President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to travel to the United Arab Emirates this week after receiving an invitation from UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with the visit scheduled for 12 to 13 January 2026, Cape town Etc reports.
The South African head of state will attend Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, a flagship annual gathering hosted in the UAE capital, which runs from 11 to 15 January 2026. This year's event takes place under the banner Nexus of Next: All Systems Go and is expected to draw global attention as leaders from across sectors converge to discuss sustainability and long-term development.
The summit is designed to bring together heads of state and government, business leaders and civil society, with the aim of encouraging collaboration across multiple sectors, accelerating systemic change and shaping the future of global sustainability efforts.
