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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.

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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.

Business

BRICS invites new members to join economic bloc

Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Egypt and Ethiopia have been invited to join the BRICS economic bloc.

United Kingdom

Sportswashing in Manchester and Newcastle laid bare in report

Crippling deindustrialisation and local politicians paved the way for Arab buyers to take over the two British cities' football clubs.

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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).

Earth News

UN climate talks kick off in Germany with no final agenda

The Bonn Climate Change Conference is seen as a mid-way check for how international climate talks will take shape in December.

Earth News

EU and US lawmakers say oil exec 'unsuitable' to chair climate summit

In an open letter, the lawmakers urged the EU, US and UN to 'engage in diplomatic efforts to secure the withdrawal of the president-designate of COP28.'

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.

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.

Adventures

Racing through history: Discover the wonders of Mleiha

In partnership with Sharjah Govt Media Bureau

In this new episode of Adventures, we go hiking in the mountains and Valley of the Caves, discover ancient marine fossils in the desert, and sweep over the rolling red sand dunes in an off-road buggy.

Earth News

IPCC report: How have politicians and environmentalists reacted?

The scientists behind the report say there is an enormous opportunity to change the course of the future.

Cult

Leading photographers display work at Xposure festival in the UAE

In partnership with XPOSURE

The Xposure International Photography Festival in Sharjah in the UAE attracts some of the biggest names in the industry

United Arab Emirates

Top oil executive named as president of COP28

Environmentalists are criticising a decision by the United Arab Emirates to name top oil executive Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber as the president of this year's COP28 climate talks.

Series

The UAE: Discover thrilling adventure and eye-opening culture

In partnership with Visit Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is a mix of magnificent architecture, stunning beaches, traditional and cultural monuments, adventure sports and other inspiring locations which are off the beaten track.

Travel News

Passports got more powerful in 2022, here’s why

According to Passport Index’s latest update, every country bar Vanuatu saw an increase in travel freedom this year.

Destinations

Abu Dhabi is coming to the Metaverse, here’s what to expect

The emirate is launching a VR version of its most famous entertainment district in 2023.