Renewables are on track to overtake fossil fuels as the world’s largest source of electricity within five years.
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Urban solar
Buildings are considered to be a major driver of emissions. In addition to the predicted billions of square meters of space that will be built across the world over the next decade, most developments …
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Saudi Arabia travel guide: everything you need to know as Covid ban on the UAE is lifted
Saudi Arabia has lifted travel restrictions on the UAE, South Africa and Argentina, and is welcoming vaccinated visitors. On Wednesday, the three countries were removed from Saudi Arabia’s red list, …
UAE ‘Projects of the 50’ initiative to attract coders is a ‘bold step,’ experts say
Plans unveiled by the United Arab Emirates to attract 100 coders every day to live and work in the country to boost the workforce to 100,000 has been …
UAE leaders congratulate Razan Al Mubarak as she is elected president of global conservation body
Congratulatory messages are pouring in for Razan Al Mubarak, who became only the second woman to be elected as president of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The UAE leaders …
10 amazing ways to spend your weekend in the UAE
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Cover story: Why Virtuzone’s executives believe startups must emulate UAE for long-term success
The UAE has meticulously crafted its position as a startup hub, and similar to any venture, the path to reach the top has not been easy. In an exclusive, business setup company Virtuzone’s leaders …
T20 World Cup: Full squad list for tournament in UAE and Oman
Full squad lists for the T20 Men’s World Cup, which will be held in UAE and Oman between 17 October and 14 November.
From 153kg to 87kg: Indian expat in Dubai sprints his way to weight loss and good health
Dubai: Hoping to encourage obese residents to seek healthy ways to reduce weight, an Indian expatriate in Dubai has shared the story of how he “ran to his good health”, embarking on a phenomenal …
COVID-19: Abu Dhabi, Dubai top global ranking of cities for pandemic response
Two UAE cities, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, ranked in top-5 among ‘safest cities’ in the world Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has once again topped the list of the world’s leading cities for their response to the …
EXCLUSIVE Dubai courier Aramex in talks to buy Turkey’s MNG Kargo -sources
Dubai-listed courier Aramex , partly owned by Abu Dhabi state investor ADQ, is in advanced talks to buy Turkish delivery company MNG Kargo, three sources said.
Expo 2020 Dubai: Emirates offers discount on airfare, free pass
Travellers who book their tickets early can avail of discounts on flights for travel dates between September 28 and March 31, 2022 …
Dubai non-oil sector grew marginally in August – PMI
Dubai’s non-oil private sector expanded marginally in August, and firms increased their employment levels in signs that the emirate’s economy is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, The seasonally …
Dubai launches Expo 2020 passport for visitors
Dubai on Thursday launched the Expo 2020 passport for visitors who are looking to explore the more than 200 pavilions at the exhibition site. Like a real travel passport, the 50-page booklet will keep …
VFEX, Dubai partner sign MoU
THE Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) to strengthen bilateral cooperation as well as exchange …
Bank’s Reach is Tangible, its Relevance is Questioned, say Experts at Finnovex ME 2021
On the first day of the international summit, experts deliberated on innovation and digital advancements in banking sector, along with resilient and …
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National Bank of Kuwait starts selling dollar senior bonds – document
National Bank of Kuwait , the Gulf country’s largest lender, has given initial price guidance for six-year U.S. dollar-denominated bonds of around 115 basis points over U.S. Treasuries, a bank …
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