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 …
Masdar to Develop 150MWac Solar Plant in Angola to Power 90,000 Homes and Boost Just Energy Transition
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has announced plans to develop a major 150 megawatt (MW) solar PV project in Angola to deliver …
DIFC’s strategic initiatives drive Dubai’s emergence as a global hub for sustainable finance
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, today announced the launch of its Sustainable Finance …
Dahal invites UAE’s ‘vibrant business community’ to partner with Nepal for mutual growth
Nepal, according to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda,’ requires a significant investment in infrastructure, human resources, and technology to move out of the LDC category by 2026.
UAE corporate tax: Keeping up with accounting standards
It can be a challenge to keep up with ever evolving accounting standards. For the majority, these hail from International Financial Reporting Standards. For those who conduct annual external audits, …
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.
Binance’s VIP traders got sneak peek of record US crypto fine at Singapore dinner
Binance hosted a private dinner for a few dozen or so market makers at a posh members-only club called 1880 in September. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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,
As host of UN COP28 climate talks, the autocratic UAE now allowing limited protests and critics in
Participants at the United Nations’ COP28 climate talks Sunday found themselves greeted by the rarest sights in the United Arab Emirates — public protests. From the largest demonstration seen …
Abu Dhabi deal for Telegraph threatens free press, says Liz Truss
Liz Truss has called on the government to protect the Telegraph Media Group’s editorial independence as fears mount over an Abu Dhabi-backed fund taking over its titles.The former prime minister said …
Cypark inks deal with Abu Dhabi Future Energy
In a landmark move towards establishing itself as a key player in the global transition to renewable energy (RE), Cypark Resources Bhd has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Abu …
PH, UAE boost ties on digital infrastructure dev’t
The Philippines has signed an agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on bolstering their economic alliance on digital infrastructure development, a move that will include the development of new …
UAE’s Purehealth seeks to raise Dhs3.62bn from IPO
PureHealth played a pivotal role in screening for Covid-19 infections in the UAE, and its IPO has been in the works for years, according to a Reuters report. First Abu Dhabi Bank is the lead manager …
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,