Dr. Richard Kay

سفير نيوزيلندا - أبو ظبي New Zealand Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

[Dr. Richard Kay @NZinUAE]

The New Zealand Government’s travel advisory for the United Arab Emirates and Qatar has been lowered to Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution.

New Zealanders can continue to travel to or transit through the UAE and Qatar but should exercise increased caution and follow local advice.

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[WAM English @WAMNEWS_ENG]

Saeed Al Hajeri reaffirms UAE's commitment to strengthening partnership with New Zealand

#WamNews

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[WAM English @WAMNEWS_ENG]

Saeed Al Hajeri meets Prime Minister of New Zealand

#WamNews

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[Dr. Richard Kay @NZinUAE]

Great to see Rt. Hon. Winston Peters and H.E. Saeed Al Hajeri reaffirm the close NZ–UAE partnership. Lots of room to grow our shared interests together 🇦🇪 🇳🇿

[Winston Peters @NewZealandMFA]

The Minister today met UAE Minister of State Saeed Al Hajeri for a working lunch. The UAE is an important partner for NZ in the Middle East region.

The Minister reiterated NZ’s condemnation of Iran’s recent unprovoked attacks against civilian infrastructure in the UAE.

Minister Al Hajeri shared the UAE’s perspectives on efforts to deescalate conflict in the Middle East.

The two Ministers discussed ways of deepening bilateral cooperation, particularly in the Pacific, Antarctica and ways of increasing exchanges between our horse racing sectors.

Minister Al Hajeri is conducting a three day visit to Auckland and Waikato that includes a number of ministerial and business calls.

@Saeed_Hajeri
@UAEEmbassyNZ

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[Dr. Richard Kay @NZinUAE]

Thrilled to see H.E. Saeed Al Hajeri in NZ this week. The visit highlights the strength of our partnership and our shared commitment to deepening cooperation across trade, investment and other areas of mutual interest 🇦🇪 🇳🇿

[MoFA وزارة الخارجية @mofauae]

معالي سعيد الهاجري يلتقي رئيس وزراء نيوزيلندا

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[Dr. Richard Kay @NZinUAE]

Our sincere thanks to H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed for the warm welcome and hospitality. New Zealand greatly values the UAE’s support for the establishment of the New Zealand Police Liaison Office in Abu Dhabi, which will further strengthen our close cooperation in policing, security and public safety 🇦🇪 🇳🇿

[سيف بن زايد آل نهيان @SaifBZayed]

سررت بلقاء سعادة ريتشارد تشامبرز قائد الشرطة في نيوزيلندا🇳🇿 الصديقة، حيث بحثنا سبل تعزيز التعاون الثنائي في المجالات الأمنية والشرطية وآفاق تطوير الشراكة في مكافحة الجريمة المنظمة، كما ناقشنا فرص التعاون في مجالات التحول الرقمي والاستفادة من التقنيات الحديثة والذكاء الاصطناعي في تطوير العمل الشرطي، ورحبنا بإنشاء مكتب ضابط الاتصال الشرطي النيوزيلندي في أبوظبي كخطوة إيجابية تعزز التعاون المؤسسي وتدعم قنوات التنسيق المباشر وتبادل المعلومات بين الجهات المختصة.

وأكدنا الحرص المشترك على حماية وتعزيز أمن المجتمعات انطلاقاً من التزام دولة الإمارات🇦🇪 بدعم الشراكات الدولية التي تسهم في ترسيخ الأمن والاستقرار على المستويين الإقليمي والدولي.

[New Zealand Football 🇳🇿 @NZ_Football]

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[Dr. Richard Kay @NZinUAE]

عيدكم مبارك وعساكم من عواده بمناسبة #عيد_الأضحى_المبارك

[Emirates Support @EmiratesSupport]

Flying out of @DXB during this busy travel period?
@Emirates is recommending that customers arrive at least three hours before their flight due to expected high traffic, in order to complete check-in formalities and reach their departure gate on time.

