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Article: United Arab Emirates Submits Official Bid to Host Headquarters of International Renewable Energy Agency.
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- WAM - United Arab Emirates News Agency
- Article date:
- May 4, 2009
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ABU DHABI, May 4th, 2009: The UAE has officially submitted its bid to host the interim and eventual permanent seat of the International Renewable Energy Agency in Abu Dhabi, a move that is aligned with the UAEs' clear commitment towards the development of renewable energy. The UAE will compete with three European countries to host the IRENA HQ, marking the only submission from a developing country. If the UAE is successful in its bid, this will be the first time a major international agency is located in the developing world.
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