Dr. Sultan Al Jaber has extended his congratulations to Azerbaijan on becoming the host country for COP29, and said they're looking "forward to working together to continue building momentum on climate action, keeping 1.5°C within reach and leaving no one behind".
Azerbaijan's Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Mukhtar Babayev, said they will maintain close cooperation with the UAE and Brazil, the host of COP30, to ensure a smooth transition and continue joint efforts in the global response to climate change, and accelerate progress towards a sustainable future.
“We recognise the importance of the global response to climate change, and through joint initiatives, we aim to accelerate progress towards a sustainable future,” he said.
He expressed his gratitude to the United Arab Emirates and the COP28 President for the efforts in driving climate action paths, pointing to the continuation of the momentum and building on the great successes achieved by COP28, and working together to ensure that COP29 in Azerbaijan becomes a symbol of hope and progress in the global efforts to combat climate change.
The UAE has reaffirmed its solidarity with Qatar, strongly condemning the Israeli attack on Doha and reiterating its support in confronting all threats to its security and stability during an urgent debate of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced plans to install battery-swapping stations for electric bikes across key locations in the emirate.
The UAE and Azerbaijan have taken a major step forward in their bilateral relations, announcing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during a high-level meeting in Karabakh.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has directed Dubai Civil Defence to meet the highest global standards in community protection.
At the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit, the UAE reaffirmed its full support for Qatar in the wake of the recent Israeli strike on Doha, calling the attack a blatant violation of international law and regional sovereignty.
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah has announced 'Majma' Al-Tawarikh' (The Arabic Encyclopedia), a new historical project that will serve the Arab world by chronicling events from 550 BCE onwards.