Embassy of Sri Lanka - United Arab Emirates

07/09/2026

2nd Edition of Sri Lanka Beyond Your Dreams

07/09/2026

📢 IMPORTANT NOTICE

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Abudhabi, United Arab Emirates is pleased to announce the launch of its new official website

🔗 www.emb-abudhabi.gov.lk

06/09/2026

Addendum Notice 02 - Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning (EPCC) of Development of Filling Facilities at Zone 07, Kolonnawa Installation Contract No. KPR/20/2026

06/09/2026

Request to Circulate – Foreign Supplier Registration for Chemicals

06/09/2026

International Supplier Registration (Dry Rations) of the Co-operative Wholesale Establishment (CWE) - 2026/2027

06/09/2026

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Hon. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka, undertook a visit to the United Arab Emirates and joined “Sri Lanka Beyond Your Dreams 2” organised by the Consulate General in Dubai. The evening brought together distinguished guests and partners, with Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the UAE, gracing the occasion as Chief Guest.

The event further strengthened pathways for trade cooperation, investment opportunities, and tourism promotion between our two nations.

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عقد معالي عبدالله بن طوق المري، وزير الاقتصاد والسياحة، لقاءً مع معالي فيجيتا هيرات، وزير الخارجية والتوظيف الخارجي والسياحة في جمهورية سريلانكا الديمقراطية الاشتراكية، في مقر الوزارة بدبي.
وخلال اللقاء، بحث الجانبان فرص توسيع الشراكة السياحية والاستثمارية بين البلدين، وتعزيز التعاون في قطاعي السياحة والضيافة خلال المرحلة المقبلة، بما في ذلك تسهيل التدفقات السياحية وتبادل الخبرات لتطوير خدمات الضيافة والأنشطة الفندقية، بما يسهم في تعزيز مساهمة هذه المجالات في النمو الاقتصادي المستدام للدولتين
الصديقتين.


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H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, held a meeting with H.E. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Dubai.

During the meeting, both sides explored opportunities to expand tourism and investment partnerships between the two countries and strengthen cooperation in the tourism and hospitality sectors in the coming period. Discussions also covered facilitating tourist flows and exchanging expertise to develop hospitality services and hotel activities, contributing to the sectors’ role in driving sustainable economic growth in both friendly countries.

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𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐣𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath visited the United Arab Emirates from 2 to 3 September 2026.

During the 02 - day visit, Minister Herath, together with the UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, graced the Sri Lanka Day event, the second edition of “Sri Lanka Beyond Your Dreams”, organized by the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Dubai, on 2nd September 2026. Minister Herath also had bilateral meetings with the UAE Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, Dr. Abdulrahman Abdulmannan Al Awar, and the UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri. Discussions during these engagements centred on further enhancing bilateral cooperation in the areas of investment, trade, tourism, and labour, while exploring new avenues for expanded economic cooperation and mutually beneficial engagement between Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates.

During the Sri Lanka Day event, Minister Herath had constructive discussions with Dr. Thani, focusing on further strengthening and expanding bilateral trade and economic relations between Sri Lanka and the UAE. Minister Herath conveyed Sri Lanka’s interest in expediting the conclusion of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two countries, with a view to further deepening economic engagement and creating greater opportunities for mutually beneficial trade and investment.

The flagship promotional and diplomatic initiative, held with the objective of positioning Sri Lanka as a premier destination for tourism, investment and trade in the United Arab Emirates and the wider Middle East region, brought together approximately 400 invitees, including members of the Diplomatic Corps, UAE and Sri Lankan Government officials, investors, corporate leaders, distributors, trade and tourism stakeholders, media representatives and influencers. During the event, Minister Herath engaged with UAE and Sri Lankan business leaders and representatives of the private sector, providing an opportunity to exchange views on strengthening commercial ties and identifying new avenues for trade, investment and business partnerships between Sri Lanka and the UAE.

On the sidelines of the visit, Minister Herath met with Amit Jain, Group CEO of EMAAR Group of the UAE, and Ahmad Matrooshi, Executive Director of EMAAR Group. During the meeting, Minister Herath exchanged views on real estate development and invited EMAAR Group to explore investment opportunities in the Port City Colombo.

Officials from the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi, the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Dubai, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, and other relevant Sri Lankan institutes participated in the discussions.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism
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Beyond tourism, Sri Lanka is also attracting more investment from the UAE, with logistics, BPO, IT and agriculture as key areas that could attract more foreign capital