On September 3, 2026, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, formally received the credentials of several new ambassadors, marking a significant step in strengthening the country’s international relations. The event was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Presidential Court.
Welcoming the New Ambassadors
During the ceremony, Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the newly appointed ambassadors, extending his best wishes for their success in their respective roles aimed at enhancing ties between the UAE and their home countries. He assured them that the UAE authorities would provide the necessary support to facilitate their missions and allow them to fulfil their responsibilities effectively.
List of Newly Appointed Ambassadors
The President received credentials from the following diplomats:
- Abdullah Weld Kabd, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
- Umid Shadiev, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan
- Lee Wan Ik, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea
- Anand Amgalan, Ambassador of Mongolia
- Tariq Ibrahim, Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives
- Katlino Kijiner, Ambassador of the Marshall Islands
- Francois Guillaume II, Ambassador of the Republic of Haiti
- Dr Tobias Tunkel, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Guy Rodriig Decaye, Ambassador of the Republic of Gabon
- Soren Jacobsen, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark
- Rick Van Drongenbrook, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium
- Ernestas Mitkus, Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania
- Emil Frederik de Pont, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Bernd Alexander Bayerl, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria
- Viral Metheyn, Ambassador of Ireland
- Marie Odoire, Ambassador of the French Republic
- Geraldine Mary McCafferty, Ambassador of the United Kingdom
- Sabina Stadler, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia
Good Wishes from Home Countries
The new ambassadors conveyed greetings from the leaders of their respective countries and expressed a desire for continued progress and prosperity for the UAE, both for its leadership and its people.
Notable Attendees
The ceremony was also attended by a number of dignitaries, including His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Head of the Presidential Court for Private Affairs; Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Adviser to the President; Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State; Sheikh Nahyan bin Saif Al Nahyan, Deputy Minister of State; along with various officials.