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General Information

National Identity

Official Language(s)Greek, Turkish

National CurrencyEuro (EUR)

National Day(s)1 October (Independence Day)

Capitals

Political / Administrative CapitalNicosia

Economic CapitalNicosia

Cultural CapitalNicosia

Transport & Connectivity

Flight Duration from the UAE≈ 4 – 4.5 h Direct flights

Primary AirportLarnaca International Airport (LCA)

Primary PortPort of Limassol

Geography

Land Area-

Length of the Coastline648 km

Highest PointMount Olympus (1,952 m)

Primary Inland Water Body / RiverPedieos River

ClimateMediterranean

Border Countries

None (island state)

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Last Updated: July 2026Source: Internal Research

Key Facts

Cyprus joined the European Union in 2004, becoming one of the easternmost member states of the EU.

Since 1974, Cyprus has remained divided, with the Republic of Cyprus controlling the south and the Turkish Cypriot-administered north separated by a UN buffer zone.

The archaeological site of Paphos is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its Roman mosaics and links to the legend of Aphrodite.

The Painted Churches in the Troodos Region are UNESCO-listed and are known for their well-preserved Byzantine wall paintings.

Choirokoitia in Cyprus is one of the most important prehistoric settlements in the eastern Mediterranean and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Halloumi, also known as hellim, is one of Cyprus’s most famous traditional foods and has EU Protected Designation of Origin status.

More than 90% of households in Cyprus use solar water heaters, one of the highest rates in the world.

Cyprus is an important nesting area for green turtles and loggerhead turtles, especially on protected beaches such as Lara Bay.

The Cyprus mouflon, a wild sheep found on the island, is one of the country’s best-known native animals and a symbol of local wildlife.

Cyprus is closely linked to the mythology of Aphrodite, as legend says the goddess of love and beauty was born from the sea near the island.

The United Kingdom still retains two sovereign base areas in Cyprus, Akrotiri and Dhekelia, which are used for military purposes.

One of the oldest known examples of a close human-cat relationship was found in Cyprus, where a cat was buried with a human around 9,500 years ago.

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	Cyprus	UAE
GDP, current pricesUSD Billions	-	-
GDP, PPPCurrent int$	-	-
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 & Government

H.E. Dr. Nikos Christodoulides

Since February 2023

Minister of Foreign Affairs

H.E. Dr. Constantinos Kombos

Since March 2023

Minister of Finance

H.E. Makis Keravnos

Since March 2023

Minister of Trade

H.E. Michael Damianos

Since December 2025

Minister of Defense

H.E. Vasilis Palmas

Since January 2024

Political Summary

Political System

Presidential Republic

The President is both Head of State and Head of Government; executive power is exercised by the President and the Council of Ministers.

Ruling Party

Independent President (since February 2023), supported by:Democratic Party (DIKO): Centre

Main Opposition Force(s)

Democratic Rally (DISY): Centre-rightProgressive Party of Working People (AKEL): Left-wingNational Popular Front (ELAM): Far-rightALMA – Citizens for Cyprus: Centre, new partyDirect Democracy Cyprus: Anti-establishment, new party

Next Presidential Election

Expected in 2028

Next Legislative Election

May 2031

Last Updated: May 2026Source: Internal Research

Membership in Key Organizations and Blocs

51Organizations

33Member

1Founding Member

6Partner, Observer or Participant

11Not a Member

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

Competitiveness Indexes

Index	Year	Rank Out of	Cyprus	UAE

No index matches.

Diplomatic Relations and Representation

Date of Establishment of Diplomatic Relations6 Jun 200719 years of relations

UAE Ambassador

H.E. Mohammed Saif Hilal Mohammed Al ShehhiUAE Ambassador to Cyprus · Resident

Foreign Ambassador

H.E. Meropi ChristofiAmbassador of Cyprus to the UAE · Resident

Last Updated: June 2026Source: MoFA; Internal Research

Flights by UAE Carriers

Passenger Flights

October 2026 figures

7Total Weekly Passenger Flights

EYEtihad Airways0

EKEmirates7

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
Cyprus Nationalsin the UAE	-	-	-	-
UAE Citizensin Cyprus	-	-	-	-

Main Agreements and MoUs

Agreement / MOU	Status	Notes
CEPAComprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement	Not Signed	Cyprus 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	-	-
DTADouble Taxation Avoidance Agreement	Ratified	Signed on 27 Feb 2011.Entered into force on 17 Mar 2013.
ASAAir Services Agreement	Signed	Signed on 15 Apr 2014.

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 Cyprus	Total Amount
Amount (USD Mn)	-

Bilateral Visits

Official Visits from the UAE

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al NahyanDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
Mar2026
H.E. Lana NusseibehMinister of State
Jan2026
H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al NahyanPresident of the United Arab Emirates
Dec2025
H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al ZeyoudiMinister of Foreign Trade
Dec2025
H.E. Lana NusseibehMinister of State
Nov2025
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al NahyanDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
Jan2025
H.E. Reem bint Ebrahim Al HashimyMinister of State for International Cooperation
Apr2024
H.E. Saeed bin Mubarak Al HajeriAssistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Economic and Trade Affairs
Jun2023
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al NahyanMinister of Foreign Affairs
Apr2023