Bahamas Embassy-UAE

14/07/2026

Condolences Extended To The State of Qatar
https://mofa.gov.bs/condolences-extended-to-the-srate-of-qatar/

11/07/2026

A memorable evening celebrating 53 years of Bahamian independence. 🇧🇸 The Embassy was honoured to welcome members of the diplomatic corps, government officials, business leaders, and the Bahamian diaspora to our inaugural Independence Day Reception in Abu Dhabi. Thank you to everyone who made the celebration a success.

02/07/2026

The Embassy of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in Abu Dhabi is pleased to announce that His Excellency Tony Joudi, Ambassador of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, presented his credentials as Permanent Representative of The Bahamas to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to His Excellency Francesco La Camera, Director-General of IRENA, on 1 July 2026 at IRENA Headquarters in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

08/03/2026

Please review the updated Travel Advisory for Middle East Region.

The Bahamas has updated the travel advisory for the Middle East

https://mofa.gov.bs/middle-east-travel-advisory-regional-tensions-2/

03/03/2026

The Embassy of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas wishes to advise that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Registration Form (MOFA–IBD) is currently active.

All Bahamian nationals residing in or travelling within the Middle East are encouraged to complete the short registration form at the link below:

https://mofa.gov.bs/registration/

The Embassy would appreciate this information being shared with other Bahamians across the region.

28/02/2026

https://mofa.gov.bs/middle-east-travel-advisory-regional-tensions/

The Bahamas has issued a travel advisory for citizens in the Middle East

https://mofa.gov.bs/middle-east-travel-advisory-regional-tensions/

24/01/2026

The Embassy of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in Abu Dhabi, along with officials from the Passport Office, engaged directly with members of the Bahamian diaspora as part of the Ministry’s initiative to expand access to essential passport and consular services for Bahamians abroad.

This passport initiative was held at the Embassy on 22 January 2026 and marked the official launch of passport and consular services for Bahamians residing within the GCC. Mrs. Sofia Ramsay Turner, Mr. Otero O’Bainyear, and Ms. Amy Bullard were among the first individuals to successfully enroll under the newly launched services.

14/01/2026

Calling all Bahamains in the UAE 🇧🇸

We will conduct a passport clinic starting next week. Here is information on how to enroll and collect your passport.

12/12/2025

The Embassy of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in Abu Dhabi was honoured to receive Mr. Paul Strachan, Executive Director, Sustainability, Emerging Markets, and Special Projects. who paid a courtesy call on H.E. Tony Joudi, Ambassador of The Bahamas to the United Arab Emirates.

The meeting provided an opportunity for constructive engagement and discussion on matters of mutual interest. Also present were Mr. Anthony Stuart, Senior Director of Emerging Markets; Mr. Dominic Gomez, Counsellor; and Ms. Prettia Dean, First Secretary.