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The UAE Minister of Industry emphasizes strengthening efforts to reduce emissions globally

March 20, 2024

As part of his honor during SERA Energy Week, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and President of the Conference of the Parties 28 COP, stressed his commitment to strengthening efforts to reduce global emissions. This strengthening aims to achieve effective climate action that contributes to ensuring energy security, in parallel with supporting economic development. Sustainable social and social development in accordance with the vision of the UAE leadership.

Al Jaber’s honor at Seera Energy Week was a result of his prominent role as a leadership figure in the field of sustainable energy. He received the “Leadership Award” in recognition of his pioneering and globally influential efforts in leading consensus on the historic “UAE Agreement.” This agreement is an important achievement in multilateral political work. It set a clear path to achieving the 1.5°C target, turning pledges into tangible results, and ensuring the necessary actions are implemented globally.

In his speech during the events, Al Jaber said: “On behalf of the leadership of the UAE and its people, I am pleased to accept this award, which comes in recognition of the ‘Historic UAE Agreement’,” and praised the UAE leadership’s support and focus on partnership during 28COP, stressing that these factors were essential in achieving The "UAE Agreement", which embodied a series of world-leading initiatives in climate action.

Al Jaber stressed that the “UAE Agreement” succeeded in unifying the efforts of countries to achieve tangible progress in the field of climate action, and to give priority to the common interest over self-interests. The UAE inspired the spirit of achievement and optimism during the 28 COP, by uniting the efforts of all actors to contribute to achieving the desired results. .

Al Jaber stressed the importance of inclusion in the success of 28COP; His presidency included everyone and ensured the participation of all parties and stakeholders, including the oil and gas sector, in climate negotiations and the required solutions.