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Sharjah 24
4 days ago
- Business
- Sharjah 24
First meeting of Türkiye-UAE high level strategic council
The Meeting of the High-Level Strategic Council reflected the determination of both countries to further advance the bilateral ties and close cooperation across a broad range of shared objectives between the Republic of Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates. The discussions covered numerous areas of cooperation that gained significant momentum in recent years, such as economy, trade, defence, innovation, cybersecurity, industry, technology, education, culture, energy, including renewable energy, environment, transportation, infrastructure, agriculture and tourism. Leveraging the Comprehensive and Economic Partnership Agreement, and drawing on bilateral economic, trade and investment mechanisms such as the Joint Economic Commission and Joint Economic and Trade Committee, the two Leaders discussed avenues to enhance mutual investments and trade, including exploring the potential for complementary and resilient trade routes, as well as areas of cooperation to support sustainable economic growth and facilitate regional and international trade. The two Leaders also exchanged views on enhancing cooperation between the public and private sectors in both countries with a view to fostering bilateral partnerships as well as collaboration opportunities in third countries. The two Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation in the energy sector, recognising the critical role of sustainable, secure and diversified energy resources in driving economic growth and climate resilience. They emphasised their shared ambition to explore practical opportunities to advance energy transition in line with national priorities. In this context, they welcomed the global goal, as reflected in Paragraph 28 of the Global Stocktake outcome adopted at COP28, to double the global rate of energy efficiency improvement and triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 and expressed their intention to contribute to its achievement through national and bilateral actions. They expressed their common will to enhance cooperation between the two countries based on goodwill and friendship, particularly in renewable energy and hydrocarbons, including joint projects to be realised on the basis of mutual benefit. The two leaders reaffirmed the significance of the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, co-hosted by the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Senegal, to be held in the UAE in December 2026, focused on accelerating the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 6, ensuring the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. They also commended the Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative as a significant contribution to advancing technological innovation tackling water scarcity. The two Leaders also emphasised the significance of maintaining the existing momentum in bilateral relations and focused on emerging and advanced technologies as a promising field of cooperation. While highlighting the key role of their young, dynamic and well-educated populations in fostering innovation, competitiveness and sustainable economic growth, they reiterated their will to collaborate in cutting-edge digital technologies. His Excellency President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and His Highness President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also underscored the importance of cooperation in cultural and social fields and agreed to promote exchanges that will contribute to the strong bonds of brotherhood between the Turkish and Emirati peoples. The two sides reaffirmed their resolve to enhance defence and security cooperation by capacity-building, exchanging expertise and sharing know-how. This landmark visit provided an opportunity to address bilateral and regional developments. Reflecting their countries' roles in advancing regional security, stability and prosperity, the two sides emphasised their shared commitment to work together to promote dialogue and the principles of international law to achieve a peaceful, stable, secure and prosperous environment in the region. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, expressed his profound appreciation to His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended to His Highness and the delegation of the United Arab Emirates during their stay in Türkiye. The two leaders witnessed the signing of seven bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding. The two leaders agreed to hold the next meeting of the High-Level Strategic Council in Abu Dhabi in 2026, on a date to be determined through diplomatic channels. This Joint Communique was adopted on 16 July 2025.
