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Huge waves lash a coastal road during a typhoon in China. The new fund is meant to cover effects of climate change where they can no longer be stopped. AP

Now hiring: A boss for Cop28's climate disaster fund

New $400,000-a-year director will lead politically sensitive loss and damage fund likely to be worth billions of dollars

AI and clean energy are key to ‘climate positive’ development, Dr Al Jaber says

UN calls for 'serious progress' at first climate talks since Cop28

Climate threat is close to home for Samoa's Cop28 champion

Climate champions awarded for role in success of Cop28

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Cop28 President urges countries to sharpen climate plans

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From age 65 years, residency visas must be renewed annually, rather than every two years. Getty Images

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Wizz Air is launching low-cost flights from London Heathrow to Jeddah. Photo: EPA

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Steve Ashby, right, was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer on August 1. Photo: Steve Ashby

Prostate cancer: One man's mission to end the stigma in Dubai

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Premier League predictions: Spurs and Arsenal to draw in derby

Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump shake hands before a presidential debate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 10. AFP

Who really won the Trump-Harris debate?

Culture Bites: Are con artists cultural icons and are awards ceremonies still relevant?

Culture Bites: Are awards ceremonies still relevant?

From age 65 years, residency visas must be renewed annually, rather than every two years. Getty Images

'Can I continue to work in UAE after turning 60?'

Wizz Air is launching low-cost flights from London Heathrow to Jeddah. Photo: EPA

Saudi Arabia tourism set for take off as more airlines get on board

Steve Ashby, right, was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer on August 1. Photo: Steve Ashby

Prostate cancer: One man's mission to end the stigma in Dubai

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gif for september luxury cover shoot shorthand. Oscar Munart at MMG

SPECIAL REPORTLuxury's September cover shoot: an ode to siblings

Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min will be hoping to find the target in the derby clash with Arsenal. Getty Images

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Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump shake hands before a presidential debate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 10. AFP

Who really won the Trump-Harris debate?

Culture Bites: Are con artists cultural icons and are awards ceremonies still relevant?

Culture Bites: Are awards ceremonies still relevant?

From age 65 years, residency visas must be renewed annually, rather than every two years. Getty Images

'Can I continue to work in UAE after turning 60?'

Wizz Air is launching low-cost flights from London Heathrow to Jeddah. Photo: EPA

Saudi Arabia tourism set for take off as more airlines get on board

Steve Ashby, right, was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer on August 1. Photo: Steve Ashby

Prostate cancer: One man's mission to end the stigma in Dubai

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