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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

• Dubai Residential takes on one billion steps for Dubai Fitness Challenge

  Dubai Residential, one of the largest and most diverse residential leasing portfolios in the emirate, has announced a target to collectively clock one billion steps across its 21 communities as part of the 10th edition of Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC).

• Dubai unveils enhanced Al Ruwayyah winter camping season

  Dubai Municipality has opened registration for the 2026-2027 winter camping season in Al Ruwayyah, with capacity increasing by around 120 per cent to accommodate 600 camps.

• Dubai seeks 'Future Perfects' to shape Museum of the Future visitor experience

  In a world-first, Dubai has opened applications for a new job title, 'Future Perfects', as part of the Museum of the Future's unconventional talent search for individuals who will become the human face of its visitor experience.

• Ras Al Khaimah ranked among world’s best places for golden hour

  Ras Al Khaimah has been named one of the best places in the world to watch the sunset, according to a new study by travel company Kuoni.

• Hundreds queue for Van Gogh painting unseen in public for 60 years

  Hundreds of people have queued in Hong Kong on Tuesday to view a Vincent van Gogh painting never publicly exhibited in more than six decades, ahead of a Sotheby's auction in New York where it is expected to fetch about $180 million.

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UAE

• UAE President declares January 7 as Zayed the Founder Day

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has declared January 7 as the new annual national occasion, Zayed the Founder Day, dedicated to celebrating the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan's "enduring legacy" and carrying his values forward.

• Sharjah announces temporary closure of beaches

  Sharjah has temporarily closed the city’s beaches as a precaution against possible marine pollution from a recent oil spill involving a tanker.

• Sheikha Latifa to lead high-level delegation to South Korea

  Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, will begin an official visit to South Korea tomorrow, leading a high-level delegation of government leaders and officials.

• Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed honoured with Dubai-it Award

  Dubai is recognising the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum in transforming the emirate into one of the world’s leading aviation hubs.

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International

• Netanyahu set to remain caretaker after inconclusive Israeli election

  Benjamin Netanyahu looked set to remain Israel's caretaker prime minister after unexpectedly strong backing among Jewish voters left his opponents' little apparent prospect of unseating him, despite his right-wing bloc losing its parliamentary majority.

• At least 68 people killed in Spain after two high-speed trains collide

  At least 68 people died when two Spanish high-speed trains collided on Wednesday, with rescuers scouring the wreckage for more bodies after Spain's second deadly rail accident this year and Europe's deadliest since 2013.

• Syria says main border crossing with Jordan to resume operations on Wednesday

  Syria will restore normal passenger and commercial traffic through the Nassib border crossing with Jordan from Wednesday morning, the state news agency SANA reported, after the crossing was briefly closed following Jordanian airstrikes in southern Syria.

• Policeman kills knife attacker outside Israeli embassy in Serbia

  An attacker with two knives wounded a policeman guarding the Israeli embassy in Belgrade overnight, before the officer shot the assailant dead, Serbia's outgoing interior minister said on Wednesday.

• Three killed, thousands evacuated as Cyclone Arnab hits eastern India

  At least three people were killed, dozens of houses damaged and crops destroyed as a powerful cyclone struck India's eastern coast from the Bay of Bengal on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds, authorities said.

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Business

• Apple shows first touchscreen laptops amid product blitz

  Apple CEO John Ternus unveiled the company's first touchscreen MacBooks on Wednesday, abandoning a long-held aversion to the technology as it caps a burst of product launches ahead of the holiday shopping season.

• UAE, Canada sign CEPA during Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's official visit

  His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi has witnessed the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Canada during his official visit to the country.

• DTC signs five-year renewal to increase Dubai's taxi fleet by 7,700

  Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) has announced the renewal of their strategic agreement with National Taxi and Hala for a further five years.

• DIP Holding begins IPO subscription period with offer price range

  DIP Holding, owner of Dubai Investments Park, has announced an offer price range between AED 1.10 and AED 1.15 per share, as it begins subscription period for its initial public offering (IPO) on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on Tuesday.

• UAE capital markets reflect strong performance in first 9 months of 2026

  The UAE financial markets have recorded strong performance during the first nine months of 2026, with number of companies licensed by Capital Market Authority rising 43 per cent and the combined market capitalisation of ADX and DFM touching AED 3.7 trillion.

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Sport

• LA 2028 Olympics unveil official slogan 'Stars Align'

  Organisers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games have unveiled 'Stars Align' as their official slogan, framing the motto as a meeting of lifelong athletic preparation and the spotlight of the entertainment capital.

• Inglis, Carey put Australia on top against South Africa

  Josh Inglis scored an unbeaten 85 as Australia reached 330 for four at the close of the second day of the decisive third test against hosts South Africa at Newlands on Wednesday.

• Wawrinka brings career to a close with defeat in Basel

  Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka has played the final match of his career in front of home fans on Tuesday, bidding farewell to the sport following a 7-5 7-6(2) defeat by Czech Jiri Lehecka at the Swiss Indoors in Basel.

• Fourth-tier Fleetwood stun Arsenal in League Cup shootout

  Fourth-tier Fleetwood Town beat 10-man Arsenal 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the League Cup last 16 on Tuesday, pulling off a major upset at Highbury Stadium.

• Shabab Al Ahli beat Esteghlal in AFC Champions League

  Shabab Al Ahli has maintained their perfect record in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 with a 2-0 victory over Iran's Esteghlal FC at the Rashid Stadium on Tuesday.

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Entertainment

• Kings of Leon to perform at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

  American rock band Kings of Leon will headline the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix After-Race Concerts at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 3.

• Meghan to join Australia's Junior MasterChef next year

  Meghan, the wife of Britain's Prince Harry, will star in the next series of Australia's Junior MasterChef in 2027, returning to a franchise where she appeared as a guest judge on the adult version earlier this year.

• Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl LXI halftime show

  Jay-Z is moving from behind the scenes to center stage at the Super Bowl.

• Actor Walter Koenig, 'Star Trek's' plucky Chekov, dies at 90

  Walter Koenig, who brought humour and grit to the role of starship navigator Pavel Chekov on the classic 1960s sci-fi TV series 'Star Trek' and seven subsequent feature films, has died at the age of 90.

• Abu Dhabi to open exclusive institute for youth orchestra in January 2027

  The UAE capital is set to open Youth Orchestra Abu Dhabi in the Mina Zayed (MiZa) district in January 2027, as it looks to invest in the next generation of musical talent and expand its performing arts landscape.

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Quirky

• Abu Dhabi invites public to name two 'giants' at Natural History Museum

  The Natural History Museum in Abu Dhabi has launched an online campaign to name two of its "extraordinary giants" - the Blue Whale and the T.Rex. 

• Swarms of moths in Australia lift hopes of recovery for endangered species

  Swarms of moths blanketing homes in Australia's southeast in recent days signalled the endangered species is recovering, authorities said on Saturday.

• NASA says new Roman telescope's lifespan could more than double, to 22 years

  Even before the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has reached its planned orbital position, NASA says its newest flagship observatory's potential operational lifespan may reach 22 years — more than double the length previously announced.

• Can sheep save the glaciers? Swiss scientists put wool to the test

  As Switzerland struggles to contain the shrinking of its glaciers, researchers are conducting an unusual experiment in the Alps to see whether one of its less valued natural resources can help: sheep's wool.

• Ultra-white falcon fetches AED1.5 million at Abu Dhabi auction

  An "Ultra White Pure Gyr Garmousha" falcon sold for a record AED1.5 million at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX).

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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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