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DUBAI / WAM Jaggi Vasudev, popularly known as Sadhguru — the founder and head of the non-profit “Isha Foundation”, stated that the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) is an “effort to move the world towards a solution”. “When we talk about moving towards the solution, this is the way human beings do things. First, we think about it; then, ...

DUBAI / WAM Ukraine is participating in the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) after its successful participation in COP27 in Egypt. At the forefront of Ukraine’s representation are innovative green and wind energy projects. Ukraine aims to underscore the nation’s commitment to sustainable development and fulfilling its climate obligations. Through its pavilion in the Blue Zone, Ukraine is showcasing ...

DUBAI / WAM Ahmed Abuthaher, Palestine’s lead contact point with the UNFCCC, has announced that Palestine is participating for the first time with an independent pavilion at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28). The pavilion witnessed numerous discussions and sessions addressing the green economy, climate change and environment in Palestine, adaptation strategies, the impact of climate change on children ...

DUBAI / WAM Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, on Tuesday announced the launch of the UAE’s ‘Integrated Emission Quantification Tool’, which will enable the tracking of greenhouse gas emissions, air quality pollutants and mitigation efforts. Announcing this milestone in the UAE’s climate action initiatives, Almheiri said the Integrated Emission Quantification Tool is a very ...

BLOOMBERG Bitcoin traded near $42,000 after a turbulent stretch that lopped almost 8% from the largest digital asset and stirred predictions of more volatility heading into year-end. The token posted the drop from Saturday through Monday, the worst three-day performance since mid-August, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The retreat from almost $45,000 dragged down wider crypto markets too. Some ...

BLOOMBERG Treasury yields and the dollar fell before crucial US inflation data that investors will scrutinise for clues on the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates. Stocks posted moderate moves, with Europe’s Stoxx 600 Index and US equity futures little changed. France’s blue-chip CAC 40 index was set to close at a record high. Among individual stocks, Nokia Oyj ...

RIYADH/ GULF TIME Carter & White, leading Emirati luxury fashion and premium home accessories brand, has opened its first branch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The launch marks the company’s latest expansion milestone for 2023.Coinciding with the opening, a partnership agreement has been signed between Carter & White and renown Argentinian polo player Nacho Figueras, who has been appointed as a ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a telephone conversation today with His Excellency Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan, to discuss bilateral ties between the two nations. The call explored opportunities for further collaboration to advance both countries’ development ambitions, within the framework of their comprehensive strategic partnership. His Highness and the Japanese ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM On the sidelines of COP28 UAE, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world’s first research university focused on AI, and Silal, an agri-food company based in Abu Dhabi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bring AI innovation to agriculture and food production. The agreement will support the creation of a joint AI Centre ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory cable to Ibrahim Traoré, the President of the transitional period and President of the Republic of Burkina Faso, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the and Ruler of ...