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Ghana: Accra seeks stronger energy partnerships and investment ties with the United Arab Emirates

LE BRIEF • 2026-11-02

The Energy Commission has discussed innovation and the energy transition with the UAE ambassador. No funding amount, industrial contract or newly signed agreement was announced for this meeting.

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LE BRIEF — Monday, 2 November 2026, consolidated weekend edition By the LE BRIEF newsroom Country : Ghana Source publication : 1 November 2026, with initial coverage on 30 October Event : Diplomatic meeting in Accra; exact date unspecified in the publications consulted Supplied photograph: institutional meeting in Ghana. Illustration; it is not verified as the meeting with the UAE ambassador. Provenance and reproduction rights must be validated before commercial use. Ghana wants to strengthen relations with the United Arab Emirates in energy, innovation and investment. According to a report published on 1 November 2026, Adwoa Serwaa Bondzie, acting executive secretary of Ghana's Energy Commission, met the UAE ambassador in Accra, Abdulla Murad Sulaiman Mohammed Al Mandoos. Discussions concerned institutional cooperation and partnerships that could support Ghana's energy transition. The exact meeting date is not specified in the publications consulted; initial coverage of the same meeting was already available on 30 October. Mobilising energy transition partners The Energy Commission wants to strengthen international relations to promote access to secure, affordable and sustainable energy. Ghana is continuing efforts to improve electricity supply reliability and attract more investment in energy infrastructure. The UAE has substantial experience in financing and developing int...