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General Information

National Identity

Official Language(s)German

National CurrencyEuro (EUR)

National Day(s)26 October (National Day)

Capitals

Political / Administrative CapitalVienna

Economic CapitalVienna

Cultural CapitalVienna and Salzburg

Transport & Connectivity

Flight Duration from the UAE≈ 6 – 6.5 h Direct flights

Primary AirportVienna International Airport (VIE)

Primary PortNone (landlocked)

Geography

Land Area-

Length of the Coastline0 km (landlocked)

Highest PointGrossglockner (3,798 m)

Primary Inland Water Body / RiverDanube River (longest river) Lake Neusiedl (largest lake; shared with Hungary)

ClimateTemperate continental; Alpine in the west and south

Border Countries

Czech RepublicGermanyHungaryItalyLiechtensteinSlovakiaSloveniaSwitzerland

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Last Updated: July 2026Source: Internal Research

Key Facts

Austria is one of Europe’s most mountainous countries, with the Alps covering about 62% of its territory.

Austria is the birthplace of classical music giants such as Mozart, Schubert and Strauss.

The Austrian flag is one of the oldest national flags in the world; its colors are first documented in 1230, and legend traces them to 1191.

Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna is one of Europe’s most visited palaces and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Austria is one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality crystal, especially through the Swarovski brand.

Vienna’s coffeehouse culture is recognized by UNESCO as part of Austria’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The Austrian dish Wiener Schnitzel is one of the country’s most iconic foods, traditionally made from veal.

The Danube River, Europe’s second-longest river, flows through Austria and shapes many of its historic cities, such as Vienna and Linz.

Austria is one of the world’s most energy-efficient countries, with around 90% of its electricity coming from renewable sources, mainly hydropower.

The Austrian town of Hallstatt is home to one of the world’s oldest salt mines, with salt mining dating back about 7,000 years.

Austria is one of the safest countries in the world, consistently ranking in the top 10 for low crime and high stability.

Austria is home to the world’s oldest zoo, Tiergarten Schonbrunn, founded in 1752.

Last Updated: July 2026Source: Internal Research

Economic Overview

Macroeconomic Snapshot

GDP, current prices-USD Billions

Real GDP growth-Annual percent change (%)

GDP per capita, current prices-USD per capita

Population-Millions of people

General government gross debt-% of GDP

Income levelWorld Bank classification-

Economic Comparison

Indicator	Austria	UAE
GDP, current pricesUSD Billions	-	-
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Real GDP growthAnnual percent change (%)	-	-
GDP per capita, current pricesUSD per capita	-	-
PopulationMillions of people	-	-
Unemployment rate% of total labor force	-	-
Inflation rate (avg. consumer prices)Annual percent change (%)	-	-
General government gross debt% of GDP	-	-
Income levelWorld Bank classification	-	-

Foreign Trade

No data available for this section yet.

Political Overview

Leadership

Head of State

H.E. Dr. Alexander Van der Bellen

Since January 2017

Head of Government

H.E. Dr. Christian Stocker

Since March 2025

Minister of Foreign Affairs

H.E. Beate Meinl-Reisinger

Since March 2025

Minister of Finance

H.E. Dr. Markus Marterbauer

Since March 2025

Minister of Economy

H.E. Dr. Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer

Since April 2025

Minister of Defense

H.E. Klaudia Tanner

Since January 2020

Political Summary

Political System

Federal Representative Democratic Republic.

Austria is governed by a parliamentary-democratic system in which the Federal President serves as Head of State and the Federal Chancellor acts as Head of Government, wielding primary executive power.

Ruling Party

Three-party coalition known as the “Stocker government” (in office since March 2025):Austrian People’s Party (OVP): Centre-rightSocial Democratic Party of Austria (SPO): Centre-leftThe New Austria and Liberal Forum (NEOS): Centre

Main Opposition Force(s)

Freedom Party of Austria (FPO): Right-wing to far-rightThe Greens: Centre-left to left-wing

Next Presidential Election

Expected in October 2028

Next Legislative Election

2029

Last Updated: May 2026Source: Internal Research

Membership in Key Organizations and Blocs

56Organizations

18Member

19Founding Member

8Partner, Observer or Participant

11Not a Member

Last Updated: July 2026Source: Official websites of the respective organizations

Competitiveness Indexes

Index	Year	Rank Out of	Austria	UAE

No index matches.

