Volunteers clear up after an oil spill in the Philippines. Scientists say billions of people around the world lack access to uncontaminated water. AFP

UAE looks to bring 'creative mind' to water crisis

Senegal and UAE to co-host UN water summit in 2026 amid race to address climate change and poverty

Environment

UN's Guterres issues global SOS over fast-rising Pacific Ocean

Environment

The rising carbon footprint of the internet and concerns over 'dark data'

Environment

Indian campaigner, 12, wins award for sustainable swap shop

UAE

Air quality alert highlights importance of climate action in Gulf

UAE

Greenland fossils reveal island was home to flourishing tundra

Environment

Countries entrenched on climate finance as Cop29 nears

Environment
Set up in March 2019, Hub71 is based at ADGM, the emirate's financial free zone. Photo: Hub71

Hub71 attracts ClimateTech funds amid UAE's sustainability push

Collaboration with Leonardo DiCaprio-backed Princeville Capital is set to accelerate the development of climate-focused ventures in the region

Energy

Inside Azerbaijan's plans for crucial Cop29 climate talks

Climate

Plant-based plastic: Dubai start-up to make compostable material

Environment

Azerbaijan invites Armenia to Cop29 climate talks

Environment

Returning to our roots: The growing appeal of human composting

US

No harm and no farm: How UK biotech company grows leather in lab

Business

New AI tool predicts harvest time six months before crop is ready

News
Bodies are laid in a cradle surrounded by organic material. Photo: Return Home

Returning to our roots: The growing appeal of human composting

Following a change in the law, more and more Americans are cultivating a new life after death

US

No harm and no farm: How UK biotech company grows leather in lab

Business

New AI tool predicts harvest time six months before crop is ready

News

Endangered turtles released into wild at Saadiyat Island

UAE

Drake & Scull's former CEO and ex-employee ordered by court to pay $41.3m

Pet registration a boost for Abu Dhabi’s animals, vets say

Picasso and Warhol in frame at Sotheby’s first Saudi auction

In traffic jams, as in policy matters, a U-turn is often the best bet

Slot tips Forest to stay in title race after Jota rescues point

South Korea arrests President Yoon in huge police effort

Is climate change responsible for worsening wildfires? Experts say we are ignoring the warning signs

Dubai landfill charges to encourage businesses to recycle

Thousands of microplastic 'nurdles' wash up on Dubai beach

How does the Middle East fare when it comes to single-use plastic bags?

Endangered animals of the UAE — in pictures

First glimpse inside Sheikh Hamdan’s 'mind-blowing' private falconry centre in Dubai

UAE weather: Heavy rain falls in parts of Dubai

UAE weather: Heavy rain falls in parts of Dubai

UFC legend Khabib criticises Frontier Airlines after being removed from flight

UFC legend Khabib criticises Frontier Airlines after being removed from flight

UAE’s MBZ-Sat successfully launched into space

UAE’s MBZ-Sat successfully launched into space

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