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COP28

• COP28: 117 countries agree to triple renewable energy, to push out fossil fuels

  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.

• 50 oil and gas companies commit to decarbonisation at COP28

  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.

• Over 120 countries back COP28 UAE Climate and Health Declaration

  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.

• On COP28 sidelines, philanthropies pledge $5 billion for climate action

  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.

• COP28 President-Designate says Paris Agreement goal of 1.5°C is 'non-negotiable'

  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.

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Lifestyle

• UK's Harrow School to open Abu Dhabi campus

  The prestigious Harrow School is set to open its campus in Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island in mid-2026, marking a significant milestone in the UAE's education sector.

• UAE key partner in heritage protection: UNESCO Chief

  UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay has highlighted the UAE’s pivotal role in international cultural cooperation, describing it as a key partner in heritage preservation and post-crisis reconstruction efforts.

• Elite teams face high-stakes showdown at UAE Rescue Challenge

  The third edition of the UAE Rescue Challenge has kicked off at Dubai Police Training City in Al Ruwayyah, with 14 teams competing in simulated high-risk emergency scenarios designed to test their speed, efficiency and teamwork.

• Hamdan Centre students to represent UAE in First Lego League finals

  The Hamdan Centre for Giftedness and Innovation team have secured first place in the national qualifiers of the First Lego League (FLL) competition, held at Raffles Hotel in Dubai, and will represent the UAE at the international championship, set to take place in Houston, USA, in April.

• Dubai welcomes over 18 million visitors in 2024

  Dubai welcomed 18.72 million international overnight visitors from January to December 2024, a 9 per cent year-over-year (YoY) increase that surpasses the previous record of 17.15 million in 2023, according to data from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).

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UAE

• Kite Beach road improvements slash journey time

  Journey time at Kite Beach has been cut from 15 minutes to five minutes thanks to improvements made by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). New lane increases, in two directions, will allow for more capacity and less waiting time, the RTA said.

• Elon Musk to partner with Dubai on Loop project

  Elon Musk has confirmed he will enter into a joint partnership with Dubai to develop the Dubai Loop. The futuristic transportation project will reach Dubai’s most densely populated areas, easing congestion and enabling people to travel to various points around the Emirate.

• MBRSG signs digital transformation and AI governance MoU

  The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Development Programme to enhance cooperation on digital transformation, AI governance, and public policy development across the Arab world.

• UAE, Philippines forge partnership to rehabilitate Pasig River

  The UAE and the Philippines have partnered to revitalise the Pasig River, a key waterway in Manila.

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International

• Six missing after fishing boat catches fire in Korea

  A search was under way for six people missing after a fishing boat caught fire in waters off Korea's southwestern coast on Thursday, the Coast Guard said. Five other people were rescued.

• At least four dead after suspected gas blast at Taiwan mall

  A suspected gas explosion at a department store in the central Taiwanese city of Taichung killed at least four people and injured 24 others on Thursday, the fire department said.

• Trump says Putin and Zelenskyy want peace

  US President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed a desire for peace in separate phone calls with him on Wednesday, and Trump ordered top US officials to begin talks on ending the war in Ukraine.

• Concern mounts over Gaza ceasefire as Israel calls up reservists

  Israel's military has called up reservists in preparation for a possible resumption of fighting in Gaza if Hamas fails to meet a Saturday deadline to release more Israeli hostages and a nearly month-old ceasefire breaks down.

• Netanyahu sends Hamas Gaza ceasefire ultimatum

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the ceasefire in Gaza would end and the military would resume fighting Hamas until it was defeated if the Palestinian group did not release hostages by midday Saturday.

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Business

• Chad advisor calls for direct flights from UAE

  The Advisor for Telecommunications, Digital Economy and Digitalisation of the Administration to the Prime Minister of Chad has expressed his country's interest in collaborating with Emirati airlines, regarding direct flights between the two countries.

• Roblox expands into Middle East with Arabic support

  Roblox is making a significant push into the Middle East by introducing Arabic-language support, aimed at making the popular gaming platform more accessible to millions of users in the region.

