Wind energy is the backbone of the government’s climate action plan which aims to halve carbon emissions by 2030 …
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao is too rich to leave the U.S. before criminal sentencing, judge says
The ruling reverses a previous decision allowing Zhao, the crypto also known as CZ, to travel to his home in the United Arab Emirates before he is sentenced on Feb. 23.
Protesters Test the Limits of Repressive Dubai’s Climate Summit
U.N. talks have brought the rare spectacle of demonstrations to the United Arab Emirates, the oil producer hosting the conference.
Embracing the call of the desert, mountains in UAE
Witness the beauty of desert foxes, Arabian oryx, and sand boas in their natural habitat The UAE beckons adventurers with its breathtaking contrasts, and inviting exploration of expansive deserts …
Glitzy hotels, fake metal and the WhatsApp chats behind a $600m scam
Guests at the FIVE Palm Jumeirah Hotel in Dubai can enjoy Chinese and Italian cuisine at its restaurants, join in the “Splash Dance” party at its Instagram-friendly swimming pool, or drive their …
Fairmont Dubai Skyline Residences launched with an estimated cost value of Dhs1.7 billion
Dubai’s property market is witnessing remarkable growth and developers are launching new projects to cater to the rising demand. The luxury real estate sector is also booming as developers are going …
Abu Dhabi’s takeover of The Telegraph puts press freedom at risk
I flew to Dubai on an Emirates plane packed with sunseekers, most of whom were more interested in cocktails on the beach than politics.
Dubai unveils plan for 50pc CO2 emissions cut by 2030
Dubai has announced an ambitious plan to achieve carbon neutrality, with a target of achieving a 50% reduction in emissions by the year 2030. The new plan will accelerate the momentum it has achieved …
Inside the luxurious lives of the Russians of Dubai
The UAE became the top destination for private flights out of Russia following the invasion, with Russians now the second largest group …
Latest travel updates: What you can and cannot carry from India to the UAE
Have you encountered a post on your social media feed cautioning against carrying specific items when traveling from India to the UAE? Recent …
‘We are dying here’: Terror in Gaza amid Israeli communications blackouts
A few days after Israel declared war on Gaza, an air strike on Rimal took out the telecommunications company Etisalat’s network in central Gaza, causing a significant internet outage across the city …
Government should say ‘no way’ to Abu Dhabi-backed takeover of The Telegraph, says ex-head of MI6
The planned Abu Dhabi-backed takeover of The Telegraph poses a “profound security concern” to the UK which should be blocked by ministers, a former head of MI6 has said.
Activists stage rare UAE protest at COP28
STORY: “These names (of political prisoners) have never been said out loud in the UAE, and the release has never been publicly demanded in this way,” Shea said.About 25 activists took part in the …
Climate activists join the pro-Palestinian cause during a rare protest in Dubai
An curved arrow pointing right. Hundreds of climate activists joined the global protests calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war on Saturday, marching through the site of the ongoing UN …
Hillary Clinton and the elitist climate summit in Dubai
It was difficult enough to take the COP28 global climate conference in Dubai seriously, and then Hillary Clinton spoke at the event and declared, “Women and girls disproportionately bear the burden of …
Philanthropists across Dubai unite for a night of vision and impact: The sparkle gala by EMIR 2023
Through the partnership of The Sparkle Foundation, a UAE-based non-profit organisation, and Emerging Markets Intelligence & Research (EMIR), an exclusive boutique advisory and research firm, renowned …
Dubai Shopping Festival drone and light show returns to The Beach, JBR
The 800-piece drone shows will illuminate the skies, with a symphony of colours and shapes, telling two exciting new stories through their display …