Call for the next generation of Emirati diplomats

Registration open for graduates seeking career of travel and work at missions abroad

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - February 6, 2019: An MC (on stage) delivers a presentation during the 13th forum of the UAE's ambassadors and representatives of diplomatic missions, at the office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC).

( Ryan Carter / Ministry of Presidential Affairs )
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An MC delivers a presentation during the 13th forum of the UAE's ambassadors and representatives of diplomatic missions, at the office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation. ( Ryan Carter / Ministry of Presidential Affairs ) ---

The National

Mar 24, 2019

Registration is open for Emiratis interested in joining the UAE's diplomatic corps and a career of travel and work at missions abroad, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation has announced.

MoFAIC calls on Emiratis to join UAE's diplomatic corps.https://t.co/O2NyaM40qf
— وزارة الخارجية والتعاون الدولي (@MoFAICUAE) March 23, 2019

Anyone under 35 with a bachelor's degree can apply by enrolling for the post-graduate diploma programme in UAE Diplomacy and International Relations offered at Emirates Diplomatic Academy.

Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, visited today the headquarters of the General Women’s Union, GWU, and attended the launch of national initiatives honouring and documenting the achievements of Emirati women. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid was accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance; Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs; and Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, and several ministers. Dubai Media Office / Wam

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A GPA of 3.0 and above and an IELTS score of 6.0 and above are also required.

Entry procedures will also include several other assessments, Wam said.

Interested candidates may submit their applications through the EDA website.