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time.com
5 months ago
Europe news

Putin to Visit Saudi Arabia, UAE for Israel-Hamas War Talks. Here's What to Know

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Saudi Arabia and the UAE to discuss the Israel-Hamas war and increase Russia's influence in the Middle East.
Putin's approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict differs from the US's, allowing him to express sympathy for both Israel and Palestine.
The meetings are expected to discuss oil prices as Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE are all members of OPEC+. [ more ]
www.dw.com
5 months ago
Environment

A fossil fuel phaseout or phasedown: Does it matter? DW 12/05/2023

Fossil fuel energy is a divisive issue at UN climate conferences, and this year's summit being hosted by the UAE, a petrostate, has brought the issue into focus.
Sultan al-Jaber, who runs the UAE's state-run oil giant, denies questioning the need to phase out fossil fuels and insists he is focused on limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Environment

Climate disaster fund approved at UN's COP28 climate summit

UAE's Sultan Al Jaber calls for proactive engagement with fossil fuel companies to address climate challenges.
The United Nations climate summit in Dubai approves a climate disaster fund to help vulnerable nations cope with climate impacts.
Critics question Al-Jaber's role as summit chair due to his oil ties but he argues that fossil fuel companies must do more to phase out emissions. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Environment

UN COP28 UAE: What to know about climate summit in Dubai

The 2023 climate change summit in Dubai will focus on climate financing and reining in fossil fuels.
International funding for climate change adaptation and the implementation of a loss and damages fund will be hotly debated.
The summit will also feature the first review of countries' progress towards the Paris Agreement. [ more ]
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www.dw.com
4 weeks ago
DevOps

Fact check: Did cloud seeding cause the Dubai floods? DW 04/19/2024

Some residents blame cloud seeding for the heavy rainfall in the UAE, but experts refute this, stating that cloud seeding is used to induce rain. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
DevOps

Don't blame cloud seeding for the Dubai floods

Severe floods hit UAE due to record rainfall causing damage and fatalities. Questions arise about cloud seeding as a potential cause. [ more ]
Computing
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Nvidia CEO advocates for 'Sovereign AI'

Huang emphasizes the concept of 'sovereign AI' as an opportunity for global leaders.
The UAE is focused on creating large language models and mobilizing compute. [ more ]
ReadWrite
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Cyber Wargaming -- how the UAE Banks Federation protects against cyberattack

Cyber Wargaming is being conducted under the supervision of the Central Bank of the UAE and the UAE Government's Cyber Security Council.
The event aims to improve the cybersecurity procedures and knowledge of UBF member banks. [ more ]
Electronic Frontier Foundation
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

UAE Confirms Trial Against 84 Detainees; Ahmed Mansoor Suspected Among Them

The UAE has placed 84 detainees on trial for allegedly establishing a secret organization for violence and terrorism.
Human rights defender Ahmed Mansoor, known for exposing security flaws in Apple's iOS operating system, is among those facing trial. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

At UN climate talks, cameras are everywhere. Many belong to Emirati company with a murky history

Experts believe the UAE has one of the highest per capita concentrations of surveillance cameras in the world, raising concerns about privacy and civil liberties.
The cameras at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai belong to Emirati company Presight, which has faced spying allegations and claims of gathering genetic material for the Chinese government. [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
World news

Blinken Meets Arab Leaders in Bid to Prevent War From Spreading Across Middle East

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with UAE President and Saudi Crown Prince to discuss preventing a broader war and governance of Gaza Strip.
Blinken's visit comes as a senior Hezbollah commander is killed in southern Lebanon. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
4 months ago
Europe news

Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war in deal brokered by UAE

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war in a deal sponsored by the UAE.
Russia claims to have shot down 12 missiles fired at its southern region bordering Ukraine. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago
Business intelligence

Tawasal SuperApp and Noor Capital join forces to bring financial trading to your fingertips

Tawasal SuperApp and Noor Capital have launched integrated online trading services in the UAE.
The partnership enhances Tawasal's services by providing real-time data and global markets trading to its users. [ more ]
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