Leaked briefing documents for meetings with governments contained ‘asks’ from state oil firm
President Joe Biden plans to skip U.N. climate talks beginning this week in Dubai
President Joe Biden plans to skip the upcoming climate talks in Dubai, an event that is expected to draw heads of state and diplomats from more than 200 nations and the Vatican
Dubai’s Global Futures Society, World’s Largest Network of Futurists, Grows at Dubai Future Forum With 36 New Institutions Joining
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, November 29, 2023–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dubai Future Foundation announced today that 36 institutions from 17 countries have joined the existing four members of the Global Futures Society, the world’s largest global network of …
Crypto Investment Platforms eToro and M2 Granted Approvals to Operate in the UAE
Crypto investment platforms eToro and M2 have received approval to offer their services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority granted various degrees of …
F1 News: George Russell Brings Mercedes W14 To Sticky End At Abu Dhabi Testing
George Russell’s Abu Dhabi test session ended abruptly as he crashed his Mercedes W14, overshadowing the final moments of the 2023 F1 season. Key Takeaways: …
Abu Dhabi’s Terminal A Cuts Check-In Times To Seconds
A lot of things have changed at Abu Dhabi International Airport’s gleaming new Terminal A, including bring the …
Team Abu Dhabi primed for double UAE Offshore Powerboat challenge
Team Abu Dhabi are primed for a big challenge on two powerboat racing stages as one season begins and another reaches its conclusion in the UAE next week. The experienced pairings of Faleh Al Mansoori …
Christmas and New Year’s Eve meals and parties for under Dh500 in Abu Dhabi
While staying at home is a valid choice during the busy (and oft expensive) festive season, those who want to eat out are spoilt for choices that won’t break the bank. Plenty of restaurants in both …
F1 News: Martin Brundle Questions Max Verstappen’s “Villain” Status After He was Booed In Abu Dhabi
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky F1 Pundit Martin Brundle questioned Max Verstappen’s “villain” status after fans booed him in Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi- a …
The 13 Best Bars in Abu Dhabi
Dragon’s Tooth is one of the best-kept secrets in Abu Dhabi, with a classy, speakeasy vibe that takes its cues from the 1920s Shanghai jazz scene. Until recently, this low-key spot—hidden inside the …
Yemen’s Socotra Archipelago: The UAE’s Occupation and Destruction of a World Heritage Site
Mouna Hashem, PhD, is an international development consultant with extensive experience evaluating development programs and policies at UN agencies (
UAE President pardons 1,018 inmates ahead of 52nd Union Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the release of 1,018 inmates from correctional institutions in the UAE on the occasion of the country’s 52nd Union Day celebrations.
UAE ‘plan to use Cop28 to leverage oil deals’ horrifies climate leaders
The UAE’s Cop28 team prepared talking points for meetings with 15 foreign governments, indicating intentions to explore oil and gas deals, according to reporting from the Centre for Climate Reporting …
The California leaders going (and not going) to Dubai for COP28
A group of California lawmakers and members of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration on Tuesday made their way to Dubai for the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP 28. Despite his climate-focused trip to China in October and participation at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting earlier this month,
The five things to watch at Cop28 in Dubai
The pressure is on Cop28 host, the United Arab Emirates, to deliver progress in this critical decade for cutting emissions, reports
Dubai Culture Awards Winners In 2Nd Dubai Festival For Youth Music
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) announced the winners of the Dubai Festival for Youth Music during the conclusion of its second
Alef Chess Olympiad begins in Sharjah with participation of over 1,000 players
Alef International Chess Olympiad 2023, sponsored by the Alef Group, kicked off in Al Mamsha area of Sharjah on Monday. Considered as one of the largest chess events in the Arab world and Middle East, …