UAE Embassy - Manila

24/09/2026

H.E. Mohamed Alqattam Alzaabi, UAE Ambassador in Manila, met with H.E. Gilberto C. Teodoro, Secretary of Department of National Defense - Philippines, together with Staff Colonel Ahmed Saeed Ali Al Ramli Alketbi, Non-Resident Military Attaché to the UAE Mission to the Philippines.

They discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and explore opportunities for cooperation in areas of mutual interest between the two countries.

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26/06/2026

H.E Mohamed Alqattam Alzaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines, met with H.E Maria Teresa Lazaro, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines

His Excellency conveyed to Her Excellency the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and his wishes for continued progress and prosperity for the government and people of the Philippines.

For her part, Her Excellency Maria Teresa Lazaro conveyed to His Excellency the Ambassador her greetings to H.H Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and her wishes for continued progress and prosperity for the government and people of the United Arab Emirates.

During the meeting, the distinguished bilateral relations between the two countries were reviewed, and ways to enhance joint cooperation were discussed, in order to support the mutual interests of the two countries and the two friendly peoples.

25/06/2026

Effective June 25, 2026, the United Arab Emirates will grant visas on arrival to ordinary passport holders from the Republic of the Philippines and their accompanying family members who hold valid residence permits issued by the United States, a European Union member state, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Singapore, the Republic of Korea, Canada, or New Zealand.
This initiative reflects the UAE’s commitment to facilitating travel and reinforcing its position as a global destination for tourism, business, and investment.

22/06/2026

UAE continues urgent humanitarian response to support Philippine earthquake victims in General Santos and Glan in Sarangani Province at the Southern of the Philippines.

11/06/2026

UAE expresses solidarity with the Philippines after a deadly earthquake in Davao Occidental, offering condolences to victims and support for affected communities.

11/06/2026

As part of its international commitment to supporting communities affected by natural disasters and crises, the UAE dispatched urgent aid to those affected by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the southern coast of the Philippines, resulting in deaths and injuries.

11/06/2026

21/05/2026

H.E Mohamed Alqattam Alzaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines and Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of Palau, met with His Excellency Gustav Aitaro Minister of State of the Republic of Palau, During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries.

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07/05/2026

H.E Mohamed Alqattam Alzaabi UAE Ambassador in Manila met with Honorable Leila C. Lora- Santos Assitant Secretary for United Nations and International Organizations (UNIO) at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines.
They discussed different aspects of promoting bilateral relations.

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