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Such is the scene at the annual COP conference, this year being held Nov. 30-Dec. 12 in the Emirati city of Dubai. Here's how the climate summit unfolds on the ground. THE OPENING CEREMONYThe UAE has spent the last year laying the diplomatic groundwork for this year's summit. But it officially takes on the COP presidency only at the opening ceremony, which features welcome speeches and opportunities to bang the gavel. THE SCENEDuring the first few days, national leaders jet in for what is called the "High-Level Segment" involving back-to-back speeches in the venue's main plenary hall.

Persons: William James, Katy Daigle, Lisa Shumaker Organizations: UAE, Thomson Locations: Emirati, Dubai, UAE, COP26

☆ A man was sentenced to 3 months in a Dubai jail after he insulted airport staff who didn't bring his mom a wheelchair
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A man was sentenced to three months in a Dubai prison after he insulted airport staff last year. The incident happened when airport staff were slow to bring his mom a wheelchair, reports say. AdvertisementA British tourist was sentenced to three months in a Dubai prison after he insulted airport staff who were slow to bring his mom a wheelchair, according to The National. He was initially fined for the incident, in which he cursed at an airport employee in a transit area of Dubai International Airport in February last year, according to MailOnline. "When I tried to explain it to him, he insulted me using very bad language," the airport employee said, according to the newspaper.

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☆ DP World says hackers stole Australian ports employee data
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

SYDNEY, Nov 28 (Reuters) - DP World Australia, one of the country's largest ports operators, said on Tuesday hackers had accessed files containing personal details of employees after a cyber incident early this month forced it to suspend operations for three days. "While the investigation has shown that customer data was not affected, some of the impacted data includes the personal information of current and previous employees," the company, part of Dubai's state-owned DP World, said in a statement. DP World did not provide any details about the perpetrators but said its investigation confirmed the incident was confined to its Australian operations and did not impact any other markets where the company operates. No ransomware was found or deployed within the DP World Australia network, the company said. After spotting the breach, DP World, one of a handful of stevedore industry players in Australia, disconnected from the internet, significantly impacting freight movements.

Persons: Renju Jose, Sonali Paul Organizations: SYDNEY, Fremantle, DP, Australia, Thomson Locations: Australia, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Western, Dubai's

Survivors recounted executions and looting in Ardamata, which they said were carried out by RSF and allied Arab militias. The RSF developed from Arab militias known as the Janjaweed that helped Sudan's army crush a rebellion in Darfur in the 2000s. Atta said the UAE had funnelled unspecified supplies to the RSF through Uganda, the Central African Republic (CAR) and Chad. Sudan's army, Chad and the CAR did not immediately respond to requests for comment. While the UAE backed Sudan's aborted political transition after the 2019 overthrow of Omar al-Bashir, it has remained publicly quiet on the war.

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☆ Climate: The UAE is hosting the world’s biggest annual summit. It’s also planning a massive fossil fuel expansion
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( Angela Dewan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

The flurry of forest conservation deals with Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya, Liberia and Tanzania were announced in the months ahead of the annual United Nations’ COP28 climate summit, being hosted this year in December by the United Arab Emirates. The annual climate summit is where global leaders and negotiators from nearly 200 countries will convene to decide how and when to ramp down fossil fuel use. Its parent company, Global Carbon Investments, has already agreed to transfer $1.5 billion to Zimbabwe in “pre-financing for carbon credits.” That’s more than the country spends on education and childcare, which combined are Zimbabwe’s biggest national expense. Minimum Emissions” slogan is a viable climate solution, even as global temperatures soar and scientists press for rapid fossil fuel cuts. Ironically, COP28 could be the arena that transforms ADNOC into a global oil major.

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☆ When people move out, wildlife moves in: 10 abandoned places reclaimed by nature
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( Arya Jyothi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

The temple and surrounding forested areas were abandoned three centuries later, when the king moved the capital of the empire away from Angkor. People started moving out in the 1990s and by 2002, the village was completely abandoned. People started moving out in the 1990s and by 2002, the village was completely abandoned. The Whanganui River holds 18 fish species including eels, freshwater crayfish and black flounders. Graham Harries/ShutterstockLocated off the Pembrokeshire coast in west Wales, stands a time capsule in the form of a long-abandoned island fort.

