A fourth island, Mayotte, voted to remain French in 1974 and is still a French territory. Comoros continues to claim it, and the UN General Assembly has repeatedly supported this claim.
The Union of the Comoros
ComorosEastern Africa-1:00Hours behind the UAE
About the Country
General Information
National Identity
Official Language(s)Arabic, French, Shikomori (Comorian, similar to Swahili)
National CurrencyComorian Franc (KMF)
National Day(s)6 July (Independence Day)
Capitals
Political / Administrative CapitalMoroni
Economic CapitalMoroni
Cultural CapitalMoroni
Transport & Connectivity
Flight Duration from the UAE≈ 9 – 11 h
Connecting flights
Primary AirportPrince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH)
Primary PortPort of Moroni
Geography
Land Area-
Length of the Coastline≈ 340 km
Highest PointMount Karthala (2,361 m)
Primary Inland Water Body / RiverLake Dziani Boundouni (major freshwater crater lake and protected wetland, critical for island ecology and biodiversity)
ClimateTropical marine
Border Countries
None (island country)
0Last Updated: July 2026Source: Internal Research
Key Facts
Comorian society is matrilineal in important respects: the family house traditionally passes from mother to daughter, and the husband moves into his wife’s home.
A traditional wedding is a massive, multi-day festival that can cost a lifetime of savings. Completing a Grand Marriage elevates a man’s social status to a community elder, granting him the right to wear a special sash and sit in the front rows of mosques.
The name of the capital, Moroni, means “heart of the fire” because of its location near Mount Karthala, an active shield volcano.
Moheli National Park became a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2020 and records around 30,000 sea-turtle landings each year.
Coelacanths, fish once thought to have disappeared with the dinosaurs, are especially associated with the deep waters around the Comoros Islands.
Comoros is the world’s leading producer of ylang-ylang, supplying roughly 70% of global production of the fragrant flower used in perfumes.
Comoros has had around 20 coups or attempted coups since independence in 1975, earning it the nickname “Cloud Coup-Coup Land” in the foreign press.
In 2026, the Medinas of the Historic Sultanates of the Comoros became the country’s first property inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Women wear msindzano, a sandalwood or coral paste face mask, both as sun protection and as decoration, making it one of the most distinctive sights in the islands.
Moroni’s Old Friday Mosque dates from 1427 and is the architectural symbol of the capital, built in coral stone at the harbor’s edge.
The kofia is a finely embroidered traditional hat worn by Comorian men; its decoration can include Quranic letters or blessings and tiny circular motifs known as “eyes”.
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
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Foreign Trade
No data available for this section yet.
Political Overview
Leadership
H.E. Azali Assoumani
Since May 2016
H.E. Mohamed Mbae Chanfiou
Since July 2024
H.E. Moussa Abderemane
Since February 2026
H.E. Moustoifa Hassani Mohamed
Since July 2024
H.E. Youssoufa Mohamed Ali
Since June 2016
Political Summary
Political System
Federal Presidential Republic
The President is both Head of State and Head of Government, while the islands have autonomous institutions. The 2018 constitutional referendum substantially revised the 2001 constitutional framework, centralizing executive authority and abolishing the vice-presidential posts.
Ruling Party
Convention for the Renewal of the Comoros (CRC): Centre-left, social democratic (since 2016)
Main Opposition Force(s)
Juwa Party (PJ)Orange Party (ORANGE): Centre-left
Next Presidential Election
Expected in 2029
Next Legislative Election
2030
Last Updated: May 2026Source: Internal Research
Membership in Key Organizations and Blocs
47Organizations
29Member
1Founding Member
3Partner, Observer or Participant
14Not a Member
No organisation matches.
Last Updated: July 2026Source: Official websites of the respective organizations
Competitiveness Indexes
| Index | Year | Rank Out of | Comoros | UAE |
|---|
No index matches.
