The British Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Daltry as the new Country Director for the UAE, where he will lead our work to strengthen educational and cultural relations between the UK and the UAE.
He leads a dedicated team of 200 staff working in the British Council’s centres in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah, offering high quality English language learning and testing, education, arts and cultural programmes, creating opportunities and building British-Emirati connections.
Martin has worked with the British Council for over 25 years in Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, Algeria and, most recently, as Director in the Occupied Palestinian Territories since 2018. He has led our work with Palestinian, UK and international partners to support education, culture and heritage in the West Bank and Gaza, building skills, resilience, networks and opportunities for young people.
“I am thrilled to take on this new role in the UAE, a dynamic international hub for education and innovation, culture and the creative industries. I am look forward to collaborating with partners here in education and culture to develop talent and skills for employability and respond to global challenges such as the climate crisis, building on the historic and myriad connections between our two countries,” said Martin Daltry.
Edward Hobart, UK Ambassador to the UAE said: “Since 1971, the British Council has served as a vital bridge between the UK and UAE, fostering mutual understanding and trust between our two nations by empowering youth through education, culture, and the arts. We are delighted to welcome Martin as the new British Council Director, whose wealth of regional experience and knowledge will undoubtedly make him a great asset in strengthening our long-standing partnership.”
