Middle East state oil firms ‘should set the tone’ for lowering emissions at COP28, IEA says

Chief energy economist Tim Gould said it was “a legitimate expectation that these companies should be doing more” to support the clean transition.

United Arab Emirates

Oil & gas industry must not hide behind carbon capture 'illusion,' says IEA

Some of the major carbon emitters have ambitious plans to capture greenhouse gases, but those alone won't be enough to help the planet avert a climate crisis, the agency warned.

United Arab Emirates

Interview

Fear shouldn’t overtake rationality in approach to artificial intelligence, says UAE AI minister

In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, UAE AI Minister Omar Sultan Al Olama discusses how states should govern the technology and whether fears about machine intelligence are founded.

Omar Sultan Al Olama

UAE Minister of State

UAE’s Masdar opens world’s largest single-site solar plant ahead of COP28

The Al Dhafra solar plant spans more than 12 square miles of desert.

United Arab Emirates

Russia and China big participants at Dubai Airshow

At this year's event, the UAE is balancing friendly relations with the United States as well as with China and Russia, including via the BRICS alliance.

Legacy: Gulf

Singapore exchange Crypto.com receives Dubai license in boost to UAE's scene

Cryptocurrency firms are continuing to move to the United Arab Emirates despite regulatory challenges and the market crash.

Legacy: Gulf

Emirates, Flydubai top orders at Dubai Air Show as China's J-10 makes debut

Middle Eastern carriers were out in full force on the opening day of the five-day air show at Al Maktoum Airport at Dubai World Central.

United Arab Emirates

EU wants COP28 host UAE to contribute to climate fund: report

The Bloomberg report comes ahead of the annual UN climate change conference that will kick off in Dubai later this month. The UAE is working to address climate change while also remaining committed to oil and gas.

Legacy: Gulf

EU says UAE will restrict certain re-exports to Russia amid Ukraine war

The United Arab Emirates has agreed to restrict the re-exportation to Russia of "dual-use" items used for its war in Ukraine, and Turkey is reportedly considering a similar measure.

United Arab Emirates

Emirates Group posts record $2.7B half-year profit as Gulf travel recovers

Gulf airlines have largely recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, though the war in Gaza could threaten tourism in the region.

Legacy: Gulf

What the Gulf states new unified visa means for Saudi, UAE, other citizens

The new Schengen-like visa — allowing seamless travel between members Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates — will be introduced during 2024-25.

Legacy: Gulf

Analysis

Inside ADNOC's and Carbon Clean's plan to capture CO2 on mass scale

The British company's new project with the UAE energy major is hoping to address those skeptical about the cost, efficacy and viability of carbon dioxide capture as a climate solution.

By Jack Dutton

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech