• Attendees prepare before the full-day opening programme at the International Renewable Energy Agency. Silvia Razgova / The National
    Attendees prepare before the full-day opening programme at the International Renewable Energy Agency. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, left, the chairman of Masdar, attends the opening ceremonies of the fifth session of the International Renewable Energy Agency assembly. Silvia Razgova / The National
    Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, left, the chairman of Masdar, attends the opening ceremonies of the fifth session of the International Renewable Energy Agency assembly. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • Delegates network during a break at fifth session of the International Renewable Energy Agency assembly. Silvia Razgova / The National
    Delegates network during a break at fifth session of the International Renewable Energy Agency assembly. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • An attendee looks over the day’s programme at the International Renewable Energy Agency assembly. The assembly is Irena's ultimate decision-making authority and is made up of one representative from each member. Silvia Razgova / The National
    An attendee looks over the day’s programme at the International Renewable Energy Agency assembly. The assembly is Irena's ultimate decision-making authority and is made up of one representative from each member. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • Delegates from Oman and the Bahrain share insights during a break at the International Renewable Energy Agency assembly. Silvia Razgova / The National
    Delegates from Oman and the Bahrain share insights during a break at the International Renewable Energy Agency assembly. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • Adnan Amin, the director general of International Renewable Energy Agency, greets delegates during opening of the fifth session of the assembly. Silvia Razgova / The National
    Adnan Amin, the director general of International Renewable Energy Agency, greets delegates during opening of the fifth session of the assembly. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • Delegates from Saudi Arabia pore over notes during the the opening session of the International Renewable Energy Agency assembly. Silvia Razgova / The National
    Delegates from Saudi Arabia pore over notes during the the opening session of the International Renewable Energy Agency assembly. Silvia Razgova / The National

Irena assembly opens in Abu Dhabi — in pictures


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The International Renewable Energy Agency opened its fifth annual general assembly on Saturday, January 17, with delegates from more than 150 countries gathering at Saadyat Island in Abu Dhabi.