UAE has repeatedly shown climate leadership, says OPEC Secretary General

UAE has repeatedly shown climate leadership, says OPEC Secretary General

DUBAI, 22nd May, 2023 (WAM) – OPEC Secretary General, Haitham Al Ghais, stressed that the UAE has repeatedly shown climate leadership, particularly through its ‘Net Zero by 2050’ strategic initiative and investing $40 billion in the renewables industry to date. Astonishing progress has been achieved in a relatively short period of time.

‘’The President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, announced at the beginning of the year that 2023 will be the “Year of Sustainability.” This reflects this country’s longstanding commitment to sustainable practices and international cooperation to address the challenges of our times,'' said Haitham Al Ghais at the opening of the 30th Annual Middle East Petroleum and Gas Conference (MPGC 2023), which is taking place on 22-23 May 2023 in Dubai. The culmination of the “Year of Sustainability” will be Dubai’s hosting of the COP28, which represents a moment of tremendous pride for OPEC.

‘’We have followed with interest the calls by Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President-designate, for a positive, pragmatic and above all, realistic approach to the climate challenge.'' ‘’Our Organization has a long history of supporting environmental issues and sustainable development. We have