Al Etihad
5 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
Joint Communiqué on occasion of visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Republic of Türkiye, First Meeting of Türkiye-UAE High Level Strategic Council
ABU DHABI (WAM) Based on the brotherly relations between the Republic of Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan paid a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye on the occasion of the First Meeting of the High-Level Strategic Council in Ankara, on July 16, 2025. The Meeting of the High-Level Strategic Council reflected the determination of both countries to further advance the bilateral ties and close cooperation across a broad range of shared objectives between the Republic of Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates. The discussions covered numerous areas of cooperation that gained significant momentum in recent years, such as economy, trade, defence, innovation, cybersecurity, industry, technology, education, culture, energy, including renewable energy, environment, transportation, infrastructure, agriculture and tourism. Leveraging the Comprehensive and Economic Partnership Agreement, and drawing on bilateral economic, trade and investment mechanisms such as the Joint Economic Commission and Joint Economic and Trade Committee, the two Leaders discussed avenues to enhance mutual investments and trade, including exploring the potential for complementary and resilient trade routes, as well as areas of cooperation to support sustainable economic growth and facilitate regional and international trade. The two Leaders also exchanged views on enhancing cooperation between the public and private sectors in both countries with a view to fostering bilateral partnerships as well as collaboration opportunities in third countries. The two Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation in the energy sector, recognising the critical role of sustainable, secure and diversified energy resources in driving economic growth and climate resilience. They emphasised their shared ambition to explore practical opportunities to advance energy transition in line with national priorities. In this context, they welcomed the global goal, as reflected in Paragraph 28 of the Global Stocktake outcome adopted at COP28, to double the global rate of energy efficiency improvement and triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 and expressed their intention to contribute to its achievement through national and bilateral actions. They expressed their common will to enhance cooperation between the two countries based on goodwill and friendship, particularly in renewable energy and hydrocarbons, including joint projects to be realised on the basis of mutual benefit. The two leaders reaffirmed the significance of the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, co-hosted by the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Senegal, to be held in the UAE in December 2026, focused on accelerating the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 6, ensuring the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. They also commended the Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative as a significant contribution to advancing technological innovation tackling water scarcity. The two Leaders also emphasised the significance of maintaining the existing momentum in bilateral relations and focused on emerging and advanced technologies as a promising field of cooperation. While highlighting the key role of their young, dynamic and well-educated populations in fostering innovation, competitiveness and sustainable economic growth, they reiterated their will to collaborate in cutting-edge digital technologies. His Excellency President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and His Highness President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also underscored the importance of cooperation in cultural and social fields and agreed to promote exchanges that will contribute to the strong bonds of brotherhood between the Turkish and Emirati peoples. The two sides reaffirmed their resolve to enhance defence and security cooperation by capacity-building, exchanging expertise and sharing know-how. This landmark visit provided an opportunity to address bilateral and regional developments. Reflecting their countries' roles in advancing regional security, stability and prosperity, the two sides emphasised their shared commitment to work together to promote dialogue and the principles of international law to achieve a peaceful, stable, secure and prosperous environment in the region. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed his profound appreciation to His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended to His Highness and the delegation of the United Arab Emirates during their stay in Türkiye. The two leaders witnessed the signing of seven bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding. The two leaders agreed to hold the next meeting of the High-Level Strategic Council in Abu Dhabi in 2026, on a date to be determined through diplomatic channels. This Joint Communique was adopted on July 16, 2025.
Hi Dubai
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Hi Dubai
UAE Places Human Rights as Top Priority at 2026 Water Conference
The United Arab Emirates has reiterated its firm commitment to water and sanitation as fundamental human rights during a high-level panel at the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Speaking at the session, UAE Permanent Representative Jamal Jama Al Musharakh underscored the country's focus on equitable access to water as a cornerstone of sustainable development. He emphasised the UAE's leadership in advancing this right both domestically and globally through initiatives like the UAE Water Security Strategy 2036 and the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia), which has provided clean water to over 15 million people across 37 countries. The panel discussion was held in line with Human Rights Council Resolution 57/13, adopted in October 2024, and aimed to integrate human rights into the lead-up to the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, co-hosted by the UAE and Senegal. Al Musharakh highlighted the importance of inclusive planning, stressing the need to center gender equality, support for marginalised communities, and transparency in shaping the six proposed interactive dialogues for the conference. The UAE will also take part in the upcoming preparatory meeting in New York on July 9, where the dialogue themes for the 2026 conference are set to be officially adopted. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Al Etihad
