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UAE’s Masdar Seeks Early Mover Advantage In Emerging Market For Green Hydrogen
Green hydrogen made using renewable energy could play a key role in decarbonizing the global … [+] economy. getty Over the past decade and a half, Abu Dhabi’s Masdar has built itself into one of...
New reports show travel risks around the world
From catching Covid-19 to getting caught in a blizzard, traveling can be risky business these days. But just how risky often depends on the destination — and how you define the risks. Safest cities: p...
COP28 Chief Outlines Climate Challenge As Countdown To ‘Global Stocktake’ Starts
COP28 President Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber (L) welcomes US Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, at … [+] Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in the UAE. on January 14, 2023. (Photo by KARIM SAHIB/AFP...
Five Chinese startups that survived a tough year of Covid lockdowns
A Kennon Robotics robot delivers food at a Haidilao hotpot restaurant in Shanghai on April 7, 2021. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images BEIJING — In a year of Covid lockdowns and travel restrictions...
United Arab Emirates ranked as having the best passport in the world
A traveler passes through immigration control by walking through a “smart tunnel ” at Dubai International Airport. GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirate...
Dubai is cashing on on the 2022 Qatar World Cup
A yacht that can be rented to watch the World Cup while sailing around Dubai is docked in Dubai harbor on November 1, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup football tournament. Photo by Giusepp...
What are the best business hotels in the Middle East: Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Preparing for a business trip to the Middle East? CNBC has made it easy to find the best hotel for the trip. CNBC Travel and the market data firm Statista today release a ranking of the “Best Ho...
Economy flights from Moscow to Dubai hitting $5,000 as Russians flee
The airline industry has been hamstrung by a perfect storm of challenges over recent weeks, from labor shortages and supply disruptions to rising fuel prices. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images ...
United Airlines partners with one-time foe Emirates, will launch Dubai flights
Emirates airlines Boeing 777-31H(ER) takes off from Los Angeles international Airport on January 13, 2021. Aaronp / Bauer-Griffin | GC Images | Getty Images United Airlines and Emirates will sell seat...
Where Russians go on vacation since the Ukraine war started
There was a time when Western Europe was the destination of choice for Russian tourists. But things have changed. Max, a Russian in his 40s, used to stroll museums in France, enjoy fine cuisine in Ita...
Saudi Arabia, GCC demand Netflix remove content that ‘violates Islamic values’
Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Saudi Arabia and five other Gulf Arab countries issued a joint statement demanding that Netflix remove content they say “violates Islamic and societal va...
Dune Sequel To Be Latest Film Adding To The UAE’s Growing Film Tourism Sector
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 18: Timothée Chalamet attends the UK Special Screening of “Dune” at Odeon … [+] Luxe Leicester Square on October 18, 2021 in London, England. (Photo b...
MMA League Planning To Launch Division Out Of U.A.E. In 2023 Or 2024
PFL CEO Peter Murray says the fight league has plans to expand in the U.A.E. by 2023 or 2024. Photo courtesy of PFL The Professional Fighters League is making moves. Big moves. A couple weeks ago, the...
United Arab Emirates bans Pixar’s new Buzz Lightyear movie from theaters
Tim Allen and Tom Hanks voice Buzz Lightyear and Sheriff Woody in Pixar’s “Toy Story.” Disney DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Disney Pixar’s animated movie “Lightyear”...
Masdar signs deal for major green hydrogen projects in Egypt
Masdar says Egypt’s abundance of solar and wind will “allow generation of renewable power at a highly competitive cost – a key enabler for green hydrogen production.” Ute Grabowsky |...
Crypto exchange Kraken to launch in UAE after full regulatory approval
Jack Guez | Afp | Getty Images ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is expanding into the Middle East and will open its regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi after receiv...
Vacation rentals across Middle East look to capitalize on ‘revenge tourism’
Luxury Explorers has properties like Villa Botanica in the exclusive Emirates Hills, often referred to as the “Beverly Hills” of the UAE. Luxury Explorers’ Collection DUBAI, United A...
Which countries have the best passports? Most are in Europe
A new index ranks Luxembourg as the top passport in the world for aspiring global citizens. The small European country ranked No. 1 out of 199 places in the “Nomad Passport Index 2022” p...
UAE reinstates visa on arrival for Ukrainians in quick reversal
A view of a street in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Valery Sharifulin | TASS | Getty Images DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Foreign Ministry of the United Arab Emirates announced Thursday that Ukr...