The UAE Youth 20 (Y20) Delegation participated in the G20 youth engagement track, held from 18 to 22 August 2025 in Johannesburg, contributing to global discussions on innovation, sustainability, and youth leadership.
The UAE Youth 20 (Y20) Delegation participated in the G20 youth engagement track, held from 18 to 22 August 2025 in Johannesburg, contributing to global discussions on innovation, sustainability, and youth leadership.
On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, led the UAE delegation to the Africa Water Investment Summit in Cape Town. The delegation included Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister for Energy and Sustainability. Convened as part of South Africa’s G20 Presidency, the summit aimed to mobilise investment in climate-resilient water and sanitation projects to drive water security, economic growth, and sustainable development across Africa.
The UAE National Wheelchair Basketball Team arrived in South Africa to participate in the 3×3 World Championship, proudly carrying the spirit of the UAE with strength and determination. They were warmly welcomed by H.E. Mahash Saeed Al Hameli, UAE Ambassador to South Africa; Colonel Staff Abdullah Mohamed Al Tunajji, UAE Military Attaché; and Ms. Ancilla Smith, CEO of Special Olympics South Africa. We are proud of our athletes of determination who raised the UAE flag with pride and resilience on the global stage, reflecting the nation’s spirit and values.
H.E. Mahash Saeed Al Hameli, UAE Ambassador to South Africa, met with H.E. Ganief Hendricks, Deputy Minister of Social Development, to discuss key areas of social development and explore opportunities for collaboration between the two countries.
Ms. Fatima AlSuwaidi, Counselor at the UAE Embassy, attended the UAE–South Africa MSME Symposium held at The Innovation Hub in Pretoria. The event brought together key stakeholders to advance collaboration in priority sectors, including innovation, space technology, water sustainability, and the agri-food value chain.
The UAE delegation, headed by H.E. Mahash Saeed Al Hameli, UAE Ambassador to South Africa and Deputy Sherpa, participated in the 3rd Sherpa Meeting of the G20 in South Africa. The meeting gathered representatives of member states, invited countries, and international organizations to review progress across the G20 working groups. The UAE showcased its contributions in areas including women’s empowerment, digital economy, climate, and sustainability. South Africa invited the UAE to participate as a guest country in the G20 2025.
