Participating in Global Food Week in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), offers a prime platform to promote and showcase high-quality Vietnamese agricultural and food products while expanding their footprint in the UAE, the Middle East, and international markets.

Viet Nam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence industry cooperation during talks between their defence ministries' high-ranking delegations on June 30.

Vietnamese Government, Ministry of National Defence and Viet Nam People's Army always attach importance to strengthening friendship and expanding cooperation with their UAE counterparts, for the legitimate interests of the two peoples as well as for peace, stability, cooperation and development in each country, the region and the world, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang has said.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expanded its visa-on-arrival scheme, allowing citizens from Viet Nam, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya and South Africa, along with accompanying family members, to enter the Middle Eastern country without securing a visa in advance.

Vietnamese fresh produce and processed foods are increasingly recognised for their quality, with items such as cashew nuts, coffee and spices gaining popularity among Middle East consumers. In 2025, Viet Nam’s farm produce exports to the UAE exceeded 445 million USD, up nearly 24% year-on-year.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a telephone conversation with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on March 9 evening to discuss the regional situation and promote bilateral relations.

Vietnamese diplomatic missions in the Gulf have confirmed no Vietnamese casualties or property damage amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, which observers warn could evolve into a broader regional war.

Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung met with the foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt and Türkiye on February 19–20 while accompanying the high-level Vietnamese delegation led by Party General Secretary To Lam to the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Board of Peace.

Streamlined visa processes and greater flight connectivity will help boost tourism between the UAE and Viet Nam, as the countries strengthen ties after finalising a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) last year, according to travel industry executives.

The Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group announced on November 11 that it inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EDGE Group of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Dubai Airshow 2025 on the same day.

If Viet Nam stays on the right path, its international financial centre could become a promising new destination, said UAE Minister of Artificial Intelligence Al Olama.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son had a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on September 23, on the sidelines of the High-Level General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh’s visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 23 to 25 holds significant importance, contributing to the effectiveness of the comprehensive partnership with the UAE.

Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Viet Nam Bader Almatrooshi praised the southern province of Tay Ninh for its scenic landscapes and promising investment climate during a working session on August 22 with its authorities.

The puppetry performance entitled “Mo Rong” (Dream of Dragon), which was staged by director Le Quy Duong, will be performed by artists from Vietnam Puppetry Theatre , at the opening ceremony of the 36th World Theatre Congress in the United Arab Emirates on February 21.