Temporary Closure Notice: Malaysia National Day

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Temporary Closure Notice: Maulidur Rasul

The Consulate General of Malaysia in Dubai will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, in conjunction with the Birthday of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. (Maulidur Rasul). The Consulate General will resume operations on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. In the event of an emergency or for urgent consular assistance, please contact the Consulate General at mwdubai@kln.gov.my.

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Consul General Visits Kreston Menon Headquarters in Dubai

The Consul General of Malaysia in Dubai, Mr. Riaz Abdul Razak, visited Kreston Menon Headquarters in Business Bay, Dubai, on 17 August 2026. The Consul General met with Mr. Raju Menon, Chairman and Managing Partner of Kreston Menon; Mr. Sudhir Kumar, Senior Partner and Head of Corporate Communications of Kreston Menon, Director of the Kreston Global Board and Chair of Kreston Middle East; Mr. Ravishanker Vengathattil, Partner – Taxation; Mr. Aravind M., Growth Strategist; and Mr. Sajesh Meppad, Assistant Manager – Client Relations and Business Development. The Consul General was accompanied by Mr. Badrul Hisham Hilal, Trade Commissioner of MATRADE Dubai; Mr. Zaidi Asraf Idris, Deputy Director and Vice Consul Investment of MIDA Dubai; and Mr. Fahmy A. Dahalan, Chairman of the Malaysian Business Council UAE. The meeting focused on opportunities in trade, investment, business connectivity, and institutional and commercial collaboration. Both sides also exchanged views on how Kreston Menon’s presence, expertise and business network in the UAE and the wider region could support greater engagement between Malaysian and UAE entities. The visit reflected the Consulate General’s continued efforts to strengthen cooperation with public and private sector stakeholders in support of Malaysia-UAE economic relations.

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Consulate General Attends ASEAN Day Reception Hosted by the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai

The Consulate General of Malaysia in Dubai attended the ASEAN Day Reception hosted by the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk on 13 August 2026. The reception was held in conjunction with the 59th founding anniversary of ASEAN under the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together”. The event also highlighted the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairmanship in 2026. The reception brought together representatives of ASEAN Member States in the UAE, officials from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dialogue partners, and members of the business and media communities. The Consulate General of Malaysia in Dubai extends its appreciation to the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai for hosting the reception, which reflected the spirit of ASEAN cooperation, solidarity and friendship among ASEAN missions and communities in Dubai and the UAE.