Dubai: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice -President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday were briefed on the country’s preparations to host COP28.

The UAE is all set to host the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP28) at the Dubai Expo City in November. The COP28 is expected to see the participation of 70,000 delegates from 198 countries.

"Today, my brother, the UAE President, and I were briefed on the ongoing preparations for COP28, which is expected to draw 70,000 people from 198 countries," the Vice-President tweeted.

“Our national team is ready, and we have a great confidence in our ability to welcome and host the world in our country with an aim to protect the planet,” Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid added.