Persons: Prohm, King Jayavarman, Alexander Arndt, Angelina Jolie’s, “ Lara Croft, pileated gibbons, silvered, Johannes Eisele, Leo Francini, Marcio Martins, University of São Paulo, Martins, “, Al Madam, Giuseppe Cacace, Yasuyoshi Chiba, James Beasley, allan wright, Kilda, Graham Harries, Shutterstock, Nicholas Mueller, ”, Mueller Organizations: CNN, Wildlife Alliance, ., Steam, SS, Titanic, Cyclone, University of São, Google Arts & Culture, National Institute of Ecology, Al, Getty, United Arab, Japan Earthquake, University of Georgia, TED, UNESCO Locations: CNN —, Europe, Ta Prohm, Cambodia, Angkor Thom, Khmer, Angkor, Shengshan Island, China, AFP, Houtouwan, Shengshan, Zhoushan, Mangapurua, , New Zealand, Nowhere, Mangapurua Valley, New, Whanganui, North, Australia, Grande, Brazil, Sao Paulo, Marcio, Korea, South Korea, Al Madam Village, UAE, Al, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sharjah, Fukushima, Japan, St Kilda, Scotland, Scotland’s, Kilda, Atlantic, Soay, Boreray, Fort, Wales, Pembrokeshire

☆ Dubai’s Costly Water World
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-18 | by ( Arielle Paul | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

At Deep Dive Dubai, the equivalent of six Olympic-size swimming pools of water fills an underwater city shaped like a giant oyster, inspired by the emirate’s pearl-diving heritage. At the foot of the building, the 30-acre Burj Lake and its five dancing fountains use a wastewater reclamation system by Hitachi that reuses the Burj Khalifa’s sewage water to replace fountain water lost each day. The construction of Dubai’s artificial islands also strains the Gulf’s water resources. One study found that the average water temperature around Palm Jumeirah island, designed by HHCP Architects, increased by roughly 13 degrees over 19 years. “Developing close to the water is much more preferred than developing in the desert landscape, and you are increasing the coastline,” Dr. Alawadi said.

Persons: Adrian Smith, Alawadi, Smith Organizations: Dive, Emaar, Hitachi, HHCP Architects Locations: Dive Dubai, Burj, Burj Lake, Persian, Dubai

☆ Emirates, Ethiopian edge towards Airbus deals after Dubai talks
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

[1/2] Emirates airliners are seen on the tarmac in a general view of Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates January 13, 2021. Picture taken through a window. REUTERS/Abdel Hadi Ramahi/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsDUBAI, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Emirates moved closer on Wednesday towards a potential agreement to buy dozens of Airbus (AIR.PA) A350-1000 jets after narrowing differences over performance and guarantees in talks with engine maker Rolls-Royce (RR.L), industry sources said. Ethiopian Airlines was set to announce an order for around 10 of the smaller A350-900 after talks with Rolls-Royce at the Dubai Airshow that focused on service pricing, they said. Reporting by Alexander Cornwell, Pesha Magid, Editing by Tim HepherOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Abdel Hadi Ramahi, Royce, Alexander Cornwell, Pesha, Tim Hepher Organizations: Emirates, Dubai International, United Arab Emirates, Rights, Airbus, Royce, Ethiopian Airlines, Dubai Airshow, Thomson Locations: Dubai, United Arab, Rights DUBAI

A man walks while smoke rises above buildings after aerial bombardment, during clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the army in Khartoum North, Sudan, May 1, 2023. But analysts and diplomats say it is unclear how the RSF could govern a breakaway territory. "(Governing) means you take on responsibilities for food, health, and security," said Suliman Baldo of the Sudan Transparency and Policy Tracker. From late October the RSF took over army headquarters in Nyala, Zalingei and El Geneina, three of five Darfur state capitals. They say the RSF is seeking legitimacy in the talks, after public anger over looting, rape and detentions blamed on its troops.

Persons: Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Yasir Arman, Abdelrahim Dagalo, Omar al, Bashir, El Geneina, Kholood Khair, Bashir loyalists, Jonas Horner, Nafisa Eltahir, Khalid Abdelaziz, Aidan Lewis, Gareth Jones Organizations: Rapid Support Forces, REUTERS, Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, Darfur, South, Reuters, Armoured Corps, Confluence Advisory, United Nations, Thomson Locations: Khartoum North, Sudan, Jeddah, CAIRO, Khartoum, South Sudan, Darfur, North Darfur, Port Sudan, Kordofan, Nyala, El Geneina, Jebel Awlia, Confluence, Saudi, West Darfur, Cairo, Dubai

