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COP28

• COP28: 117 countries agree to triple renewable energy, to push out fossil fuels

  Some 117 governments pledged to triple the world's renewable energy capacity by 2030 at the U.N.'s COP28 climate summit on Saturday, as a route to cut the share of fossil fuels in the world's energy production.

• 50 oil and gas companies commit to decarbonisation at COP28

  As many as 50 companies, representing over 40 per cent of global oil production, have signed the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC), committing to near-zero methane emissions and ending routine flaring by 2030, and to total net-zero operations by 2050 at COP28.

• Over 120 countries back COP28 UAE Climate and Health Declaration

  The COP28 Presidency joined with the World Health Organisation to announce a new 'COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health' to accelerate actions to protect people’s health from growing climate impacts.

• On COP28 sidelines, philanthropies pledge $5 billion for climate action

  Global business leaders and philanthropists have announced a range of transformative climate and nature initiatives, and commitments to mobilise $5 billion in collective funding at COP28.

• COP28 President-Designate says Paris Agreement goal of 1.5°C is 'non-negotiable'

  Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 UAE President-Designate, emphasised the need to mobilise resources and partnerships toward a bold and transformative approach to climate action.

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Lifestyle

• UAE joins Saudi Arabia in celebrating 96th National Day

  The UAE will join Saudi Arabia in marking the Kingdom’s 96th National Day on September 23, reflecting the strong and long-standing ties between the two countries.

• Dubai Police provides school supplies to 400 students in Hatta

  Dubai Police has provided laptops, tablets, school bags and other educational supplies to 400 students in Hatta as they prepared for the new school year.

• UAE student selected for inaugural Global Youth Council

  Emirati student Moza Ahmed, chairperson of Dubai’s first student council, has been selected for the inaugural Global Youth Council Fellowship, where she will represent the UAE among an elite group of youth from around the world.

• Design competition launched for Eid Al Etihad commemorative stamp

  Design Commission Abu Dhabi and Emirates Post have launched a nationwide competition inviting UAE citizens and residents to submit designs for the official Eid Al Etihad 55 commemorative postage stamp.

• International driving permits issued in 5 minutes at DXB

  UAE citizens and residents can now obtain an International Driving Permit in as little as five minutes at Dubai International Airport.

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UAE

• UAE President joins Etihad Rail journey as Dubai station is inaugurated

  Etihad Rail’s new passenger station in Dubai has been inaugurated ahead of the launch of public services between Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah on September 30.

• UAE President receives Israeli Prime Minister

  President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to the UAE on Sunday.

• H.H. Sheikh Mansour set for fraternal visit to Saudi Arabia

  His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, will travel to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for a fraternal visit.

• UAE to open electronic visa centre in Lebanon

  The UAE will open an electronic visa centre in Beirut, Lebanon, next month, allowing visa applicants to complete the process without leaving the country.

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International

• SpaceX's Starship makes orbital debut but flight ends early

  SpaceX's next-generation Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time on Monday despite having one of its engines shut down unexpectedly, overcoming a hitch mid-flight to deploy its first batch of new Starlink satellites in a truncated mission ending hours earlier than originally planned.

• UK police release five on bail after arrests at airbase

  British police said on Monday they were investigating whether individuals acting for a foreign state were involved in an apparent plot to attack an airbase used by the United States but said five suspects they had arrested would be released on bail.

• Thousands huddle in Bangkok shelters as Thai flood damages seen at $320 mln

  Thousands sheltered on Monday in evacuation centres in the Thai capital, parts of it still flooded after havoc brought by intense weekend rain, while swelling reservoirs in an eastern province triggered orders for more to leave their homes.

• Floods, landslides kill 56 in India and 14 in Nepal

  Heavy rain and storms have triggered floods and landslides that killed 56 people in India, while in Nepal, 14 have died and another 11 are missing, with authorities warning on Sunday that more flash floods are possible.

• Indonesia ferry death toll hits 66 as search enters 16th day

  The death toll from an Indonesian ship that capsized earlier this month rose to 66 as of Monday, as divers braved leaking fuel and dangerously unsound structures to find the 69 passengers still missing on the 16th day of the search.

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Business

• Eleven agreements signed at Al Ain Future Business Forum

  Eleven agreements and memoranda of understanding were signed as the inaugural Al Ain Future Business Forum concluded at ADNEC Centre Al Ain.

• UAE, Argentina launch CEPA negotiations

  The UAE and Argentina have announced the launch of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a new step in efforts to deepen trade and investment relations.

