The verified directory of UAE government, authorities, and institutions
Every entry below links to a primary, official source. We do not duplicate or summarise their content beyond a short orientation paragraph.
Government
Federal and high-level government portals — the canonical starting points for any official enquiry.
UAE Government Portal
Federal services and information.
UAE Prime Minister's Office
Government performance and national programmes.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Diplomatic relations and consular services.
Identity & Citizenship Authority
Visas, residency, Emirates ID.
Investment & business
National and emirate-level investment promotion agencies. Each holds the authoritative file on incentives, sectors, and approvals.
Ministry of Economy
Trade, investment, SMEs, IP.
Invest in the Emirates
Federal investment promotion.
Abu Dhabi Investment Office
Investor services in Abu Dhabi.
Mubadala
Sovereign investor.
Education & research
The federal regulator plus leading research institutions and universities.
Ministry of Education
Federal education portal.
Technology Innovation Institute
Applied research institute.
Khalifa University
Research university.
MBZUAI
AI graduate research university.
Tourism
Destination authorities for the most-visited Emirates. For the full set of seven, see the Visit UAE gateway.
Visit Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi destination authority.
Visit Dubai
Dubai destination authority.
Visit Sharjah
Sharjah tourism authority.
Visit Ras Al Khaimah
RAK tourism authority.
Reminder
Information, regulations, and requirements may change at any time. Always consult the official source linked above for the most accurate and up-to-date guidance.