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Bloomsday 2023

15 June 2023

Bloomsday 2023

H.E. Ambassador Alison Milton presents credentials to HE Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Al Sabah

31 May 2023

H.E. Ambassador Alison Milton presents credentials to HE Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Al Sabah

H.E. Ambassador Alison Milton presents credentials to HH Tamim Bin Hamad, the Emir of Qatar

15 May 2023

H.E. Ambassador Alison Milton presents credentials to HH Tamim Bin Hamad, the Emir of Qatar

St. Patrick's Day Reception Abu Dhabi, 2023

17 March 2023

St. Patrick's Day 2023

Office Manager Vacancy

05 October 2022

Officer Manager Vacancy

Farewell Message from H.E. Ambassador Aidan Cronin

12 August 2022

Farewell Message from H.E. Ambassador Aidan Cronin

Saint Patrick’s Day greetings from An Taoiseach

17 March 2022

A message of Saint Patrick’s Day greetings from An Taoiseach

A Saint Patrick's Day Message from H.E. Ambassador Aidan Cronin

16 March 2022

A Saint Patrick's Day Message from H.E. Ambassador Aidan Cronin

COVID-19 Travel Frequently Asked Questions

08 March 2022

CORONAVIRUS COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions related to travel for Irish Citizens or anyone travelling to Ireland from the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait or Afghanistan

Information for Afghan Nationals

15 December 2021

Information for Afghan Nationals

Screening of award-winning Irish film Arracht in Cinema Space, Abu Dhabi

06 October 2021 - 06 October 2021

Venue: Cinema Space, Abu Dhabi

Award-winning Irish film Arracht will be screened for a second time on Wednesday 6th October at 7.30pm in Cinema Space, Abu Dhabi

Ambassador's Message, Summer 2021

30 June 2021

A message from Ambassador Cronin to the Irish diaspora in Summer 2021

Issue 5: June 2021

30 June 2021

Embassy of Ireland, Abu Dhabi Newsletter issued in June 2021

Cruinniú na nÓg 2021

17 May 2021

Cruinniú na nÓg - National Day of free creativity for children and young people. Taking place on 12 June 2021.

Mental Health Resources

02 May 2021

Mental Health Resources in the UAE and Qatar

A Message from H.E. Ambassador Aidan Cronin

29 March 2021

A Message from H.E. Ambassador Aidan Cronin in March 2021 on COVID-19 and Mandatory Hotel Quarantine in Ireland

St. Patrick's Day Virtual Reception

17 March 2021

St. Patrick's Day Virtual Reception

St. Patrick's Day 2021 Events Programme

16 March 2021

St. Patrick's Day 2021 Events Programme

St. Patrick's Festival TV

12 March 2021

St. Patrick's Festival TV

St. Patrick's Day 2021 Craft by June Shire

10 March 2021

St. Patrick's Day 2021 Craft by June Shire

St. Brigid’s Day Fireside Chat with Minister for Education, Norma Foley T.D.

01 February 2021 - 01 February 2021

St. Brigid’s Day Fireside Chat with Minister for Education, Norma Foley T.D.

St. Patrick's Day 2021 in the Gulf Design Competition

14 January 2021

St. Patrick's Day 2021 in the Gulf Design Competition

PCR Testing Facilities in the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar

13 January 2021

PCR Testing Facilities in the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar

Statement by Minister Coveney on the Al-Ula Declaration

07 January 2021

Statement by Minister Coveney on the Al-Ula Declaration

Issue 4: December 2020

24 December 2020

December 2020 newsletter

Opening of the Irish Passport Collection Centre in VFS Global, Doha, Qatar

15 October 2020

Opening of the Irish Passport Collection Centre in VFS Global, Doha, Qatar

Tender for the Provision of Security Services

08 September 2020

Tender for the Provision of Security Services for Embassy of Ireland, Abu Dhabi

27 August 2020: A Message from H.E. Ambassador Aidan Cronin

27 August 2020

A Message from H.E. Ambassador Aidan Cronin to Irish residents in the Gulf, 27 August 2020