☆ Boeing wins orders worth $52 billion from Emirates at the Dubai Air Show
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Emirates announced an order worth $52 million that includes 90 Boeing 777s at the Dubai Air Show . The orders marked a significant win for Boeing on the first day of the air show. AdvertisementAdvertisementDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Long-haul carrier Emirates opened the Dubai Air Show Monday with a $52 billion purchase of Boeing aircraft, showing how aviation has bounced back after the groundings of the coronavirus pandemic, even as Israel's war with Hamas clouds regional security. Emirates, a main economic engine for Dubai amid its booming real estate market, announced record half-year profits of $2.7 billion Thursday. The deal includes 28 Boeing 737-8s and 17 Boeing 737-10s models, as well as the opportunity for another 45 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

Persons: —, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Sheikh Saeed, Stan Deal, — Rafael, Israel Aerospace Industries —, Rafael, Khalifa Hifter Organizations: Emirates, Boeing, Dubai Air, Service, United Arab Emirates, Investment Corporation of Dubai, Al, Dubai World, Dubai International Airport, U.S . Air Force, Defense Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries, IAI, Meets Technology, Russian Helicopters, U.S, Roscosmos, Russian Knights, Associated Press, Libyan National Army, AP, United, Haqqani, Airbus, International Air Transport Association ., . Emirates, Riyadh Air, Turkish Airlines, Anadolu, Lufthansa, MAX, Royal Jordanian, Royal Air Maroc Locations: DUBAI, United Arab, Dubai, Sheikh, Emirates, Israel, Ukraine, Iran, UAE, Abu Dhabi, Russian, Afghan, Al, Riyadh, Saudi, Latvia, France

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Passenger numbers at Dubai International Airport this year will eclipse the pre-pandemic passenger figures in 2019, showing the strong rebound in travel after the coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns that grounded aircraft worldwide, a top official said Wednesday. The airport, the world's busiest for international travel and home of the long-haul carrier Emirates, has had 64.5 million passengers pass through its cavernous concourses through the third quarter of this year. That puts it on track to reach 86.8 million passengers for the full year, which would exceed its 2019 figure of 86.3 million passengers. Political Cartoons View All 1247 ImagesHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport remains the busiest passenger airport overall. Griffiths' announcement comes during the Dubai Air Show at Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central, the city-state’s second airfield some 45 kilometers (28 miles) away from Dubai International Airport.

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Emirates airliners are seen on the tarmac in a general view of Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates January 13, 2021. He told reporters Emirates would be prepared to order between 35 and 50 of the jets if Rolls-Royce improved both the durability and maintenance costs. Reuters reported on Monday that an order from Emirates for the largest version of the A350 appeared to be on hold over terms of engine guarantees with Rolls-Royce. With plans for an Emirates A350 order off the table for now, Airbus also saw a second major order from Turkish Airlines (THY) (THYAO.IS) slip off the show's agenda, industry sources said. Airbus said on Monday it had reached agreement "in principle" on a significant THY order.

Persons: Abdel Hadi Ramahi, Royce, Tim Clark, Christian Scherer, Trent XWB, Tim Hepher, Alexander Cornwell, Tom Hogue, Jason Neely Organizations: Emirates, Dubai International, United Arab Emirates, Rights, Airbus, Dubai, Boeing 777X, Royce, Reuters, GE, Boeing, Turkish Airlines, Thomson Locations: Dubai, United Arab, Rights DUBAI, Emirates, Egyptair, East, India

Emirates is a heavyweight when it comes to East-West travel out of Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international travel. In March, the airline announced an order of up to 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jetliners and has further plans to expand. Other purchases Tuesday included:— Emirates announced $1.2 billion in deals with French firm Safran, including for seats. — Emirates announced plans for a $950 million maintenance facility at Al Maktoum International Airport, the city-state's second airfield. — Boeing and SCAT Airlines of Kazakhstan announced the airline would purchase seven Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

Persons: —, Tim Clark's, FlyDubai, Clark, ” Clark, — Rafael, ”, they’ve, “, Mesfin Tasew, Safran, — EgyptAir Organizations: United Arab Emirates, Emirates, Airbus, Royce, Dubai Air, Boeing Co, Boeing, Ethiopian Airlines, Al Maktoum International Airport, Rolls Royce, Associated Press . Emirates, Dubai International Airport, Ben Gurion International, Defense Systems Ltd, Israel Aerospace Industries, IAI, Courage Meets Technology, Riyadh Air, Dubai, United Nations, Aviation, SAF, Ethiopian, Boeing MAX, MAX, — Emirates, Al, Airlines Locations: DUBAI, United Arab, Al Maktoum, East, West, Dubai, Israel, Gaza, Emirates, Tel Aviv, Riyadh, Saudi, Saudi Arabia, Sydney, Australia, Addis Ababa, Kazakhstan

