The UAE wants to reduce its dependence on natural gas imports. That’s according to the energy minister, who’s announced a AED 130 billion investment to diversify the country's energy resources. His Excellency Suhail Al Mazroui says he aims to decrease the UAE’s dependence on natural gas from 100% now to 70% by 2021. The UAE also plans to boost its oil production capacity to 3.5 million barrels per day by 2017.
Emirates, flydubai serve 19 million passengers over 7 years
Emirates Airline and flydubai have together operated more than 1.5 million flights since 2017, carrying over 19 million passengers across the joint network.
Dubai Taxi beefs up fleet with more electric vehicles
Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) has strengthened its fleet by acquiring 250 new licence plates at a recent auction hosted by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
UAE: Missions should monitor climate to reduce insecurity
UAE representative to the UN Abdullah Al Suwaidi has called for the expansion of political missions to include monitoring climate risks that destabilise security, during a UN General Assembly session.
COP29: Presidencies Troika calls for high climate ambitions
The COP Presidencies Troika, which includes the UAE, Azerbaijan, and Brazil, held a meeting on Wednesday during COP29 in Azerbaijan’s capital to assess the "Roadmap to Mission 1.5C."