Message to Newly Qualified Teachers

26 August 2020

Message from Teaching Council to Newly Qualified Teachers

Issue 3: July 2020

26 July 2020

July 2020 Embassy of Ireland Abu Dhabi Newsletter

19 July 2020: A Message from H.E. Ambassador Aidan Cronin

19 July 2020

A Message from H.E. Ambassador Aidan Cronin

Bloomsday in The Gulf 2020

16 June 2020

Bloomsday 2020 - Virtual Celebration of James Joyce.

Virtual Embassy - Useful Links

28 May 2020

Following our Virtual Embassy Q&A session, we have linked the useful links for Irish Citizens

26 May 2020: A Message from H.E. Ambassador Aidan Cronin

26 May 2020

Letter from Ambassador Cronin to Irish Citizens during Covid-19 crisis.

Letter from Ambassador Cronin in Abu Dhabi and Ambassador McCoy in Riyadh

22 April 2020

Letter from Ambassador Cronin in Abu Dhabi and Ambassador McCoy in Riyadh to Ireland’s friends and partners in the Gulf region

7 April 2020: Video Message from Ambassador Cronin

07 April 2020

Video Message from Ambassador Cronin

Emirates and Etihad flight announcement

03 April 2020

Emirates and Etihad flight announcement

26 March 2020: A Message from H.E. Ambassador Aidan Cronin

26 March 2020

A Message from H.E. Ambassador Aidan Cronin

2020 St. Patrick's Day Message from President Michael D. Higgins

16 March 2020

2020 St. Patrick's Day Message from President Michael D. Higgins

COVID-19: Message from Ambassador Cronin

15 March 2020

COVID-19: Message from Ambassador Cronin

Opening of the Irish Passport Collection Centre in VFS Global, Dubai

09 February 2020

Opening of the Irish Passport Collection Centre in VFS Global, Dubai

Issue 2: January 2020

30 January 2020

Embassy of Ireland, Abu Dhabi Newsletter - January 2020

How to get your business involved at Expo2020

20 November 2019

4 Steps on how to get your business involved at Expo2020 and beyond

Open Call for Ireland at Expo2020

17 November 2019

Get involved in Ireland's participation at Expo2020 Dubai

Cultúr Club workshops

30 October 2019

Details on Cultúr Club workshops taking place in Abu Dhabi and Dubai on November 8th and 9th, respectively.

Mental Health Awareness - Samaritans

13 October 2019

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Irish Embassy, Abu Dhabi partner with Samaritans in Ireland to offer emotional support to Irish people living in the UAE.

Are you an Irish teacher abroad? Share your story

04 July 2019

Share your amazing stories about life as a teacher abroad and be a part of EPIC's current temporary exhibition Irish Educators Abroad

Embassy of Ireland Abu Dhabi Irish Teacher Survey Report

12 June 2019

Embassy of Ireland Abu Dhabi publishes a report on the results of the survey of Irish Teachers in the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait carried out in May 2019

Venue changes for Meetings with Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh TD

10 June 2019

Due to the overwhelming response to the meetings with Minister McHugh, venue changes in both locations are necessary.

Irish Teacher Survey and Visit to the UAE by Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh TD

10 May 2019

The Irish Embassy in Abu Dhabi has launched a survey to build a better picture of the profile, needs and views of the Irish teacher community in the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait.

Travel Advice for the Special Olympics World Games, Abu Dhabi 2019

07 March 2019

Travel Advice for the Special Olympics World Games, Abu Dhabi 2019

Ambassador Paul Kavanagh's Farewell Speech to Irish Business Network, Dubai

25 June 2018

Ambassador Kavanagh’s Farewell Speech to Irish Business Network, Dubai

Lifting of the Visa Requirement for the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

24 January 2018

Lifting of the Visa Requirement for the United Arab Emirates (UAE)