[1] Bilateral relations between the two countries started on 15 March 1978.

[2] Ever since then, the two countries has signed many Memorandum of understandings on food security, exemption of Entry Visas for holders of Diplomatic Passports, etc.

[3][4][5] The UAE and the Maldives share a membership in a group of International organizations.

Including: Maldives has an embassy in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.

[12] United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Malé, Maldives.