United Way Directs Funds to Protect Marine Ecosystem in Florida Keys

Florida Keys – In response to the escalating coral bleaching crisis throughout the Florida Keys, United Way of Collier and the Keys (UWCK) is proud to announce its collaborative effort with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to provide critical funding of up to $50,000 to support Reef Renewal USA's urgent coral rescue efforts.

By Majid Almutawa, Senior Political Affairs Specialist

In recent weeks, unprecedented heatwaves hit North America, Asia and Europe, forest fires engulfed parts of the Mediterranean, and droughts threatened crop yields across the US. Climate impacts are accelerating, and so must the global response.

COP28 Director-General Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi and Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Investment Amos Hochstein met in Washington Friday, July 21 to discuss ongoing cooperation between the UAE and US on climate action, including to facilitate an ambitious and successful COP28. Following COP28 President-Designate Dr. Sultan Al Jaber’s remarks in Brussels last week, Ambassador Al Suwaidi briefed DAP Hochstein on the UAE’s updated agenda for the climate summit, to be held in Dubai later this year.

COP28 Director-General Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi and US Deputy Special Envoy for Climate Sue Biniaz met in Washington on Friday, July 21 as part of ongoing coordination between the UAE’s COP28 organizing team and the Office of the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate. Following COP28 President-Designate Dr. Sultan Al Jaber’s remarks in Brussels last week, Ambassador Al Suwaidi briefed Deputy Special Envoy Biniaz on the UAE’s updated agenda for the climate summit, to be held in Dubai later this year.

By Saud Al Nowais, UAE Commercial Attaché

Amidst the remarkable growth in the clean energy sector, the UAE is accelerating its efforts to showcase unprecedented opportunities for businesses. This underscores the country's commitment to sustainable development and highlights the immense economic potential associated with clean energy investments.

WASHINGTON, DC, June 2, 2023 - Today, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates at the White House to reiterate the enduring U.S.-UAE strategic partnership and discuss a range of global and regional issues.  

Ambassadors “pass the torch” as the Games go from Abu Dhabi to Berlin; highlight Special Olympics’ success to promote inclusion worldwide