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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.

France

French police ground aeroplane suspected of human trafficking

French police detained two passengers on an aeroplane carrying about 300 Indian citizens, including unaccompanied minors, on suspicion of human trafficking following an anonymous tip.

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

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

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

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

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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.

World News

COP28: Activists say frustration levels are high

As politicians and experts debate on the past and upcoming challenges to be aligned with the 1.5°C Paris agreement target, climate activists outside COP28 in Dubai say not enough is being done to combat the climate crisis.

Earth News

28 petrostates risk losing half their fossil fuel income by 2040

Energy transition brings ‘very real risk’ of conflict in petrostates, a new report warns. What can be done about it?

Earth 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.

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.

Europe News

Euroviews. Europe has a pivotal role to play in the global green transition

The challenge for European leaders in 2024 is to build a stronger political narrative about why leaning into green transition is not only the right thing to do but the economically sound choice in the long run as well, Susi Dennison writes.

Earth News

Fake news release claims COP28 president is stepping down as ADNOC CEO

The COP28 team has said the fake news and allegations that Al Jaber planned to use climate talks to make fossil fuel deals are an "attempt to undermine the work of the COP28 presidency".

Earth 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".

The Exchange

COP28: LinkedIn & Greenpeace promote the green economy

In partnership with Media City

The pressure on politicians is greater than ever. According to the United Nations, COP28 UAE is a prime opportunity to rethink, reboot, and refocus the climate agenda.

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.

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.

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.

World News

Euroviews. Should this year's COP28 be the last?

Different, more flexible and more regional summits and organisations must emerge to collectively achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement, Dr Marc Nebojsa Vukadinovic and Isabelle Négrier write.

World News

Euroviews. We have to back COP28. It’s the most ambitious climate plan in history

If COP28 brokers a global climate deal on these proposals, it would help fast-track a just transition away from fossil fuels. If it fails, the chances of such a transition will be dangerously diminished, Prof İbrahim Özdemir writes.

World News

Euroviews. Could Europe stand to gain from the expansion of BRICS?

Our continent does not have a choice but to seize this opportunity to unlock the potential behind the bloc's enlargement, if it wants to continue playing a leading role in shaping the new global governance, Oliver Rolofs writes.

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.