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ADGM, the Region’s Leading Climate Finance Hub, Announces its Role as Principal Partner at COP28 ADGM will host the ‘Climate Finance Action Pavilion’ and showcase its thriving climate finance ecosystem. ADGM has successfully introduced the region’s first comprehensive sustainable finance regulatory framework and environmental instruments to its capital markets framework, bringing the world’s first regulated voluntary carbon exchange, AirCarbon Exchange (ACX) under its jurisdiction. ADGM chairs the UAE Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG) composed of UAE regulatory authorities, Federal Ministries and exchanges. Abu Dhabi, 21st November 2023: Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre of UAE’s capital, announced…

Edgar Wright has been making movies for almost 30 years, starting way back in 1995 with A Fistful of Fingers, and most recently, with 2021’s Last Night in Soho. Spanning action, comedy, rom-zom, sci-fi, and horror, the British filmmaker has honed a style that has garnered plaudits around the world. In the lead-up to the Netflix animated series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (in which Wright is acting as executive producer), we thought what better time to discuss the highs and lows of the filmmaker’s career… not that there are many of the latter. This will take into account all seven…

Pedestrians and motorists in the UAE have a responsibility to follow traffic rules at road crossings, in order to maintain safety and prevent accidents. The Umm Al Quwain police have launched an awareness campaign within their 2023 operational plan. Colonel Mohamed Obaid Youssef Mohamed bin Hadiba said that the campaign comes as part of the UAE Ministry of Interior’s strategy, in collaboration with the department, to spread awareness about traffic rules and laws. The campaign aims to educate motorists about giving pedestrians right of way, and also to spread awareness among pedestrians about the importance of crossing the road at…

Is there any possibility of peace between Israel and the Palestinians, or must we simply get used to periodic wars that deny both sides the tranquility and stability they seek? It is easy to be pessimistic. The history of the region is littered with failed peace plans, collapsed diplomatic conferences, and thoroughly disillusioned mediators. Everything seems to have been tried, and nothing seems to have worked. Everyone is left assigning blame to anyone but themselves. Yet to give up on diplomacy is to accept the unacceptable: eternal war. That is why, even amid the horrors of the latest Gaza war,…

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has partnered with du, part of the Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), to launch Happiness SIM that offers exclusive benefits to blue-collar workers on nominal prices. The SIM can be obtained by visiting business service centres and guidance centres, or using MoHRE’s online services to issue or renew work contracts. It offers 6 months of free data and low rates on international calls. SIM holders will also receive important notifications issued by MoHRE. “We are excited about this partnership with du, as it aligns with our mission to enhance the welfare of…

Rapper A$AP Rocky, the romantic partner of recording star Rihanna and father of her two sons, was ordered on Monday to stand trial in Los Angeles on two felony counts of assault with a semi-automatic weapon. Rocky, 35, whose given name is Rakim Mayers, is accused of pointing a handgun at another hip-hop artist and former friend, Terell Ephron, during a heated argument, then firing twice in Ephron’s direction during a second confrontation. Both encounters occurred on Nov. 6, 2021. Prosecutors alleged that Ephron suffered a minor injury in the shooting. Rocky was arrested in connection with the altercation five…

Fast bowler Haris Rauf pulled out of the Pakistan team and three uncapped players were named Monday in an 18-member squad for the test tour of Australia. Left-handed opening batter Saim Ayub, fast bowler Khurram Shahzad and allrounder Amir Jamal got their maiden call-ups after an impressive run in recent cricket tournaments. Newly appointed chief selector Wahab Riaz said Rauf was in the plans for Pakistan’s three test matches in Australia, but the express fast bowler pulled out on Sunday night despite confirming his availability two days ago. “He (Rauf) gave his consent, but later he changed his mind because…

His Excellency Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi opens Paperworld Middle East and Gifts and Lifestyle Middle East Paperworld Middle East is the fastest-growing show of its kind in the world Alongside its co-located event Gifts and Lifestyle Middle East, the exhibition is expected to welcome 10,000 visitors over three days In line with the UAE’s ‘Year of Sustainability’ 80% of the products featured are environmentally friendly   Captured by Lights In Motion Dubai, UAE: His Excellency Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade has officially opened the 12th edition of Paperworld Middle East and its co-located show Gifts and…

There are quite a few custom PC builders to choose from, but what if your needs extend beyond just a powerful gaming PC? Maingear has a solution, thanks to its new range of high-end prebuilt systems tailored for professionals spanning various industries. The company’s new Pro WS series includes a collection of desktop workstations designed to excel in the most demanding tasks. The company says that these systems have been tailored for game developers, photo editors, graphic designers, videographers, 3D rendering artists, music producers, CAD engineers, data scientists, and AI/Machine Learning developers. Maingear currently has a total of three workstation…

The Umm Al Quwain Police have announced a temporary road closure and also warned motorists of a speed radar being placed on the detour site. The authority announced on their social media platforms on Friday that there will be a traffic diversion due to the temporary closure on the E611 Emirates Road from Ras Al Khaimah towards Sharjah between Al Aqarn exit and the Al Shuhada Bridge on October 17. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “There will be a diversion on Emirates Road from Ras Al Khaimah towards Sharjah, between the intersections…