Sunday 03 December 2023READ THE E-PAPER
Cop28
Cop28
-banner
  • US
  • Weekend
  • UAE
  • Gulf
  • MENA
  • World
  • Health
  • Climate
  • Opinion
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Arts & Culture
  • Travel
  • Sport
  • Podcasts
READ OUR E-PAPER
The Middle East. Explained
  • US
  • Weekend
  • UAE
  • Gulf
  • MENA
  • World
  • Health
  • Climate
  • Opinion
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Arts & Culture
  • Travel
  • Sport
  • Podcasts
COP28
FULL COVERAGE
Cop28
LIVECrunch talks ramp up as Green Zone opens to public
Summit marks first themed day on health amid warnings climate change is killing millions
rotator image 0
rotator image 1
rotator image 2
rotator image 3
rotator image 4
A flare to burn methane from oil production near Watford City, North Dakota. The oil and gas industry's Cop28 methane pledge has been praised, but concerns linger about its implementation. APEnergy industry urged to take swifter measures with methane pledge
Cop28
Mariam Al Mheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said the world needs hope. Antonie Robertson/The NationalThe UAE is answering its sceptics at Cop28, says climate minister
Cop28
Cop28 runs until December 12 at Expo City Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The NationalCop28: What's happened so far and what happens next?
Cop28
Tehran as smog hangs low over the city. West Asia News Agency / ReutersCop28 Health Day: Millions of lives could be saved by acting on climate change
Cop28
UN Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, in conversation with The National's Editor in Chief, Mina Al-Oraibi, said the specific needs of those displaced due to climate change and conflict deserved to be recognised. Wajod Alkhamis / The NationalWe must address causes of mass migration, says UN refugee chief
UAE
Rapid disbursement of the loss and damage fund announced at Cop28 is needed to support vulnerable nations such as Somalia, which faces catastrophic hungerAfrican officials urge rich nations to dig deeper for loss and damage
Cop28
Israel-Gaza war
LIVEMore than 700 Palestinians killed in 24 hours
Women and children make up the majority of the victims, according to officials
Displaced Palestinian children look out from a makeshift shelter in the courtyard of a government-run school in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, on December 2, 2023, amid continuing battles between Israel and the militant group Hamas.  (Photo by MOHAMMED ABED  /  AFP)
Protesters during a demonstration in Tel Aviv, calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza since the October 7 attacks. AFPWho are the remaining hostages held in Gaza?
Palestine-Israel
Palestinian patients arrived at Abu Dhabi International Airport on Saturday. Photo: WamPalestinian patients arrive in UAE for crucial medical care
UAE
HEADLINES
Footage from an Iranian drone showing a warship accompanying the USS Eisenhower aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. The US on Sunday released a photograph of the drone taken from one of its aircraft. Photo: Iranian MilitaryUS Navy posts photo of Iranian drone filming aircraft carrier
World
Sandra Day O'Connor is sworn in as a Supreme Court justice in 1981. US National Archives / ReutersFirst woman to serve on US Supreme Court dies
US
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference in Washington. ReutersPremature to say Fed is done raising US interest rates, chairman warns
Economy
Nasa put the Hubble space observatory into safe mode on November 19, 21 and 23. Photo: NasaHubble Space Telescope paused after it gives false readings
US
Sudanese soldiers walk near armoured vehicles stationed on a street in southern Khartoum. AFPUN votes to end political mission in war-torn Sudan
US
weekend edition
Comment
US NEWS
COP28
MORE US NEWS IN BRIEF
US Congressman George Santos expelled from House
More than two thirds of the House of Representatives voted to expel the New York Republican lawmaker, who has been indicted on corruption charges.
US
Disney CEO to step down at the end of 2026
Bob Iger said at the Dealbook conference that he 'will definitely step down'.
Business
Republicans consider holding formal vote to authorise Biden impeachment
Holding a vote on the impeachment investigation would be a high-stakes gambit by House Republican leadership, with no guarantee of success, given their narrow 222-213 majority.
US
Nikki Haley receives 2024 backing from powerful political network
The conservative US political network led by billionaire Charles Koch endorsed the former South Carolina governor for the Republican nomination.
