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Countries’ greenhouse gas-cutting pledges put Earth on track for warming far beyond key limits, potentially up to a catastrophic 2.9 degrees Celsius this century, the UN said Monday, warning “we are out of road”. The UN Environment Programme’s annual Emissions Gap report is released just ahead of crucial COP28 climate talks in Dubai and will feed into the global response to a sobering official “stocktake” of the failure to curb warming so far. With this year expected to be the hottest in human history, UNEP said “the world is witnessing a disturbing acceleration in the number, speed and scale of…
For young graduates, internships and seeking their first job is always a challenge. But a UAE-based startup has come to the fore to help young people land their first job in some of the big local and international companies. Oliv is a recruitment platform based out of the UAE, targeted at young people aged below 30 in the Gulf region and Pakistan and specialises in providing internships, freelance and remote work. “Students who are in the final years of the university and those who have just graduated with two to four years of experience and looking for jobs or internships…
Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan was met with crowds of adoring fans at the Sharjah International Book Fair, where she shed light on her book, ‘Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Pregnancy Bible’. The actress, known for her candour, spoke about her journey through motherhood and the inspiration behind the book. “When I was offered to write this book, I thought, who better than me could give an honest account of motherhood and my pregnancy journey?” said Kareena. “I have given an up-close kind of experience about the pregnancy. If I had to write a book, this topic would be perfect, as I…
Novak Djokovic wrapped up his 2023 season by adding the ATP Finals trophy to the three major titles he won this year and the Serb immediately set the bar even higher for next season by targeting a ‘Golden Slam’. Djokovic, who won his seventh ATP Finals on Sunday with a straight set win over Jannik Sinner, missed out on Grand Slam this year after losing to Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final. The 36-year-old told reporters in Turin he wanted a clean sweep of the majors next year as well as the singles gold medal at the Paris Olympics. Steffi…
LACE UP FOR THE WORLD’S LARGEST FREE FUN RUN. DUBAI RUN PRESENTED BY MAI DUBAI TO TAKE OVER SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD ON SUNDAY 26 NOVEMBER Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome, with the choice of 5km and 10km routes Register now and secure your place for the ultimate running event at https://www.dubairun.com/ Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 21 November 2023 – Get ready to lace up your running shoes as the world’s largest fun run – Dubai Run presented by Mai Dubai – is set to make its grand return on Sunday 26 November as the exciting finale of…
The Samsung Galaxy Watch almost always has a model among the ranks of the best smartwatches, as Samsung consistently produces Galaxy Watch models that offer great style and features that compete with the best fitness trackers. The Samsung Galaxy Watch model lineup offers a lot of ways to save as well, particularly with Black Friday deals running hot right now. There are a lot of Samsung Galaxy Watch Black Friday deals taking place, and we’ve tracked down the best. Read onward for more details on how to save, and on which model of the Galaxy Watch might be right for…
Beyond being sacred places of worship, some UAE mosques serve as windows to a bygone era. Their walls have seen the faithful in several generations, and their doors have welcomed crowds from around the world through the years. In a journey that feels like stepping back in time, Khaleej Times visited three landmark mosques that radiate a distinctive old-world charm. Al Bidya Mosque, Fujairah Al Bidya Mosque was built in 1446, making it the oldest mosque in the country. Nestled against the backdrop of Hajar Mountains, the mosque features no fancy glass windows nor shiny floors. But the hard work…
Hundreds of staff at OpenAI threatened to quit the leading artificial intelligence company on Monday and join Microsoft. They would follow OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman, who said he was starting an AI subsidiary at Microsoft following his shock sacking from the company whose ChatGPT chatbot has led the rapid rise of artificial intelligence technology. In a letter, some of OpenAI’s most senior staff members threatened to leave the company if the board did not get replaced. “Your actions have made it obvious that you are incapable of overseeing OpenAI,” said the letter, which was first released to Wired. Included in…
Sustainability has been the talk of the town ever since the UAE announced 2023 as the ‘Year of Sustainability’ and hosting the global climate change conference COP28 later this year. It’s also a hot topic at the Expand North Star exhibition, where more than 1,400 startups from across the globe are showcasing their products. Schools in the UAE are also jumping on the bandwagon, highlighting it among young students. Students Hamad AlAwadhi and Dawood AlAwadhi of Al Mawakeb School, Al Khawaneej, have developed a smart greenhouse system that protects crops from climate change and global warming through a smart farm…
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