• UAE economy set for 5-6% growth in 2025, says minister

  Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, the UAE's Minister of Economy, has forecast a 5 to 6% growth for the national economy in 2025.

• World Bank forecasts 3.4% growth for Gulf economies

  The World Bank projects the economic growth rate of Gulf countries will reach 3.4 per cent in 2025, rising to 4.1 per cent in 2026, compared to an expected 3.3 per cent growth rate for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region as a whole.

• UAE President issues AI Council resolution

  President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a resolution toreconstitute the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC), chaired by His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

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Sports

• Late Tarkowski goal earns Everton draw in emotional derby

  Everton captain James Tarkowski equalised deep into stoppage time to earn them a 2-2 Premier League draw against Liverpool in a storybook finish to a dramatic final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Wednesday.

• India sweep ODI series against England

  India completed a 3-0 series sweep against England after Shubman Gill's fluent hundred, helped by some incisive bowling, secured their victory by 142 runs in the final one day international in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

• Sri Lanka upstage weakened Australia in first ODI

  Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka led by example and smashed a belligerent hundred to set up a 49-run victory over a depleted Australia in their low-scoring opening one-day international in Colombo on Wednesday.

• Starc pulls out of Champions Trophy, Smith to lead Australia

  Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the Champions Trophy for personal reasons, leaving the squad without its three frontline quicks for the ODI tournament in Pakistan and the UAE.

• Australia's Kuhnemann reported for suspected illegal bowling action

  Australia spin bowler Matt Kuhnemann has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action after his dominant performance in the test series against Sri Lanka.

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Entertainment

• Robbie Williams teases Super Bowl 2026 performance

  Robbie Williams has teased fans that he has been asked to perform at the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show. In what is believed to be a tongue-in-cheek post, the singer said he is "honoured" to be asked to be a part of next year's event.

• Berlin Film Festival looks to revive relevance as politics loom large

  Organisers of the Berlin Film Festival hope that politics will not eclipse the movies this time round even as they try to liven up an event that has looked jaded in recent years.

• Police in India pull plug on Ed Sheeran's impromptu street concert

  A street performance by Ed Sheeran in India's tech capital of Bengaluru was stopped abruptly by police on Sunday, outraging fans and prompting the British singer to issue a clarification.

• Kendrick Lamar performs at Super Bowl halftime show

  Rapper Kendrick Lamar entertained a packed stadium crowd and audiences around the world watching the Super Bowl on Sunday, teasing and then delivering his ubiquitous, Grammy-winning diss track "Not Like Us".

• Sarah Michelle Gellar confirms Buffy The Vampire Slayer revival

  Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar has confirmed that the hit 90s TV series Buffy The Vampire Slayer is set for a return. The actress, who famously played Buffy Summers, shared details about the show's revival via social media.

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Quirky

• Giant schnauzer Monty takes best in show

  Monty the giant schnauzer won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show on Tuesday, finally taking the top prize after reaching the final round for the third consecutive year in the most prestigious dog show in the United States.

• Australian lawmaker changes name to 'Aussie Trump'

  An Australian state lawmaker has changed his name to "Aussie Trump", in what he said was a protest against the country's ruling centre-left Labor Party.

• Google Maps to rename 'Gulf of Mexico' for US users

  Google Maps will change the name of 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' once it is officially updated in the US Geographic Names System, Google said in an X post.

• T. Rex is at center of debate over dinosaur intelligence

  Surmising even the physical appearance of a dinosaur - or any extinct animal - based on its fossils is a tricky proposition, with so many uncertainties involved. Assessing a dinosaur's intelligence, considering the innumerable factors contributing to that trait, is exponentially more difficult.

• Horses run amok in central London

  A number of horses are running amok in London and at least one person has been injured, with the army called in to help locate the animals, authorities in the British capital said on Wednesday.

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In The Know

• Here's how to register for Abu Dhabi's road toll system

  With road tolls set to be introduced in Abu Dhabi from October 15, here is everything you need to know about registering your car for the system before it's too late.

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