Mohammed Al Ghazali, an Emirati national recalled a time when the road connecting Dubai and Sharjah was sometimes submerged under the high tide of the sea.
COP28: Huge rise in oil drilling expected from hosts UAE
The country hosting COP28 climate talks aimed at cutting fossil fuel emissions is massively ramping up its own oil production, the BBC has learned. The United Arab Emirates’ state oil firm Adnoc may drill 42% more by 2030, according to analysts considered the international gold standard in oil market intelligence.
Dubai athlete swims 10.7km wearing handcuffs and leg irons
A daring athlete in Dubai has completed a 10.7km swimming challenge while wearing handcuffs and leg irons.Egyptian swimming instructor Shebab Allam took on the feat at Dubai Islands Beach in Deira on …
Sample the flavours of Dubai’s culinary scene with citywide dining deals for the UAE’s 52nd union day
Get ready to mark the 52nd UAE Union Day in Dubai with some of the best dining deals, themed tasting menus and gastronomic experiences showcasing the …
UAE’s Masdar buys 49% stake in $14bln UK wind farm projects
the UAE firm said in a statement. The projects, dubbed the Dogger Bank South (DBS), form one of the world’s largest planned offshore wind farms that will have a capacity of 3 gigawatts, enough to …
UAE’s Masdar to co-develop massive 3GW UK wind farm
The $13.9bn project will consist of two 1.5GW offshore wind farms, with Masdar as a key partner in the project.
Austin College Climate Ambassadors attend United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai
Hand picked by the United Nations to represent Austin college, a group of the school’s ‘Climate Ambassadors’ attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai.
WATCH | Historic opening for COP28 in Dubai
DUBAI – The opening session of the COP28 in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates has adopted a decision to implement the crucial loss and damage fund. The fund – initially muted at COP27 in Egypt by developing nations – will now become operational without delays.
Vice President Kamala Harris attends COP28 summit in Dubai
Vice President Kamala Harris will arrive at the COP28 summit in Dubai on Friday to take part in two days of climate negotiations with hundreds of world leaders, the White House announced.
Green Credit Initiative To Proposal To Host 2028 UN Climate Talks — Highlights Of PM Modi’s COP28 Dubai Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India after concluding a visit to Dubai where he took part in COP28 Summit. During his visit the Prime Minister proposed to host the UN climate conference in 2028,
HH to address Dubai climate meet
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema is today expected to address the United Nations Framework Convention on ClimateChange (UNFCCC) High-Level Segment for Heads of State and Government in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
COP28 climate summit kicks off in Dubai with disaster fund breakthrough
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.