Tag: Corps News

Global growth spurt for UK education

Britain’s International Education Strategy is delivering tangible results, Education attachés learned at the Embassy Education Conference The expansion of British education worldwide has gathered pace…

Best supporting role

For nearly 30 years Dalal Al Homaidhi has supported her husband in his role as Ambassador of Kuwait and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps. As…

Envoys pay tribute to FCO official

The Departing Deputy Director of Protocol at the Foreign Office, Francesca Flessati, has been recognised with a lifetime achievement award. The deputy chief of protocol,…

The Elder Statesman of Diplomacy

A tribute to the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps at the Court of St James’s, HE Mr Khaled Al Duwaisan GCVO to celebrate his 25…

Met boosts security for embassies

Embassy Liaison Officer Sgt Chris Brown outlines a new counter-terrorism project designed to enhance the safety of diplomatic missions and their staff Keeping London’s embassies…

All your Christmases

London’s diplomatic community got into the festive spirit hosting a number of celebrations to share their Christmas traditions over the festive season. Above image: The…

IMO honours Koji Sekimizu

The 2016 International Maritime Prize for 2016 was awarded to Mr Koji Sekimizu, former Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), for his contribution…

IMO Chief calls for ambitious reforms

IMO Secretary-General Kitack set out a bold five-year strategic direction and vision at organisation’s 30th Assembly session, the largest-ever gathering at IMO headquarters. Addressing a…

IMO Council elections hard fought

Months of intense campaigning came to a  climax at historic elections for the International Maritime Organization Council, where seats in all three categories were contested…