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Who is Sultan Al-Jaber?
Nov 24, 2023
Sultan Al-Jaber, controversial COP28 president, is also the boss of Abu Dhabi's state oil company. Despite this, his work as founder of green energy giant Masdar is cited in his defense. Is he compromised or uniquely qualified? Interviews with those who know him shed light.
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- Dr. Sultan Al-Jabbar's appointment as the President of COP 28 has sparked controversy due to his leadership of Abu Dhabi State Oil Company, Adnok, creating concerns over conflict of interest.
- Supporters argue that Dr. Sultan Al-Jabbar's expertise in conventional energy, oil, and gas, as well as his background in climate diplomacy through Mazdar, make him uniquely qualified for the role.
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Controversy Surrounding COP 28 Appointment
The appointment of Dr. Sultan Al-Jabbar, an oil boss, as the President of COP 28 Climate Change Conference has sparked controversy. Environmentalists express outrage, seeing his appointment as a conflict of interest due to his leadership of Abu Dhabi State Oil Company, Adnok. However, Al-Jabbar also chairs the renewable energy giant, Mazdar. Supporters argue that his expertise in conventional energy, oil, and gas, as well as his background in climate diplomacy, make him uniquely qualified for the role.
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