NGOs may have slammed the record number of fossil fuel lobbyists at UN climate talks in Dubai, but the industry won’t be browbeaten, with the OPEC cartel hosting a chat on “climate initiatives” and …
Dubai-bound SpiceJet flight diverted to Karachi after medical emergency
A Dubai-bound SpiceJet flight made an emergency landing in Pakistan’s Karachi after a medical emergency on board, the airline said on Tuesday.According to the airlines, a SpiceJet Boeing 737 aircraft …
UAE freezone looks to boost $133bn construction industry
The event is ongoing at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) until December 7. RAKEZ’s decision to participate in Big 5 Global underlines its dedication to the industry and reflects the opportunities …
Iberdrola, UAE’s Masdar plan to spend €15B on green energy projects
Iberdrola (OTCPK:IBDRY) (OTCPK:IBDSF) and United Arab Emirates clean energy developer Masdar said Tuesday they signed a strategic partnership agreement to spend €15B (~$16.2B) in offshore wind and …
UAE’s Masdar signs $16 billion deal for wind, hydrogen projects in US, Germany
The UAE state-owned renewable energy firm Masdar said it signed a 15 billion euro ($16.2 billion) strategic partnership with Spanish energy giant Iberdrola to evaluate joint development of offshore …
UAE business executives emphasize customer retention at EngageMint Dubai
The recently concluded EngageMint Dubai saw CXOs, CMOs, marketers, and executives of leading organizations discuss customer retention and bring varied, nuanced, sector-specific perspectives …
UAE’s Sustainable Trade Forum engages the private-sector to deliver trade-led solutions at COP28
The Ministry of Economy, in partnership with global fintech company Capital.com and leading Vietnamese electric vehicle producer VinFast, has hosted the Sustainable Trade Forum at COP28 in Dubai’s …
Dubai announces $681m transport investments; air taxis, garden bridge over creek and smart street lights planned
Dubai’s RTA has endorsed public and private sector partnerships to deliver major transport projects to city Dubai will see public and private sectors collaborate on AED2.5bn ($681m) in ambitious …
Dubai International Chamber hosts Big 5 Breakfast Briefing to advance the emirate’s thriving construction sector
Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has successfully hosted the Big 5 Breakfast Brief …
Oil, gas and coal interests swarm global climate summit in Dubai
More than 2,400 people with ties to the fossil fuel industry are registered to attend COP28, according to a review of U.N. data by an advocacy coalition.
WIN BIG THIS DUBAI SHOPPING FESTIVAL WITH OUT OF THIS WORLD RAFFLES AND PRIZES
The 29th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), the world’s favourite retail festival, is just around the corner and as always, DSF delivers a …
Iberdrola and Masdar to invest $16 billion in green energy
Spanish renewable energy giant Iberdrola and UAE clean energy developer Masdar have formed a 15 billion euro ($16.2 billion) alliance to invest in offshore wind and green hydrogen in countries …
COP28: Iberdrola and Masdar join forces on 1.4 GW East Anglia Offshore Wind Project
After the parties’ successful co-investment in Baltic Eagle, in Germany, the new milestone of this alliance will be to achieve a further co-investment in relation to the 1,400-megawatt (MW) UK East …
State Customs Committee foils attempt to smuggle gold bars into Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]
Three Azerbaijani citizens arriving on the Abu Dhabi-Baku flight were subjected to personal inspection, Officers of the Main Customs Department of Air Transport of the State Customs Committee foiled …
Dubai Customs arrests smuggler with 8.9kg of marijuana
However, Dubai Customs officers, equipped with extensive experience and advanced skills from regular training, uncovered the deception. The confiscated narcotics, along with the passenger were handed …
Traffic update: key road closure in Abu Dhabi
Take note, motorists… Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) has just announced that one of the emirate’s major roads is in for a closure that could span as long as two weeks. Motorists …
New trade deal seen to double UAE investments in the Philippines
Investment Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments Agreement (IPPA) aims to to double the UAE investments into the Philippines as the country hopes to dip into the $680-billion sovereign …