The UAE is a progressive and committed force for climate action. Some 15 years ago, our leadership recognized the threat of climate change and sought to decarbonize and diversify our economy. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber has played a central role in establishing the UAE as a first-mover on climate action from mass deployment of renewables
NEW YORK – 2 December 2022 – Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister for Political Affairs and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, reiterated the UAE’s strong condemnation of the most recent decision by the Taliban to ban Afghan women and girls from accessing higher education. The decision is the latest example of the restrictions imposed
Her Excellency Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh, Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations, today joined an Israeli Government-organized delegation of UN PRs to participate in their official meetings with President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister-elect Benjamin Netanyahu. In the meetings, Ambassador Nusseibeh recognized the deepening ties between Israel and the UAE following
Delivered by: His Excellency Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab, Deputy Permanent Representative and Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Thank you very much, and many thanks to our co-hosts today, the Permanent Mission of Germany, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, and the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate
Delivered by Ambassador and Permanent Representative Lana Nusseibeh Excellencies, colleagues, I would like to thank the United States and Secretary Blinken for convening us today. As a humanitarian donor, a Security Council member, the COP28 president, and a country that imports 90% of its food, food security is a top priority for us. We are
Excellencies, colleagues, I would like to thank the President of the Economic and Social Council for the kind invitation to speak today in my capacity as President of the Security Council this month. We welcome opportunities for cooperation and interaction among the principal organs of the UN. As President of the Security Council this month,
NEW YORK – 17 March 2022 – The United Arab Emirates expressed its firm belief in the vital role women play in confronting the climate crisis and its commitment to development efforts that take into consideration the empowerment of women and the making of national policy that confronts climate change. The UAE’s statement was delivered
NEW YORK – 9 March 2022 – Today, the United Arab Emirates announced a commitment of USD 85 million to support humanitarian operations in Ethiopia. In coordination with the Famine Relief Fund, the contribution will be disbursed to several agencies, including the World Food Programme (WFP), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the
