Abu Dhabi is set to unpack an action-packed agenda of local, regional, and international sporting events and activities in December.
Ukrainian diplomats negotiate both climate change and Russia’s war on their nation at COP28 in Dubai
While Ukrainian diplomats take part in negotiations at the United Nations COP28 climate talks, Russia’s war on the country lurks just in the background — even as the United Arab Emirates has seen its …
Air pollution is dirty secret in UAE, says rights group
Human Rights Watch says country’s air pollution is dangerously high but there is little public criticism
Rishi Sunak: My tax cuts are ‘clear dividing line’ with Labour
The Prime Minister said the UK economy had “turned a corner” and that further tax cuts, following measures in last month’s Autumn Statement, were the “direction of travel”. Speaking to journalists en …
Dubai’s gold business is heading towards a defining moment – and it is not just one reason only
What Dubai does not require is being selectively targeted by some … Keith Weiner, founder and CEO of Monetary Metals, explained how his business leases gold to provide a yield to investors while …
Far more fossil fuel employees present at UN climate talks in Dubai than year before, report finds
“That business model needs to change. Dubai must be the starting point.” The companies represented by the 1,300-plus employees make up a big part of global emissions — which is also why they should …
COP28: Abu Dhabi teams up with HSBC, others on climate finance think-tank
Abu Dhabi will host the newly launched Global Climate Finance Centre in partnership with nine founding members including the World Bank, lender HSBC and asset managers BlackRock and Ninety One.
AR Rahman performs in Abu Dhabi, unveils his new song
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 …
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.
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 …