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This barrier is unrelated to the end of the transition period, following the United Kingdom's departure from the EU.

Public ID: PID-9L4569

The United Arab Emirates was not recognising UK higher education qualifications

in United Arab Emirates

Trade barrier summary

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) did not recognise UK higher education qualifications from institutions in UAE Freezones, uniformly. The UAE has now produced clear guidance and put in place support for UK Universities applying for the accreditation process. As a result, UK Higher Education Institutions based in UAE freezones have a clear path to accreditation, and qualifications from these institutions are now recognised by the UAE.

Sectors affected

Resolved

Yes - January 2023

Date reported

25 April 2019

Last updated

21 November 2023

Public ID

PID-9L4569

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