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70% of jet fuels at EU airports to be green by 2050 Image courtesy European Parliament

EU approves new aviation law; 70% of jet fuels at airports to be green by 2050

Based on the new EU approved law, 2 per cent of jet fuel must be sustainable as of 2025, and 70 per cent by 2050

Kuwait eid break

Kuwait announces holiday date for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday

The Cabinet declared September 28 as a holiday for those serving in the public sector

VFS global passport service offered thru camps Image VFS Global

Saudi Arabia: VFS Global, Indian embassy simplify passport renewal, attestation for Indians

VFS Global will conduct consular camps that offer passport renewal and document attestation services for Indian citizens in the kingdom

Expo City Dubai Villas second phase launched

Expo City Dubai launches phase 2 of Shamsa properties; phase 1 sells out

Shamsa’s second phase features three- and four-bed townhouses priced from Dhs3.6m

Libya floods

Libya floods: Over 6,000 dead, thousands still missing as Derna is worst hit

The storm which has brought catastrophic flooding to Libya is on track to be one of the deadliest on record in North Africa

MARRAKESH, MOROCCO - SEPTEMBER 11: Search and rescue operation teams continue search and rescue operations after 7 magnitude earthquake in Talat N'Yaaqoub town of Marrakesh, Morocco on September 11, 2023. At least 2,497 people were killed and 2,476 others were injured when a magnitude-7 earthquake struck Morocco. (Photo by Said Echarif/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Morocco earthquake death toll crosses 2,500; rescue workers hunt for survivors

The September 8 earthquake is the deadliest to hit Morocco in more than 60 years

G20 India

G20 Summit: 11 key highlights of the New Delhi declaration

Leaders from the G20 economies found common ground in spite of different stances on various issues

Spartan endurance race returns to Abu Dhabi

Spartan World Championship returns to Abu Dhabi; here are more details

Set in Abu Dhabi’s Al Wathba area for the second year, the race will be held from December 8-10

Sheikh Hamdan approves Dubai Marine Transport Master Plan 2030 Image Dubai Media Office

Sheikh Hamdan approves Dubai Marine Transport Master Plan 2030

The marine transport plan is targeting a 51 per cent increase in the number of marine transport users, from 14.7 million to 22.2 million annually by 2030

G20 _ UAE and India to boost comprehensive strategic partnership Image WAM

G20 summit: UAE President, Indian PM discuss comprehensive economic partnership

India invited the UAE to participate in the G20 process as a guest of honour under the Indian G20 Presidency

ENEC CEO speaks at nuclear symposium Image ENEC X

Nuclear energy to supercharge global clean energy transition: ENEC CEO

ENEC’s CEO highlighted how nuclear can sustainably power energy intensive industries such as datacenters, which utilise 4-5 per cent of total global power supply

Morocco earthquake

Morocco earthquake death toll surges past 1000; UAE issues warning

The death toll has risen to over a 1000 people almost 24 hours since a deadly earthquake struck Morocco

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Morocco earthquake kills 600: What we know so far

The earthquake on Friday night was centered in the country’s High Atlas mountain range

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Saudi Arabia’s NCM issues ‘yellow alert’; forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorm

The regions of Makkah, Asir, Jazan and Al-Baha are likely to be affected by medium to heavy rains that may lead to flooding

Bahrain residency permit: Expats can enable renewal when overseas image Getty Images

Bahrain residency permit: Expats can enable renewal when overseas

The residency and work permit can be renewed through Bahrain’s Expatriate Management System or official Labour Market Regularly Authority channels

UAE astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi sets historic milestone

UAE astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi sets historic milestone

AlNeyadi and three other astronauts returned to earth from the ISS early Monday morning, splashing down off the coast of Florida

Road closure-Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: Road closure on Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street

This road closure will come into effect on August 31 and will be in place until September 4

Sultan AlNeyadi set to return to Earth on Sept-3-GettyImages

Sultan AlNeyadi to return to Earth on Sept 3: MBRSC

AlNeyadi along with his fellow astronauts will depart the ISS aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft Endeavour on September 2

Greece wildfire

Greece battles ‘Europe’s worst-ever wildfire’

The wildfire currently spans over 810 square kilometers, and has burnt down an area larger than the New York City

UAE allows visa free travel for more than 80 countries IMage Getty

UAE visa update: More than 80 nationalities can enter UAE without prior visa

Citizens from 115 countries still have to obtain a visa before entering the UAE

Idalia

Florida faces major hurricane threat as Idalia strengthens

Depending on its landfall and route, Idalia at hurricane strength could cause up to $10bn in damage and losses

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Abu Dhabi: Here’s how you can get a discount on traffic fines

A new initiative by Abu Dhabi Police, allows motorists, who have committed traffic offences, to avail of discounts on their fines

Saudi Arabia launches new real estate market platform Image courtesy Ministry of Justice

Saudi Arabia launches real estate platform to support owners, buyers

The platform allows users to access reliable information about the value of real estate transactions in any geographical area they choose

Emirati women's day Aug 28 Image WAM

Sheikha Fatima launches National Strategy for Empowerment of Emirati Women in UAE for 2023-2031

The strategy will develop the legislative and regulatory environment that supports and enables women’s quality of life

DP World BOT agreement with Indian governement Image-by-WAM

DP World to invest $510m to develop mega-container terminal in this country

DP World currently operates five container terminals in India – two in Mumbai, one each in Mundra, Cochin and Chennai

Saudi Arabia Makkah

Saudi Arabia civil defence issues alert as thunderstorms, rains lash Makkah, Madinah

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast in most regions in the kingdom for the next few days

Dubai World Trade Centre Authority Free Zone sees 250% growth in H1 Image Dubai Media Office DWTCA

Dubai World Trade Centre Authority Free Zone sees 250% surge in licence renewals in H1’23

The free zone introduced the ‘Intelak Incubators’ initiative in H1, offering tailored accelerator and incubation programmes to startups

UAE-President-Sheikh-Mohamed-bin-Zayed-Al-Nahyan issues new law covering prison management in Abu Dhabi photo courtesy WAM

UAE President passes new law; management of Abu Dhabi prisons to change hands

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department will oversee the emirate’s punitive and correctional establishments from January 1, 2024

DP World ILT20 Season 2 Image courtesy DP World ILT20

DP World ILT20 Season 2: UAE Cricket league dates, top players list out

The 34-match tournament will be held in stadiums in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah from January 19 to February 18, 2024

EMIRATES reports busy summer season - July to Aug 2023 Image Emirates

Dubai’s Emirates reports ‘very busy’ summer, says high demand to persist over winter

From June to August, the airline operated nearly 50,000 flights to and from 140 cities, carrying over 14 million passengers