OSLO, 12th June, 2024 (WAM) — Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State, participated in a discussion panel at the Oslo Forum, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway and the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, to exchange knowledge and experiences, and discuss strategies for conflict resolution and peacemaking.

The panel also aimed to highlight the importance of mediation efforts on national and international levels.

Al Kaabi affirmed the UAE’s steadfast belief in the crucial importance of coordinated joint global action, multilateral cooperation, dialogue, and building bridges as a critical part of shaping innovative and lasting solutions to contemporary challenges. These principles have always shaped the UAE’s path since the country’s founding.

Al Kaabi emphasised that the UAE favours diplomacy over conflict, partnership over unilateralism, dialogue over confrontation, and urges respect for the principles of good neighbourliness and non-interference in other countries’ internal affairs, while seeking to develop existing alliances and bolster foreign relations to support international stability and peace.

She affirmed that due to the significant changes witnessed in the international landscape, the coming decades require increased communication, integration, and cooperation across various fields including politics, economy, technology, health, food, and climate change.

Furthermore, Al Kaabi emphasised the importance of resolving conflicts between countries through dialogue and peaceful means, and contributing to supporting international stability and peace, as well as co-existence, while supporting multilateralism and partnerships. These endeavours aim to mitigate tensions and enhance international cooperation, affirming the importance of prioritising economic prosperity, relations between nations, and de-escalation on regional and international levels.

ABU DHABI, 12th June, 2024 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received the credentials of newly appointed ambassadors from various countries, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court.

The UAE Ambassador to Mongolia, His Excellency Mohammed Sultan Al Qurtasi Al Nuaimi, also took the oath of office before His Highness.

During the reception ceremony at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed warmly welcomed the ambassadors and wished them success in their missions, encouraging them to strengthen ties between their respective countries and the UAE across various sectors. He assured them of the support and cooperation they would receive from the relevant UAE authorities to facilitate their work.

His Highness affirmed that the UAE is committed to strengthening relations with countries worldwide, founded on mutual respect and collaborative efforts to achieve development and prosperity for all.

His Highness received the credentials of the following ambassadors: HE Cornelius Walegerea, Ambassador of the Solomon Islands; HE Nabil Abdul Khalek, Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela; HE Nguyen Thanh Diep, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; HE Najmedin Muhametaliuly, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan; HE Mohamed Hussain Shareef, Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives; HE Carolin Konther Lopez, Ambassador of the Republic of Paraguay; HE Hussein Halane, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia; HE Esono Anusogo Hassan, Ambassador of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea; HE Stephanie Stefansson, Ambassador of Iceland; HE Elisabetta Boschi, Ambassador of the Republic of San Marino; HE Feliu Hanushek, Ambassador of the Republic of Namibia; HE Augustine Ntshumane, Ambassador of the Republic of Botswana; HE Suman Manan, Ambassador of the Republic of Cambodia; HE Mojaidou Soumanou Issoufou, Ambassador of the Republic of Benin; HE Denis Toscano Amores, Ambassador of the Republic of Ecuador; and HE Peter Adelbay, Ambassador of the Republic of Palau.

The ambassadors conveyed to His Highness the greetings and best wishes of their respective leaders, wishing further progress and prosperity for the UAE. They expressed their delight to be representing their countries in the UAE and their commitment to strengthening relations at all levels.

The ceremony was attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Adviser for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court; Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State; Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State; Khaled Belhoul Al Falasi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and a number of officials.

ABU DHABI, 12th June, 2024 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has chaired a meeting of the Executive Committee of the ADNOC Board of Directors.

During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Khaled endorsed the final investment decision (FID) for ADNOC’s lower-carbon intensity Ruwais liquefied natural gas (LNG) project and the award of an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for the project valued at approximately US$5.5 billion (AED20.2 billion). The project, located in Al Ruwais Industrial City in Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi, will be the first LNG export facility in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to run on clean power, making it one of the world’s lowest-carbon intensity LNG plants.

H.H. noted that the project will reinforce ADNOC’s position as a reliable global natural gas supplier and accelerate the development of Al Ruwais Industrial City by attracting investments and boosting the local industrial ecosystem. The project will procure highly specialised equipment and materials and will see 55 percent of the EPC award value flow back into the UAE’s economy under ADNOC’s In-Country Value (ICV) program, stimulating economic and industrial growth and skilled private-sector jobs for Emiratis.