☆ Australia ports operator could be online within days after cyber incident
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-12 | by ( Renju Jose | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

I've been in contact with the company again this morning and they're making good progress," the government's Cyber Security Coordinator Darren Goldie told ABC Radio. After spotting the breach, DP World, one of a handful of stevedore industry players in Australia, disconnected internet, significantly impacting freight movements, Goldie said. The company, part of Dubai's state-owned DP World, did not immediately respond to a request seeking comment. In a statement on Sunday, DP World said the company was testing key systems crucial for the resumption of regular freight movement. The breach comes as the government prepares to release soon details on its proposed cyber security laws.

Persons: I've, Darren Goldie, Goldie, Clare O'Neil, O'Neil, Renju Jose, Lisa Shumaker Organizations: SYDNEY, ABC Radio, DP, Fremantle, telco Optus, Thomson Locations: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Western, Australia, Dubai's

☆ Australia ports operator suffers 'cybersecurity incident', suspends operations
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

SYDNEY, Nov 11 (Reuters) - The Australian government said on Saturday that it was coordinating a response to a cybersecurity incident that forced ports operator DP World Australia to suspend operations at ports in several states. A DP World Australia spokesperson told Reuters on Saturday that operations at impacted ports were not yet restored. Australia's National Cyber Security Coordinator, appointed earlier this year in response to several major data breaches, was managing the official response to the incident, O'Neil said. DP World Australia, part of Dubai's state-owned ports giant DP World, operates four container terminals in Australia in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Western Australia's Fremantle. According to DP World, in the Asia Pacific region it employs more than 7,000 people and has ports and terminals in 18 locations.

Persons: Clare O'Neil, O'Neil, Sam McKeith, Simon Cameron, Moore Organizations: SYDNEY, Australia, Home Affairs, Cyber Security, DP, Thomson Locations: Dubai's, Australia, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Western, Fremantle, Asia

☆ Police investigate 'cyber incident' at Australia ports operator
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/file photo Acquire Licensing RightsSYDNEY, Nov 12 (Reuters) - The Australian Federal Police said on Sunday they were investigating a cybersecurity incident that forced ports operator DP World Australia to suspend operations at ports in several states. DP World Australia told Reuters on Saturday that operations at impacted ports were not yet restored. DP World Australia, part of Dubai's state-owned ports giant DP World, operates four container terminals in Australia in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Western Australia's Fremantle. Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil said on Saturday that the government was coordinating a response to the "cyber incident". According to DP World, in the Asia Pacific region it employs more than 7,000 people and has ports and terminals in 18 locations.

Persons: Dado Ruvic, We've, we're, Darren Goldie, Goldie, Clare O'Neil, Sam McKeith, David Gregorio Our Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Australian Federal Police, Australia, DP, Reuters, Fremantle, Cyber, Twitter, Home Affairs, Thomson Locations: Dubai's, Australia, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Western, Sydney , Melbourne, Asia

☆ At Dubai Design Week, an architect created a space for humans and pigeons to share
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Manav Tanneeru | Arya Jyothi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Among them, Dubai-based Syrian Ahmad Alkattan has created a cocoon-style intimate outdoor social space where designers can “hatch” their ideas. Alkattan’s design is part of the annual Dubai Design Week and won first place in its Urban Commissions competition, which invites designers and architects to develop innovative outdoor furniture. This year, more than 30 designs for installations submitted for DDW have been built in the city’s Design District. Dubai Design WeekAhead of the upcoming COP28 climate conference in Dubai, the theme for this year’s design week emphasizes sustainable practices and materials. “So [the competition] is a very relevant project not just for what is staged in Dubai Design Week, but where we can see this in the future.”Designest is Alkattan’s third attempt at winning the Urban Commissions category.

