BLOOMBERG The holidays are a special time of joy and giving — and a special time for generating trash. In the US alone, the amount of waste generated between Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s Day is 25% to 43% higher than average. All that trash pollutes the planet by piling up in landfills, and also contributes directly to climate change. …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE dispatched a plane carrying 50 tonnes of aid in food supplies to the Republic of Seychelles to provide humanitarian relief to thousands of families impacted by the recent floods, which have caused severe and widespread damage. The plane was deployed in coordination with several humanitarian institutions in the UAE. Sultan Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister …

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, congratulated Radosław Sikorski on his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, during a phone conversation. During the call, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed wished Sikorski success in his new mission, highlighting the distinguished relations that their countries share. The two top …