Diplomatic Relations and Representation

Date of Establishment of Diplomatic Relations10 Mar 197452 years of relations

UAE Ambassador

H.E. Hamad Ali Subaih Al KaabiUAE Ambassador to Austria · Resident

Foreign Ambassador

H.E. Bernd Alexander BayerlAmbassador of Austria to the UAE · Resident

Last Updated: June 2026Source: MoFA; Internal Research

Flights by UAE Carriers

Passenger Flights

October 2026 figures

14Total Weekly Passenger Flights

EYEtihad Airways4

EKEmirates10

FZflydubai0

G9Air Arabia0

Cargo Flights

October 2026 figures

0Total Weekly Cargo Flights

EYEtihad Cargo0

EKEmirates SkyCargo0

Last Updated: October 2026Source: GCAA

Consular Information

	Tourists	Residents	Students	Golden Visa Holders
Austria Nationalsin the UAE	-	-	-	-
UAE Citizensin Austria	-	-	-	-

Main Agreements and MoUs

Agreement / MOU	Status	Notes
CEPAComprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement	Not Signed	Austria is an EU member state.UAE–EU negotiations were launched on 28 May 2025.The first round of negotiations began on 24 Jun 2025.
IPPAInvestment Protection and Promotion Agreement	Ratified	Signed on 17 Jun 2001.Entered into force on 1 Dec 2003.
DTADouble Taxation Avoidance Agreement	Ratified	Signed on 22 Sep 2003.A protocol amending the agreement was signed on 1 Jul 2021.Instruments of ratification were exchanged on 20 Dec 2022.The revised agreement entered into force on 1 Jan 2023.
ASAAir Services Agreement	Ratified	Signed on 4 Jul 2023.Entered into force on 1 Mar 2024.

Ratified— Signed and entered into force

Signed— Signed, but entry into force or ratification is pending

Not Signed— No signed agreement exists

Last Updated: September 2026Source: Internal Research

UAE Foreign Assistance

UAE Aid to Austria	Total Amount
Amount (USD Mn)	-

Bilateral Visits

Official Visits from the UAE

H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al ZeyoudiMinister of Foreign Trade
May2026
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al NahyanDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
Mar2026
H.E. Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al JaberMinister of Industry and Advanced Technology
May2025
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al NahyanMinister of Foreign Affairs
Jun2024
H.E. Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al JaberMinister of Industry and Advanced Technology
Apr2024
H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al NahyanCrown Prince of Abu Dhabi
Jul2021
H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al QasimiRuler of Sharjah
Sep2007

Official Visits to the UAE

H.E. Dr. Christian StockerFederal Chancellor of Austria
May2026
H.E. Beate Meinl-ReisingerFederal Minister for European and International Affairs of Austria
Jan2026
H.E. Dr. Wolfgang HattmannsdorferFederal Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism of Austria
Nov2025
H.E. Dr. Wolfgang HattmannsdorferFederal Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism of Austria
May2025
H.E. Dr. Wolfgang HattmannsdorferFederal Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism of Austria
Apr2025
H.E. Dr. Heinz FischerFormer President of Austria
Mar2024
H.E. Florian TurskyState Secretary for Digitalization of Austria
Feb2024
H.E. Martin KocherFederal Minister of Labor and Economy of Austria
Dec2023
H.E. Magnus BrunnerFederal Minister of Finance of Austria
Dec2023
H.E. Karl NehammerFederal Chancellor of Austria
Oct2022
H.E. Elisabeth KostingerFederal Minister of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism of Austria
Mar2022
H.E. Karl NehammerFederal Chancellor of Austria
Mar2022
H.E. Dr. Heinz FischerPresident of Austria
Mar2006
Mrs. Margit FischerFirst Lady of Austria
Mar2006
H.E. Thomas KlestilPresident of Austria
Mar2002