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General Information

National Identity

Official Language(s)Khmer

National CurrencyCambodian Riel (KHR)

National Day(s)9 November (Independence Day)

Capitals

Political / Administrative CapitalPhnom Penh

Economic CapitalPhnom Penh

Cultural CapitalSiem Reap

Transport & Connectivity

Flight Duration from the UAE≈ 9 – 11.5 h Connecting flights

Primary AirportTecho International Airport (KTI)

Primary PortSihanoukville Autonomous Port

Geography

Land Area-

Length of the Coastline443 km

Highest PointPhnom Aural (1,813 m)

Primary Inland Water Body / RiverMekong River

ClimateTropical monsoon climate

Border Countries

ThailandLaosVietnam

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Last Updated: July 2026Source: Internal Research

Key Facts

Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world.

Cambodia’s flag features Angkor Wat, making it one of the few national flags in the world that depicts a building.

The Tonle Sap River reverses its flow direction every year, a rare natural phenomenon.

The Water Festival (Bon Om Touk) celebrates the reversal of the Tonle Sap River and attracts millions of visitors.

Thousands of Cambodians live in floating villages on Tonle Sap Lake.

Cambodia is a constitutional monarchy and still has a king today.

Fried insects such as crickets and grasshoppers are popular snacks in some regions of Cambodia.

Some children attend floating schools built on Tonle Sap Lake.

Many traditional Cambodian houses are built on tall wooden stilts to protect against floods.

The Khmer Empire built advanced reservoirs and water-management systems that were centuries ahead of their time.

The town of Skuon is famous for selling fried tarantulas and is often called Spider Town.

The Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh is famous for its floor, which is covered with more than 5,000 silver tiles.

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	Cambodia	UAE
GDP, current pricesUSD Billions	-	-
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Real GDP growthAnnual percent change (%)	-	-
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Income levelWorld Bank classification	-	-

Foreign Trade

No data available for this section yet.

Political Overview

Leadership

Head of State

H.M. King Norodom Sihamoni

Since October 2004

Head of Government

H.E. Dr. Hun Manet

Since August 2023

Minister of Foreign Affairs

H.E. Prak Sokhonn

Since November 2024

Minister of Economy and Finance

H.E. Dr. Aun Pornmoniroth

Since January 2013

Minister of Defense

H.E. General Tea Seiha

Since August 2023

Political Summary

Political System

Constitutional Monarchy

Cambodia is a constitutional monarchy where the King is Head of State and the Prime Minister is Head of Government.

Ruling Party

Cambodian People’s Party (CPP): Centre-right / Conservative (since 1979)

Main Opposition Force(s)

Candlelight Party (CP): Liberal / OppositionKhmer Will Party (KWP): Liberal / Opposition

Next Presidential Election

Not applicable

Next Legislative Election

Expected in 2028

Last Updated: May 2026Source: Internal Research

Membership in Key Organizations and Blocs

49Organizations

30Member

2Founding Member

5Partner, Observer or Participant

12Not a Member

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

Competitiveness Indexes

Index	Year	Rank Out of	Cambodia	UAE

No index matches.

Diplomatic Relations and Representation

Date of Establishment of Diplomatic Relations22 Oct 199432 years of relations

UAE Ambassador

H.E. Obaid Saeed Obaid Bintaresh Al DhaheriUAE Ambassador to Cambodia · Non-resident

Foreign Ambassador

H.E. Samman MananAmbassador of Cambodia to the UAE · Non-resident

Last Updated: June 2026Source: MoFA; Internal Research

Flights by UAE Carriers

Passenger Flights

October 2026 figures

7Total Weekly Passenger Flights

EYEtihad Airways4

EKEmirates3

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
Cambodia Nationalsin the UAE	-	-	-	-
UAE Citizensin Cambodia	-	-	-	-

Main Agreements and MoUs

Agreement / MOU	Status	Notes
CEPAComprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement	Ratified	Signed on 8 Jun 2023.Entered into force on 31 Jan 2024.
IPPAInvestment Protection and Promotion Agreement	Ratified	Signed on 27 Jul 2017.Entered into force on 30 Jul 2019.
DTADouble Taxation Avoidance Agreement	Not Signed	Negotiations ongoing as of May 2025.
ASAAir Services Agreement	Signed	Signed on 13 Oct 2009.

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 Cambodia	Total Amount
Amount (USD Mn)	-

Bilateral Visits

Official Visits from the UAE

H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al ZeyoudiMinister of State for Foreign Trade
Jun2023

Official Visits to the UAE

Samdech Techo Hun SenPresident of the Senate of Cambodia
Dec2024
H.E. Pan SorasakMinister of Commerce of Cambodia
Oct2022
H.E. Pan SorasakMinister of Commerce of Cambodia
Jan2022

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

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Foreign Direct Investment Flows

FDI Inflows (Into the UAE)-

FDI Outflows (UAE Abroad)-

Source: fDi Markets

Major Companies and Investments

Major Cambodian Companies in the UAE

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Major UAE Companies in Cambodia

Mubadala Investment Company-
DP World-
Masdar-