UNICEF made a plea for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, criticizing the lack of action as tantamount to “endorsing the killing of children” following the breakdown of a week-old truce between Israel and Hamas.
James Elder, UNICEF’s spokesperson, emphasi…
The World Bank Group (WBG) on Friday said it will increase the amount it spends annually on climate-related projects to 45 percent of its financing over 2024 to 2025, up from 35 percent now, as part of a policy overhaul to better respond to climate c…
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a compelling address at the opening ceremony of the World Climate Action Summit COP28 held in Dubai, urging urgent action and cooperation from world leaders to tackle the escalating climate …
The United Arab Emirates and the Federative Republic of Brazil joined forces to establish the Group of Friends of Culture-based Climate Action (GFCBCA) within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. This global alliance comprises U…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Friday that Hamas had failed to comply with the terms of a ceasefire by refusing to release additional hostages. He emphasized Israel’s commitment to its objectives as hostilities resumed in the Gaz…
H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, said that the 52nd UAE Union Day is a time to look back and celebrate the efforts of the late Founding Fathers who worked hand in hand to unite the nation, wh…
Caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, has arrived in the United Arab Emirates to lead Lebanon’s delegation to the ‘Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28),’ which officially commences today in…
As the UAE prepares to celebrate its 52nd Union Day, it reflects on a year marked by remarkable achievements and an unwavering commitment to progress. Guided by the visionary leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, th…
Eng. Samira Muhammad Al-Kandari, Director-General of the Environment Public Authority, and head of the negotiating delegation of the State of Kuwait to the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28), affirmed the activation …
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, today witnessed the launch of the Green Credit Initiative at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) at Expo City Dubai.
The Green…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appreciated Vietnam’s efforts to implement international commitments related to climate while hosting Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, at the UN headquarters…
H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, said, ‘We rejoice on this glorious day, and we honour the achievements of the Founding Fathers and the accomplishments of our children, the makers of hope. We are…
