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Entering the era of new norms

Sunaina Rana/ Emirates Business With a record number of CEOs and VPs from across the Arabian Gulf region in attendance, the recently-concluded Top CEO Conference brought many global issues into a regional context in Dubai. The aim behind this innovative conference was to help the executives and leaders to look at the possible impact of these burning issues, which are ...

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EU-Turkey migrant deal to cost $320mn

Brussels / AFP An enormous and complex logistical operation involving thousands of EU and other officials was launched on Monday to ship migrants from Greece back to Turkey under a controversial accord between Brussels and Ankara. The European Commission estimates it will cost 280 million euros ($320 million) to implement the deal over the next six months. The EU will ...

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‘Renewables’ hotspot’ IRENA turns five

RITIKA SHARMA / EMIRATES BUSINESS Abu Dhabi-based International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) marked half a decade of efforts towards a sustainable and green planet on Monday. Turning five, the global body looks forward to expanding its role as the universal voice of renewables. Adnan Z Amin, IRENA Director-General, said, “The past five years have witnessed a dramatic shift in the ...

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