The UAE and Pakistan are in for a greater cooperation in buoying their economic ventures. The multi-billion-dollar deals unlocked by Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar and UAE President Sheikh …
COP28: UAE accused of using UN climate summit to make backroom oil deals
However, despite its shiny, squeaky-clean goals, there’s been reports of some dirty business going on with backroom deals. The 2023 climate summit, also known as COP28, is taking place in Dubai, the …
Sheikh Sultan receives Emirati astronauts Al Neyadi and Al Mansoori in Sharjah
Dr Sheikh Sultan listened to a detailed explanation from Sultan Al Neyadi and Hazzaa Al Mansoori, about the longest space mission in Arab history, which Al Neyadi underwent and extended to 6 months …
Abu Dhabi and Asia shows crypto is charging ahead—with or without the United States
The U.S. has good reasons to stifle crypto—but what’s happening elsewhere shows the genie is out of the bottle.
UAE pledges to allow assembly and expression to be tested by COP28
Restrictive Gulf laws prohibiting criticism of the state and its leaders could face challenge from human rights protesters
Here’s everything new coming to Netflix in December 2023 — and what’s leaving
WHAT’S WORTH STREAMING Netflix has a full slate of buzzy new shows and Oscar-hopeful movies coming in December. On the movie side, there’s “May December” (Dec. 1), a provocative drama from director Todd Haynes about an actress (Natalie Portman) who travels to meet a woman (Julianne Moore) who was at the center of a decades-old scandal who she’ll
COP28: Germany and UAE pledge $200m to compensate for climate damage
Germany and the United Arab Emirates pledged $200 million to compensate particularly vulnerable countries for climate damage, as the UN’s climate summit kicked off in Dubai on Thursday with dire warnings about the planet’s future.
The Central Bank of the UAE and the Higher Shari’ah Authority issue guiding principles to foster sustainable Islamic finance
The issuance of the guiding principles coincides with the UAE’s hosting of the Conference of the Parties (COP28), which highlights sustainable practices and foster united efforts in addressing sustain …
Apparel Group seals ESG-linked finance deal with UAE banks
“Our ESG-linked financing agreement is more than a financial endeavour; it’s a mutual pledge towards long-term environmental stewardship, social prosperity, and exemplary governan …
Binance Pilots Banking Triparty Agreement to Help Institutional Investors to Manage Counterparty Exposure
This first-in-crypto solution replicates traditional finance framework enabling institutions to fulfill risk management obligations by pledging fiat or fiat equivalent trading collateral with banking …
UAE Cop28 chief says fossil fuels must be part of climate deal, urges delegates to ‘adopt a different mindset’
Sultan Al Jaber, president of Cop28 and chief of UAE oil giant ADNOC, strenuously denied this week that he used the Cop presidency to pursue new fossil fuel deals.
COP28: Climate aid fund established on first day of Dubai summit
COP28 climate summit head Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber notched a win on the first official day of talks in Dubai, with the adoption of an agreement to set up a “loss and damage” fund to help developing …
Emirates Islamic celebrates 52nd UAE National Day
Emirates Islamic (DFM: EIB), part of Emirates NBD Group, is a leading Islamic financial institution in the UAE. Established in 2004 as Emirates Islamic Bank, the bank has established itself as a major …
This chic Italian beach club is opening on the Palm this winter
LAVITA will be a glamorous new addition to Dubai’s popular beach club scene… Bringing a touch of la dolce vita to Dubai, chic Italian beach house LAVITA is set to open its doors this winter inside …
Firm Behind MGM Macau To Build $1.2 Billion Resort in Dubai
First reported by MEED, the $1.2 billion contract is the most valuable construction deal in Dubai in the past six years. The Island is an offshore project close to the famous Burj Al Arab hotel. Its …
End the year on a high note at Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai
Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai should be high on your list. This extraordinary hotel has prepared a not-to-be-missed line-up of gatherings and offer. Round up your loved ones for a delicious dinner at …
Work from a mall? City Centre Deira can help with that
Image Credit: Shutterstock Dubai: Feel like having your workplace – even a temporary one – at a shopping mall? From August 2024, the City Centre Deira will have hybrid workplaces alongside its …