Find out more:
https://t.co/6PBHVHY6Ag

[مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي @ADMediaOffice]

Authorities in Abu Dhabi responded to a fire incident that broke out in an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region, caused by a drone strike. No injuries were reported, and there was no impact on radiological safety levels.

All precautionary measures have been taken, and further updates will be provided as they become available.

The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) confirmed that the fire did not affect the safety of the power plant or the readiness of its essential systems, and that all units are operating as normal.

The public is reminded to obtain information from official sources only, and to avoid spreading rumours or unverified information.

[Dr. Richard Kay @NZinUAE]

New Zealand 🇳🇿 stands in solidarity with the UAE 🇦🇪

[Winston Peters @NewZealandMFA]

New Zealand condemns Iran’s latest attacks on the United Arab Emirates.

Iran’s actions violate the ceasefire and are unhelpful for peace negotiations.

We reiterate the urgent need for de-escalation. Iran must honour its commitment to the ceasefire and respect international law, including the protections afforded to civilians and civilian infrastructure.

We urge Iran to prioritise political agreement on a permanent solution to end this crisis. The conflict will not be resolved through drones and missiles.

-WP

[Dr. Richard Kay @NZinUAE]

The Embassy is aware of missile alerts in parts of the UAE. We are monitoring the situation closely.

We encourage all New Zealanders in the UAE to follow the instructions of local authorities, avoid sharing unofficial information, and refrain from taking or distributing photos of any incidents.

If you require urgent consular assistance, contact the 24/7 consular emergency line [phone].

[Emirates @emirates]

We’ve restored 96% of our global network, now flying to 137 destinations in 72 countries, and reconnecting the world through Dubai.

[Dubai Airports @DubaiAirports]

Over the past two months, we’ve stayed focused on keeping the world moving. With #UAE airspace now fully restored, we are scaling up operations, increasing flight movements in line with available regional routing capacity and enabling airlines to progressively restore their schedules.

Despite regional #airspace disruption, we’ve remained operational and adaptable by supporting the safe journey of more than 6 million guests, over 32,000 aircraft movements, and more than 213,000 tonnes of essential cargo through @DXB and DWC airports.

Operating under constantly changing conditions requires real-time coordination across the entire oneDXB airport community.

From airlines to ground teams, our partners and stakeholders have worked together to ensure safe, stable and consistent operations, ensuring the safety and welfare of our passengers at every stage of the journey. This period has reinforced the strength and resilience of our network, and our ability to respond quickly in a complex operating environment. As capacity returns, we are ready. Demand for travel through #Dubai remains strong, and we are moving quickly to support the next phase of growth.

Read more: https://t.co/KlY2ZizSjK

[Dr. Richard Kay @NZinUAE]

A valuable exchange today between Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Christopher Luxon and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, reaffirming New Zealand’s strong partnership and solidarity with the UAE and our shared commitment to freedom of navigation and regional stability 🇦🇪 🇳🇿

[Christopher Luxon @chrisluxonmp]

Safe passage for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is vital if we are to restore the flow of fuel and reduce prices.

So, it was good to compare notes again tonight with His Highness, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, President of the United Arab Emirates, and to express NZ’s solidarity with the UAE.

Together, the UAE and New Zealand are committed to freedom of navigation, not just in the Gulf but around the world.

[Dr. Richard Kay @NZinUAE]

This Anzac Day, staff at the New Zealand and Australian Embassies came together at dawn to honour all those who have served. We hope all New Zealanders and Australians in the UAE were able to take a moment to reflect. We look forward to holding our traditional public service again next year. We will remember them.

[وزارة التربية والتعليم @MOEUAEofficial]

The Ministry of Education announces the resumption of in-person learning for all enrolled children, students, educational staff, and administrative staff in public and private nurseries, kindergartens, and schools effective Monday, 20 April 2026.

[Dr. Richard Kay @NZinUAE]

The 🇳🇿 and 🇦🇺 missions in the UAE will not be holding their traditional ANZAC Day commemoration services in Abu Dhabi or Dubai this year. We encourage Kiwis and Australians residing in the UAE to #StandAtDawn on ANZAC Day and remember those who served.
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