H.E. Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi, the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Pakistan since September 19, 2017, has played a transformational role in reinforcing and expanding the historic and brotherly relationship between the UAE and Pakistan. His tenure has been marked by visionary leadership, robust diplomacy, and unwavering commitment to shared progress, peace, and prosperity between the two countries. As one of the most proactive diplomats, Ambassador Al-Zaabi has elevated the UAE-Pakistan partnership to a high level across multiple sectors, including trade, economy, cultural exchange, technology, education, and defense.

A Champion of Deepening Bilateral Ties and Economic Integration

Ambassador Al-Zaabi has served as a catalyst for fostering strong political, diplomatic, and people-to-people connections between the UAE and Pakistan with his vision of dynamic and people-centered diplomacy, which has promoted bilateral cooperation rooted in shared values, mutual respect, and a collective aspiration for regional peace and development, reaffirming the UAE’s unwavering commitment to Pakistan’s development, stability, and prosperity.

A landmark achievement under Ambassador Al-Zaabi’s leadership was the successful negotiation of a Visa Waiver Agreement for diplomatic and special passport holders, enhancing diplomatic interaction and official exchanges between the two countries. Furthermore, he played an instrumental role in reviving the 12th Pakistan-UAE Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), scheduled for October 2024 in Abu Dhabi after a 13-year hiatus. The JMC focuses on formalizing cooperation in existing sectors and exploring new avenues for mutually beneficial investment, demonstrating a renewed strategic thrust in bilateral engagements.

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