In accordance with the decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, and in light of the current situation regarding the coronavirus in the UAE, we are taking additional measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Starting on March 15, 2020 until further notice, the Consular Section of the Embassy of Serbia in Abu Dhabi is working under the special regime:

• The Consular Section will receive parties only if they have previously scheduled an appointment.

• Appointments are scheduled at least two days in advance, via email: consular.abudhabi@mfa.rs

• The Consular Section will not receive parties who have not previously scheduled an appointment      

Kindly be informed that we uploaded NEW FORMS of:

1. Invitation letter - business visit

2. Ivitation letter - private visit

3. Visa application form

To download these forms, kindly go to section Consular services - Application forms.

At the 34th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, held from April 26 to May 5, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Serbia is represented by the publishing houses No Rules, Dereta, Čigoja štampa, Prometej, Plato, Knjiga komerc, and Portalibri. This is one of the most significant global book fairs and cultural platforms, bringing together publishers, authors, translators, artists, and professionals from creative industries worldwide, with the aim of promoting reading, sharing knowledge, and fostering intercultural dialogue.
The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair was founded in 1981 under the name “The Islamic Book Fair,” in line with the vision of the Founding Father of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Over the decades, the fair has grown into a leading regional and global publishing industry event, expanding its influence through traditional, digital, and multimedia publishing formats. The fair is organized by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, operating under the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi.
The fair serves as a key hub for collaboration between publishers and the creative sector, with a strong focus on the future of publishing and the development of an inclusive culture that embraces readable, visual, audio, and interactive media. In this context, the participation of Serbian publishers marks an important step toward enhancing the visibility of Serbian literature and culture in the Middle East and the wider global scene. The Serbian publishers’ stand was also visited by representatives of the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in the UAE, affirming institutional support for our cultural presentation and international cooperation in the publishing sector.
As part of the fair, the 19th Sheikh Zayed Book Award ceremony—one of the most prestigious literary awards in the Arab world—was held. In the presence of high-ranking Emirati officials, renowned Japanese author Haruki Murakami was among the honorees, having been named Cultural Personality of the Year.

Competitions for Schools and Events Abroad Announced
Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Đurić has made decisions regarding the launch of a public call for co-financing projects of the diaspora and Serbs in the region.
Applications for projects can be submitted from March 25 (08:00) to April 4 (14:00), exclusively by organizations and associations based abroad.
The competitions are open for the fields of education (schools abroad) and cultural events abroad.
All documentation related to both competitions is available at the following link: dijaspora.gov.rs/konkursi
Applications may be submitted only through the following platform:

konkursi.dijaspora.gov.rs

20.02.2025.

Representatives of the Embassy of Serbia in the United Arab Emirates visited the Serbian exhibition pavilion  at the international food industry fair, Gulfood 2025, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai from February 17 to 21. This event provided Serbian companies with a significant opportunity to showcase their products and strengthen their presence on the international market.
With the support and organization of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia and Development Agency of Serbia, Serbian exhibitors presented products focusing on frozen and dried fruits and vegetables, honey-based products, truffle-based delicacies, noodles, and other food products that are already present in foreign markets or with export potential. The participating companies included: Master Fruits D.O.O; Monicom A.D; Moravka Pro; Raskom International D.O.O; Rubus Hill D.O.O; Sirogojno Company D.O.O; Budimka D.O.O; Smana D.O.O; CG Foods Europe; Damar Confit D.O.O; Frucom Food; ITN Group D.O.O; Laki D.O.O; Master Food D.O.O; Agranela D.O.O; Agropartner D.O.O; Aretol D.O.O; Benlian Foods D.O.O; Tartufi SR D.O.O; Tisacoop D.O.O; Yayla Pan D.O.O; Yumis D.O.O.
During the visit, representatives of the Embassy, the Chamber of Commerce, and Serbian companies discussed opportunities for enhancing promotion, expanding distribution networks, and strengthening the presence of Serbian products on international markets.
Gulfood is one of the world’s leading food industry fairs, where top manufacturers and distributors from around the globe gather annually. The 30th jubilee edition of Gulfood brought together more than 5,500 exhibitors from over 129 countries. This fair serves as an essential platform for connecting with potential partners, establishing business contacts, monitoring global trends in the food industry, and exploring new business opportunities.