UAE’s Mohammed bin Zayed meets with US climate envoy John Kerry
April 5, 2021, 9:01 am

UAE’s Mohammed bin Zayed meets with US climate envoy John Kerry

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets with US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry. (WAM)

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday discussed cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and the United States in “all areas relevant to environmental protection” with US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.

Kerry is visiting Abu Dhabi to attend the first Regional Climate Dialogue hosted by the UAE.

The two sides also discussed mitigation of the economic and ecological impacts of climate change, according to WAM.

Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince and the US envoy “underlined the importance of ensuring global synergy and sustaining cooperation between international organizations concerned to accelerate smart and sustainable solutions to address climate change challenges,” WAM said.

The UAE hosted a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Dialogue For Climate Action on Sunday, ahead the Leaders Summit on Climate set to take place virtually in Washington, DC, later this month.

“The US presidential envoy commended the significant role played by the UAE in supporting renewable energy projects and the positive impact of such qualitative, proactive initiatives and projects on the future of humanity at large and on ensuring the sustainability of natural resources,” according to WAM.

source: Reem Krimly

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Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
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