United Arab Emirates

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

Green 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

Green News

COP28: What's happened on day three of the UN climate conference?

Catch up with the latest news from our team in Dubai.

02/12/2023

Green News

Euroviews. A fresh approach at COP28 could help humanity turn the corner

It is time for every country and every leader to reach a consensus on a clear course towards tangible progress in global climate action, and come together at COP28 to deliver the necessary change. Our world will be watching, Ambassador Hend Al Otaiba writes.

01/12/2023

Green News

COP28: World Climate Action Summit kicks off in Dubai

World leaders gathered for the first day of the World Climate Action Summit at the UN climate conference today.

01/12/2023

World

Emirates airline set to expand network with hundreds of new planes

Emirates airline President Sir Tim Clark sits down with Euronews to talk about the future of the aviation industry in the wake of the pandemic.

30/11/2023

Green News

COP28: Key fund for climate victims agreed on day 1 of summit

Countries have reached an agreement on setting up a loss and damage fund, which the UAE immediately pledged $100 million to.

30/11/2023

Green News

UAE accused of using COP28 talks to strike fossil fuel deals

Critics say allegations that the UAE planned to use COP28 to strike fossil fuel deals are "utterly appalling".

28/11/2023

Green News

COP28: Activists fear surveillance and arrests at Dubai climate summit

Assurances about the ability to "peacefully assemble" and the promise of "inclusive" negotiations, are not enough to reassure activists.

24/11/2023

Markets

Week ahead: Dubai Airshow kicks off, aerospace stocks rejoice

The Dubai Airshow launched on Monday, with investors anticipating billions of dollars worth of new orders, pulling up aerospace stocks.

13/11/2023

Cult

Sharjah International Film Festival wants to get children talking

In partnership with Sharjah Govt Media Bureau

The 10th Sharjah International Film Festival showcases the very best in filmmaking for, by and about children and young people.

04/11/2023

Climate

What is COP28, who is going and why does it matter?

After a record-shattering year, the world is looking to the United Nations conference in the UAE this week to put us on a safer path.

28/10/2023

Sport

Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam day three: heavyweights take to the mat

The competition saw the return of former world champion Nemanja Majdov and the confirmations of two reigning world champions, Arman Adamian and Inal Tasoev.

26/10/2023

Sport

Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam day two: returning to form

The second day of competition at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam ended in style with the titles flying away to Beauchemin-Pinard, Ahadov, Taimazova and Karapetyan.

25/10/2023

Sport

Abu Dhabi Judo Gran Slam day one: battle of the giants

The penultimate event of the season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, began today in the Emirati capital.

24/10/2023

Art

Picasso masterpiece could sell for over €113 million at auction

The 1932 oil painting will be the focal point of a two-day auction event at Sotheby's in New York in November, featuring artworks from the Emily Fisher Landau collection.

26/09/2023

Travel News

Dubai plans ‘world’s largest airport’ by 2050

Dubai’s ‘second airport’ could handle up to 250 million passengers a year by 2050.

29/08/2023

Travel News

Delays at Dubai Airport after bear escapes from its carrier on plane

Passengers faced delays after the bear escaped from its crate in the cargo hold of a plane.

07/08/2023

Green News

Activists will be allowed to protest ‘peacefully’ at COP28, says UAE

Campaigners vow they will resist any attempts to curtail civil society participation at the UN climate summit in Dubai this year.

02/08/2023

Green News

COP28 president reveals climate action plan for UN summit

COP28 is due to take place in November in Dubai and some decisions around the climate conference have already caused controversy.

14/07/2023

Partner content

Sharjah – The Culture Capital

Partner content presented by Sharjah Govt Media Bureau

Sharjah is the third most populated city in the United Arab Emirates and often referred to as the culture capital of the Arab World, having been officially awarded this status in 1998 by The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

21/06/2023

Culture news

Watch: From rural Afghanistan to high fashion

Traditional Afghan clothes and jewellery are making their way into high fashion with the help of a young designer who wants to help Afghan women.

06/06/2023

Travel News

Emirates announces €180 million fund to decarbonise flying

The money will fund research and development projects aimed at reducing the use of fossil fuels in aviation.

11/05/2023

Destinations

Year-round summer: Why you should visit Abu Dhabi in 2023

The UAE's capital is rolling out world-class sporting and music events in 2023. Here’s where to go and what to see.

08/05/2023

United Arab Emirates

Emirati ‘Sultan of Space’ becomes first Arab to walk in space

Sultan Al Neyadi completes 'the first Arab spacewalk in history' wearing a space suit that bears the Emirati flag.

28/04/2023

Culture news

Car plate "P7" sold at auction in Dubai for a record €13.8 million

The charity auction for special number plates hits a record high in Dubai with the P7 number plate sold for a record €13.8 million to support the "1 Billion Meal Endowment" campaign. The initiative aims to create the biggest Ramadan sustainable food relief endowment fund.

11/04/2023