To meet this demand, Jodi Norman and Will Tunstall-Prince explain how recent reforms are now putting sustainable finance at the heart of the UAE’s energy transition strategy. On the face of it …
UAE consumers now want their banks to have ‘green’ credentials: Visa survey
They would not mind taking inputs from banks on how to spend in sustainable ways Shoppers in the UAE have been quick to opt for sustainable products and merchandise that are seen as doing their …
Dubai’s hospitality firm marks UAE 52nd National Day
Al Bandar Rotana Hotel Dubai, one of the city’s most notable hospitality destination, marked the UAE 52 nd National Day with a celebration in the presence of esteemed hotel owners and guests. The …
Look: UAE Families Take 3-Hour Abra Ride In Sharjah-Wide Parade For National Day
As many as 26 traditional dhows set sail from the Sharjah Aquarium, creating a colourful spectacle on the waters. The celebration, which was organised by Sharjah Museums, started at 3pm, offering …
Alex Hales Believes Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub Can Develop A Generation Of Athletes
Having spent time training and playing at Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub, and interacting with junior players at Zayed Cricket Academy and Al Ain Cricket Academy, Hales was just as much impressed by …
Deccan Gladiators Beat Struggling Team Abu Dhabi As Delhi Bulls To Strong For Bangla Tigers
Deccan Gladiators trounced struggling Team Abu Dhabi by 63 runs in the 12th match of the Abu Dhabi T10 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Riding on quick knocks from Andre Fletcher (41), …
Wrecked Lamborghini Countach from ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ fails to sell in Abu Dhabi
In November, the second, wrecked car showed up in the catalog for Bonhams’ On the Grid auction at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix. Bonhams put the presale estimate at $1.5 million to …
Harris focuses on shaping a post-conflict Gaza during a diplomatic blitz in Dubai with Arab leaders
Vice President Kamala Harris has engaged in a quick round of diplomacy with Arab leaders while attending the U.N. climate summit in the United Arab Emirates.
UAE: UK PM Rishi Sunak arrives at COP28 Summit in Dubai
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrived at the venue of the COP28 Summit on Dec 01. He was welcomed by UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UN Secy Gen. This year the Climate Change Conference (COP28) is being held in UAE’s Dubai.
UAE’s 52nd Union Day celebration combines ancient tradition with modern technology
Celebrations to mark the 52nd Union Day sprang to life at Expo City Dubai’s Jubilee Park as the sun set on the third day of the Cop28 summit. December 2 marks the anniversary of the formation of the …
£11bn plan to build huge offshore wind farms in 2025
An £11 billion project to build one of the world’s biggest offshore wind farms in British waters could start construction as soon as 2025 under a deal between the Abu Dhabi state-controlled Masdar and RWE, of Germany. Masdar is acquiring a 49 per cent …
UAE’s Masdar to develop 150 MW solar project in Angola
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, known as Masdar, is planning to develop a 150 megawatt solar power project in Angola to provide renewable energy to 90,000 homes and support economic growth, including jobs,
UAE: Sharjah Police arrest two reckless drivers for performing road stunts
Two drivers arrested in less than 2 hours for dangerous stunts in Khor Fakkan tunnel Sharjah: Sharjah Police have arrested two drivers who were driving recklessly at excessive speed in one of the …
UAE publishing firm celebrates ‘Emirati Titles’ in Kuwait and Algeria
Participation in book fairs in Kuwait, Algeria, and Al Ain through Menassah facilitated the distribution of over 10,000 books published by 103 of its member publishers to Arab readers.
UN Secretary-General urges nations to materialize financial commitment
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged developed nations to materialize their financial commitment to developing nations to help address the huge financial gaps they are confronted with in coping with the climate crisis.
COP28: UAE commits $30bn to climate finance
The UAE has announced a $30 billion investment to launch a climate-focused investment vehicle at COP28, that will set the foundation to establish a more transparent climate finance system and provide funding and access to the Global South. The vehicle …
Rich countries pledge $450M US for climate loss and damage at COP28
Rich countries at COP28 are pledging a small fraction of what’s estimated to be needed to pay for climate change loss and damage, but observers are calling it a start.