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The energy transition is expected to create 40 million additional jobs in the energy sector by 2050, with 18 million more jobs globally in renewables alone, according to a new report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) ahead of the UN Climate Conference COP28 in Dubai. It said the world could witness an average annual increase in GDP of 1.5 per cent by 2050 under the 1.5°C pathway compliant with the Paris Agreement. “I echo the COP28 Presidency’s call for a global renewable energy target as a practical step to implement the Paris Agreement. But policymakers have predominantly…

Indian actors Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram have tied the knot in a traditional Meitei wedding ceremony in Manipur on Wednesday. The wedding rituals took place at Chumthang Shannapung resort in Imphal. Randeep shared the pictures of the ceremony on his Instagram and wrote: “From today, we are One.” He was dressed in a white dhoti and kurta (traditional attire), while Lin looked gorgeous as a Meitei Hindu bride, wearing a Potloi or Polloi. Her wedding ensemble is a cylindrical skirt made of thick fabric and hard bamboo. It is adorned with satin cloth and embellished with mirror and glitter.…

The Centre of Excellence in Specialised Prostate Treatment (COESPT), provides expert diagnosis and treatment of prostate-related conditions Mediclinic Welcare Hospital has become the only hospital in the UAE to have received an accreditation as a Centre of Excellence in Specialised Prostate Treatment (COESPT) from the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), US. Mediclinic Welcare Hospital takes pride in offering its patients not just medical treatment, but a comprehensive and personalised healthcare experience. One way of achieving this is through our distinguished clinical centres of excellence. Clinical centres of excellence are dedicated units within our medical facility that focus on providing exceptional care…

Egypt’s Issa Abou El Ela is all set to return to the UAE to defend his title at the sixth Abu Dhabi Amateur Championship, a 54-hole WAGR event supported by the R&A. The event will be held at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Abu Dhabi from December 12 -14,2023. El Ela was among a strong field of 68 golfers from around the world to confirm their participation in the tournament which is an Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) 2023 – 24 Men’s Order of Merit Qualifier. The anticipated full field is 72 players with organisers confirming that entries are still being accepted.…

Tawasul Transport Drives Green Innovation by Launching First Hydrogen-Powered Taxi in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 30 2023: The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is set for its first green-hydrogen-powered smart taxi experience. Tawasul Transport, a leading transport company, is collaborating with ADNOC, the Integrated Transport Center (ITC) and Al Futtaim Motors, to create this trailblazing sustainable urban mobility initiative. Tawasul Transport, together with Al Futtaim Motors, will provide the operational data, including kilometers driven, green hydrogen consumption, operating hours and clean refueling procedures. By adopting a transparent data-driven approach, operational efficiency can be improved while accelerating the integration of…

The iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ is a powerful robot vacuum and mop that’s capable of cleaning all types of floors with no manual input. But like all electronics, it needs regular maintenance to continue working at full capacity. Your docking station will take care of emptying the dustbin and keeping the mopping pad wet, though you’ll periodically want to check its dustbin and filter to ensure they’re not clogged with debris. Trying to crack open your Roomba combo j9+ and clean its bin and filter? Here’s a step-by-step look at the process. How to clean the bin and filter on…

It would be hard to visualise a business magnate whose enterprise is valued at around $2 billion, travelling from one boat to another to treat his patients, all the while attributing his empire’s boom to an “accidental success.” Recently, Aster DM Healthcare grabbed attention by splitting its India and GCC businesses. A consortium led by Fajr Capital, a UAE-based sovereign-owned private equity firm, acquired a 65 per cent stake in the GCC business with the promoters, Moopen family retaining 35 per cent ownership in the GCC business. The healthcare entrepreneur, Dr Azad Moopen revealed his humble beginnings in 1987, following…

An underwater volcano, which erupted half a mile off Iwo Jima’s southern coast, has led to a newborn island. The unnamed volcano rapidly formed an island measuring 328 feet in diameter, reaching 66 feet above the sea earlier this month. Although the birth of the island is a notable event, experts caution it “may not last very long”, depending on volcanic activity. According to Yuji Usui, from the Japan Meteorological Agency, the new island near Iwo Jima is a significant development. Iwo Jima is situated about 40 miles north of the Fukutoku-Okanoba underwater volcano. The volcano had subsided following a…

Ahead of COP28, New Global SAP Survey Shows KSA Companies are at Forefront in Recognizing Business Benefits of Sustainability Strategies Almost half (49.7%) of Saudi companies see a strong positive relation between profitability and environmental sustainability, compared to only 30.1% in the remaining countries surveyed  A majority (58.9%) of Saudi companies report that environmental issues inform their strategic and operational decision-making to a strong degree RIYADH, KSA — November 29, 2023— As the Middle East hosts the UN Climate Change COP event for the second year in a row, a new survey from global technology company SAP SE has highlighted the success of the Kingdom…

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