• Meraas awards AED 1 billion contract for Nad Al Sheba Gardens expansion

  Meraas, part of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded a contract worth nearly AED 1 billion to GCC Contracting to build 272 villas and townhouses in Phase 7 of Nad Al Sheba Gardens.

• Meta launches AI gadget Charm as race for post-smartphone hardware heats up

  Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday has unveiled a small handheld gadget called Meta Charm for using its new Muse AI assistant, taking the company's hardware efforts beyond its successful smart glasses.

• UAE Central Bank sanctions Bank Melli Iran over compliance breaches

  The Central Bank of the UAE has imposed strict enforcement measures on the UAE branches of Bank Melli Iran following violations of regulatory requirements, including legislation related to anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism and proliferation financing.

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Sport

• UAE's Mariam Kareem wins gold with Asian Games record

  Mariam Kareem has secured the UAE's first gold medal at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 after winning the women's 400-metre hurdles title in record-breaking fashion.

• UAE reach Gulf Cup semi-finals after 3-0 win over Bahrain

  The UAE booked their place in the Gulf Cup semi-finals with a 3-0 win over defending champions Bahrain in Jeddah on Sunday.

• Greece stun Germany 1-0 in losing home debut for Klopp

  Greece scored a 74th-minute goal through Dimitris Kourbelis to stun hosts Germany 1-0 in their Nations League Group A2 on Sunday to go top and spoil coach Jurgen Klopp's managerial home debut.

• Kohli passes 15,000 ODI runs as India beat West Indies

  Virat Kohli became only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach 15,000 ODI runs, achieving the milestone with an unbeaten century as India cruised to an eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the opening one-day international on Sunday.

• Miller and Bavuma bash Australia as South Africa win ODI series

  Temba Bavuma and David Miller both struck centuries as South Africa defeated Australia by 32 runs in a high-scoring second one-day international in Johannesburg on Sunday to claim the three-match series with a game to spare.

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Entertainment

• Taylor Swift makes VMAs history and dedicates award to Dolly Parton

  Taylor Swift's showgirl-inspired "The Fate of Ophelia" claimed the most prestigious trophy at MTV's annual Video Music Awards on Sunday, and the singer dedicated the honour to the late country music legend Dolly Parton.

• U2 mark 50 years together with concert at school where it all began

  U2 marked 50 years as a band on Friday by returning to the school where they started playing together as teenagers and delighted current students with a concert featuring hits such as 'With Or Without You', 'One' and 'Beautiful Day'.

• Taylor Swift releases 'Encore' to her hit 'Showgirl' album 

  Pop music superstar Taylor Swift released four new songs that she added to her 2025 hit album "The Life of a Showgirl" including the single "Patient Zero" about a toxic relationship.

• Actors, politicians arrested for protesting against Netanyahu outside UN

  Police have arrested at least 30 people, including actors and politicians, as they protested outside United Nations headquarters on Thursday against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of his speech at the General Assembly.

• Dakota Johnson says thriller 'Verity' puts truth and trust to the test

  Psychological thriller "Verity" taps into the real-world challenge of knowing what's true and who to trust, actor Dakota Johnson said at the film's UK premiere on Thursday.

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Quirky

• NASA says new Roman telescope's lifespan could more than double, to 22 years

  Even before the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has reached its planned orbital position, NASA says its newest flagship observatory's potential operational lifespan may reach 22 years — more than double the length previously announced.

• Can sheep save the glaciers? Swiss scientists put wool to the test

  As Switzerland struggles to contain the shrinking of its glaciers, researchers are conducting an unusual experiment in the Alps to see whether one of its less valued natural resources can help: sheep's wool.

• Ultra-white falcon fetches AED1.5 million at Abu Dhabi auction

  An "Ultra White Pure Gyr Garmousha" falcon sold for a record AED1.5 million at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX).

• Dolly Parton's legacy lives on through book deliveries to kids

  For 3-year-old Simon Dockery, a trip to the mailbox can mean a new adventure. Since he was a baby, books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library have arrived at his family’s Georgia home each month.

• New NASA telescope to probe dark energy, dark matter and exoplanets

  NASA is preparing to launch its next flagship space observatory, one that scientists plan to use to investigate some of the universe's biggest mysteries including dark energy and dark matter, while also testing gravity at vast scales and hunting for planets beyond our solar system.

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In The Know

• Here's how to register for Abu Dhabi's road toll system

  With road tolls set to be introduced in Abu Dhabi from October 15, here is everything you need to know about registering your car for the system before it's too late.

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