President Honours UAE Ambassadors with First Class Order of Zayed II

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan gives first-class medals in Zayed Order II to ten UAE diplomats who excellently serve trade and economic diplomacy. Their ambassadorial work shows through improved UAE diplomatic ties abroad while bringing foreign investment and international trade expansion. At the 19th Forum of UAE Ambassadors and Representatives of Missions Abroad, the H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan delivered the awards as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Recognising Outstanding Diplomatic Contributions

Ambassador recipients of the Order of Zayed II demonstrated success in both international diplomacy and business development for the UAE. Through their performance the UAE strengthened more business connections which improved its status as an important trade partner globally. Through their efforts the diplomats created productive relationships that strengthened UAE ties with large economies as part of its sound foreign policy strategy.

List of Honoured Ambassadors

1. Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Al Jaber – UAE Ambassador to the Russian Federation
2. Ahmed Alattar – UAE Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany
3. Sheikh Nahyan Bin Saif Al Nahyan – UAE Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
4. Yousef Al Otaiba – UAE Ambassador to the United States of America
5. Dr. Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali – UAE Ambassador to the Republic of India
6. Mohammed Murad Al Balushi – UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan
7. Mohamed Saeed Mohamed Alariqi – UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Kazakhstan
8. Mahash Saeed Al Hameli – UAE Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa
9. Dr. Matar Hamed Al Neyadi – UAE Ambassador to the State of Kuwait
10. Mansour Belhoul Al Falasi – UAE Ambassador to the United Kingdom

Minister of Foreign Affairs Excellence Award Winners

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan gave the Minister of Foreign Affairs Excellence Award to outstanding diplomats and missions who demonstrated exceptional work quality. Official honors went to diplomats for their exceptional work that boosted UAE diplomatic success and international presence.

The Executive Head of Mission category awarded Hanan Al Aleeli her former role as UAE Ambassador to Latvia. Five embassies received this category award because they delivered excellent diplomatic services. They are:

• UAE Embassy in Riyadh
• Permanent Mission of the UAE to the United Nations
• UAE Embassy in Buenos Aires
• UAE Embassy in Harare
• UAE Consulate General in Erbil

Leaders Applaud Diplomatic Achievements

The United Arab Emirates Minister of Foreign Affairs H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan thanked President Sheikh Mohamed for backing all diplomatic ventures. He praises all diplomatic staff for their hard work to expand UAE influence worldwide. Officials from multiple ministries and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs joined senior diplomats during this event which showcased the UAE’s dedication to diplomatic success and worldwide team efforts.

Several senior government representatives including Reem Bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Noura Bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, and more took part in the gathering. The ceremony attendees demonstrated how the UAE celebrates its honors and works to create worldwide alliances.