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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

• 'We Are Inclusion' World Congress opens Sunday

  Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the World Congress 2025 “We Are Inclusion” will kick off on Sunday at Expo Centre Sharjah.

• Ralph Lauren unveils spring 2026 collection on eve of New York Fashion Week

  Ralph Lauren used a bold palette of red, black and white for a line featuring monochrome two-piece sets, floor-length dresses and slinky accessories as he presented his spring 2026 collection on the eve of the start of New York Fashion Week.

• First sand equestrian track opens in Hatta

  Dubai Municipality has unveiled Hatta’s first sand equestrian track, offering horse riders a scenic and safe experience through the region’s mountainous terrain.

• Former workers bid farewell to Giorgio Armani

  Former staff at Giorgio Armani's fashion empire joined crowds gathering on Sunday to pay their final respects to the designer who kept Italy at the forefront of global fashion.

• Nakheel Mall renamed Palm Jumeirah Mall

  Dubai Holding Asset Management has officially rebranded Nakheel Mall as Palm Jumeirah Mall, reinforcing its status as a premier lifestyle destination at the heart of Palm Jumeirah.

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UAE

• Dubai Humanitarian dispatches more earthquake relief to Afghanistan

  In response to the recent earthquake in Afghanistan, Dubai Humanitarian has dispatched a second relief airlift to the country in less than a week.

• Watch: Autonomous delivery vehicles make their debut in Abu Dhabi

  Abu Dhabi has launched its first pilot programme for autonomous delivery vehicles.

• Abu Dhabi convicts 8 for sexually exploiting children using online games

  Eight individuals have been handed jail terms, ranging between 3 to 15 years, and fines of up to AED 1 million, for committing online child sexual exploitation crimes, the Abu Dhabi Criminal Court said on Monday. 

• UAE humanitarian ship carrying Gaza aid arrives in Egypt

  The Hamdan Humanitarian Ship has arrived at Egypt's Al Arish Port under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, carrying 7,000 tonnes of food, medical and relief aid for the Gaza Strip. 

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International

• Netanyahu threatens further strikes against Hamas 'wherever they are'

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he did not rule out further strikes on Hamas leaders "wherever they are", after Israel launched an attack against the group's political leaders in Qatar last week.

• Gazans flee Israeli attacks as Rubio meets Netanyahu in Jerusalem

  Israel destroyed a score of buildings in Gaza City, killing at least 16 Palestinians, local health authorities said on Monday, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the war with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem.

• Ministers meet in Doha ahead of emergency Arab-Islamic summit

  Arab foreign ministers have met in Doha to discuss a draft resolution ahead of Monday's emergency Arab-Islamic summit to discuss the recent Israeli attack on Doha that targeted Hamas leaders.

• UK police say suspect refused interview over McCann disappearance

  British police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, a three-year-old British girl who vanished in Portugal in 2007, said a 49-year-old German man remained a suspect but had refused to be interviewed.

• Trump vows national emergency in Washington DC over ICE dispute

  US President Donald Trump said on Monday he would call a national emergency and federalise Washington DC after Mayor Muriel Bowser said its police would not cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Business

• UAE, Egypt sign $30 million deal to drill oil & gas wells in Suez Gulf

  UAE-based Dragon Oil, owned by the Emirates National Oil Company, has signed an agreement worth $30 million with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation to drill two new oil and gas wells in the Gulf of Suez. 

• Asian businesses account for 58% of Dubai International Chambers in H1

  Dubai International Chamber has said that 58 per cent of the multinational companies (MNCs) it attracted to the city during H1 2025 came from Asia.

• Trump presses NATO nations to halt Russian oil purchases

  US President Donald Trump issued a letter to NATO nations on Saturday, urging them to stop buying Russian oil and impose major sanctions on Russia to end its war in Ukraine.

