UK in the UAE

Register with us and win an iPOD!

Register on our on-line registration system, LOCATE, before 31 March and enter a draw to win an 80GB iPod Classic. Terms and Conditions apply, please click here for more information.

Global climate action

The move towards global and immediate action has been agreed as part of the Copenhagen Accord, following two weeks of intensive negotiations and two years of talks.

London Conference on Afghanistan

The London Conference in Abu Dhabi renews and reinvigorates the international community’s support for Afghan efforts to rebuild their country.

UK in the UAE

Increased Airport Security Measures
The UK Government has introduced increased security measures for airline passengers, including the use of advanced imaging technology, currently referred to as 'body scanning'. See what this means for passengers and how their privacy will be respected.

Register with us

We encourage British residents and travellers to the UAE to register with us using our online registration system, LOCATE. For the latest travel advice and tips on staying safe while overseas, see Help for British nationals.

Swine Flu Information
The Ministry of Health has assured us that in the event of a severe increase in the number of swine flu sufferers there are adequate stocks of Tamiflu in the UAE. Tamiflu is now a prescription drug and pharmacists have been instructed by the Ministry to only dispense the drug on presentation of a Doctor's prescription.

The Ministry of Health has also informed us that they have NOT introduced a requirement for visitors to the UAE to provide a medical report when entering the country. If a passenger appears to be suffering from flu-like symptoms they may be delayed by medical staff at the airport, who will wish to check that the passenger is not suffering from the swine flu virus. If a passenger has been diagnosed with another illness, such as seasonal flu, in the country they have travelled from carrying a medical certificate stating the diagnosed illness and medications prescribed may help speed up the procedures at the airport.

Please click here for UK information on Swine Flu

UK aid to Gaza

The UK has invested nearly £50 million in Gaza since January 2009 to help with reconstruction activities.

Work with us

Why not join our winning team? Here you will find job openings with us across the UAE. What are you waiting for?

Current vacancies

Creating opportunity for people worldwide

The British Council is working closely with the UAE to promote educational opportunities and cultural relations.

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High level visits

Our flourishing relationship is supported by frequent high-level visits. UK visitors to the UAE in 2009 included His Royal Highness the Duke of York, Lord Davies, Lord Mandelson, and Lord West.

LATEST NEWS

UK welcomes stronger academic co-operation with Israel
9 February 2010
Ivan Lewis reaffirms Britain's commitment to providing an additional £29,000 funding to the Britain Israel Research and Academic Exchange (BIRAX).

Burmese activists welcomed to the Foreign Office
9 February 2010
A group of Burmese activists met with Foreign Office Minister Ivan Lewis today during a short visit to the UK.