UAE Names Oil Chief Al-Jaber as COP28 Climate President

Dubai to host UN climate conference in November and December
Sultan al Jaber heads UAE’s state oil producer, chairs Masdar

Sultan al Jaber
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By Akshat Rathi and Paul Wallace

January 12, 2023 at 6:09 AM UTC

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January 12, 2023 at 8:57 AM UTC

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The United Arab Emirates has named Sultan al Jaber, head of the national oil company, as president for the COP28 climate summit that will be held in Dubai later this year.