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  Dr. Sultan Al Jaber , the President of the COP28 Summit at Expo City Dubai, has been awarded the ‘Leadership Award for Building Global Consensus towards a Sustainable Energy Future’ at the annual CERAWeek Energy Conference by S&P Global in Texas, US. The award recognizes Dr. Al Jaber’s efforts in delivering the UAE Consensus, agreed upon at the climate event in December. The agreement includes a commitment from all parties to transition away from fossil fuels in a just, orderly, and equitable manner. The landmark UAE Consensus has set time-bound targets to substantially increase global renewable energy capacity. The deal is crucial as climate change poses a potentially the greatest threat to humanity, triggering disasters and elevating temperatures. Dr. Al Jaber emphasized the importance of multilateralism, inclusivity, and the spirit of partnership in achieving the UAE Consensus and called on CERAWeek attendees to keep this spirit alive. He also highlighted the need for a re...

  Yemen’s Aden, the southern city serving as Yemen’s temporary capital and government hub, has been struggling with deteriorating public services, particularly in electricity provision. However, Yemen’s government officials announced the beginning of a trial operation of the country’s inaugural  solar power generation station , supported by the UAE, aimed at ending persistent power outages. The initiative involved generating around 20%-30% of the station’s total power capacity set at 120 megawatts. The initial phase of the initiative, estimated to cost around $100 million, is supported by the UAE. The station is currently set at 120 megawatts, with plans for expansion in the second phase to reach 600 megawatts over the coming years. The UAE has been making headlines globally for its deepening focus on climate action, with the  UAE Consensus  reaching at the COP28 Summit in December 2023 highlighting the need for humans to transition away from fossil fuels. Yemen’s Mi...