News and events

15.Apr.2018

Vacant positions as Visa Officers

The Royal Norwegian Embassy is seeking qualified and highly motivated team members for positions as full time Visa Officers. The Embassy will handle applications for visa and residence permits from UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

15.Apr.2018

Action against Syrian chemical weapons

‘The world has stood unified in condemnation of chemical weapons since the atrocities of World War I.

05.Apr.2018

Norway provides additional humanitarian aid to Yemen

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide took part in the UN international donor conference for Yemen today. ‘This is currently the world’s worst humanitarian crisis,’ she said.

27.Mar.2018

Norwegian response to use of a nerve agent in the UK

‘The use of a nerve agent in Salisbury is a very serious matter. This is the first time a chemical weapon has been used on European soil since World War II. Such an incident must have consequences.

25.Mar.2018

Mobilisation for energy and clean water to Gaza

‘The international community has now mobilised to secure more drinking water and energy for Gaza. This is an important step towards improved living conditions for the people of Gaza.

25.Mar.2018

Government wants Arctic internet

Today, broadband coverage in the High North is poor and unstable. The Government now wants Norwegian satellites to make broadband communications available in the Arctic.

07.Mar.2018

Norway to increase support to the Western Balkans by NOK 140 million in 2018

Norway is almost doubling its development assistance to the Western Balkans, with an increase from NOK 175 million in 2017 to NOK 319 million in 2018.

27.Feb.2018

Norway increases funding for UN human rights efforts

Today, Norway entered into a four-year agreement on support for UN human rights efforts. ‘Human rights and democracy are under considerable pressure in many parts of the world.

25.Feb.2018

Norway supports civilian capacity building for the G5 Sahel joint force

‘The situation in the vulnerable Sahel region has deteriorated since the crisis in Mali broke out in 2012.

21.Feb.2018

Praktikantopphold ved ambassaden i Abu Dhabi høsten 2018

Den norske ambassaden i Abu Dhabi tilbyr et praktikantopphold (internship) for en student høsten 2018 med oppstart i begynnelsen av juli. Søknadsfrist er 6. april 2018.

14.Feb.2018

Norway to increase support to Iraq to USD 44 million

Norway to increase support to Iraq to USD 44 million ‘Iraqi cities have been freed from the terrorist group ISIL’s control.

04.Feb.2018

Norway pledges NOK 2 billion to the Global Partnership for Education

‘Norway is one of the largest donors to the Global Partnership for Education and we urge other donors to increase their support.