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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

• Masdar City trials next-generation autonomous vehicles

  Masdar City is taking a major step into the future of transport, launching real-world testing of Level 4 autonomous vehicles.

• #DubaiDestinations celebrates summer hotspots

  Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has launched a new season of its #DubaiDestinations summer campaign, highlighting the best of what the emirate has to offer during the warmer months.

• Meta launches 'teen accounts' in UAE to enhance digital safety

  Meta has announced new 'teen accounts' for Instagram, developed in partnership with the UAE’s Digital Wellbeing Council to help protect young users from harmful content.

• NGO links H&M and Zara cotton to deforestation in Brazil's Cerrado

  Clothing factories that supply H&M and Zara are buying cotton linked to environmental destruction and land-grabbing in Brazil's Cerrado - a biodiversity hotspot where deforestation is soaring, research by the Earthsight nonprofit has found.

• Camel trekkers reach Global Village after 557 km journey

  The participants of the annual 'Camel Trek' arrived in the Heritage Village of the Global Village on Sunday after embarking on a continuous 12-day journey through the UAE desert, starting from the Arada area in Abu Dhabi and concluding in Dubai.

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UAE

• UAE, Hungary sign wide-range of agreements, strengthening ties

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán witnessed the signing of agreements covering areas including AI, energy and defence cooperation.

• UAE joins Arab ministers in condemning Israeli strikes, backing Syria

  Foreign ministers from 11 Arab nations, including the UAE, have expressed unified support for Syria’s sovereignty while strongly condemning the recent Israeli attacks, calling them a violation of international law.

• UAE offers condolences to South Korea over flood victims

  The UAE has expressed its condolences and solidarity with South Korea following severe floods and torrential rains that resulted in multiple fatalities.

• UAE President arrives in Hungary on official visit

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Budapest on Thursday for an official visit to Hungary.

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International

• US designates Pakistani group's offshoot as 'terrorist' organization over Kashmir attack

  The U.S. government has designated The Resistance Front, considered an offshoot of the Pakistan-based extremist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a "foreign terrorist organization".

• Torrential rain pounds South Korea as thousands take shelter

  More than 5,000 people in South Korea have been forced into shelters as heavy rain pounded parts of the country for a third day, with the deluge killing at least four people and destroying property and infrastructure.

• US did not support Israel's Syria strikes, Sharaa vows to protect Druze

  The US said that it did not support recent Israeli strikes on Syria and had made clear its displeasure, while Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa accused Israel of trying to fracture his country and promised to protect the Druze.

• UK to lower voting age to 16 in landmark electoral reform

  The British government said on Thursday it planned to give 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote in all UK elections in a major overhaul of the country's democratic system.

• Israeli strikes kill 22 in Gaza, two die in church

  Israeli forces killed at least 22 people in attacks in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, including two people who died in a strike on a church that late Pope Francis used to speak to regularly, medics and church officials said.

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Business

• Ajman real estate sector transactions up 37% in H1 2025

  Ajman’s real estate sector recorded AED 12.4 billion in transactions during the first half of 2025, a 37% increase compared to the same period last year.

• 'Dubai Hub London' simplifies path for international investors

  Dubai Chambers has taken a major step toward expanding its global business reach with the launch of 'Dubai Hub London' — its first international centre.

• New UAE–Turkey MoUs expand strategic partnership

  The UAE and Turkey have signed several key agreements and memoranda of understanding aimed at expanding cooperation across a wide range of sectors.

• Ministry of Finance launches 2027–2029 budget cycle

  The UAE Ministry of Finance has launched the federal general budget cycle for the 2027-2029 period, marking a new phase in strengthening the country’s financial system.

• Tesla to sell Model Y cars in India, starting at $69,770

  Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's Tesla is selling its Model Y cars in India starting at about $69,770 (AED 256,230), its website showed on Tuesday, as the electric car maker prepared to open its first showroom in the financial capital of Mumbai.

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Sports

• Skydiver Felix Baumgartner dies while paragliding in Italy

  Austrian extreme sports pioneer Felix Baumgartner, famed for a record-breaking 2012 skydive from the edge of space, died in a paragliding accident in central Italy, local police said.

• Tunisia's Ons Jabeur announces break from tennis

  Three-time Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur is taking a break from competitive tennis, the 30-year-old said in a social media post on Thursday.

• UAE draw Qatar in high-stakes World Cup qualifier

  The United Arab Emirates are set to face reigning Asian champions Qatar in a pivotal clash as part of the fourth phase of Asia’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers, following Thursday’s group stage draw.

• Dubai Basketball signs NBA and EuroLeague veteran Justin Anderson

  Dubai Basketball has confirmed the signing of American small forward Justin Anderson, in what marks the club’s seventh major acquisition ahead of its much-anticipated EuroLeague debut.

• Real Madrid midfielder Bellingham undergoes shoulder surgery

  Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has successfully undergone surgery to address a long-standing shoulder dislocation issue, the Spanish club said on Wednesday.

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Entertainment

• Apple TV+ drama 'Severance' leads Emmy nominations

  Psychological thriller 'Severance' on Apple TV+ stacked up a leading 27 nominations on Tuesday for television's Emmy awards.

• New 'Superman' muscles to $217 million at global box office

  A new "Superman" movie from Warner Bros hauled in an estimated $122 million to lead weekend box office charts in the United States and Canada, a strong domestic debut that kicked off a new era for DC comic book heroes on the big screen.

• Bavaria's fairy-tale palaces granted world heritage status

  Bavaria's fairy-tale royal castles, including Neuschwanstein, Herrenchiemsee and Linderhof, have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage list, officials said on Saturday.

• Recovering Giorgio Armani says he will be back in September

  The founder of Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani issued a message as he turned 91 on Friday to say that he will be back in September, after a health problem forced him to miss the Milan and Paris fashion shows in recent weeks.

• Zayed National Museum to officially open its doors in December

  Zayed National Museum will open to the public in December in Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Cultural District.

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Quirky

• Men jailed for felling Britain's iconic 'Sycamore Gap' tree

  Two men were each jailed for over four years on Tuesday for cutting down Britain's 'Sycamore Gap' tree, a much-loved and well-known global landmark whose dramatic silhouette had featured in a Hollywood movie.

• Thailand's hippo Moo Deng draws crowds at first birthday bash

  Thailand's baby pygmy hippo and internet sensation Moo Deng celebrated her first birthday on Thursday, devouring a massive tropical fruit platter alongside her mother as throngs of adoring fans turned up for her four-day party.

• Alien planet lashed by huge flares from its 'angry beast' star

  Scientists are tracking a large gas planet experiencing quite a quandary as it orbits extremely close to a young star - a predicament never previously observed.

• F1 drivers given trophies made of LEGO at British GP

  The top three finishers in Sunday's British Formula One Grand Prix were rewarded for their efforts with trophies made of LEGO toy bricks, a novelty appreciated by some more than others.

• Killer whales use seaweed as tools to groom each other

  Killer whales are known for exceptional intelligence, displaying complex social structures and sophisticated communication.

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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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