Indonesia consists of 17,380 officially recorded islands, stretching across a vast maritime area from Sabang to Merauke.
The Republic of Indonesia
IndonesiaSouth-eastern Asia+3:00Hours ahead of the UAE
About the Country
General Information
National Identity
Official Language(s)Indonesian
National CurrencyIndonesian Rupiah (IDR)
National Day(s)17 August (Independence Day)
Capitals
Political / Administrative CapitalJakarta
Economic CapitalJakarta
Cultural CapitalYogyakarta
Transport & Connectivity
Flight Duration from the UAE≈ 7.5 – 8 h
Direct flights
Primary AirportSoekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Primary PortPort of Tanjung Priok
Geography
Land Area-
Length of the Coastline54,716 km
Highest PointPuncak Jaya (4,884 m)
Primary Inland Water Body / RiverKapuas River (longest river, longest island river in the world, major transport route)
ClimateTropical
Border Countries
MalaysiaPapua New GuineaTimor-Leste
3Last Updated: July 2026Source: Internal Research
Key Facts
Indonesia hosted the Asian-African Conference in Bandung from 18 to 24 April 1955, bringing together representatives from 29 Asian and African countries.
Indonesia was one of the five founding members of ASEAN when the ASEAN Declaration was signed in Bangkok on 8 August 1967.
Borobudur was built in the 8th and 9th centuries and is considered one of the world's greatest Buddhist monuments.
Komodo National Park protects the world's largest living lizard, the Komodo dragon, which can grow to a length of two to three metres.
Bali's traditional Subak irrigation system dates back to at least the 9th century and coordinates water distribution through networks of canals, rice terraces and water temples.
Indonesian Batik was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009.
The traditions of Pencak Silat, an Indonesian martial art combining sporting, self-defence, spiritual and artistic elements, were inscribed by UNESCO in 2019.
The Sangiran Early Man Site has produced remains of more than 100 Homo erectus individuals dating back at least 1.5 million years.
Indonesia has 127 active volcanoes, making volcanic activity a major feature of the country's geography.
Indonesia was the world's largest producer of mined nickel in 2024, accounting for an estimated 60 percent of global production.
Indonesia produced about 46 million metric tonnes of palm oil in 2024–2025, representing approximately 59 percent of global production.
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 |  UAE | IndonesiaUAE | |
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| GDP, current pricesUSD Billions | - | - | |
| GDP, PPPCurrent int$ | - | - | |
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| 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
H.E. Prabowo Subianto
Since October 2024
H.E. Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir
Since October 2026
H.E. Dr. Suahasil Nazara
Since September 2026
H.E. Dr. Budi Santoso
Since October 2024
H.E. Airlangga Hartarto
Since October 2019
H.E. Gen. Dr. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin
Since October 2024
Political Summary
Political System
Presidential Constitutional Republic
A presidential republic in which a directly elected president serves as head of state and government under a constitutional system with separation of powers.
Ruling Party
Advanced Indonesia Coalition (KIM) led by the Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra): Centrist (big tent) coalition (since October 2024)
Main Opposition Force(s)
Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P): Centre to centre-left
Next Presidential Election
Expected in February 2029
Next Legislative Election
February 2029
Last Updated: May 2026Source: Internal Research
Membership in Key Organizations and Blocs
55Organizations
25Member
14Founding Member
9Partner, Observer or Participant
7Not a Member
No organisation matches.
Last Updated: July 2026Source: Internal Research
Competitiveness Indexes
| Index | Year | Rank Out of | Indonesia | UAE |
|---|
No index matches.
