Motor racing-O’Ward joins McLaren F1 team as reserve driver

IndyCar’s Pato O’Ward will join McLaren’s stable of reserve drivers next season, the Formula One team said on Thursday. O’Ward, who drives for the Arrow McLaren IndyCar team, is in Abu Dhabi and will participate in Friday’s first practice ahead of Sunday’s season-ending grand prix.

Dubai bound: Pope seeks action at COP28

When Pope Francis visits Dubai in the United Arab Emirates Dec. 1-3 to address the opening of the UN Climate Change Conference, he will be the first pope ever to attend one of the global gatherings …

Activist hedge fund TCI joins trek to Abu Dhabi

Activist hedge fund TCI Fund Management has opened an office in Abu Dhabi, led by global head of investor relations Bronwyn Owen, following in the footsteps of several asset managers to set up shop in the United Arab Emirates this year.