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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 — Sultan al Jaber
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Akshat Rathi and

January 12, 2023, 6:09 AM UTCUpdated onJanuary 12, 2023, 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.