03-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE participates in 4th International Conference on Financing for Development in Spain
3 July 2025 20:50 SEVILLE (WAM) Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, participated in the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), which was held in Seville, Spain, from June 30 to July 3, conference was held under the auspices of Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, and António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United the event, Al Hashimy underscored the urgency of strengthening partnerships and investing in long-term solutions that bridge humanitarian, development, and peace agendas. She emphasised the UAE's belief that today's challenges demand not just stronger multilateralism, but a reinvention of it: one that is agile, inclusive, and driven by innovation, technology, and meaningful private sector collaboration. In an era of accelerating complexity, this approach is central to delivering real-world Hashimy underlined the UAE's unwavering commitment to support vulnerable and crisis-affected regions, particularly low-income countries, and highlighted the UAE's pioneering role in renewable energy financing, food and water security, and health she emphasised that the UAE's development assistance has reached more than 100 countries, with a significant proportion dedicated to key sectors aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable in line with its steadfast commitment to global environmental governance, the UAE will co-host the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, alongside the Republic of Senegal, as part of its active engagement on issues of environmental resilience and governance. This conference aims to provide a platform for the international community to focus on accelerating the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 6 and building on COP28's water legacy and the UAE President's launch of the Mohamed bin Zayed Water UAE expressed its support for the adoption of the Seville Declaration that focuses on inclusivity, resilience, and sustainable UAE remains among the top donors of Official Development Assistance (ODA) as a percentage of Gross National Income (GNI), maintaining an average of 0.7% since the adoption of the SDGs in 2015. The UAE concluded by affirming its determination to forge forward-looking partnerships that deliver tangible outcomes, stating, 'The question is not only where we are headed – but how we get there. Our path must be efficient, future-focused, and rooted in the needs of the communities we serve.'
Al Etihad
29-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi, Global Climate Finance Centre sign MoU on energy, water efficiency, climate finance
29 May 2025 17:00 ABU DHABI (WAM)The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC).The agreement was signed during the 2025 World Utilities Congress, at a high-level consultation co-convened by the DoE and GCFC in preparation for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference. GCFC has been formally mandated to lead the Finance Track of the agreement was witnessed by Dr. Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Department of Energy (DoE), and Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and memorandum was signed by Ahmed Al Falasi, Energy Efficiency Sector Executive Director, and Mercedes Vela Monserrate CEO of GCFC, in the presence of several directors and senior officials from both this occasion, Ahmed Al Falasi, Energy Efficiency Sector Executive Director, stated, 'This agreement represents a strategic milestone in our ongoing efforts to drive the transition toward a sustainable economic model that helps address climate change challenges. We recognise the importance of activating partnerships with leading institutions such as the Global Climate Finance Centre, given their pivotal role in enhancing our capacity to develop pioneering projects and enabling innovative and flexible financing solutions that benefit both the economy and society.'He added, 'We look forward to implementing high-impact initiatives through this collaboration, starting with supporting projects such as 'Cooling as a Service', and moving toward building an effective ecosystem that includes government entities, the private sector, and the community at large.''As we look ahead to the 2026 UN Water Conference, which the UAE will co-host, we are committed to deepening partnerships that deliver measurable progress and scalable innovation in energy and water efficiency, in line with our national priorities.'Mercedes Vela Monserrate, CEO of GCFC, stated, 'This agreement reflects the work already underway between GCFC and the Department of Energy to develop financing mechanisms for energy and water efficiency. It also formalises our collaboration as we lead the Finance Track for the 2026 UN Water Conference. Our focus is on mobilising capital, supporting regulatory frameworks, and delivering practical solutions through a strong pipeline of investable projects.'The MoU seeks to strengthen bilateral partnership through support for the implementation of Abu Dhabi's Finance Strategy and reinforce the Emirate's position as a leading hub for climate finance and innovation. It also aims to build institutional capacities, exchange knowledge and information, and scale financing for energy and water efficiency projects, including behavioral change and environmental conservation MoU outlines specific areas of cooperation, including: Development of financing instruments for energy and water efficiency infrastructure; Capital structuring tools such as guarantees, linked loans, and bond frameworks; Technical support and capacity-building for regulators, project developers, and financial institutions; Policy and regulatory alignment to support investment-readiness; High-level convenings to support pipeline development and institutional coordination. GCFC and the DoE will also work together to align financing solutions with Abu Dhabi's strategic priorities and help position the Emirate as a regional leader in climate finance.
