Human Rights Watch says country’s air pollution is dangerously high but there is little public criticism
COP28: Abu Dhabi teams up with HSBC, others on climate finance think-tank
Abu Dhabi will host the newly launched Global Climate Finance Centre in partnership with nine founding members including the World Bank, lender HSBC and asset managers BlackRock and Ninety One.
AR Rahman performs in Abu Dhabi, unveils his new song
Music legend AR Rahman attended the UAE’s 52nd National Day celebrations in Abu Dhabi and unveiled a ‘song of hope’. On the special occasion, AR Rahman and a 52-member all-female Firdaus Orchestra …
Here’s why the UAE, the autocratic COP28 host, has to allow protests at the summit
As participants at the United Nations’ COP28 climate talks filed in for another day of talks, they found themselves greeted by a rare sight in the United Arab Emirates — a protest.
UAE’s Alterra climate fund will drive investment in the developing world: COP28 director-general
The UAE’s new $30 billion Alterra climate fund will “drive investment in the developing world and global south,” COP28 Director-General Majid al-Suwaidi tells CNBC’s Dan Murphy.
UAE: Woman Jailed, Fined Dh3,000 For Assaulting Man, Scratching His Face
A woman has been sentenced to two months imprisonment and fined Dh3,000 for assaulting a man in a residential building and scratching his face with her hand. The Fujairah Federal Court issued the judgement and stated that the man could not perform his work for over 20 days due to sustained injuries.
UAE and Philippines agree on negotiation scope for CEPA
Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Alfredo E. Pascual, Secretary of Trade and Industry of the Department of Trade and Industry for the Republic of the Philippines,
Abu Dhabi T10 League 2023 Points Table: Updated standings after The Chennai Braves vs Deccan Gladiators, Match 17
Morrisville Samp Army, on Sunday, December 3, beat Delhi Bulls by four wickets in the 15th game of the Abu Dhabi T10 League at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. After three wins on the trot, the …
Demo at COP28 in Dubai calls for cease-fire in Gaza, in first UAE protest in support of Palestinians
A peaceful protest calling for a ceasefire in Gaza was held at the UN climate summit in Dubai on Sunday. The UAE has stringent rules against demonstrations, but at COP28 participants were allowed to protest,
Harris dashed to Dubai to tackle climate change and war. Each carries political risks at home
Vice President Kamala Harris flew to the Middle East to tackle climate change and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, challenges that have flummoxed White Houses for decades.
Harris goes to Dubai to tackle climate change and war
Vice President Kamala Harris flew to the Middle East to tackle climate change and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, two challenges that have flummoxed White Houses for decades …
Abu Dhabi T10: Samp Army end Delhi Bulls’ run; Bangla Tigers stop Warriors’ spirited chase
Morrisville Samp Army marched past Delhi Bulls by four wickets in the 15th match while Bangla Tigers got the better of Northern Warriors in the Abu Dhabi T10 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. In the first …
Dubai Expat Wins Dh15 Million In Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket
A Dubai-based Indian expat has won Dh15 million in Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket draw series 258, conducted during the UAE Union Day holidays. Ashish Moholkar bought the winning ticket, number 223090, on …
Crypto Biz: UAE’s regulatory structure draws crypto firms, Canaan’s revenue slumps, and more
This week’s Crypto Biz also explores Bitcoin miner Canaan’s revenue challenges, Wormhole’s massive fundraising and Banco Santander’s crypto moves.
COP28 a rare chance in UAE for protests on Palestinians, climate action
More than 100 activists in the Dubai Expo City where this year’s COP28 U.N. climate summit is being held took part in a protest on Sunday to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Masdar joins forces with RWE to co-develop wind projects in UK
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, is part of an £11billion investment into the UK’s renewable energy sector and is purchasing a 49 per cent stake in RWE’s 3
Dubai focuses on future driven by tech innovation: Maktoum
Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, on Sunday met with Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment and Financial Officer of Alphabet and Google.