Algeria–United Arab Emirates relations
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The United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Algiers while Algeria maintains an embassy in Abu Dhabi and consulate in Dubai. Both countries are members of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and the Arab League.
High level visits
[edit]In May 2010 when Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, the UAE Minister of Economy, led a delegation to Algeria. A joint statement and Memorandum of Understanding was signed with the Algerian Minister for Finance, Karim Joudi.[citation needed]
During the visit, Al Mansoori met with Algerian Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia and talks were made over strengthening bilateral trade relations as well as extending cooperation in the areas of higher education, environment, finance, customs energy, telecommunications and industry.[1] Ouyahia considers the UAE as a gateway to the Middle East for Algeria and a "strategic hub."
Air services dispute
[edit]In February 2026, Algeria began the process of terminating its Air Services Agreement with the United Arab Emirates, originally signed in May 2013 and ratified in December 2014.[2] Algerian authorities provided no official reason for the cancellation, but local media close to the government suggested the move reflected strained diplomatic relations with the UAE and accusations that Abu Dhabi was backing the Movement for the Autonomy of Kabylia, a separatist group designated as terrorist by Algiers.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ UAE and Algeria discuss measures to strengthen bilateral trade relations Archived 2010-11-16 at the Wayback Machine AME Info
- ^ "Algeria begins cancel air services agreement with UAE". Reuters. 7 February 2026. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
- ^ "Algeria begins cancelling air services agreement with UAE amid strained ties". Ahram Online. 7 February 2026. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
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