• AI poised to advance Arabic language on global stage: ALC Chairman

  Dr Ali bin Tamim, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), stated that artificial intelligence (AI) has now acquired the ability to produce narrative storytelling and visual content that almost mimics humans, revealing a new type of hybrid discourse between humans and machines.

• MENA’s first YouTube Academy launches in collaboration with Creators HQ

  Creators HQ, the UAE’s first content creator hub, has teamed up with YouTube to launch the first-ever YouTube Academy in the Middle East and North Africa.

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Sports

• India thump Pakistan in Asia Cup clash

  Captain Suryakumar Yadav led India to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory against Pakistan in a politically-charged Asia Cup match on Sunday before dedicating the win to their armed forces.

• Man City and Haaland clobber United 3-0 in Manchester derby

  Manchester City's goal-scoring machine Erling Haaland struck twice in a 3-0 Premier League thrashing of Manchester United on Sunday, giving Pep Guardiola's side bragging rights in the latest edition of the derby.

• Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton dies aged 46

  The British former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton has died aged 46.

• Crawford conquers Alvarez to become undisputed super middleweight champ

  Terence Crawford clinched a unanimous victory over Saul "Canelo" Alvarez to become the undisputed super middleweight champion in a thrilling contest at Las Vegas's Allegiant Stadium on Saturday.

• Zubimendi's double propels Arsenal to 3-0 win over Forest

  Martin Zubimendi's double and Viktor Gyokeres's tap-in gave Arsenal a comfortable 3-0 home victory over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday, condemning Ange Postecoglou to defeat in his first game as Forest boss.

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Entertainment

• Hollywood celebrates 'The Pitt' and 'The Studio' at TV's Emmy Awards

  Emergency room saga "The Pitt" was toasted as the year's best television drama, and show-business satire "The Studio" was crowned best comedy, as Hollywood stars handed out trophies at the annual Emmy Awards on Sunday.

• Global Village announces reopening date for Season 30

  Global Village, the region’s top multicultural family destination, is set to return for a spectacular Season 30 from October 15 to May 10 next year.

• Brian Cox makes directorial debut with 'Glenrothan' at Toronto film festival

  Scottish actor Brian Cox relates more to the sweet, kind and mild-mannered Sandy Nairn, the character he portrays in his directorial debut "Glenrothan," than the brash media mogul he played in the television series "Succession".

• David Bowie archive with 90,000 items to open to public in London

  From glittery "Ziggy Stardust" costumes and handwritten song lyrics to fan letters and notes on an unfinished musical, a new archive of David Bowie's life and career is to open its doors to the public in London.

• Bassem Yousef to perform in Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena this November

  Egyptian-American comedian Bassem Youssef will take the stage at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena for a special solo comedy act on November 16.

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Quirky

• Albania appoints AI bot as minister to tackle corruption

  A new minister in Albania charged to handle public procurement will be impervious to bribes, threats or attempts to curry favour. That is because Diella, as she is called, is an AI-generated bot.

• Popular Gaza ice cream parlour stirs nostalgia with first UAE branch

  A much-loved Palestinian ice-cream parlour Kazem, forced to shutter its Gaza doors in 2023 as the Israel-Hamas war escalated, has opened up in the UAE, offering not just frozen treats, but a taste of nostalgia to the local community.

• IKEA in but not ABBA: Sweden publishes contested cultural heritage list

  Pippi Longstocking, IKEA and the Nobel Prize are among 100 works, brands and ideas deemed to define what it means to be Swedish, according to a cultural heritage list unveiled by the government on Tuesday.

• Bulgarian village draws Chinese tourists for its famed yoghurt

  Every year, hundreds of Chinese tourists flock to the Bulgarian mountain village of Momchilovtsi for a festival celebrating the local yoghurt, which is renowned for its health benefits and has become a hit among consumers in China.

• Italy exhibition explores how sound helps us to savour food

  An exhibition in northern Italy is expanding traditional ideas about taste by exploring how sound influences the way people experience their food.

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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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