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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

Emirati adventurer raises UAE flag atop Europe's highest peak

Emirati adventurer Rashid Ghanem Al Shamsi has raised the UAE flag atop Mount Elbrus, Europe’s highest peak at 5,642 metres above sea level, following a challenging journey through snowstorms and strong winds in Russia’s Caucasus mountain range.
Dubai to develop new private luxury island off Jumeirah coast

A Dubai-based diversified investment firm is set to develop a new luxury private island off the coast of Jumeirah named Naïa Island Dubai, where the region's first Cheval Blanc maison will be unveiled.
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.

UAE

Group of social media users to face prosecution for flouting 'media standards'

A group of social media users have been referred to the Federal Public Prosecution after they were caught violating "media content standards", the National Media Office said on Tuesday.
UAE confirms private sector holiday to mark Prophet's birthday

Friday, September 5, will be a holiday for private sector workers in the UAE to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH).
UAE announces public sector holiday to mark Prophet's birthday

The UAE has declared Friday, September 5, as a holiday for federal employees to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH).
UAE President meets Egypt's El Sisi in El Alamein

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Egyptian leader Abdel Fattah El Sisi during his fraternal visit to country.

International

Arab Parliament condemns strikes on Nasser hospital in Gaza

Arab Parliament has condemned the latest Israeli attacks in Gaza, calling out the systematic targeting of journalists, medical personnel and relief workers at Nasser hospital.
Arab League condemns Israeli raids on Gaza

The Arab League has strongly condemned the deadly Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital that killed 20 people, including five journalists.
Trees down, homes flooded as Typhoon Kajiki batters Vietnam

Typhoon Kajiki brought torrential rains to Vietnam's north central coast on Monday, felling trees and flooding homes, despite wind speeds tapering off from earlier in the day.
Three dead in UK helicopter crash during flying lesson

Three people died and one was seriously injured after a helicopter crashed in a field during a flying lesson near a seaside resort town on Britain's Isle of Wight on Monday.
Israel hits Gaza hospital, killing at least 20 people, including journalists

Israel struck Nasser hospital in the south of the Gaza Strip on Monday, killing at least 20 people, including five journalists who worked for Reuters, the Associated Press, Al Jazeera and others.

Business

Drydocks World wins contract for world's largest floating LNG facility

Drydocks World, a unit of DP World, has secured a landmark contract to build the world’s largest floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) liquefaction facility off Mexico's west coast.
UAE, Angola sign major trade deal

The UAE and Angola have taken a major step forward in strengthening economic relations.
Abu Dhabi's TAQA acquires Spanish water company GS Inima for $1.2 billion

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) has signed an agreement to gain full ownership of Madrid-based water company GS Inima for $1.2 billion, strengthening its position as a global low-carbon water champion.
Dubai attracts more than 2,400 content creators in 6 months

Dubai has attracted 2,415 content creators from 147 countries, with a combined following of over 2.45 billion, in six months, as the country builds itself as the global capital of content economy.
Spotify flags price rises as it introduces new services, FT reports

Spotify will raise prices as it invests in new features and targets 1 billion users, the Financial Times reported on Sunday citing the music streaming provider's Co-President and Chief Business Officer Alex Norstrom.

Sports

Alcaraz eases into US Open second round as Venus makes emotional exit

Carlos Alcaraz cruised into the second round of the US Open with a straight-sets mauling of big-serving American Reilly Opelka on Monday, while veteran Venus Williams made an emotional exit at the hands of 11th seed Karolina Muchova.
Neymar sidelined again as Brazil prepare for World Cup qualifiers

Neymar will miss Brazil's final two World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia next week, extending his absence from international duty to nearly two years.
Ngumoha in dream Premier League debut with winning goal for Liverpool

Liverpool's 16-year-old debutant Rio Ngumoha struck a last-gasp winner to earn his side a rip-roaring 3-2 victory at Newcastle United after the 10-man hosts had battled back from two goals down at a boisterous St James' Park on Monday.
Medvedev exits US Open with chaotic flourish

Daniil Medvedev's turbulent relationship with the US Open took another dramatic turn on Sunday as the former champion was shown the door by France's Benjamin Bonzi at the end of a chaotic first-round encounter.
Djokovic battles past Tien to reach US Open second round

Novak Djokovic delivered a lesson in Grand Slam tenacity to Learner Tien in the first round of the US Open on Sunday, battling past the American teenager 6-1 7-6(3) 6-2 to launch his latest quest for a record 25th major title.

Entertainment

'KPop Demon Hunters' movie holds its own atop music and movie charts

From K-pop trainee to songwriter and now a leading singer in "KPop Demon Hunters," South Korean artist EJAE poured everything she knew about popular Korean music into the Netflix project.
Erik Menendez denied parole after 35 years in prison for parents' murder

Erik Menendez, who alongside brother Lyle served 35 years of a life prison term for fatally shooting their parents in 1989, was denied parole on Thursday.
Singer Lil Nas X arrested after charging at officers, police say

Grammy-winning American singer Lil Nas X was arrested early on Thursday after charging at law enforcement officers, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson said.
Tencent-backed developer unveils follow-up to hit 'Black Myth: Wukong'

Game Science, backed by Chinese tech giant Tencent, surprised games enthusiasts on Wednesday by releasing a trailer for a follow-up to last year's smash hit "Black Myth: Wukong".
Austin Butler's cat-sitting gets hairy in Aronofsky's 'Caught Stealing'

Austin Butler tackles an action-heavy lead role in Darren Aronofsky's dark comedy crime caper "Caught Stealing".

Quirky

Skip the queue: South African supermarket trials high-tech shopping trolleys

Shoppers at Checkers supermarkets in South Africa could soon be cruising the aisles with "smart" trolleys that let them know how much money they are spending and include in-built payment terminals, the chain's owner Shoprite said.
Robots race, play football, crash and collapse at China's 'robot Olympics'

China kicked off the three-day long World Humanoid Robot Games on Friday, looking to showcase its advances in artificial intelligence and robotics with 280 teams from 16 countries.
Geneva makes public transport temporarily free to combat pollution spike

Public transport will be temporarily free of charge in Geneva, in a first for Switzerland, as part of a series of measures aimed at tackling a spike in pollution in the city.
Buddhist gems return to India after 127 years

A collection of hundreds of jewels linked to Buddha's remains has returned to India after 127 years following an auction planned for earlier this year that drew threats of legal action from the government in Delhi.
Marvel's $80 popcorn bucket sets world record in Los Angeles

A colossal $80 (AED 294) popcorn container shaped like Marvel's planet-devouring villain Galactus is offering a unique twist on movie snacks.

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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