During the meeting, H.H. commended ADNOC’s recent strategic acquisitions in major lower-carbon LNG projects in the United States (US) and Mozambique, was briefed on growth projects across ADNOC’s value chain and gave directives to continue focusing on targeted growth bothlocally and internationally to meet growing energy demand.

Sheikh Khaled also reviewed ADNOC’s strategy to further integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and technology across its business to generate greater value and deliver smarter, cleaner and safer energy to the world. As part of this strategy, ADNOC is leveraging its portfolio of low carbon energy to power the growth of AI whilst accelerating the integration and deployment of AI solutions across its value chain to unlock further value, lower emissions and keep people safe.

The Ruwais LNG project EPC contract was awarded to a joint venture led by Technip Energies, with JGC Corporation and NMDC Energy. The Ruwais LNG project will consist of two 4.8 mmtpa LNG liquefaction trains with a total capacity of 9.6 mmtpa, more than doubling ADNOC’s existing UAE LNG production capacity to around 15mmtpa, as the company builds its international LNG portfolio. The facility will leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and the latest technologies to enhance safety, minimise emissions and drive efficiency.

Other members attending the meeting included Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO; Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Managing Director and Group CEO of Mubadala Investment Company; and Jassem Mohammed Buatabah Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Finance.

ABU DHABI, 12th June, 2024 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed teams that participated in the UAE Pavilion at the International Horticultural Expo 2023 Doha, which took place in Qatar from 2 October 2023 to 28 March 2024.
During the meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, His Highness expressed his appreciation for the teams’ efforts, which showcased the UAE’s rich legacy of environmental stewardship and agricultural innovation since the era of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. He also commended their unique initiatives and future plans in developing sustainable agricultural solutions.
His Highness congratulated the teams on the pavilion’s achievement of receiving the Gold Award for the Best Self-Built Pavilion at the exhibition, emphasising that this success reflects the capabilities and expertise of UAE professionals participating in international exhibitions and events.
The UAE President praised the spirit of cooperation among the pavilion’s organisers, which contributed to presenting a positive image of the UAE and its vision in the field of sustainability, alongside innovation and investment in technology to protect the environment and its resources.
The organisers of the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2023 Doha expressed their pleasure at meeting His Highness, affirming that the success of their participation was the result of his continuous support and commitment to ensuring the UAE’s participation was distinctive and highlighted the country’s achievements on various levels.
They also extended their best regards to His Highness on the upcoming Eid Al-Adha, praying to God to protect him and bless him with continued health and wellbeing.
Last October, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the opening of Expo 2023 Doha, inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, under the theme “Green Desert, Better Environment.”
The UAE participated in the exhibition with a pavilion themed “Nurturing Legacy,” overseen by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation and the National Projects Office. The UAE Pavilion was selected based on its alignment with Expo 2023 Doha’s themes, innovative landscape design, thoughtful plant species selection, use of sustainable materials, and engaging environmental and cultural programming. Additionally, the UAE Pavilion was recognised for its guest experience, which reflected the UAE’s culture and sustainable journey.
The pavilion design, which spanned an area of 2,290 square metres, was inspired by the Ghaf tree, the UAE’s national tree, following the path of its roots to its branches and leaves and featuring rammed earth walls built from locally sourced materials and a roof made with palm leaves. The pavilion also contained a garden with local plants, including fruit trees, flowers, spices, herbs, and medicinal plants, among others.
The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Ministry of Presidential Court, and a number of officials.

DUBAI, 12th June, 2024 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of three new members of Dubai’s Judicial Inspection Authority.
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and Chairman of the Dubai Judicial Council, also attended the ceremony that took place at the Union House in Dubai.
Sheikh Mohammed wished the new judges success in their roles, emphasising their crucial role in enhancing Dubai’s judicial efficiency. He also highlighted the vital part that judges play in upholding fairness, protecting society, and maintaining the rule of law.
Members of the Judicial Inspection Authority who were sworn in included Dr. Mostafa Ali Khalaf Mohamed Amin, Dr. Hussein Ali Saleh Al-Amri, and Dr. Nassar Mohamed Sabeitan Al-Halama. The newly appointed officials pledged to uphold justice, abide by the law, and perform their duties with integrity.
The ceremony was attended by Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Judicial Council; Chancellor Essam Issa Al Humaidan, the Attorney General of Dubai; Dr. Saif Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Director General of Dubai Courts; and Judge Mohammed Mubarak Al Sabousi, Director of Dubai’s Judicial Inspection Authority.