"The start of commercial operations at Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant is a significant achievement, as the UAE becomes the first country in the Middle East to operate zero carbon nuclear power. Climate change is an international challenge and the UAE is committed to vigorously tackling this crisis by diversifying its energy mix and reducing carbon emissions 23.5 percent by 2030.

ABU DHABI, (WAM) - The UAE Regional Dialogue for Climate Action concluded on 4 April, convening climate leaders from across the MENA region to accelerate progress on climate action.

ABU DHABI, (WAM) - U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, today visited a number of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE's) major strategic projects supporting the country's efforts in the field of clean energy, limiting the consequences of climate change, and promoting sustainable development at the local and global levels.

Click here to learn about how the UAE is taking aggressive action to meet the global climate challenge. 

The UAE looks forward to joining President Joe Biden and Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry at next month’s Leaders Summit on Climate(link is external) to contribute to collective climate action. 

By Hessa Al Shuwaihi, Head of Communications and Public Diplomacy

No one told us that balancing motherhood and a demanding career would be easy – but being a working mom during a global pandemic takes it to another level. Amid the elevated challenges brought about by COVID-19, the United Arab Emirates has made it a priority to ensure pandemic assistance goes to mothers and families who need it.

By Shaima Gargash, Deputy Chief of Mission

The diplomats at the United Arab Emirates Embassy in Washington, DC, are excited to join you on LinkedIn. Here we will share the latest Embassy activities, UAE government initiatives and partnership highlights, while connecting with our friends and partners across the United States.

"Welcoming joint efforts to de-escalate tensions and for renewed regional dialogue, the UAE will work closely with the Biden Administration on a comprehensive approach to Middle East peace and stability. As in previous transitions, the UAE anticipated a review of current policies by the new administration.

Last July, the United Arab Emirates became the first Arab nation to launch a mission to Mars. The Emirates Mars Mission’s Hope probe is on schedule to enter into orbit around the “Red Planet” on February 9, making the UAE just the fifth country in history to reach Mars.