UAE businesses gear up to align with COP28 objectives

UAE businesses gear up to align with COP28 objectives

DUBAI- Dubai Chambers today organised a meeting to bring the COP28 UAE Presidency and Dubai’s business community together to discuss how the private sector can engage and benefit from the journey towards COP28.

The meeting reaffirmed that businesses of all sizes across all sectors must revisit their business models and restructure it towards supporting sustainable development.

The event also stressed that the UAE recognises the immense potential that climate action has in driving socio-economic growth, creating jobs, empowering women and youth, as well as strengthening overall economy sustainably for the future.

Commenting on the opportunities for the private sector, Majid Al Suwaidi, Director-General, COP28 UAE Presidency, said, “As one of the most dynamic hubs for business in the world, Dubai is home to some of the most innovative and exciting companies on the planet. This will be a huge asset to the UAE when we host the UN COP28 climate conference in Dubai next November, and we will be counting on our business community to play a leading role in making COP28 UAE a landmark moment for global progress against climate change.”

A panel discussion that hosted speakers from major companies in the UAE, elaborated on the initiatives that have been put in place