BAKU/WAM The fifth day of the Faith Pavilion at COP29 featured a series of discussion sessions addressing the urgent challenges posed by climate change. Sessions emphasised the importance of enhancing transparency in global climate action and advocated for the unification of efforts by faith communities to achieve tangible results in tackling the environmental crisis. They also focused on combining religious ...
Read More »WGEO to aid African cities under Carbon Neutral Cities Initiative
BAKU/WAM The World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) announced on Sunday its support for 11 African cities under the Carbon Neutral Cities Initiative in partnership with United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG-Africa). This significant initiative was highlighted during a keynote address by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of WGEO, at the WGEO Pavilion in the Blue Zone of Baku ...
Read More »Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi arrives in Brazil to attend G20 summit on behalf of UAE President
RIO DE JANEIRO/WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in the Federative Republic of Brazil on an official visit to attend the 19th G20 summit, on behalf of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The summit takes place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from November 18 ...
Read More »Museum of the Future welcomes 3 million visitors from 177 countries in less than 3 years
DUBAI/WAM The Museum of the Future announced that it has welcomed over 3 million visitors from 177 countries worldwide in less than three years since its official opening on February 22 2022. Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Chairman of the Museum of the Future, highlighted that this milestone is a testament to the museum’s success in realising the vision of ...
Read More »Danube Properties fulfils another promise, delivers iconic project Gemz 5 months ahead of schedule
DUBAI / GULF TIME Danube Properties, the fastest-growing property developer in Dubai, has maintained its tradition of delivering projects ahead of schedule by handing over Gemz by Danube, five months ahead of schedule. On November 14, a prestigious ceremony was held in Al Furjan at Gemz by Danube to start the handover of keys to proud homeowners, in recognition of ...
Read More »COP29 Presidency launches Baku Call on Climate Action for Peace, Relief, and Recovery
BAKU/WAM The COP29 Presidency today launched the Baku Call on Climate Action for Peace, Relief, and Recovery (BCCAP), a milestone initiative aimed at addressing the urgent nexus of climate change, conflict, and humanitarian needs. This initiative responds to the growing recognition that the adverse effects of climate change—such as water scarcity, food insecurity, land degradation and human displacement—can act as ...
Read More »Al Seeb Developers Announces Launch of Royal Regency Suites in Business Bay, Valued at AED 500 Million
DUBAI/GULF TIME For over three decades, Al Seeb Developers has been synonymous with quality, expertise, and value in the UAE’s real estate landscape. A part of the reputed Al Safeer Group, Al Seeb’s portfolio spans across residential properties, hotels, shopping malls, and commercial spaces. A name synonymous with luxury and quality in real estate, Al Seeb Developers, is now pleased ...
Read More »Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed offers condolences to Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei on the passing of his mother
ABU DHABI/ AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has offered condolences on the passing of Mai Faris Al Mazrouei, mother of His Excellency Major General Staff Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and Chairman of the Abu ...
Read More »Finance, Investment and Trade Day at COP29 sees $5.43 bn in climate funding pledges
BAKU/WAM The COP29 Business, Investment, and Philanthropy Climate Platform (BIPCP) saw the announcement from investor groups—with over $10 trillion in assets—that they will unite to develop a shared vision and action plan to accelerate the deployment of private capital into climate markets. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced $3.5 billion in funding for a new programme to help counter the ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi Airports inaugurates new U.S. Customs and Border Protection Facility at Zayed International Airport
ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Airports on Friday inaugurated the new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (U.S. CBP) preclearance facility at Zayed International Airport (AUH). The official ceremony was attended by Elena Sorlini, Managing Director and CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports, Martina Strong, U.S. Ambassador to the UAE; Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, and Judson Murdock, CBP Deputy Executive Assistant ...
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