UAE allots $100m to support countries affected by ‘irregular migration’
The UAE has allocated $100m (Dhs367m) to support development projects in countries affected by irregular immigration, including backing initiatives proposed in the Rome Process. The announcement was made by UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the International Conference on Development and Migration in Rome on Sunday, according to state news agency WAM. […]
COP28 President Dr Sultan Al Jaber lays down big agenda items for climate summit
Deploying a fully functional fund to compensate poor countries hit by climate change is among the major goals set out for the United Nations COP28 summit that starts in November. Delegates from the almost 200 countries at the gathering must also set targets for tripling renewables and doubling hydrogen production by 2030, Sultan Al Jaber, […]
DIFC to host first Future Sustainability Forum in Dubai
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced it will host the inaugural edition of the Future Sustainability Forum ahead of COP28. Set to galvanise key stakeholders, including the finance and insurance sectors, towards accelerating net-zero goals, the forum offers a platform to explore future sustainability and climate technologies critical for the world’s net-zero agenda and […]
UAE President, India’s PM meet; deals signed include MoU to set up payment in local currencies
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Abu Dhabi. The visit by the Indian leader was to take the strategic partnership between the two countries to the next level, following the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in 2022, as per state news […]
COP28 President-Designate convenes CEO decarbonisation roundtable at UAE Climate Tech Forum
COP28 President-Designate Dr. c convened a CEO roundtable on the sidelines of the UAE Climate Tech forum, bringing together oil and gas, heavy emitting industries, technology providers, bankers and financial institutions to discuss, debate and find tangible solutions to address the urgent need for decarbonisation and emissions reduction. The roundtable follows the call to […]
UAE Climate Tech forum kicks off in Abu Dhabi with 1,000 technology and climate leaders
The UAE Climate Tech forum, with the participation of over 1,000 policymakers, CEOs, experts, specialists, technology sector leaders and investors from around the world, kicked off today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The two-day event, organised by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) in partnership with ADNOC and Abu Dhabi […]
AI research and development central to UAE’s economic diversification: COP28 President-Designate
Artificial intelligence research will play a key role in harnessing global opportunities and creating practical, tangible solutions for increasing AI adoption as well as generating economic and social value, said Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and President-Designate of COP28, during a visit to Mohamed bin Zayed University of […]
COP28 President-Designate calls on G7 Countries to deliver on practical, inclusive energy transition
Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President-Designate, while attending a joint meeting of G7 Ministers of Climate, Energy and the Environment, called on G7 nations to lead by example in making climate finance more accessible, more available, and more affordable, and to support efforts to accelerate […]
UAE confirms water security will be core part of COP28 agenda in Dubai
During the 2023 United Nations Water Conference, the UAE Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, highlighted the UAE’s inclusive and action-orientated approach to water sustainability and its impact on the nation’s security and economy-wide roadmap to achieve net-zero emissions. Delivering the UAE’s national statement at the UN Water Conference, […]
COP28 President-Designate meets with French President during global listening tour
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President-Designate, has concluded a two-day trip to Paris as part of his global listening tour. During his visit, Dr. Al Jaber met with French President Emmanuel Macron and key stakeholders across government and civil society. Dr. Al Jaber outlined his vision to drive climate action through mitigation, adaptation, climate finance […]