Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and King of Jordan Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein have arrived in the UAE to participate in the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28).
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai welcomed King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein upon his arrival in Abu Dhabi.
Meanwhile, Erdogan was welcomed by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Modi was welcomed by Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior.
COP28 officially kicked off at Expo City Dubai on Thursday, with an important milestone on day one - the formal approval of a Climate Disaster Fund.
The UAE pledged $100 million to the fund, which will help vulnerable nations cope with the cost of climate-driven damage from drought, floods and rising seas. Germany matched the UAE's pledge, while the UK, the US and Japan also made contributions.
His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has met with a number of sheikhs, officials and citizens at Al Maqam Palace in Al Ain.
The UAE's Attorney-General, Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, has ordered the referral of 13 defendants and six UAE-registered companies to the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal (State Security Court) on charges of illicit trafficking in military materiel, forgery and money laundering.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has honoured the winners of the 'Erth Dubai Awards', recognising their contributions to preserving the emirate’s cultural and social heritage.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, to discuss regional developments and bilateral ties.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced a nationwide programme of events to mark International Workers’ Day on May 1, in collaboration with government and private sector partners.
The UAE’s transport and supply chain system continues to operate efficiently, affirmed Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, adding that it reflects the country's "high level of resilience in addressing regional challenges".