Bilateral Relations
Diplomatic Relations and Representation
Date of Establishment of Diplomatic Relations10 Jun 199135 years of relations
UAE Ambassador
H.E. Abdulla Salem Al DhaheriUAE Ambassador to Indonesia · ResidentForeign Ambassador
H.E. Judha NugrahaAmbassador of Indonesia to the UAE · ResidentLast Updated: June 2026Source: MoFA; Internal Research
Flights by UAE Carriers
Passenger Flights
October 2026 figures47Total Weekly Passenger Flights
EYEtihad Airways19
EKEmirates28
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Indonesia Nationalsin the UAE | - | - | - | - |
UAE Citizensin Indonesia | - | - | - | - |
Main Agreements and MoUs
| Agreement / MOU | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
CEPAComprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement | Ratified | Signed on 1 Jul 2022.Entered into force on 1 Sep 2023. |
IPPAInvestment Protection and Promotion Agreement | Ratified | Signed on 24 Jul 2019.Entered into force on 3 Dec 2021. |
DTADouble Taxation Avoidance Agreement | Ratified | Signed on 24 Jul 2019.Entered into force on 19 Aug 2021. |
ASAAir Services Agreement | Ratified | Signed on 8 Feb 1989.Entered into force on 17 Apr 1990. |
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 Indonesia | Total Amount |
|---|---|
| Amount (USD Mn) | - |
Bilateral Visits
Official Visits from the UAE
- H.E. Suhail bin Mohammed Al MazroueiMinister of Energy and Infrastructure, and the UAE Special Envoy to IndonesiaFeb2025
- H.E. Suhail bin Mohammed Al MazroueiMinister of Energy and Infrastructure, and the UAE Special Envoy to IndonesiaMay2024
- H.E. Suhail bin Mohammed Al MazroueiMinister of Energy and Infrastructure, and the UAE Special Envoy to IndonesiaFeb2024
- H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al ZeyoudiMinister of State for Foreign TradeSep2023
- H.E. Suhail bin Mohammed Al MazroueiMinister of Energy and InfrastructureSep2023
- H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al NahyanChairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive OfficeDec2022
- H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al NahyanPresident of the United Arab EmiratesNov2022
- H.E. Mohammed Ahmed Al BowardiMinister of State for Defense AffairsNov2022
- H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed AlmheiriMinister of Climate Change and EnvironmentSep2022
- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al NahyanMinister of Foreign AffairsJul2022
- H.E. Suhail bin Mohammed Al MazroueiMinister of Energy and InfrastructureMar2022
- H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al NahyanPresident of the United Arab EmiratesJan1990
Official Visits to the UAE
- H.E. Prabowo SubiantoPresident of IndonesiaFeb2026
- H.E. Prabowo SubiantoPresident of IndonesiaSep2025
- H.E. Prabowo SubiantoPresident of IndonesiaApr2025
- H.E. Prabowo SubiantoPresident of IndonesiaNov2024
- H.E. Widiyanti Putri WardhanaMinister of Tourism of IndonesiaNov2024
- H.E. Joko WidodoPresident of IndonesiaJul2024
- H.E. Prabowo SubiantoMinister of Defense and the President-elect of IndonesiaMay2024
- H.E. Ario Bimo Nandito AriotedjoMinister of Youth and Sports of IndonesiaApr2024
- H.E. Sandiaga Salahuddin UnoMinister of Tourism and Creative Economy of IndonesiaApr2024
- H.E. Dr. Ma'ruf AminVice President of IndonesiaFeb2024
- H.E. Joko WidodoPresident of IndonesiaDec2023
- H.E. Retno MarsudiMinister of Foreign Affairs of IndonesiaNov2023
- H.E. Prabowo SubiantoMinister of Defense of IndonesiaFeb2023
- H.E. Dr. Ma'ruf AminVice President of IndonesiaNov2022
- H.E. Joko WidodoPresident of IndonesiaJul2022
- H.E. Prabowo SubiantoMinister of Defense of IndonesiaJun2022
- H.E. General Luhut Binsar PandjaitanCoordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs of IndonesiaJun2022
- H.E. Joko WidodoPresident of IndonesiaMay2022
- H.E. Prabowo SubiantoMinister of Defense of IndonesiaMar2022
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
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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
Jan 2021 – Sep 2026
FDI Inflows (Into the UAE)78.1USD Millions
Jan 2021 – Sep 2026
FDI Outflows (UAE Abroad)4,346.3USD Millions
Capex and jobs data include estimated values.
Last Updated: November 2026Source: fDi Markets
Major Companies and Investments
Major Indonesian Companies in the UAE
PertaminaEnergy
Telkom Indonesia (Telin UAE)Telecommunications
Pupuk IndonesiaFertilizers
Bank Syariah IndonesiaIslamic banking
Garuda IndonesiaAviation
Major UAE Companies in Indonesia
Last Updated: April 2026Source: Internal Research
Business Support
Dubai Chambers
Business Council(s)Indonesian Business Council
International Office(s)Jakarta, Indonesia
Joint Business Council(s)-
Last Updated: September 2026Source: Various UAE Chambers
Cooperation Opportunities
Priority level: HIGH / MEDIUM / EMERGING, based on overall attractiveness to the UAE.
Last Updated: September 2026Source: Internal Research