I was honoured to host an investiture ceremony at the Residence on 3 June. Major General Mubarak Ali Abdullah Al Neyadi AM was appointed an honorary Member of the Order of Australia for exceptional service in fostering the military relationship between Australia and the UAE. The

Wishing all those observing Eid al-Adha a wonderful celebration. Eid Mubarak! #EidMubarak #EidAlAdha

The Government of Australia has honoured Staff Major General (Ret.) Mubarak Ali Al Neyadi with the Australian Military Medal, making him the first Emirati to receive this prestigious honour #UAE #Australia وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE Ridwaan Jadwat 🇦🇺

Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich have incited extremist violence and other serious abuses of Palestinian human rights in the West Bank. They must be held to account. Read our joint statement here: foreignminister.gov.au/minister/penny…

The regional security situation in the Middle East could continue to deteriorate and without notice. Demonstrations & protest activity may occur and there may increased risks to Israeli interest in the region. Be alert to personal safety risks including risks of terrorism. (1/2)

On 17 June, I visited the emirate of Ajman to call on HH Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Executive Council. We discussed the bilateral relationship, including the strength of our economic, education and people-to-people ties in the

I recently attended the Year 12 Graduation Ceremony at Victoria International School, Sharjah. I was delighted to extend my congratulations to the graduating students and to wish them every success as they embark on the next phase of their academic and professional journeys. 🇦🇺🧑

The US has conducted strikes on Iranian nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan. There is a risk of reprisal attacks and further escalation across the region. See our general advice on protecting your safety during an armed conflict smartraveller.gov.au/armed-conflict (1/2)

The situation in the Middle East is unpredictable and could get worse with little warning. Read about: • Safety and security. The possibility of reprisal attacks, further escalation, and protests around the world. • Travel impacts. Flight delays or cancellations. (1/2)

There have been disruptions to flights with temporary airspace closures in the region. Closure of airspace around transit hubs may impact flights globally, causing delays and cancellations. Contact your airline for updates and to confirm your flights. (1/2)

Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of women in diplomacy. At the Australian Embassy, we acknowledge and thank the many inspiring female diplomats—past and present—who work tirelessly across the world to advance peace, security, trade and global cooperation. Their

DFAT officers, with ADF personnel, have supported an assisted departure flight from Tel Aviv with 119 Australians and their family members onboard. The Australian Government continues to move quickly when opportunities to safely move Australians become available.

Today we bid a heartfelt farewell to two remarkable colleagues – Tarek Albwab and Kesavath Razak – who have each dedicated over 20 years of outstanding service to the embassy. Tarek and Razak have been at the heart of our operations, playing a pivotal role in supporting numerous

Australian officials continue to support Australians leaving Iran on commercial flights and through the land border crossing with Azerbaijan. Overnight, more Australian citizens departed Iran on commercial flights from Mashhad to Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.

This year, Australia marks 50 years of NAIDOC Week, a national celebration of First Nations peoples, cultures and achievements. This year’s theme, “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision, Legacy,” honours the generations who came before and the young leaders who carry that

Minister of Justice, Australian Ambassador explore judicial cooperation #UAE #Australia Ridwaan Jadwat 🇦🇺 وزارة العدل

In my role as Australia’s Special Envoy to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (#OIC), I visited the OIC Secretariat in Jeddah yesterday. I had excellent discussions with HE Mohammad Salah Takaya, Director General of Political Affairs, and HE Tariq Ali Bakheet, Assistant

Great to meet with HE Abdullah Al Nuaimi, the UAE Minister of Justice, to discuss opportunities to further build on the strong security and law enforcement relationship between Australia and the UAE.