The UAE on Wednesday hit back at what it described as “fake news” designed to undermine its work as the host of the COP28 climate conference.
Spectator seeks ‘cast-iron assurances’ over UAE sale
The Spectator has called for its effective sale to an Abu Dhabi-backed investment fund to be halted unless there are “cast iron assurances” about how its editorial independence could be protected.The …
As world leaders gather for climate talks in Dubai, public health experts ramp up their message
This year, public health experts, including a coalition from Boston, will get a chance to make their case too, that air pollution from the burning of fossil fuels — namely oil, gas, and coal — is also …
Vice President Harris will attend COP28 climate conference in Dubai
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris will join the U.S. delegation to Dubai for the annual United Nations conference on climate change, the White House said Wednesday. This weekend’s trip …
Beyond Ray Dalio: As billionaire hedge fund managers flock to the Middle East, a key official lays out his vision of Abu Dhabi as a financial hub
There’s London, New York, and Hong Kong, of course. More recently, Miami and Singapore have made strong cases as emerging financial hubs. And now—Abu Dhabi?
Flight Review: Dubai To Salzburg In flydubai’s Boeing 737 MAX 8 Business Class Cabin
Simple Flying was recently at the Dubai Airshow, and what a week of news it was! The highlight of the show was a double Boeing widebody order from flydubai and Emirates on the 1st day. But what is it …
Dubai Free Zones Council Enhances the Attraction of National Talent
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Free Zones (DFZ) Council, recently chaired the Council’s 25th meeting, during which he highlighted the importance of Dubai’s free …
Emirati-designated COP28 leader forcefully denies report UAE wanted to seek oil deals in summit
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP … an autocratic nation that while a key U.S. business and military ally still tightly controls speech, bans political parties and criminalizes labor strikes. U.S …
Dubai Taxi Company sucessfully completes bookbuild for IPO raising AED 1.2 billion with global offering 130 times oversubscribed
The IPO will result in total gross proceeds of around AED 1.2 billion (equivalent to approximately US$ 315 million) being paid to the Department of Finance representing the Government of Dubai (the …
Biden, UAE leader discuss Gaza war, welcome hostage deal and truce
U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday held a call with President Mohamed bin Zayed of the United Arab Emirates and discussed the war in the Middle East and an upcoming climate summit, the White House said in a statement.
COP28 is all about money. A fund for climate damage is its first test.
The UAE will seek to forge a deal on climate financing, a sign that these summits are increasingly tense and focused on finances.
Pope Francis says he’s ‘not well’ amid public audience after canceling Dubai trip
Pope Francis attended his weekly audience with the public at the Vatican on Wednesday but said he was “not well” after canceling a trip on doctors’ orders earlier in the week. Francis, just weeks away from his 87th birthday,
Dubai Metro Blue Line project approved
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the Dubai Metro Blue Line project. According a statement by Dubai’s Roads …
The UAE has big plans for a ‘success story’ at the COP28 climate talks
The UAE will seek to forge a deal on climate financing, a sign that these summits are increasingly tense and focused on finances.
IOTA Jumps 43% After Registering Ecosystem Foundation in Abu Dhabi
Native token of the Iota ecosystem [IOTA] jumped 35% Wednesday on news about registering a development foundation in Abu Dhabi.
F1 chief declares that Michael Masi could return two years after Lewis Hamilton chaos
Mohammed Ben Sulayem has opened the door for Michael Masi to return to F1 two years after he broke the FIA’s own rules at the Abu Dhabi season finale in 2021. Masi was sacked as race director after he allowed one final lap of racing between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton,
UAE lashes out at ‘fake news’ after claims the COP28 boss agreed to step down as ADNOC CEO
The UAE on Wednesday hit back at what it described as “fake news” designed to undermine its work as the host of the COP28 climate conference. “This press release was not issued by the COP28 team, has …