UAE is based on principles of moderation, mutual respect, peaceful co-existence, respecting international laws, and adhering to the charter of the United Nations.

Since its establishment in 1971, the UAE has abided by a foreign policy which is characterised by prudence, temperance, advocating justice, promoting dialogue with other countries, respecting international laws and agreements, and resolving all kinds of conflicts peacefully. 

Across its four levels of foreign relations with the Arabian Gulf countries, with other Arab countries, with Muslim countries at large and with the world, the UAE's foreign policy is based on stable and clear principles of mutual respect, peaceful neighbourhoods, non-involvement in any other countries' internal affairs, and building relations on promoting cooperation and mutual economic interests. The UAE supports the global effort to root out terrorism, but at the same time it believes in dialogue between religious faiths and human civilisations, and the promotion of a spirit of tolerance among all peoples of the world.