Chinese vent anger at Trump’s trade war with memes, mockery
Beijing, China -- While China's leaders use their economic and political might to fight Donald Trump's trade war "to the...Business Economy Geostrategy
Osaka Expo 2025 opens: World gathers amidst hope and global tensions
From quirky Hello Kitty algae sculptures to demonstrations of flying vehicles and lunar samples, the Osaka Expo offers a fascinating...Economy Geostrategy Global
Ready to work with developing nations for green future: China
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said his country has promoted the targets for carbon peak and carbon neutrality, adding that...The vice premier called on the G77 and China to further speak with one voice and uphold common interests
He urged all to promote sustainable development, a new path of coordination between development and protection
UAE and Turkmenistan pledge to ramp up ties ‘in all fields’
Dubai, UAE-- The UAE and Turkmenistan have agreed to enhance bilateral ties in all fields, particularly in the development sectors,...The leaders of the two countries reviewed ways to ramp up bilateral ties between the UAE and Turkmenistan in all fields
They discussed the COP28 agenda and its role in bolstering international action to address the phenomenon of climate change
Bitcoin soars past $40,000 on optimism for US trading approval
FTX, the world's second-biggest crypto exchange, dramatically went under last year, and its boss Sam Bankman-Fried faces up to 110...The digital asset has skyrocketed this year, gaining nearly 150 percent, with expectations growing that US regulators will allow the creation of exchange-traded funds
The currency remains well below its record value of almost $69,000 in 2020, but the rally marks a recovery following the high-profile scandals and collapses that rocked the crypto
Net-zero targets must include fossil fuel ‘phase-out’: monitor
According to a new report from Net Zero Tracker, at least 150 countries have committed to a net-zero emissions target...The report looked at nations, cities and large companies committed to any kind of net-zero target
African and European companies were relatively well represented in the phase-out plans
Innovations spur Qatar’s petrochemical sector growth
"A fair, safe, and sustainable transition to low-carbon energy is crucial for protecting the planet and fostering economic growth. Achieving...Qatar's petrochemical industry sees continuous growth since QAPCO's establishment.
QatarEnergy and Chevron Phillips join hands to build two massive ethane cracking units.
UAE president and UN chief discuss ‘collective action’ to address climate challenges
Dubai, UAE-- UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and UN Secretary General António Guterres discussed the importance of the conference...The UN chief applauded the initiative of UAE president in establishing a US$30 billion fund for global climate solutions
They also talked on cooperation between the UAE and UN agencies, particularly in supporting world peace and climate action
Is 2030 the finish line for the Gulf Railway Project?
The Gulf Railway aiming for completion by 2030, will link GCC nations with a comprehensive rail network, marking a new...The Gulf Railway aiming for completion by 2030, is set to link GCC nations with a comprehensive rail network, marking a new era in regional transportation and economic integration.
Saudi Arabia's railway expansion, an integral part of the Gulf Railway Project, boosts GCC connectivity and trade, with parallel progress in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait.
MENA region can create 10m jobs by 2050 via climate action, says ILO
DUBAI, UAE - International Labor Organization (ILO) Deputy Regional Director for the Arab States Peter Rademaker has confirmed that the...The trend towards renewable energy has helped to create 13.7 million jobs in the sector worldwide.
The ILO is participating in COP28 to ensure that climate change efforts include to monitor the impact on jobs.
Morocco gardening school cultivates hope for marginalised youth
Launched by the Islamic Culture Foundation in 2018, Bouregreg Med-O-Med school provides free training to dropouts and other marginalized youths...Bouregreg Med-O-Med school in Morocco aims to raise awareness about climate change while promoting the social inclusion of marginalized young people
The school has a nursery of local plants that are better adapted to water stress, which is crucial for Morocco as the country suffers its worst drought in almost 40 years
COP28 unveils oil and gas ‘Decarbonisation Charter’ to speed up climate action
Dubai, UAE--The COP28 Presidency Saudi Arabia have launched a landmark Oil and Gas Decarbonisation Charter (OGDC), a global industry charter...Around 50 companies, representing more than 40 percent of global oil production, so far have signed on to the OGDC
COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber said several oil companies have adopted net-zero 2050 targets for the first time
