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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.

Lifestyle

Abu Dhabi Biobank introduces private cord blood banking services

Abu Dhabi Biobank has launched private cord blood banking services, offering expectant families an affordable and accessible way to preserve their newborns’ stem cells locally.
UAE's Shaikha Al Nowais nominated to lead UN Tourism

UAE national Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais has been nominated to become the Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) for the 2026 to 2029 term.
NYU Abu Dhabi researchers develop simulated moon dust

A team of researchers at the New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Space Exploration Laboratory has developed a novel lunar soil simulant that closely replicates the properties of moon dust.
Record 2024 temperatures accelerate ice loss, rise in sea levels

Record greenhouse gas levels helped bring temperatures to an all-time high in 2024, accelerating glacier and sea ice loss, raising sea levels and edging the world closer to a key warming threshold, the UN weather body said on Wednesday.
Dubai shines bright with stunning Ramadan light displays

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.

UAE

Abu Dhabi completes 30,000 autonomous vehicle trips

Abu Dhabi's Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) has announced the completion of 30,000 autonomous vehicle trips in the emirate, covering over 430,000 km.
UAE President, Jordan King stress Gaza ceasefire, reject displacement

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with King Abdullah II of Jordan at Qasr Al Bateen in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
Sharjah Airport gears up for Eid travel rush

Sharjah Airport says it’s fully prepared for the Eid Al-Fitr holiday rush, expecting over 500,000 passengers and 3,344 flights from March 27 to April 6.
UAE ranked world's second safest country

The UAE has been ranked second in the 2025 Safety Index by Numbeo, a global database of user-contributed data on cities and countries.

International

Britain gives go-ahead to new £10 billion Thames tunnel

Britain gave the green light on Tuesday to a new £10 billion (AED 47.5 billion) road tunnel for the River Thames in southeast England, in its latest backing for an infrastructure project to help revive a sluggish economy.
Israel strikes hit bases in central Syria, kill four in south

Israeli shelling killed four people in southern Syria on Tuesday, Syria's state news agency reported, after the Israeli military said its troops had clashed with militants there who had opened fire on them.
Motorcyclist found dead after plunging into 20-metre sinkhole

A motorcyclist who had plunged into a 20-metre (65.62 ft) deep sinkhole in South Korea's capital Seoul was found dead on Tuesday, a rescue official said, while the driver of a car had a narrow escape and suffered minor injuries.
SpaceX rocket causes stunning glowing spiral in night sky

Frozen exhaust smoke from Elon Musk's SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket left a spiral plume in the night sky, which had stargazers agog. The UK's Met Office confirmed the illuminated swirl had caused a flurry of reports from stunned onlookers.
UN reducing international staff numbers in Gaza after Israeli strikes

The United Nations said it is reducing its international staff numbers in Gaza by about a third after Israeli strikes killed hundreds of civilians, including UN personnel.

Business

ADNOC L&S shareholders approve $273 million dividend in 2024

ADNOC Logistics & Services Plc (ADNOC L&S) announced shareholder approval of all agenda items at its Annual General Meeting, including a final dividend of $136.5 million (AED 501.3 million), bringing the 2024 full-year dividend to $273 million (AED 1,001 million).
Tesla's February market share in Europe drops despite EV pickup

Tesla's market share in Europe continued to shrink year-on-year in February, data showed on Tuesday, as sales of the all-electric car maker dropped for a second consecutive month despite rising overall EV registrations on the continent.
Pressure mounts as airlines threaten Heathrow with legal action

A group representing more than 90 airlines has threatened to take legal action against Heathrow Airport if it doesn't reach an "amicable" settlement over the costs caused by Friday's 18-hour closure.
Dubai's 'Tayseer' eases service fee payments for property owners

The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), part of the Dubai Land Department, has launched the 'Tayseer' initiative to help property owners settle outstanding service fees with flexible payment plans.
UAE launches new polymer AED 100 banknote

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has launched a new AED 100 banknote made of polymer and using innovative designs and advanced security features. The bill incorporates modern technology to tackle counterfeiting.

Sports

Iran seal World Cup qualification

Iran confirmed their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday as Mehdi Taremi scored a second-half double to earn his side a 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan in Group A of Asia's preliminaries.
Ex-FIFA chief Blatter and Platini cleared in corruption case

Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and France football great Michel Platini were both cleared of corruption charges by a Swiss court on Tuesday, two and a half years after they were first acquitted of the offences.
Baseball United unveils schedule for historic first season

Baseball United, the first professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent, has announced the official schedule for its debut season.
So far so good for Tuchel as England earn back-to-back wins

Thomas Tuchel's baptism as England's head coach could not have been any smoother. Two games, two wins, five goals scored and none conceded represents a satisfying start for the German.
World Cup-bound New Zealand bury the ghosts of past qualifying failures

New Zealand's return to the World Cup stage in 2026 will mark the end of a long road for a number of the nation's players who have carried the regrets from a string of past qualifying failures.

Entertainment

Palestinian Oscar winner detained by Israeli soldiers

Palestinian Oscar winner Hamdan Ballal has been detained in the occupied West Bank by Israeli soldiers, after tensions escalated into violence.
Tiger Woods announces relationship with Vanessa Trump

Tiger Woods, the greatest golfer of his generation, confirmed on Sunday that he is in a relationship with Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr.
Man charged after unreleased Eminem music sold online

A man has been charged with copyright infringement and interstate transportation of stolen goods after more than 25 Eminem songs were played or distributed online without the star's consent.
Tom Cruise, Superman and 'Avatar' hold keys to 2025 box office

Tom Cruise takes on what may be his final "Mission: Impossible," a new Superman will wear the red cape, and the record-setting "Avatar" sci-fi series will return to movie theatres this year.
Composer Hans Zimmer partners with UAE cinema brand

Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer has partnered with VOX Cinemas to create a unique composition for the UAE cinema brand that will blend orchestration with regional musical influences.

Quirky

United Airlines flight performs U-turn after pilot forgets passport

A United Airlines flight to China had to make a dramatic U-turn after the pilot realised he didn't have his passport on the flight with him. The flight was in the air for two hours before the pilot noticed his error and had to divert, and land the plane elsewhere.
25,000-year-old mammoth hunting site discovered in Austria

Archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) have made a significant discovery in Langmannersdorf, Lower Austria, uncovering a prehistoric hunting ground used for mammoths.
World's ugliest animal voted NZ's fish of the year

The blobfish, once dubbed the world's ugliest animal, has now been crowned the Fish of the Year by an environmental group in New Zealand.
UK man guilty of stealing $6 million golden toilet

A British man has been convicted of stealing an 18-carat golden toilet that had been on display as an artwork in an exhibit at Blenheim Palace, Winston Churchill's birthplace, in Southern England.
Chicago turns river green for St. Patrick's Day

The Chicago River turned green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day, making the city's annual event that sees thousands of people line the streets for the 63-year-old tradition.

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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