ISLAMABAD, NOV 10 /DNA/ – The newly appointed Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Pakistan, His Excellency Maj. Gen. (R) Salem Mohammad Salem Al-Bawab Al-Zaabi, arrived in Islamabad on Monday morning via a Fly Dubai international flight.
Ambassador Al-Zaabi succeeds His Excellency Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salim Al-Zaabi, who concluded his successful tenure in Pakistan last month and has since been posted to Egypt. During his term, Ambassador Hamad Al-Zaabi played a significant role in further strengthening the close and brotherly relations between the UAE and Pakistan, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, and people-to-people ties.
The arrival of the new ambassador marks another chapter in the longstanding and multifaceted relations between the two brotherly nations. Pakistan and the UAE have enjoyed deep-rooted ties founded on shared values, cultural affinity, and mutual respect.
Ambassador-designate Salem Al-Bawab Al-Zaabi is expected to present his credentials to the President of Pakistan in the coming days and begin his diplomatic engagements aimed at further enhancing cooperation between the two countries in various fields, including economy, defence, and regional development.
Curriculum Vitae
Name : Salem Mohammed Salem Al Bawab Al Zaabi
Date of Birth: 22/04/1962
Place of Birth: Al Zaab Island
Marital Status: Married
Languages: Arabic and English
Educational Qualification:
- Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, United Kingdom, 1983
- Command and Staff College, Marine Corps, United States of America, 1993
Professional experience:
- Joined the Armed Forces in 1979 and rose through the ranks, holding several key senior positions, including Military Attaché in France, Liaison Officer to NATO, and Executive Director of the Policy and Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Defense, before retiring with the rank of Major General.
- Joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and served as Director of the International Security Cooperation Department from 2017 to 2023.
- Served as Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2023 to date, and was appointed Special Envoy to Afghanistan.
Last Position:
- Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
