Ras Al Khaimah Ruler attends COP31 Leaders’ Summit

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, led a high-level Emirati delegation at the opening of the COP31 Leaders' Summit in Antalya, Turkey.

Sheikh Saud attended the summit on behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The gathering, chaired by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, brings together heads of state, government leaders and senior international officials to strengthen cooperation and accelerate the implementation of global climate commitments.

Held on November 11 and 12 under the theme 'Towards a Sustainable, Resilient and Equitable Future', the Leaders' Summit forms part of COP31, hosted by Turkey from November 9 to 20.

During his address, Sheikh Saud highlighted the UAE's approach to balancing economic development with environmental protection, emphasising investments in clean energy, technology and innovation, alongside international partnerships to support a sustainable future.

He noted that the UAE's development model demonstrates how economic growth and climate action can advance together, with investment in people, knowledge and technology supporting a diversified and sustainable economy.

Sheikh Saud also highlighted the significance of the UAE Consensus, reached at COP28 in Dubai in 2023, describing it as an important milestone in international climate cooperation.

He stressed the need to build on that agreement by accelerating the implementation of climate commitments, mobilising finance and investment, expanding access to clean technologies and supporting a just, orderly and responsible energy transition that takes into account different national circumstances.

On behalf of HH the UAE President, HH Saud bin Saqr leads the #UAE delegation at the #COP31 Leaders’ Summit in Türkiye. He visited the UAE Pavilion and attended the Turkish President’s dinner, stressing the need to build on the UAE Consensus and accelerate climate commitments. pic.twitter.com/WjMrKYFSKm

— Ras Al Khaimah Government Media Office (@RAKmediaoffice) November 11, 2026

During his visit, Sheikh Saud toured the UAE Pavilion at COP31, organised by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment.

He was briefed on national initiatives and projects covering clean energy, water security, climate finance and natural resource conservation.

The briefing also highlighted the UAE's efforts to strengthen integration between the energy and water sectors, improve resource efficiency and climate resilience, and advance international partnerships supporting global climate action.

Sheikh Saud later attended an official dinner hosted by Erdoğan for heads of state and government participating in the summit.

The UAE's participation reflects its continued commitment to international climate cooperation and building on the outcomes of COP28, while supporting practical solutions to global environmental challenges.