The 28th United Nations climate summit, known as COP28, kicked off in Dubai on Thursday with an early breakthrough on a key agenda item: the establishment of a disaster fund for countries hit hardest by climate disaster.
Why Trust Wallet, the CZ-Owned Crypto App, Is Looking to the UAE
Even before the US government demanded that Binance Holdings Ltd. pay $4.3 billion in fines and accused its founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao of various crimes, the crypto exchange had been facing …
11 Winners Recognised at Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony held during COP28 UAE
ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, today awarded the winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering …
Sunak announces £11bil wind farm investment by UAE, German firms
The UK government claims that the long-planned offshore wind farm off the coast of Yorkshire will be the largest in the world. (Reuters pic) DUBAI: UK prime minister Rishi Sunak announced on Friday …
Fifth Sharjah Kalba Arabian Horse Festival kicks off
Sultan Mohammed Al Yahyai, Director General of the Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club, confirmed that the fifth edition of Sharjah Kalba Arabian Horse Festival is witnessing great participation from …
Abu Dhabi’s Most-Active Sovereign Wealth Fund Eyes European Real Estate for New Gains
Hello from sunny Dubai. This is Archana Narayanan and I’m bringing you a rare interview with a key executive at Abu Dhabi’s most active sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala Investment. Elsewhere, private credit firm HPS privately files for an IPO and BPCE is exploring options for Natixis.
Culture Secretary blocks Abu Dhabi fund from seizing Telegraph during investigation
The Culture Secretary has blocked an Abu Dhabi-backed fund from taking control of The Telegraph while she carries out a review of a proposed takeover deal. Lucy Frazer today issued a “hold separate” order that prohibits ownership of the newspaper from being transferred to RedBird IMI.
The UK and UAE fail to hold bilateral meeting
Rishi Sunak did not take part in a bilateral meeting with the United Arab Emirates at Cop28 on Friday amid the Gulf state’s attempt to buy The Telegraph.
First SAF-powered rotocraft flight in UAE, Middle East
This initiative and achievement demonstrate ADA and Leonardo’s capability and active commitment in reducing the impact that aviation has on global carbon emissions.
AP Explains as COP28 gets underway in Dubai
World leaders were gathering for discussions on tackling climate change on Friday in Dubai at the COP28 summit.
Your Guide to the COP28 Climate Meeting in Dubai
The COP28 climate summit in Dubai has begun. Here’s how to understand the negotiations and squabbles about money and the “phaseout” versus “phasedown” of fossil fuels …
Dubai’s COP28 — a view from the ground
Discussion of the biggest existential threat humanity has ever faced is barely mentioned on billboards or signage in Dubai — yet visitors are made aware quite quickly that the world rugby tournament …
Dubai: Opportunities For Brazilian Companies To Expand
By Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah Foreign direct investment (FDI) projects are fundamental for the economic ambitions of
VP Harris heads to Dubai with challenging tasks ahead
Activists are eager for any boost in the fight against climate change, which experts warn is lagging behind what’s needed to prevent damaging global warming.
UAE’s Masdar to invest in $13.9bn UK renewable energy project: Rishi Sunak
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, is part of an £11bn ($13.9bn) investment into the UK’s renewable energy sector and is purchasing a 49 per cent stake in RWE …
UAE among petrostates that risk losing half their income as fossil fuel demand drops
Energy transition brings ‘very real risk’ of conflict in petrostates, a new report warns. What can be done about it? View on euronews …
Rights group sounds alarm: COP28 participants face extensive surveillance in UAE
Participants of the UN climate summit in Dubai will be under “extensive surveillance” by the authorities of the United Arab Emirates, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Friday. “From the moment COP28 …