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Ras Al Khaimah Ruler at COP31 Leaders’ Summit: UAE Participation in Global Climate Talks

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November 12, 2026

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The UAE signatory, led by His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the UAE’s Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attended COP31 Leaders’ Summit in Antalya, Türkiye on behalf of the UAE President. The summit, titled “Towards a Sustainable, Resilient and Equitable Future,” featured discussions on climate commitments, international cooperation and was attended by world leaders.

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RAK Ruler COP31 Summit Highlights UAE Climate Priorities

Sheikh Saud emphasized the UAE’s approach towards balancing economic growth and environmental protection. He emphasized investments in green energy; technology and innovation; and international partnership inter alia. His involvement was in line with the country’s commitment on providing tangible implementation of climate change actions and promotion of sustainable economic growth.

RAK Ruler COP31 Summit Builds on UAE Consensus

The UAE delegation’s presence is in the wake of COP28, which took place in Dubai in 2023. UAE Consensus set a pathway towards a just and orderly transition to renewable energy, with the goal of tripling global RE capacity, and doubling energy efficiency improvement, by 2030. Sheikh Saud highlighted the need for further speeding up in the implementation and for increasing utilisation of climate financing and access to clean technologies.

RAK Ruler COP31 Summit Showcases National Initiatives

The UAE Pavilion, which was hosted by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, was visited by Sheikh Saud during this visit. He was briefed on national projects on clean energy, water security, climate finance and natural resource conservation. The actions also included sustainability resource efficiency and build up of climate resilience.

RAK Ruler COP31 Summit Strengthens Global Cooperation

The UAE delegation consisted of Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, and Dr Amna bin Abdullah Al Dahak with high officials. The host country for COP31 is Türkiye and the theme for the Summit is climate finance, clean energy and emission reductions and adaptation. The involvement reflects the UAE’s commitment to international actions to turn climate promises into results.