Even with the huge floods in Dubai, fatalities were not in the headlines. Africa is so vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to its limited infrastructure, and high levels of poverty.
Power outages were reported around Dubai, which was dotted with flooded areas and submerged and abandoned cars.
Kenya Airways cancels Wednesday flight to Dubai due to flooding and severe weather conditions in the United Arab Emirates, says it is monitoring the situation.
Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, shares some of these characteristics, albeit on a smaller scale due to varying economic strength and the number and quality of investors in each city.
Ruto will be among the more than 25 heads of state and government who will attend the summit themed 'Shaping Future Governments'.
Kenya lost 19-5 to China in the finals.