President Nechirvan Barzani receives the new Consul General of the UAE

November 24, 2025

President Nechirvan Barzani welcomed Mr. Ahmed Hassan Al-Shehhi, the newly appointed Consul General of the United Arab Emirates in the Kurdistan Region. The President congratulated him on his appointment and affirmed his full support for his diplomatic mission.

During the meeting, both sides commended the strong ties between the Kurdistan Region and the UAE, emphasizing their shared commitment to deepening cooperation across all sectors. The discussions also covered employment prospects and investment opportunities from the UAE in the Kurdistan Region.

The conversation also covered Iraq’s recent parliamentary elections and the broader political landscape in both Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.