Some 117 governments pledged to triple the world's renewable energy capacity by 2030 at the U.N.'s COP28 climate summit on Saturday, as a route to cut the share of fossil fuels in the world's energy production.
As many as 50 companies, representing over 40 per cent of global oil production, have signed the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC), committing to near-zero methane emissions and ending routine flaring by 2030, and to total net-zero operations by 2050 at COP28.
The COP28 Presidency joined with the World Health Organisation to announce a new 'COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health' to accelerate actions to protect people’s health from growing climate impacts.
Global business leaders and philanthropists have announced a range of transformative climate and nature initiatives, and commitments to mobilise $5 billion in collective funding at COP28.
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 UAE President-Designate, emphasised the need to mobilise resources and partnerships toward a bold and transformative approach to climate action.
Dubai has been transformed into a dazzling display of light and art this Ramadan, with shimmering lanterns, intricate designs and spectacular light projections adorning key streets and landmarks throughout the city.
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the winners of the first edition of the Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Quran Competition for School Students in Dubai for the academic year 2024-2025 were honoured.
Over 3,277 patients have received medical treatment from a group of international experts in rare and complex medical cases, since the launch of the Visiting Physician Programme by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) in 2021.
The third edition of the Hatta Ramadan Tournament kicks off on Friday, promising to be the biggest and best yet.
The shortlist for the Hamdan Flag, Best Pioneering Initiative, and Best Digital City Experience Awards by The Hamdan bin Mohammed Programme for Government Services, part of the General Secretariat of The Executive Council of Dubai have been announced.
Etihad-Sat, the UAE's first Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite, lifted off abroad SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force base in California at 10.43 am on Saturday.
A few property developers in Dubai have pledged a total of AED 560 million towards building and maintaining mosques in key areas in the Emirate.
The UAE leaders have marked Emirati Children's Day by focusing on the crucial role they play in the country's future and their continuous efforts to empower them.
The UAE has welcomed the historic border agreement reached between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, reaffirming its support for all efforts aiming to reinforce peace and prosperity.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday he had urged Kyiv's Western allies to give "a clear position" on security guarantees including about a potential foreign troop contingent on Ukrainian soil with a US backstop.
At least 10 people were killed in Missouri as a series of tornadoes hit the US Midwest and Southeast overnight, raking a path of destruction that was still being assessed early on Saturday, police said.
At least nine Palestinians were killed, including two local journalists, and others wounded on Saturday in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza's northern Beit Lahiya town, the health ministry said, as Hamas' leaders hold Gaza ceasefire talks with mediators in Cairo.
The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of 41 countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Reuters.
NASA and SpaceX on Friday launched a long-awaited crew to the International Space Station that opens the door to bringing home US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stuck on the orbital lab for nine months.
OpenAI and Elon Musk have agreed to fast-track a trial over OpenAI's for-profit shift, the latest turn in a grudge match between the world's richest person and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman playing out publicly in court.
SpaceX founder Elon Musk said on Friday that Starship is set to depart for Mars at the end of next year, carrying Tesla humanoid bot Optimus.
US automaker Tesla has warned that it and other major American exporters are exposed to retaliatory tariffs that could be leveled in response to President Donald Trump's aggressive use of tariffs.
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has announced the launch of the “Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza” project, a luxury five-star hotel intended to be a landmark addition to the hospitality and tourism sector in Egypt.
The value of transactions conducted in the banking sector within the country through the UAE Funds Transfer System (UAEFTS) rose to AED 19.898 trillion during 2024, according to the latest statistics from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE).
Manchester City could only muster a 2-2 Premier League draw with Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, dropping points in a blow to their hopes of playing European football next season.
After struggling with setup issues through Australian Grand Prix practice, Max Verstappen was surprised by his Red Bull car's performance on Saturday as the Formula One defending champion took third place in qualifying for the season-opening race.
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6(1) 1-6 6-3 on Friday to reach the Indian Wells final where she will face top seed Aryna Sabalenka, who avenged her Australian Open final loss to Madison Keys with a 6-0 6-1 rout.
The Formula 1 season kicks off in Australia this weekend, setting the stage for a championship battle that will unfold across 24 races before reaching its conclusion at the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (December 4-7) at Yas Marina Circuit.
Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has earned his first call-up from Spain manager Luis de la Fuente on Friday for their two-leg Nations League quarter-final against the Netherlands.
The Emmy-winning comedy series "Ted Lasso" is returning to the pitch for a fourth season, streaming service Apple TV+ has announced.
Acclaimed actor Robert De Niro plays not one but two lead characters in the biographical crime drama "The Alto Knights".
Comedian and actress Nikki Glaser will return to host the annual Golden Globes ceremony for a second time in January 2026.
Singer Celine Dion has warned fans of AI-generated "fake" music being circulated using her likeness and performances without her permission.
South Korean singer Wheesung has been found dead, Yonhap News reported citing police on Monday.
Pakistan's Talha Waheed has aced his way to a world record, smashing the mark for most tennis serves in a minute, Guinness World Records said on Wednesday.
A man was arrested in the US for allegedly stealing $769,500 (AED 2.8 million) worth of Tiffany & Co jewellery, which he swallowed during the incident.
Banksy's re-imagining of the 1992 painting "The Singing Butler" by Scottish artist Jack Vettriano, whose death was announced last week, has sold at auction for $5.4 million (AED 20 million).
The grand roof at the venue for the 2025 World Expo in Osaka has been officially recognised as the world's largest wooden architectural structure by Guinness World Records.
Cold-water swimmers in the Czech Republic have set a new world record for the largest polar bear dip. 2,461 people braved the freezing temperatures of Most lake in the northwest of the country to set the new record.
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