Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the National Higher Committee Overseeing Preparations for COP28, discussed climate change challenges during his meeting with the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry in Abu Dhabi.
The UAE diplomat briefed Kerry on the country's preparations to host COP28 in less than a month, and the opportunities available to enhance joint cooperation within its framework.
UAE intercepts 19 ballistic missiles and 26 drones on Thursday
UAE air defences have successfully intercepted 19 ballistic missiles and 26 drones launched from Iran on Thursday, the Ministry of Defence said.
UAE, seven other nations strongly condemn Israel's death penalty law
Foreign Ministers from the UAE, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have strongly condemned the Israeli parliament's enactment of a law that allows the imposition of the death penalty against Palestinians.
Minor damage reported after missile interception in Abu Dhabi
Authorities have responded to an incident in the vicinity of Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) that occurred due to a successful missile interception.
UAE emphasises maritime navigation security at IMO session
The UAE has stressed the importance of strengthening maritime navigation security during its participation at the 50th session of the Facilitation Committee of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
