Author: KAVIA M R

Dubai: Dubai Taxi Company PJSC (DTC) has prepared to deliver safe, reliable, and smart mobility services at COP28 to ensure an exceptional experience for delegates, participants, and visitors. The UN Climate Change Conference 2023 will be taking place at Expo City Dubai from November 30 to December 12, 2023. DTC will also provide a fully integrated system of advanced technological solutions within its fleet of luxury vehicles, including limousines, electric vehicles, hybrids, and buses, in accordance with the highest quality and safety standards, both locally and internationally. The company started proactive mock drills in October of last year and held…

Abu Dhabi: Emirates Nature-WWF has revealed a schedule of events and activations for COP28. Its goal is to inspire and mobilize civil society to participate in nature conservation and citizen science and lead the change toward a sustainable future. Together with prestigious partners, Emirates Nature-WWF organizes events and activations that give the public and young people a chance to learn more about the environment, get in touch with it, and use tools and digital apps to make a positive difference in the real world. “The responsibility to tackle climate change and build a sustainable future rests with everyone. Through our…

Abu Dhabi: Ms. Elena Sorlini, Managing Director and Interim Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports, has stated that the airport will welcome over 22 million travelers by the end of 2023. The Managing Director also emphasized that the inauguration of Terminal A strengthens the capital’s status as a global gateway and a strategic hub for tourism and trade. During the first press roundtable at Abu Dhabi International Airport’s new Terminal A building, Ms. Sorlini gave her end-of-year traveler expectations based on the airport’s recent strong performance indicators. Ms. Sorlini added that winter is forecast to see significant demand from…

Dubai: The 9th edition of the World Green Economy Summit (WEGS) will take place on November 28 and 29, 2023, under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The Summit is being organized by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO), and the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy. The timing of the WEGS perfectly aligns with the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). Building on the successes and achievements of prior…

Abu Dhabi: Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, has conducted a meeting with Lieutenant General Xu Ganlu, Deputy Minister of Public Security and Commissioner of the National Immigration Administration of China. During the meeting, they discussed plans to improve the two nations’ bilateral ties and police as well as security cooperation. From the UAE Ministry of Interior’s side, the meeting was attended by Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Undersecretary of the Ministry; Brigadier Engineer Hussein Ahmed Al Harithi, Director General of Smart Services and Digital Security; Brigadier Dr.…

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, has toured DEWA’s hydroelectric plant in Hatta, which will be completed in the first quarter of 2025. Mr. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of DEWA, briefed on the progress of the hydroelectric power project, the first of its kind in the GCC region. It has completed 80 percent, and it will have a capacity of 250 MW, a storage capacity of 1,500 MWh, and a lifespan of 80 years. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed stressed Dubai’s commitment to…

Abu Dhabi: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), in cooperation with the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), will study the migratory behavior and patterns of kingfish using satellite tracking technology. It will be achieved by studying the behaviors and migration patterns of kingfish in the waters of the Arabian Gulf and identifying their biological characteristics, while also highlighting their breeding seasons in Abu Dhabi’s waters. The kingfish is classified as a pelagic (open water) migratory fish, meaning it travels in small groups at varying depths in search of food. It was chosen for the study because of its high…

Dubai: The Knowledge Summit 2023, organized by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), will take place on November 20–21. Under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, it is set to take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Rashid Hall. The summit will delve into the theme of ‘Knowledge Cities and the Fifth Industrial Revolution.’ The eighth edition of the summit will bring together thought leaders, policymakers, decision-makers, experts, researchers, academics, and entrepreneurs. The…

Abu Dhabi: The first plane carrying 15 people, including children and their families, has arrived in the UAE from El Arish International Airport in the Arab Republic of Egypt. It is part of an initiative under the directive of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, to provide medical treatment for 1,000 children accompanied by their families from the Gaza Strip in the UAE’s hospitals. The plane landed at Abu Dhabi International Airport aboard children who are in the most urgent need of medical assistance, including those suffering from severe injuries and burns, as well as cancer patients who…

Abu Dhabi: The Joint Operations Command at the UAE Ministry of Defense (MOD) will build three desalination plants in Rafah, Gaza Strip, as part of the ‘Gallant Knight 3’ humanitarian operation. The ‘Gallant Knight 3’ initiative aims to provide humanitarian support to the Palestinian people in Gaza. It follows the directives of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. The production capacity of each plant is 200,000 gallons per day, for a total of 600,000 gallons, benefiting 300,000 people per day. Earlier this month, ‘Gallant Knight 3’ was launched by the Joint Operations Command at the UAE…