UN climate talks have become akin to a sprawling travelling expo. Maybe this isn’t the best way to tackle the global crisis, says CNA’s Jack Board.
COP28 agreement’s impact on small island nations
CNN’s Bill Weir reports on the COP28 agreement to transition away from fossil fuels and the impact it will have on small island nations that are most vulnerable to climate change.
UAE’s Fundbot raises $1.5 million Seed
UAE-based fintech Fundbot, has raised a $1.5 million Seed round led by Hambro Perks Oryx Fund, with further support from …
UAE private companies committed to Emiratisation to get priority for government tenders
Others benefits of achieving the target includes enlisting the firms in the Emiratisation Partners Club, and enjoying the benefits of Nafis for companies and individuals – such as the financial …
UAE to Begin Fines and Work Bans for Uninsured Workers
Approximately 14% of eligible employees in the UAE have yet to acquire mandatory insurance against job loss, stated the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE). The scheme, introduced in …
UAE Property: ‘Can my landlord evict me with 15 days’ notice?’
Question: I am having trouble with my landlord in renewing my lease for a two-bedroom apartment. The landlord is asking me to vacate the premises on the last day of my rental contract. However, he …
Arcilla wins contracts to develop 100,000 sq ft UAE luxury real estate
Arcilla Property Partners, a leading development and design company, has announced it has won contracts to develop and design more than 100,000 sq ft of luxury residential real estate following a …
Telecom Review: Middle East Unites in the First Year of 5G-A
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, December 14, 2023–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A panel of industry experts, technology providers, and regulatory bodies, joined hands to announce 2024 as the first year of the …
Dubai Bling Season 2 Review: Even fake lifestyles and rented cars can’t save the cast
(All rooms come with a decent balcony, brilliant coffee machine and free Wi-Fi. I also recommend the mobile price on … Yes, you guessed it, Dubai Bling is back for another season. Here we go again, …
Abu Dhabi road closures announced ahead of Saturday’s marathon
Roads will be closed across Abu Dhabi from midnight until 2pm on Saturday for the Adnoc marathon. Parts of the King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street will be closed from midnight until 7.30am, …
Sustainability drive: UAE sees 35% surge in gifting of eco-friendly, locally sourced brands in 1 year
The region is experiencing a surge in online gifting, with a 30% spike in online orders in November 2023 alone which has seen celebrations like Diwali, Black Friday and UAE National Day …
India aims to grow plastic exports to UAE by 4 times to $5 billion
“Bilateral trade between India and UAE reached $85 billion in 2022-23 … networking with leading Indian exporters and generating sufficient business in just three days. We take this opportunity to …
UAE Launches Dubai Unified License Initiative
Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has introduced the Dubai Unified License (DUL) to boost the business environment in the country, the state-run news agency WAM reported.[1] Read More: A …
UAE interest rates unchanged after US Fed announcement
The Central Bank of the UAE has said it would keep interest rates unchanged following a similar announcement by the US Federal Reserve overnight.
UAE Central Bank maintains base rate at 5.40%
ABU DHABI: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to maintain the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) without change at 5.40 percent. This decision was taken …
Abu Dhabi Has Mangrove Conservation Project
On a plot of land in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, the largest of the United Arab Emirates, the scenery of roads and buildings on the sand c …
UAE: Prominent Critics Face New Charges
“The UAE has ramped up its assault on rights and freedoms despite calls to uphold its human rights obligations around the COP28 climate conference,” said Michael Page, deputy Middle East and North …