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Funding for a joint effort by the United States and the UAE to advance climate-friendly farming around the world has grown to more than $17 billion, the countries announced on Friday at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. The Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) was launched in 2021 at COP26 in Glasgow and its funding comes from governments, companies, and non-governmental organisations. Globally, food and farming contribute about a third of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, according to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation. Nearly 80 projects have been announced under the AIM for Climate initiative since 2021,…
Mediation efforts are continuing to secure a new Gaza ceasefire despite ongoing Israeli bombardment that is “narrowing the window” for a successful outcome, Qatar’s prime minister said Sunday. “Our efforts as the state of Qatar along with our partners are continuing. We are not going to give up,” Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told the Doha Forum more than two months into the Israel-Hamas war. Qatar was a key mediator in negotiations that resulted in a seven-day truce, which saw scores of Israeli hostages exchanged for Palestinians prisoners and humanitarian aid, until it ended at the start of the…
du unveils eco-friendly free Tourist SIM to accelerate sustainable connectivity The Tourist SIM empowers travellers to stay connected, stream content, and share their experiences across the world. Dubai, UAE, 10 December 2023 – du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) has introduced the eco-friendly free Tourist SIM to cater to the communication needs of world travellers. It offers various benefits including 1GB free data for 24 hours, 5G network availability, and unlimited data plans with the option to make international calls. The Tourist SIM also promises a seamless activation experience and is fully recyclable and environmentally friendly, making it a…
Grabbing a good pair of headphones can be a huge deal if you’re a music lover and tend to listen to music or audio for the majority of your day. As such, headphones are your best bet when it comes to battery life, audio fidelity, and, most importantly, Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Luckily, you have a ton of headphone deals to pick from in Best Buy’s 3-day sale, and to that end, we’ve collected some of our favorite deals in the list below. Even so, there’s a lot we couldn’t cover, so be sure to check out everything available that’s…
Question: I am employed by a mainland Dubai company. My job involves a lot of travel, for which the company has given me a car with fuel allowance. However, I end up paying much more on fuel than what’s allotted to me. I have raised this with the company many times but to no avail. Do I have a recourse legally? Answer: Since you are employed by a mainland company in Dubai, the provisions of Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Employment Relations and the provisions of Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 on the…
Action fans don’t have to celebrate the Huludays if they don’t want to. That’s because Hulu has an abundance of great action movies to watch in December. The only hard part about putting this list together was narrowing our choices down to three. Ultimately, we went with one of the all-time greats: The Matrix, as well as more the recent sci-fi action films Edge of Tomorrow and Alita: Battle Angel. These are the three action movies on Hulu that you need to watch in December. If you need more options, then check out our roundup of what’s new on Hulu…
Over 20,000 people from diverse communities and nationalities got together at the Coca-Cola Arena to embark and continue on the transformative spiritual journey with the renowned Indian spiritual guru, Sadhguru. Sporting traditional Indian attire, Sadhguru guided participants, focusing on achieving inner transformation, spiritual growth, and discovering one’s natural state of inner peace and harmony. The event attracted people of various faiths and nationalities, reflecting the teachings imparted by the spiritual leader. The Coca-Cola Arena transformed into a sacred space for self-discovery as attendees engrossed themselves in spiritual practices, including teachings of yoga, meditation, and self-inquiry. One among thousands of attendees…
Maldives has reported contamination in Pakistani syrups and suspension medicines, Dawn reported. The report prompted the World Health Organisation (WHO) to issue an alert urging countries to step up vigilance and test products manufactured by a Lahore-based pharmaceutical company, according to Dawn. After receiving information from Maldives, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (Drap) sealed the syrup section of the company, Pharmix Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd. The authority may also initiate legal action after receiving lab test reports. The substances found in the syrups are reportedly used in hydraulic brake fluids, stamp pad inks, paints, plastics and cosmetics. A company representative,…
Rents in Dubai will continue to rise in 2024 but at a more modest pace, due to undersupply in the market and the migration of foreign professionals and investors into the city. However, some areas such as Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) and Tilal Al Ghaf will see a number of handovers next year, giving tenants more options and landlords in the neighbourhoods a run for their money. “I see rents continuing to rise at a more measured rate than what we have seen over the last two years,” says Jacob Bramley, leasing manager at Betterhomes. “There is still an undersupply…
Mohamed Salah netted his 200th goal for Liverpool and Harvey Elliott scored a stoppage-time winner as Liverpool came from behind to beat 10-man Crystal Palace 2-1 and go top of the Premier League table after a rip-roaring clash on Saturday. In other action John McGinn fired third-placed Aston Villa to victory against Arsenal while Dominic Solanke, Phillip Billing & Marco Senesi scored in Bournemouth’s famous win over Manchester Unitred. Liverpool top the standings on 37 points, one ahead of Arsenal who face Aston Villa later on Saturday, after a game that centred on the sending-off of Eagles forward Jordan Ayew…