The Maجlis: How the Values of Ramadan Mirror the UAE’s Nature of Religious Inclusion

May 5, 2021

By Alia Alsuwaidi, Head of Political Affairs

The month of Ramadan presents a unique opportunity for Muslims around the world to reflect on ourselves and the world around us. This year, the UAE Embassy has endeavored to do just that by launching Ramadan Reflections, a video series where my fellow diplomats and I shared what Ramadan means to us and examined the values and traditions of the holiday.

New US-UAE initiative combats climate change through increased agricultural innovation

April 23, 2021

ABU DHABI, April 23, 2021 (WAM) - The United Arab Emirates and the United States, with support from the United Kingdom, Brazil, Denmark, Israel, Singapore, Australia and Uruguay, today announce the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) at President Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate today. The initiative aims to increase and accelerate global agricultural innovation and research and development (R&D) over the next five years, to address climate change.

Mohammed bin Rashid addresses Leaders Summit on Climate

April 23, 2021

DUBAI, April 23 2021 (WAM) - His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to transform the challenges of climate change into future opportunities for the next generation, as well as work closely with the United States, the global community and the private sector to make a step-change in the global response to climate change.

Launching Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate

April 23, 2021

Warmer Relations and a Cooler Planet; Abraham Accords Unlock Potential for Regional Climate Cooperation

April 21, 2021

UAE, Israeli Ambassadors Plant Peace Tree for Earth Day

 WASHINGTON, DC – In celebration of Earth Day, the United Arab Emirates Ambassador to the United States and Israel’s Ambassador to the United States and the United Nations joined together to plant an olive tree and sow the seeds of closer cooperation to address the global climate challenge. 

The Maجlis: Working Together to Create a Sustainable Future for All

April 16, 2021

By Saud Al Nowais, UAE Commercial Attaché

Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba Statement on Barakah Plant Unit 1 Commercial Operations

April 6, 2021

"The start of commercial operations at Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant is a significant achievement, as the UAE becomes the first country in the Middle East to operate zero carbon nuclear power. Climate change is an international challenge and the UAE is committed to vigorously tackling this crisis by diversifying its energy mix and reducing carbon emissions 23.5 percent by 2030.

UAE Regional Climate Dialogue concludes; Group Statement issued

April 4, 2021

ABU DHABI, (WAM) - The UAE Regional Dialogue for Climate Action concluded on 4 April, convening climate leaders from across the MENA region to accelerate progress on climate action.

UAE, US special envoys for climate underline link between progress climate action and strong economic growth

April 3, 2021

ABU DHABI, (WAM) - U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, today visited a number of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE's) major strategic projects supporting the country's efforts in the field of clean energy, limiting the consequences of climate change, and promoting sustainable development at the local and global levels.

UAE Commitment to Climate Action

March 21, 2021

Click here to learn about how the UAE is taking aggressive action to meet the global climate challenge. 

The UAE looks forward to joining President Joe Biden and Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry at next month’s Leaders Summit on Climate(link is external) to contribute to collective climate action. 

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