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Classical musicians compete in Dubai for prestigious pianist title

The next superstar pianist will be crowned this weekend as classical musicians take over Dubai with €250,000 cash prizes and a life-changing concert tour up for grabs.

24/02/2024

Lifestyle

5 things you need to know about Dubai’s Classic Piano competition

In partnership with Classic Piano International Competition

The third edition of Dubai’s Classic Piano competition takes place this February. The gruelling three-week competition will put vying pianists through their paces across a range of repertoire both classical and contemporary.

13/02/2024

United Arab Emirates

Heaving flooding blocks streets in Dubai

The Emirati National Centre of Meteorology issued a weather warning for many cities in the UAE.

12/02/2024

Design

Mercedes-Benz unveil plans for residential skyscraper in Dubai

As car makers jump on a new trend to create luxury skyscraper apartment buildings, we look at the history of building societies.

27/01/2024

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Sharjah: Is this the new start-up capital of the Middle East?

Partner content presented by Sharjah Govt Media Bureau

As 2023 draws to a close, the UAE emirate of Sharjah continues to lay foundations as a world-class business destination.

21/12/2023

Climate

Meet the young people who face a future as climate migrants

What does climate mobility mean? Young Africans and Pacific Islanders share their thoughts from the frontlines at COP28.

19/12/2023

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Sharjah’s hidden gems: The inside scoop on food, nature and family-friendly attractions

Partner content presented by Sharjah Govt Media Bureau

Rich biodiversity, ancient recipes and rolling red dunes – it’s little wonder Sharjah is quickly becoming the beating cultural heart of the UAE.

18/12/2023

Earth News

COP28: Talks enter last day with no agreement in sight on fossil fuels

Hopes for finishing the critical summit on time are fading as countries are still far apart on key issues.

14/12/2023

Earth News

5 key takeaways from the 'historic' COP28 climate deal

Potholes, loopholes and the end of the road for COP28: Campaigners and experts react to the UN climate summit in Dubai agreement.

13/12/2023

United Arab Emirates

COP28: Delegates agree to 'transition away' from fossil fuels

Negotiators at United Nations COP28 climate talks agreed Wednesday the world must transition away from planet-warming fossil fuels, a significant step toward shifting how the world is powered but one filled with questions about how soon and who will pay for the transition.

13/12/2023

Earth News

COP28: Landmark deal signals 'beginning of the end' for fossil fuels

After days of negotiations and uncertainty, the draft text was quickly approved this morning at COP28.

13/12/2023

Earth News

Euroviews. COP28 could phase out fossil fuels without us realising

The various milestones agreed so far at COP28 are far from everything we need — but they’ll play a key role in shifting energy markets into a new gear under the realisation that the demise of the age of oil can be accelerated or delayed, but is ultimately unstoppable, Dr Nafeez Ahmed writes.

12/12/2023

Earth News

COP28: What happened on day 12 of the UN climate conference?

Today was the scheduled end of talks but after a 'disappointing' draft text was released by the presidency, we're heading into overtime.

12/12/2023

Tech News

At COP28, 12,000 surveillance cameras are causing privacy concerns

The UAE has one of the highest concentrations of surveillance cameras on Earth. Some of those at COP are linked to an Emirati group accused of spying.

12/12/2023

Earth News

COP28: What happened on day 11 of the UN climate conference?

We're heading into the final hours at the UN climate conference with COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber pushing to finish on time. But can a final deal be agreed that works for everyone?

11/12/2023

United Arab Emirates

Fossil fuels and adapting to climate are still sticking points at COP

Negotiators are urged to narrow down their options in order to agree on how to save the planet from disastrous levels of warming and help vulnerable societies adapt to weather extremes.

10/12/2023

Earth News

COP28: What happened on day 10 of the UN climate conference?

Negotiations in Dubai are entering their final days. Can countries deliver a deal that tackles fossil fuels and unlocks funding for climate-vulnerable nations?

10/12/2023

Earth News

COP28: What happened on day 8 of the UN climate conference?

Delegates are back from a rest day in Dubai. Can countries find common ground on a deal to phase out or phase down fossil fuels?

08/12/2023

United Arab Emirates

Vladimir Putin visits UAE and Saudi Arabia during COP28

As UN police patrol Dubai, Putin sits down to one-on-one talks with Emirati leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

06/12/2023

Earth News

Trust us to manage climate funds ourselves, Indigenous Peoples ask

Amid lofty climate finance pledges, Indigenous Peoples and local communities are fighting to be involved in decisions about their territories.

05/12/2023

Earth News

Record number of fossil fuel lobbyists at COP28, campaigners say

There are almost 4 times more lobbyists at this COP than last year's.

05/12/2023

Earth News

COP28: What happened on day 6 of the UN climate conference?

The latest from Energy, Just Transition and Indigenous Peoples day in Dubai.

05/12/2023

Earth News

COP28: What's happening on day 5 of the UN climate conference?

We're bringing you all the latest stories from the UN climate conference in Dubai.

04/12/2023

Earth News

COP28: What happened on day 4 of the UN climate conference?

From the first-ever health day at a COP to climate finance for countries facing conflict, here's what happened in Dubai today.

03/12/2023

United Arab Emirates

COP28: 50 oil companies pledge to almost end methane emissions by 2030

Representing nearly half of global production they pledged to reach near-zero methane emissions and end routine flaring in their operations by 2030.

02/12/2023

Earth News

Is the UAE’s blue ammonia really ‘low carbon’? Experts aren’t so sure

COP28 president Sultan Al Jaber promotes blue ammonia as a decarbonisation solution. We spoke to various experts who disagree.

02/12/2023