WAM
11 May 2026, 18:05 GMT+10
LONDON, 11th May, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, participated in the 84th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84), organised by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London, as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting international efforts aimed at protecting the marine environment and enhancing the sustainability of the maritime transport sector.
During the meeting, several proposals submitted by the UAE were adopted with the support of a majority of member states. Among the most notable was the resolution concerning measures to protect the marine environment in the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman, and the Gulf region, particularly in and around the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to enhanced maritime safety and security in the region.
The UAE's participation comes within the framework of its leading role in supporting joint international action and advancing a sustainable maritime transport system, in line with its strategic vision for protecting the marine environment and achieving climate neutrality.
Get a daily dose of Cardiff Star news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Cardiff Star.
More InformationLONDON, U.K.: Even if the United States and Iran strike a deal to end the war in the Middle East, global oil supplies are expected...
LONDON, 11th May, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, participated in...
Worcester [UK], May 11 (ANI): Ben Stokes made a promising return from injury as he gears up for a busy home Test season with the England...
Mohali (Punjab) [India], May 11 (ANI): Roundglass Hockey Academy (RGHA) emerged victorious at the Sikh Union Club Nairobi Centenary...
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): The Indian cricket team retained the top spot in the latest ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings following...
Washington [US], May 11 (ANI): Veteran British actor Michael Pennington, best known for playing Moff Jerjerrod in 'Star Wars: Episode...
JAKARTA, Indonesia: More than 300 foreign nationals, mainly from Vietnam, were arrested by the Indonesian police on Satyrday, for alleged...
SEOUL, South Korea: South Korea's parliamentary speaker, Woo Won-shik, said this week that a bill to change the constitution and make...
DUBLIN, Ireland: Lawyers for three men who targeted a vulnerable teenager and lured her into a car before driving her to Dollymount...
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California: Google has agreed to pay US$50 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by Black employees who alleged...
WASHINGTON, D.C.:/CAIRO: Even as the forces of the United States and Iran exchanged fire in the Middle East on May 8, a U.S. intelligence...
PARIS, France: French prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation targeting Elon Musk and social media platform X over allegations...
