President Joe Biden plans to skip the upcoming climate talks in Dubai, an event that is expected to draw heads of state and diplomats from more than 200 nations and the Vatican
Dubai’s Global Futures Society, World’s Largest Network of Futurists, Grows at Dubai Future Forum With 36 New Institutions Joining
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, November 29, 2023–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dubai Future Foundation announced today that 36 institutions from 17 countries have joined the existing four members of the Global Futures Society, the world’s largest global network of …
HONOUR THE 52ND UAE UNION DAY IN DUBAI WITH CITYWIDE EVENTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Flags and the UAE’s colours will be flown citywide, adorning Dubai’s shopping malls, skyscrapers … From 1 to 3 December, visitors to Mercato Mall can experience a vibrant lineup of captivating Union …
Crypto Investment Platforms eToro and M2 Granted Approvals to Operate in the UAE
Crypto investment platforms eToro and M2 have received approval to offer their services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority granted various degrees of …
F1 News: George Russell Brings Mercedes W14 To Sticky End At Abu Dhabi Testing
George Russell’s Abu Dhabi test session ended abruptly as he crashed his Mercedes W14, overshadowing the final moments of the 2023 F1 season. Key Takeaways: …
Abu Dhabi’s Terminal A Cuts Check-In Times To Seconds
A lot of things have changed at Abu Dhabi International Airport’s gleaming new Terminal A, including bring the …
Team Abu Dhabi primed for double UAE Offshore Powerboat challenge
Team Abu Dhabi are primed for a big challenge on two powerboat racing stages as one season begins and another reaches its conclusion in the UAE next week. The experienced pairings of Faleh Al Mansoori …
Christmas and New Year’s Eve meals and parties for under Dh500 in Abu Dhabi
While staying at home is a valid choice during the busy (and oft expensive) festive season, those who want to eat out are spoilt for choices that won’t break the bank. Plenty of restaurants in both …
F1 News: Martin Brundle Questions Max Verstappen’s “Villain” Status After He was Booed In Abu Dhabi
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky F1 Pundit Martin Brundle questioned Max Verstappen’s “villain” status after fans booed him in Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi- a …
The 13 Best Bars in Abu Dhabi
Dragon’s Tooth is one of the best-kept secrets in Abu Dhabi, with a classy, speakeasy vibe that takes its cues from the 1920s Shanghai jazz scene. Until recently, this low-key spot—hidden inside the …
Yemen’s Socotra Archipelago: The UAE’s Occupation and Destruction of a World Heritage Site
Mouna Hashem, PhD, is an international development consultant with extensive experience evaluating development programs and policies at UN agencies (
UAE President pardons 1,018 inmates ahead of 52nd Union Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the release of 1,018 inmates from correctional institutions in the UAE on the occasion of the country’s 52nd Union Day celebrations.
Sharjah’s House of Wisdom explores collaboration with ICESCO, visits Al Qarawiyyin University
ICESCO’s headquarters is in Rabat, Morocco, with a regional headquarters in Sharjah, UAE, recognising the emirate’s pivotal role in promoting Arabic and Islamic culture and facilitating cross-cultural …
UAE ‘plan to use Cop28 to leverage oil deals’ horrifies climate leaders
The UAE’s Cop28 team prepared talking points for meetings with 15 foreign governments, indicating intentions to explore oil and gas deals, according to reporting from the Centre for Climate Reporting …
UAE-based hospital chain Aster DM to sell stake in its Gulf business for $1bln
UAE-headquartered hospital and pharmacy conglomerate Aster DM Healthcare is set to divest a majority stake in its Gulf business to a consortium that includes a sovereign-backed private equity firm for …
The California leaders going (and not going) to Dubai for COP28
A group of California lawmakers and members of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration on Tuesday made their way to Dubai for the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP 28. Despite his climate-focused trip to China in October and participation at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting earlier this month,
‘Tax the bad’ to boost climate finance, COP28 panel advises
Increasing taxes on polluting activities and cutting fossil fuel subsidies could generate trillions of dollars to tackle climate change, an advisory panel to the COP28 talks in Dubai said. Summit host …