The Uganda Embassy Abu Dhabi was established in 2009 with the primary objective of promoting good relations between the two countries and enhancement of commercial and economic diplomacy.

The Mission is also accredited to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The delivery of the Mission’s mandate and objectives are guided by the Mission Charter and five-year Strategic Plan for the period 2020/21 – 2024/25. The Strategic Plan is in line with aspirations of the National Development Plan (NDP III) and the National Vision 2040.

The priority areas of the strategic plan for Abu Dhabi include:

a.) Promotion of economic and commercial diplomacy • Trade, tourism, investments, technology transfer • Vetting and approval of labour export firms.

b.) Strengthening bilateral relations • Exchange of visits • Signing of MOU’s and other cooperation frameworks • Sourcing scholarships • Attraction of Official Development Assistance (ODA)

c.) Provision of protocol and consular services • Facilitating visiting Ugandan VVIP’s. • Assisting distressed nationals such as run-away maids • Jail visits • Attestation of documents • Passport, National ID and emergency travel document issuance • Promotion and protection of the welfare and rights of Ugandans working and living in the UAE.

d.) Promotion of public diplomacy (Image building) • Hosting and celebrating national days • Publications • Media interviews e.) Promotion of Regional and International Peace and Security • Uganda is a Member State of IRENA which seeks to promote the use of sustainable renewable energies such as solar, wind, thermal etc.

f.) Mobilizing the diaspora for development • Facilitating annual conventions • Linking the diaspora to investment and trade opportunities • Facilitating togetherness (football matches, outreaches etc.).

In October 2021, Government of Uganda established a Liaison Office on Dubai which was later upgraded to a Consulate General in 2022. The establishment of the Consulate was born out of the need to promote economic and commercial linkages with Dubai which is the business and commercial hub of the UAE, to provide protocol services to Ugandan VIPs travelling through Dubai Airports and to render much needed consular services to our nationals living and working in the northern emirates of the UAE.