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Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said on Thursday it signed a $3 billion green financing agreement with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation to help with its decarbonisation efforts. The state-owned oil giant aims to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2045. It also aims to cut its carbon intensity by 25% and reach zero methane emissions by 2030. “Proceeds of this credit facility will enable ADNOC’s strategy to support a just, orderly and equitable global energy transition,” Khaled Al Zaabi, ADNOC’s group chief financial officer, said in a statement. The deal marks Adnocs first green funding, he said. In…

India’s T20 World Cup winners returned home to a heroes’ welcome Thursday, greeted by euphoric fans in New Delhi before skipper Rohit Sharma led them to a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Frenzied crowds shouted “India, India” after the team landed at Delhi airport from the Caribbean, having been delayed for days by Hurricane Beryl. The team waved to the crowds and danced to drums and live music at their hotel before heading off to meet Modi at his residence. Rohit and his team wore Indian jerseys emblazoned with “Champions”, as broadcasters showed images of them meeting the premier.…

Initiatives to promote robotics education, design and tackle food waste among winning projects Release date, Dubai, UAE: Three teams of engineering students from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have scored success in three different competition categories at the 18th edition of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Student Day, staged recently in the United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain. The FoodGuardian application by Helia Haghighi and Sara Alameri from CUD’s Computer Science Department was one of the winners.  A multidisciplinary engineering and computer science team secured first place and AED 3000 in prize money in the Community Service category for their project aimed…

Many people like to celebrate Independence Day with a little escapist cinema, and what other genre can do that better than science fiction? Netflix currently has dozens of sci-fi films that can spark viewers’ imaginations and provide a nice treat for the whole family. So with the free time they have for the Fourth of July, audiences should sit down and stream these five films, which make up the best sci-fi films that Netflix has to offer. Need more recommendations? Then read our guides to the best movies on Netflix, best comedies on Netflix, and best action movies on Netflix.…

The spirit of UAE took over the magnificent heart of Moscow at Manezh Square, last week. Russians could be seen sipping the traditional qahwa and applying henna at the pedestrian open space. The square was filled with the colours of the UAE flag – red, white, black, and green – with a range of traditional Emirati activities from June 27 to July 2. ‘The Days of UAE Culture’, organised by the UAE Embassy and the Government of Moscow, drew in more than 300,000 attendees from different parts of Russia and Asian countries. One of the highlights of the event was…

Canada named a woman as the country’s top soldier for the first time ever on Wednesday, continuing a push by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to appointment women to the most senior jobs. Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan, in charge of efforts to stamp out ingrained sexism and misconduct in the armed forces, will take over on July 18 as chief of the defence staff. Carignan, originally a military engineer, has commanded troops in Afghanistan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iraq and Syria during her 35 years in the army. “Over the course of her career, her exceptional leadership qualities, commitment to excellence, and dedication to service…

Pakistan’s tax authority said Thursday it has blocked 210,000 SIM cards of users who have not filed tax returns in a bid to widen the revenue bracket. Only 5.2 million people of the more than 240 million population filed income tax returns in 2022. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) passed the edict in April and has since sent orders to the telecommunications authority to block the connections of 210,000 SIM cards, with 62,000 of them later restored, according to the board’s data. “We have unblocked the SIMs of those who have paid their taxes,” FBR public relations official Bakhtiar…

Fans of the Broadway musical Wicked will have reason to rejoice sooner than anticipated as Universal Pictures has advanced the release date for its highly anticipated film adaptation. Originally slated for November 27, the movie will now hit theatres on November 22, 2024, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter. Directed by Jon M Chu (Crazy Rich Asians), the cinematic rendition of Wicked features an ensemble cast led by Ariana Grande in the role of Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. The decision to move the release date forward aims to capitalise on the extended holiday weekend, allowing more time for the film…

I turn into foodie in times of distress. There is nothing that can keep me away from food when I am stressed about something. Over the years, I have realised the problem with that kind of eating is you don’t actually savour it. Savouring is for the times when the mind is relaxed and you can appreciate the flavours, texture and presentation. It was on one such evening that I found myself visiting the newly opened tapas bar and shisha lounge at Citimax Hotel Business Bay. Right at the outset, Indi 16 seemed to be the kind of place one…

The UEFA European Football Championship are here, and the excitement is palpable across Dubai. Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or just looking for a lively atmosphere to soak in the matches, the city offers numerous fantastic spots to catch all the action. And getting around is a breeze—with Yango Maps, you can easily navigate through the city, build routes straight to  parking spots, and even choose comfortable routes on public transport to avoid the heat. Here’s a guide to the top places where you can watch the Euro 2024 matches in style: Barasti Located near the Dubai Harbour at Le…