• Preparations in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, are in full swing with two weeks to go until Cop27. All photos: Reuters
    Preparations in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, are in full swing with two weeks to go until Cop27. All photos: Reuters
  • Abdel Aziz Ibrahim of Hassan Allam Construction said 2,000 workers have been working 'nearly around the clock' on the 50,000 square metre site.
    Abdel Aziz Ibrahim of Hassan Allam Construction said 2,000 workers have been working 'nearly around the clock' on the 50,000 square metre site.
  • Mr Ibrahim said 99 per cent of the work was complete.
    Mr Ibrahim said 99 per cent of the work was complete.
  • Many of the city's resorts are preparing for a major season, said Ramy Rizkallah of Savoy Sharm El-Sheikh group.
    Many of the city's resorts are preparing for a major season, said Ramy Rizkallah of Savoy Sharm El-Sheikh group.
  • This includes the installation of solar plants, recycling and reducing the use of plastic.
    This includes the installation of solar plants, recycling and reducing the use of plastic.
  • About 90 heads of state have confirmed their attendance at the climate negotiations.
    About 90 heads of state have confirmed their attendance at the climate negotiations.
  • The themes reflect some of Egypt's priorities as it tries to better promote the interests of developing nations.
    The themes reflect some of Egypt's priorities as it tries to better promote the interests of developing nations.

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October 24, 2022

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Updated: October 24, 2022, 7:26 AM
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