COP28 starts today: Sheikh Mohamed welcomes world to UAE

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Sheikh Mohamed said solving the challenges facing the planet requires a shared vision

Staff Writer, Khaleej Times

November 30, 2023

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As Dubai gets ready to host COP28, the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Wednesday called for collective action in solving the challenges faced by our planet.

The UN Climate Change Conference is scheduled to take place at Expo City Dubai from 30 November to 12 December.

And ahead of the summit, Sheikh Mohamed said that reiterated that the UAE is determined to unite the world around climate action.

"We are honoured to welcome the international community to the UAE for the start of COP28," the UAE President said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

"Solving the challenges facing our planet requires a shared vision and collective action, and we are determined to unite the world around climate action and ensure no one is left behind," Sheikh Mohamed added.

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