Good morning from The National on April 23, 2024.
Here is your digest of what is making the headlines in the Emirates.
Commuters battled traffic jams on their way to offices yesterday and pupils returned to classrooms as the UAE sought to get back to business as usual after last week's unprecedented storms.
Some roads remained closed due to residual floodwater, damage, abandoned vehicles and other hazardous conditions.
Private schools in Dubai were encouraged by the large turnout in classrooms after several days of distance learning.
“I'm really happy that we've got a huge majority of our children back in school," said Rebecca Coulter, principal of Dubai British School Jumeirah Park.
"It's lovely to see them and I think families are relieved to get some sense of normality back.”
Read more on the Monday traffic jams from Ramola Talwar Badam here
Related: Back to school after record-setting storms
President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with Sultan Haitham
President Sheikh Mohamed and Sultan Haitham of Oman on Monday held high-level talks in Abu Dhabi as the two nations struck deals to bolster ties in important sectors such as renewable energy, technology and rail infrastructure.
The two leaders witnessed agreements aimed at further strengthening relations between the Gulf neighbours as part of Sultan Haitham's state visit.
The agreements also covered investment, sustainability and education.
Sheikh Mohamed said the visit would support joint efforts to build a "stable and prosperous future" for the friendly countries.
Read the full story here
Cop28 President honoured for leadership during climate talks
Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, has been honoured by the World Energy Council for his leadership during the crucial Cop28 climate talks.
The Cop28 President won the Global Energy Transition Impact Award in recognition of his role in overseeing a historic agreement at last year’s summit and advancing the world's energy transition.
Cop28 ended with a deal known as the UAE Consensus, under which many countries agreed to transition away from fossil fuels.
The award comes at a time when the World Energy Congress is beginning in Rotterdam. The four-day event brings together energy leaders to discuss the global picture.
Accepting the award in the Dutch city on Sunday, Dr Al Jaber said the ground-breaking agreement was “a truly historic moment for climate diplomacy” and, during a time of geopolitical tension, “set a new standard for inclusivity”.
Read more here
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COMING UP
- Arijit Singh Live: Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai – April 27
- Cirque Du Soleil Crystal: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi – April 26-May 5
FACT OF THE DAY
The European State of the Climate report, published on Monday by the Copernicus Climate Change Service and the World Meteorological Organisation, revealed Europe had its second hottest year on record in 2023. Read more here
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