Persons: Ahmad Alkattan, “ Designest, Alkattan, Designest, “, I’ve, Mette Degn, Christensen, DDW, it’s, ”, Abdalla, TEE VEE, Degn Organizations: CNN, Design, Dubai Design, DDW, Mitsubishi, Tea Locations: Dubai, Dubai —, Venice, Arabi, UAE

Net profit fell to $32.6 billion for the quarter to Sept. 30, above the $31.8 billion expected by 12 analysts in a company-provided forecast. The Saudi oil producer said lower oil prices and volumes were partially offset by a reduction in production royalties, which are linked to Brent prices. Chevron (CVX.N) and Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) last month reported sharp year-on-year falls in third-quarter profit as energy prices cooled. Saudi Aramco logo and stock graph are seen through a magnifier displayed in this illustration taken September 4, 2022. Back in 2021, Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, said that Saudi Aramco would sell more shares, with the proceeds going to bolster the PIF, the Vision 2030's main funding source.

Persons: Brent, Aramco's, Dado Ruvic, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Hadeel Al Sayegh, Yousef Saba, Miral Fahmy, Jason Neely, Tomasz Janowski Organizations: DUBAI, Saudi Aramco, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, Reuters Graphics, OPEC, Aramco, REUTERS, Investment Fund, Energy, RBC, Riyadh bourse, Wall Street, Thomson Locations: Saudi, Reuters Graphics Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia, Aramco, Riyadh

Saudi Aramco logo and stock graph are seen through a magnifier displayed in this illustration taken September 4, 2022. Net profit fell to $32.6 billion for the quarter to Sept. 30 from $42.4 billion a year earlier. The Saudi oil producer said lower oil prices and volumes were partially offset by a reduction in production royalties. Chevron (CVX.N) and Exxon Mobil <XOM.N> last month posted sharp year-on-year falls in third-quarter profit as energy prices cooled. Aramco's revenue fell to $113.09 billion in the quarter from $144.99 billion a year earlier.

Persons: Dado Ruvic, Hadeel Al Sayegh, Yousef Saba, Miral Fahmy, Jason Neely Organizations: Saudi Aramco, REUTERS, DUBAI, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, OPEC, Aramco, Energy, Thomson Locations: Saudi, Saudi Arabia

☆ Dubai ruler approves 246.6 billion dirham budget for 2024-2026
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Horse Racing - Dubai World Cup - Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - March 30, 2019 Dubai's Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Prime Minister and Vice-President of the United Arab Emirates gestures from the podium during the trophy presentation for the Dubai World Cup Sponsored By Emirates Airline ... Acquire Licensing Rights Read moreDUBAI, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum approved a budget of 246.6 billion dirham ($67.14 billion) for the emirate's government in 2024-2026, the Dubai media office said on Monday. Expenditure for the fiscal year 2024 alone is estimated at 79.1 billion dirham, and public revenues at 90.6 billion dirham, the media office added. Of the estimated revenues, 85.1 billion dirham would be allocated to the budget, and the remaining 5.5 billion dirham would go to the general reserve, it said. Dubai, one of the seven emirates that constitute the oil-rich United Arab Emirates, is widely regarded as the trade and tourism hub of the Gulf region. ($1 = 3.6729 UAE dirham)Reporting by Nayera Abdallah; editing by Mark Heinrich and Barbara LewisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al, Maktoum, Saleh Al Saleh, Al Saleh, Nayera Abdallah, Mark Heinrich, Barbara Lewis Organizations: Racing, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United, Emirates Airline, Department, Finance, Thomson Locations: Dubai, United Arab, United Arab Emirates, DUBAI, Gulf, UAE

☆ Saudi Arabia is serious about its Jan. 1 deadline for companies to move regional headquarters to Riyadh — or lose out on government contracts
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Natasha Turak | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The Saudi National Bank headquarters and other buildings in Riyadh. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesRIYADH — Saudi Arabia is holding on to its ultimatum that foreign companies will need to base their regional headquarters in the kingdom or be barred from lucrative government contracts. In a bold surprise move back in February 2021, the Saudi government announced that it would, by 2024, cease doing business with any international companies whose regional headquarters were not based within the country. The news stunned investors and expat workers, many of whom saw the move as a shot at Dubai, the United Arab Emirates commercial capital that is home to the highest concentration of Middle East regional headquarters. Faisal Al Ibrahim, Saudi minister of economy and planning, told CNBC that the plan is still going ahead and discussed how the kingdom aims to support foreign companies with the change.

