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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

• Abu Dhabi to host ‘Made in Russia’ Festival

  Abu Dhabi is set to welcome the "Made in Russia" Festival & Fair, taking place from February 21 - 25 at Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.

• 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.

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UAE

• UAE sends 375 tonnes of Ramadan food aid to Gaza Strip

  375 tonnes of Ramadan food aid and sanitary supplies have been sent by the Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Foundation and the International Charity Organisation to relieve 15,000 affected families in the Gaza Strip, as part of the ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.'

• UAE leaders wish Pope Francis speedy recovery

  President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message to Pope Francis wishing him a swift recovery following the health incident he experienced.

• Ramadan working hours confirmed for federal authorities

  The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has issued a circular setting the official working hours for ministries and federal authorities to be from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. from Monday to Thursday, and from 9 a.m. a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday.

• RTA announces AED 798m Al Qudra street development

  The AED 798 million project extends from the intersection of Al Qudra Street with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, continuing through Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, and reaching Emirates Road.

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International

• Hamas says Israel's ceremonies claim is pretext to evade obligations

  Hamas has condemned Israel's decision to postpone the release of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, saying its claim that the hostages' handover ceremonies are "humiliating" was false and a pretext to evade Israel's obligations under the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

• New polio vaccination campaign begins in Gaza

  A new mass polio vaccination campaign by UNRWA began in Gaza on Saturday, to inoculate nearly 600,000 children in Gaza Strip.

• Pope Francis in critical condition after health deteriorates

  The Vatican says that Pope Francis' health had deteriorated over the past 24 hours and for the first time described his condition as "critical", reporting he had needed supplemental oxygen and blood transfusions.

• Israel has provided no details on killing of Bibas hostages: family

  Israeli authorities have not provided relatives with any details regarding the killing of the three Bibas hostages after they were taken to Gaza during the October 7 attack by Hamas militants, the family said in a statement.

• Hamas releases six hostages from Gaza in seventh exchange

  Hamas freed five hostages in two separate areas from Gaza on Saturday, including two who have been held for over a decade, while the sixth was handed over privately to the Red Cross.

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Business

• Musk orders US federal staff to work by Monday or resign

  The Trump administration sent emails on Saturday evening to US federal government employees telling them to detail their work accomplishments from the previous week by Monday night or risk losing their jobs.

• ADNOC completes $2.84 bn marketed offering of ADNOC Gas shares

  Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced on Friday the final offer price and successful completion of the marketed offering to institutional investors of 3.1 billion ordinary shares in ADNOC Gas plc.

• Etihad Airways hits record profit of AED 1.7 billion in 2024

  Etihad Airways tripled its net profit to AED 1.7 billion ($476 million) last year, driven by AED 25 billion ($6.8 billion) in combined passenger and cargo revenue, the UAE carrier said on Wednesday.

• UAE hotels record AED 37.1 billion in revenue last year

  Hotels in the UAE generated approximately AED 37.1 billion in revenue from January to October 2024, marking a four per cent increase compared to the same period in 2023.

• Apple launches low-cost iPhone 16e

  Apple launched its latest low-cost model, dubbed the iPhone 16e, on Wednesday as it looks to grab a bigger share of the mid-range smartphone market and fend off competition from rivals such Samsung and China's Huawei.

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Sports

• Tadej Pogacar cruises to third UAE Tour victory

  Tadej Pogacar is celebrating becoming a three-time UAE Tour champion after cruising to a solo victory in his opening race of the year.

• Riders complete 15th Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge

  Riders have completed the 15th edition Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, held in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council.

• Teenager Andreeva wins Dubai Tennis Championships

  Mirra Andreeva became the youngest player to win a WTA 1000 title when the 17-year-old beat Clara Tauson 7-6(1) 6-1 in the Dubai Tennis Championships final on Saturday.

• Tim Merlier wins stage 6, claims second victory of UAE Tour

  Tim Merlier claimed his second win of the 2025 UAE Tour after securing the lead in stage 6 on Saturday. 

• Rickelton helps South Africa to big win over Afghanistan

  South Africa opener Ryan Rickelton scored a maiden One-Day International century with a fluent 103 as his side eased to a 107-run win over Afghanistan in their opening Champions Trophy Group B fixture at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday.

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Entertainment

• Long-running Australian soap opera Neighbours cancelled

  Australian TV show Neighbours has been cancelled and will air its final episode in December, the programme's official social media accounts confirmed.

• Amazon gains creative control over James Bond franchise

  Amazon's MGM Studios will take creative control of the James Bond film franchise under a new joint venture with longtime rights holders Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, the technology giant said on Thursday.

• Animated films seek to find a place in Best Picture Oscar race

  The filmmakers of "Inside Out 2", the highest-grossing animated film of all time, are aiming to be included to the Oscar's Best Picture race as experts in the animation industry strive for more recognition.

• Jury acquits rapper A$AP Rocky in Hollywood gun assault case

  A Los Angeles jury on Tuesday found Grammy-nominated rapper A$AP Rocky not guilty of two felony counts of assault with a semi-automatic weapon in a 2021 altercation with another hip-hop artist in Hollywood.

• Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tickets go on sale

  Tickets for the 2025 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, held at Yas Marina Circuit and takes place from December 4-7 at Yas Island, have gone on sale.

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Quirky

• The UAE's AED 500 bill wins best banknote award 2025

  The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has been awarded the 'Best New Banknote Issue' for 2025 for the AED 500 note in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region.

• Egypt unveils first ancient royal tomb in over 100 years

  Egypt's antiquities authority says it has found the ancient tomb of King Thutmose II, the first royal burial to be found since the famed discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922.

• Video: Humpback whale swallows and spits out kayaker

  A huge humpback whale briefly scooped a kayaker in its mouth in the seas off the coast of southern Chile before spitting him out unscathed in a dramatic incident caught on camera.

• 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.

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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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