Experts discuss climate change at Dubai summitHigh-level participants discussed the impact of climate change on communities around the world yesterday at a conference titled ‘Climate Change Forum – Climate Action Now’ in Dubai, UAE. Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zey More… |
Oman Air lauded for record breaking B787 engine changeOman Air was recently praised by GE Aviation for its record breaking Boeing 787 engine change. The procedure was completed in just 20 hours, earning Oman Air world-wide recognition for its remarkable engineering feat. The re More… |
Innovative solutions 'key to face climate change'A senior UAE government official stressed the importance of finding effective and innovative solutions to the challenges caused by climate change and the increasing demand for food due to global population growth. “We need t More… |
'Get ready for disruptive change financial sector'Disruptive change is coming and regulators and financial institutions must embrace this change to avoid falling behind quickly, a key conference in Dubai heard last week. The second annual Regulatory and Financial Crime Conference More… |
Historic climate change deal comes into forceEnvironmental groups and organisations battling global warming have hailed the coming into force today (November 4) of the Paris Agreement on governmental action to limit climate change. The Paris Agreement marks the first t More… |
NatGeo Abu Dhabi to premier Dicaprio's climate change documentaryNational Geographic Abu Dhabi is set to premiere ‘Before the Flood,’ a 96-minute documentary that captures Academy Award-winning actor and UN Messenger of Peace Leonardo DiCaprio’s inspiring journey as he outlines the real impa More… |
Pokemon Go spurs lifestyle changesAsian fans of smartphone game Pokemon Go are hunting out the best telecom providers and network gear to overcome the hurdle posed by patchy network signals in their race to capture virtual cartoon characters. From Indonesia to Hon More… |
Iata announces leadership changesThe International Air Transport Association (Iata) has announced leadership changes at the conclusion of the Association’s 72nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Dublin, Ireland. • Willie Walsh, CEO of International Airli More… |
Climate change threatens iconic tourist sites: UN expertsExtreme weather is becoming one of the biggest risks to World Heritage icons like the Polynesian Easter Island or Britain's Stonehenge, posing a threat to tourism and economies alike, scientists and UN experts said on Thursday. More… |
Change in fuel prices planned in BahrainBahrain is considering further fuel price adjustments just three months after raising the price of petrol, said a report in the Gulf Daily News (GDN), our sister publication. To read further, please vi More… |