Persons: Faisal Al Ibrahim, CNBC's Dan Murphy, Al Ibrahim, that's, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia — Organizations: Saudi National Bank, Riyadh . Bloomberg, Bloomberg, Getty, United Arab Emirates, East, CNBC, Future Investment Initiative, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund Locations: Riyadh ., RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Saudi, Dubai, Riyadh

☆ This Moroccan startup is growing crops in the desert
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Jacopo Prisco | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Sand to Green is a Moroccan startup that can transform a patch of desert into a sustainable and profitable plantation in five years, according to Wissal Ben Moussa, its co-founder and chief agricultural officer. Wissal Ben Moussa, Sand to Green co-founder and chief agricultural officer. “My top three favorite trees are carob, fig and pomegranate,” Ben Moussa says. “With this system we create biodiversity, which means better soil, healthier crops and a bigger yield,” Ben Moussa says. “We can go anywhere in the world as long as we have access to brackish water,” Ben Moussa says.

Persons: Wissal Ben Moussa, ”, Ben Moussa, Sand, Morocco that’s, ” Ben Moussa, “, Green Organizations: London CNN, United Nations, UN Convention, Biosaline Agriculture Locations: Africa, South America, Europe, China, Moroccan, Biochar, Morocco, Asia, Dubai, Tanzania, Sand, Mauritania, Senegal, Namibia, Egypt, United States

Akbar Al Baker, QR Group CEO during the FIFA Legends Event on Dec 11, 2022. He has retired as CEO of Qatar Airways, a source familiar with the matter said on Oct 23, 2023. Qatar Airways could not immediately be reached for comment. Airbus and Qatar Airways settled at the end of January, averting a rare and potentially damaging UK court trial in the jet sector. It was not immediately clear whether Al Baker was retiring from other posts, which include serving as the chief executive of Hamad International Airport and of Qatar Duty Free.

Persons: Akbar Al Baker, Paul Childs, Al Baker, Gulf Badr Mohammed Al Meer, Badr Mohammed Al Meer, Al Baker's, Saad Sherida Al, Kaabi, Alex Macheras, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamid Al Thani, Maha El Dahan, Andrew Mills, Alexander Cornwell, Tim Hepher, Bernadette Baum, Mark Potter, Sharon Singleton Organizations: QR, FIFA, Qatar Airways, REUTERS, DOHA, Reuters, Hamad International Airport, Dubai's, Turkish Airlines, U.S, Airbus, Boeing, Qatar, Qatar Duty Free, Thomson Locations: Gulf, Qatar’s, Dubai's Emirates, East, Berlin, Qatar

They were addressing a hastily arranged gathering dubbed the Cairo Peace Summit that included leaders and foreign ministers from Europe, Africa and beyond. More than 4,100 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's counteroffensive, amid a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Arab countries have voiced anger at Israel's unprecedented bombardment and siege of Gaza, home to 2.3 million people and one of the most densely populated places on earth. Shortly before the summit opening, trucks loaded with humanitarian aid began entering the Rafah crossing into Gaza. Egypt has been trying for days to channel humanitarian relief to Gaza through the crossing, the one access point not controlled by Israel.

Persons: Mutasem, Abbas, Jordan's Abdullah, Israel's, Jordan's King Abdullah, Mahmoud Abbas, Olaf Scholz, Rishi Sunak, Emmanuel Macron, Abdel Fattah al, Sisi, King Abdullah, Jordan, William Maclean, Tomasz Janowski, Mark Heinrich Our Organizations: Hamas, REUTERS, Cairo Peace Summit, European Union, West Bank, British, Israel, Thomson Locations: Israel, Palestinian, Gaza City, Jordan's Abdullah CAIRO, Gaza, Cairo, Europe, Africa, United States, Israel's, Gaza ., Egypt's, Sinai, Egypt

[1/3] Yemenis gather during a pro-Palestinian protest to express solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, in Sanaa, Yemen, October 20, 2023. Some demanded military action against Israel, others said Arab states should consider using other methods to stop the bombardment of Gaza. Egypt borders Gaza but has not been able to negotiate an opening of its crossing to allow in aid. Hundreds of people marched in central Tunis, a smaller protest than ones that have rallied there against Israel's Gaza campaign in recent days. On Iraq's border with Jordan, hundreds of supporters of Iran-backed paramilitary groups staged a sit-in to voice support for Gaza, brought in by bus.

Persons: Benjamin Netanyahu, Mohammed Gomaa, Souhail Ben Nasser, Netanyahu, Joe Biden, Marisa, Hussein Samir, Suleiman al, Nafisa Eltahir, Amina Ismail, Tarek Amara, Ali Kucukgocmen, Ahmed Eljechtimi, Angus McDowall, Daniel Wallis Organizations: Houthi Media, REUTERS, Israel, Gaza, U.S ., Indonesian, U.S, Iran, Bulent Usta, Thomson Locations: Gaza, