The President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First Class Order of Independence on Edward Andrew Beauchamp Hobart, the Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Arab Emirates, in recognition of his contribution to strengthening bilateral relations during his tenure…reports Asian Lite News
The award reflects the UAE’s appreciation of diplomatic efforts aimed at advancing cooperation between the two countries across political, economic and cultural fields. The honour underscores the longstanding strategic partnership between the UAE and the United Kingdom, which has continued to expand in recent years through high-level exchanges and joint initiatives.
The medal was presented by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during a meeting held in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah conveyed his best wishes to the ambassador for his future assignments and commended his role in supporting and enhancing bilateral cooperation across various sectors.
Officials noted that the ambassador played a significant part in deepening ties between the UAE and the UK, particularly in areas of shared strategic interest. His tenure was marked by continued engagement between both governments and efforts to strengthen institutional cooperation.
In response, Ambassador Edward Hobart expressed his gratitude to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the honour, describing it as a gracious gesture. He praised the UAE leadership and its role in regional and international affairs, and acknowledged the strong support he received from various UAE government entities during his mission.
He also highlighted the deep-rooted friendship between the two nations, saying that cooperation between the UAE and the United Kingdom continues to be built on mutual respect and shared interests. He extended his thanks to all UAE authorities for their collaboration, which he said contributed to the success of his diplomatic work.
The UAE and the United Kingdom maintain close strategic relations, with cooperation spanning defence, trade, education, climate action and investment. The award is seen as a reflection of the importance both countries place on sustaining and expanding this partnership.
