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United Arab Emirates All-Party Parliamentary Group

The primary aim of the this APPG is to strengthen the ties between the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, enhancing mutual understanding and collaboration across a range of strategic sectors, including technology, business, artificial intelligence (AI), and security.

Country, Area or Region Group; Country Group.

Members

  • Lord Blunkett (Vice Chair)
  • Mark Garnier (Vice Chair)
  • Rushanara Ali (Vice Chair)
  • Sir Oliver Dowden (Chair & Registered Contact)

Funding and benefits registered

  • UAE Embassy: Benefits In Kind, £22,501-24,000 (received 27 January 2026)
  • United Arab Emirates Embassy: Benefits In Kind, £1,501-3,000 (received 19 November 2025)
  • United Arab Emirates Embassy: Benefits In Kind, £6,001-7,500 (received 28 October 2025)

The official register entry.