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UAE diplomatic academy renamed after outgoing minister Anwar Gargash

Abu Dhabi - Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed says move honours Dr Gargash's pioneering diplomatic efforts regionally and internationally.

Published: Wed 10 Feb 2021, 7:26 PM

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Dr Anwar Gargash (centre) being awarded the with the Order of Union by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai (right) and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

Dr Anwar Gargash (centre) being awarded the with the Order of Union by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai (right) and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

The Emirates Diplomatic Academy has been renamed after the outgoing Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr Anwar Gargash.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, made the announcement in a tweet on Wednesday.

"In recognition of Dr Anwar Gargash's dedication to serving the UAE, and his pioneering diplomatic efforts regionally and internationally, the Emirates Diplomatic Academy has been renamed the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy," he tweeted.

Dr Gargash has been appointed as diplomatic advisor to the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

This was part of a Cabinet reshuffle announced earlier today.

Anwar Gargash and Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh - who will be appointed as cultural advisor to the UAE President - were awarded with the Order of Union "in appreciation of their diplomatic and cultural contributions over many years".



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