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October 13, 2025 4:20 PM

Climate Change Poses Mounting Threat to Natural World Heritage Sites: IUCN

Climate change has emerged as the single greatest threat to the world’s natural World Heritage sites, affecting nearly half of them, according to the IUCN World Heritage Outlook 4 released at the IUCN Congress in Abu Dhabi. The report warns that 43% of natural sites now face severe climate-related risks, surpassing all other pressures, while invasive alien species impact 30% of sites. The number of sites affected by wildlife and plant diseases has also increased sharply, rising from 2% in 20...

October 10, 2025 6:01 PM

India Calls for Integration of Indigenous Knowledge in Climate Action at IUCN Summit

Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh led India’s intervention at a high-level roundtable with IUCN President Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak during the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi. The session focused on nature-based solutions for climate action and the road to COP30 in Belém. Singh stressed that science and traditional knowledge must be viewed as complementary, calling for an evidence-based and culturally rooted framework for clim...

October 10, 2025 5:12 PM

COP29 President Calls for Stronger Climate Finance and Synergy Among Global Environmental Conventions

President of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP 29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), President Mukhtar Babayev, addressing the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, emphasized the need to strengthen climate finance and enhance cooperation among global environmental frameworks. Highlighting the Baku to Belém Roadmap, he called for scaling up climate finance for developing nations to at least $1.3 trillion annually by 2035. Reaffirming his commitment ...

October 10, 2025 10:03 AM

IUCN and IRENA Partner to Promote Nature-Positive Renewable Energy Transition

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant step in advancing renewable energy solutions that benefit both nature and people. The agreement, signed by IUCN Deputy Director General Stewart Maginnis and IRENA Deputy Director-General Gauri Singh, establishes a framework for joint action to ensure that the global shift t...

September 30, 2025 8:01 PM

RITES Signs MoU with Etihad Rail to Expand Mobility Infrastructure Collaboration in UAE and Beyond

RITES Limited, India's leading transport infrastructure consultancy and engineering firm, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Etihad Rail to strengthen business collaboration in the mobility sector across the UAE and international markets. The agreement was formalized at the Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi, running from September 30 to October 2, 2025. The MoU was signed by Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail, and Rahul Mithal, Chairman and Mana...

September 3, 2025 5:09 PM

UAE official warns West Bank settlement plans ‘red line’ for Abu Dhabi

The United Arab Emirates warned Israel on Wednesday that any annexation of the West Bank would constitute a red line for Abu Dhabi that would severely undermine the spirit of the Abraham Accords that normalised relations between the two countries. "From the very beginning, we viewed the Accords as a way to enable our continued support for the Palestinian people and their legitimate aspiration for an independent state," Lana Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister for Political Affairs and Envoy of the Mi...

August 28, 2025 4:11 PM

Indian Oil Set to Become ADNOC’s Largest LNG Customer

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has signed a 15-year Sales and Purchase Agreement with Indian Oil Corporation to supply one million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas from its lower-carbon Ruwais LNG project. Under the agreement, LNG will be delivered to ports across India, supporting the country's growing energy demand and enhancing its energy security. By 2029, Indian Oil will become ADNOC's largest LNG customer, with a total offtake of 2.2 million tonnes per annum, comprising 1...

August 20, 2025 4:16 PM

Abu Dhabi Chamber Reports Strong Growth in Certificates of Origin, Boosting Non-Oil Exports

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has reported a significant increase in the issuance of certificates of origin, highlighting the emirate’s growing non-oil exports, economic diversification drive, and stronger global trade presence. Between June 2024 and June 2025, certificates of origin rose by 10.3% year-on-year, reflecting a broader exporter base and the enhanced competitiveness of Abu Dhabi’s private sector. ADCCI stated that the surge underscores the emirate’s st...

August 3, 2025 10:17 AM

Dubai, Abu Dhabi to host T20 Asia Cup matches; India-Pakistan clash on Sept 14

Dubai and Abu Dhabi will be the host cities for the men's Twenty20 Asia Cup, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) said, with arch-rivals India and Pakistan to meet in Dubai on September 14. The tournament in the United Arab Emirates, scheduled to run from September 9 to 28, will feature eight teams — two more than the last edition — with 11 matches in Dubai and eight in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi will host the opener between Afghanistan and Hong Kong, while the final will be held in Dubai. "Hosting ...

April 8, 2025 6:09 PM

Global Investment Leaders Converge as AIM Congress 2025 Gains Momentum in Abu Dhabi

The second day of the Annual Investment Meeting Congress (AIM Congress 2025) kicked off at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre today, as the premier global platform continues to facilitate crucial dialogues on foreign direct investment and economic cooperation. The three-day event, which began yesterday and runs through April 9, has transformed Abu Dhabi into an international nexus for investment strategies, sustainable development initiatives, and discussions on economic transformation. H...