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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A new nol Student Package has been introduced in Dubai, providing a 50 per cent discount on public transport services, and up to 70 per cent off on local and international brands, both in the UAE and abroad.

Abu Dhabi Police has launched a next-generation autonomous patrol vehicle at GITEX Global 2024, in partnership with the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council.

Emaar is set to host another exclusive New Year’s Eve celebration at Burj Park, offering stunning views of the Burj Khalifa fireworks and Dubai Fountain show.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) secured a staggering AED 69.137 million at the latest open auction of vehicle licence plates.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council, has announced the launch of the App Olympics.

In a significant move for Dubai's transport landscape, the Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) has partnered with Bolt to launch a new e-hailing service in the city.

Etihad Rail has announced the journey times for its upcoming passenger trains across the UAE.

A new community initiative has been launched to support and rehabilitative individuals from Gaza who are deaf or hearing-impaired.

Prominent landmarks across the UAE were lit up on Monday, with the campaign slogan 'UAE Stands with Lebanon,' accompanied by the Lebanese flag and map.

A funeral procession was held in Iraq for Iranian General Abbas Nilforoushan on Monday, who was killed by an Israeli airstrike last month in Beirut, alongside Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

Russian authorities said on Tuesday they had rescued a man whose tiny boat drifted for 67 days since August in waters edging the northwestern Pacific, but his brother and nephew died during the ordeal. 

At least 21 people were killed and eight others were injured by an Israeli airstrike in northern Lebanon on Monday, the Lebanese Health Ministry said.

The World Health Organisation said it received pledges worth $700 million (AED 2.5 billion) for its 2025-2028 budget at a event in Berlin on Monday, in addition to $300 million (AED 1.1 billion) already pledged by the European and African Unions.

NASA launched a spacecraft from Florida on Monday on a mission to examine whether Jupiter's moon, Europa, has conditions suitable to support life, with a focus on the large subsurface ocean believed to be lurking beneath its thick outer shell of ice.

Boeing filed papers with the US markets regulator on Tuesday for raising up to $25 billion (AED 91 billion) through a stock and debt offering and entered into a $10 billion (AED 36.7 billion) credit agreement amid a crippling strike and upcoming debt maturities.

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar) has signed an agreement with Presight, a leading big data analytics company powered by generative AI, to develop an asset management tool for its renewable energy projects worldwide.

Shares of Nvidia closed at their highest ever on Monday, lifting its market value to $3.39 trillion (AED 12.4 trillion) just below Apple's $3.52 trillion (AED 12.92 trillion) and above Microsoft's $3.12 trillion (AED 11.45 trillion).

The Ajman Higher Energy Committee has been established to regulate the trade of petroleum in the Emirate, under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman.

The growth rate of digital companies in Dubai is double that of traditional companies, according to Vice Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, Ahmad Bin Byat.

Sir Alex Ferguson will leave his role as an ambassador of Manchester United at the end of the season after talks with the club's co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Wales forward Harry Wilson was rewarded for a fine performance when he converted a penalty to secure a 1-0 victory over Montenegro in the Nations League on Monday as the hosts' new manager Craig Bellamy extended his unbeaten start.

Striker Randal Kolo Muani scored a brace as France took a giant step towards the Nations League quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory over hosts Belgium in a League A Group 2 clash in Brussels on Monday.

New Zealand recorded a resounding 54-run win over Pakistan to qualify for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2016.

New Zealand's qualification for the knockout stages of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup comes at the expense of both India and Pakistan, following a 54-run win for the White Ferns in Dubai on Monday.

Popstar Olivia Rodrigo fell through an open trapdoor on her stage, during a performance in Australia, as part of her global tour.

Previously unreleased songs by Jimi Hendrix are set to go under the hammer at auction, along with other items of memorabilia belonging to the musician.

Sean "Diddy" Combs will stand trial on federal trafficking and racketeering charges starting on May 5, a US judge decided during a hearing on Thursday.

Theme parks in Florida, including Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld will re-open on Friday after closing for Hurrican Milton.

Pop superstar Taylor Swift has donated $5 million (AED 18.3 million) to charity following the devastation in the United States caused by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.

A women in the United States was forced to evacuate her home after 100 hungry raccoons decended on her property in search of food.

The discovery of a hidden Golden Owl statue has ended a 31-year treasure hunt in which tens of thousands of people have been hunting for since 1993.

Dubai Police has added the Lucid Air Grand Touring, one of the world's most advanced electric vehicles, to its tourist police patrol fleet.

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has set a new Guinness World Record for the highest capacity district cooling plant with its project in Dubai’s Business Bay.

The excavation of a large Viking-era burial site in Denmark has unearthed 50 unusually well-preserved skeletons that archaeologists expect will help shed light on the lives of the Nordic people best known for their seafaring exploits in the Middle Ages.

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.

From fresh seafood to beautiful weather and stunning beaches, Phuket is a perfect destination for your next getaway.

If you love the sun, sand and the beach, then you are bound to fall in love with Seychelles.

This tiny island in South East Asia is the perfect place for an all-in-one Asian holiday.