Bilateral Relations
Diplomatic Relations and Representation
Date of Establishment of Diplomatic Relations1 Jun 197749 years of relations
UAE Ambassador
H.E. Jumaa Rashed Khamis Ahmed AlromaithiUAE Ambassador to Comoros · ResidentForeign Ambassador
H.E. Sayed Taher Sayed NasserAmbassador of Comoros to the UAE · ResidentLast Updated: June 2026Source: MoFA; Internal Research
Flights by UAE Carriers
Passenger Flights
October 2026 figures0Total Weekly Passenger Flights
EYEtihad Airways0
EKEmirates0
FZflydubai0
G9Air Arabia0
Cargo Flights
October 2026 figures0Total Weekly Cargo Flights
EYEtihad Cargo0
EKEmirates SkyCargo0
Last Updated: October 2026Source: GCAA
Consular Information
Tourists | Residents | Students | Golden Visa Holders | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comoros Nationalsin the UAE | - | - | - | - |
UAE Citizensin Comoros | - | - | - | - |
Main Agreements and MoUs
| Agreement / MOU | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
CEPAComprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement | - | - |
IPPAInvestment Protection and Promotion Agreement | Ratified | Signed on 26 Mar 2015.Entered into force on 29 Nov 2017. |
DTADouble Taxation Avoidance Agreement | Ratified | Signed on 26 Mar 2015.Entered into force on 2 Jan 2018. |
ASAAir Services Agreement | Signed | Signed on 1 Mar 2012. |
Ratified— Signed and entered into force
Signed— Signed, but entry into force or ratification is pending
Not Signed— No signed agreement exists
Last Updated: July 2026Source: Internal Research
UAE Foreign Assistance
| UAE Aid to Comoros | Total Amount |
|---|---|
| Amount (USD Mn) | - |
Bilateral Visits
Official Visits from the UAE
- H.E. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al NahyanMinister of StateJul2025
- H.E. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al NahyanMinister of StateJun2023
- H.E. Suhail bin Mohammed Al MazroueiMinister of Energy and IndustryJan2019
- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al NahyanMinister of Foreign Affairs and International CooperationJun2018
Official Visits to the UAE
- H.E. Moustoifa Hassani MohamedMinister of Economy, Industry and Investments, in charge of Economic Integration of the Union of the ComorosFeb2025
- H.E. Azali AssoumaniPresident of the Union of the ComorosFeb2024
- H.E. Azali AssoumaniPresident of the Union of the ComorosDec2023
- H.E. Azali AssoumaniPresident of the Union of the ComorosSep2023
- H.E. Dhoihir DhoulkamalMinister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Union of the ComorosSep2023
- H.E. Houmed MsaidieMinister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Environment, Tourism and Handicrafts of the Union of the ComorosSep2023
- H.E. Azali AssoumaniPresident of the Union of the ComorosMay2022
- H.E. Azali AssoumaniPresident of the Union of the ComorosNov2021
- H.E. Dhoihir DhoulkamalMinister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Union of the ComorosMay2021
- H.E. Mohamed El Amine SouefMinister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Union of the ComorosNov2019
- H.E. Azali AssoumaniPresident of the Union of the ComorosMay2019
- H.E. Dr. Abdul Kareem MohammedMinister of Foreign Affairs of the Union of the ComorosNov2015
- H.E. El-Anrif Said HassaneMinister of External Relations and Cooperation of the Union of the ComorosMar2015
- H.E. Mohammed Bakri Abdul FattahMinister of Foreign Affairs of the Union of the ComorosMar2012
- H.E. Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed SambiPresident of the Union of the ComorosJan2009
- H.E. Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed SambiPresident of the Union of the ComorosApr2007
The officials’ titles shown reflect the positions held at the time of the visit.
Last Updated: April 2026Source: Internal Research
Trade
Non-Oil Bilateral Trade
-
Rank Among UAE's Trade Partners
-Non-oil trade partner of the UAE
-Source of UAE imports
-Destination for UAE exports
-Destination for UAE re‑exports
Key Trade Commodities
-
Foreign Direct Investment Flows
FDI Inflows (Into the UAE)-
Jan 2021 – Sep 2026
FDI Outflows (UAE Abroad)98.0USD Millions
Capex and jobs data include estimated values.
Last Updated: November 2026Source: fDi Markets
Major Companies and Investments
Major Comorian Companies in the UAE
Transcom Agency T.C.A L.L.C-FZGeneral trading
Major UAE Companies in Comoros
MasdarRenewable energy
Last Updated: April 2026Source: Internal Research
Business Support
Joint Business Council(s)-
Cooperation Opportunities
Priority level: HIGH / MEDIUM / EMERGING, based on overall attractiveness to the UAE.
Last Updated: September 2026Source: Internal Research