UAE and Ireland celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations

The UAE and Ireland celebrated the 5Oth anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations, in a festive atmosphere reflecting the depth of friendship and cooperation between the two nations.

- 

The high-level official ceremony was held on Thursday evening at Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel in Dubai, with the participation of prominent government officials, diplomats, and business leaders.

The event was organised at the invitation of Alison Milton, Ambassador of Ireland to the UAE, who delivered a keynote address in which she expressed her country's pride in its strong and growing partnership with the UAE.

She praised the significant progress achieved over the past five decades in various fields, particularly in education, technology, investment, and cultural and economic cooperation.

Also speaking at the event was Niamh Smyth, Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail with responsibility for Trade Promotion, Digital and AI at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment in Ireland.

She highlighted the UAE's strategic role in Ireland's foreign policy, especially in light of evolving global economic and digital trends.

She emphasised that both countries share a common vision for a future based on innovation, digital transformation, and a knowledge-driven economy.