US
Read More
Arab America
UKRAINE CRISIS
Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has warned that Russia has stockpiled missiles.  (Saul Loeb / Pool Photo via AP)Germany calls for 'protective winter shield' over Ukraine
Europe
Russian drone attack targets Ukraine on Day of Remembrance
Europe
Russia ships free grain to Africa as Putin speaks of Ukraine peace
Europe
US Defence Secretary meets Ukraine's Zelenskyy in Kyiv
US
Ukraine air defences down 29 out of 38 Iran-made Russian drones
World
Business
Executives at the signing of the agreement of Angola's new solar project. Photo: MasdarMasdar to develop 150-megawatt solar project in Angola
Cop28
UAE and Colombia finalise terms of Cepa to boost trade ties
Economy
UAE to develop 6.6 gigawatts of clean energy capacity in India
Energy
Opec+ extends voluntary output cuts as group welcomes Brazil
Energy
Is the worst over for UK housing market?
Business
Climate
world
exclusives
Nato's Stoltenberg warns Cop28 is vital work to stop conflict
Secretary General of military alliance says climate change is a multiplier of war and disaster
President Sheikh Mohamed, Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres at Cop28. Photo: Eissa Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court
Jamie Chadwick has been racing since she was 13 years old. Getty ImagesChadwick aims to be driving force for women who dream of F1 glory
F1
Richard Teng, the new chief executive of Binance, said the crypto sector remains robust. Pawan Singh / The NationalNew Binance boss pledges to work with regulators after ‘missteps’
Cryptocurrencies
Dr Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said oil and gas producers should do more to cut emissions. AFPIEA chief urges oil producers to step up energy transition efforts
Energy
Health
How Apple technology is transforming the future of diabetes
The new Apple features help patients and doctors take charge of diabetes management
Brand new Apple Watches are displayed during an Apple event on September 12, 2023 in Cupertino, California. Getty Images via AFP
A fatty acid abundant in beef, lamb, and dairy, enhances the effectiveness of cancer-fighting T-cells. Photo: Voco Dubai The PalmFatty acid in lamb could help fight cancer
Health
Some mosquito species have become increasingly resistant to insecticides. APStudy offers soapy solution to tackling malaria
Health
The study, conducted by an international team, analysed health data from over two million patients. PAUK's diabetes prevention programme emerges as a global solution
Health
Opinion
UAE
Arts & Culture
Travel
Lifestyle
Technology
Motoring
Sport
Luxury
Podcasts
Cop28: Nations agree to operate loss and damage fund
Cop28 loss and damage fund, Sheikh Mohamed meets King Charles - Trending
Trending Middle East
Mahmoud Saad Radaideh a youth delegate from Jordan. He is an avid climate advocate and environmental activist with Sara Badran a youth delegate from Lebanon. She is a dedicated environmental science graduate. The first day of COP28. Expo City, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Business Extra: Climate Edition - Young advocates in Middle East
Business Extra
The House of Sustainability
Cop28, Union Day, and the future of sustainability in the UAE
Beyond the Headlines
Cop28 begins today at Expo City Dubai. The UN climate change summit is expected to attract 70,000 attendees, including heads of state, climate scientists, business leaders and young people. EPA
Cop28 starts in the UAE, US statesman Henry Kissinger dies aged 100 - Trending
Trending Middle East
UAE
  • Courts
  • Government
  • Education
  • Heritage
  • Health
  • Transport
  • Science
  • Megaprojects
  • Expo City Dubai
  • UAE in Space
Weekend
Gulf
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Bahrain
  • Oman
MENA
  • Palestine-Israel
  • Egypt
  • Iraq
  • Iran
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Syria
  • Tunisia
  • Arab Showcase
World
  • UK
  • US
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Australasia
  • Europe
  • The Americas
Business
  • Aviation
  • Economy
  • Energy
  • Money
  • Cryptocurrencies
  • Property
  • Banking
  • Technology
  • Markets
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Start-Ups
  • Future
  • Comment
Opinion
  • Comment
  • Editorial
  • Obituaries
  • Cartoon
  • Feedback
Climate
  • Cop28
  • Environment
  • Road to Net Zero
Health
Lifestyle
  • Fashion & Beauty
  • Food
  • Motoring
  • Luxury
  • Home & Garden
  • Wellbeing
  • Things to do
Arts & Culture
  • Art & Design
  • Books
  • Film & TV
  • Music & On-stage
  • Pop Culture
Travel
Sport
  • Football
  • Cricket
  • F1
  • Tennis
  • Combat Sports
  • Horse Racing
Podcasts
  • Trending Middle East
  • Business Extra
  • Beyond the Headlines
  • Culture Bites
  • Pocketful of Dirhams
  • Books of My Life
  • Iraq: 20 Years On
Newsletters
Living in the UAE
About Us Contact Us Follow Us Work With Us Privacy Policy Advertise With Us Terms & Conditions Cookie Policy Sitemap Archive
Follow us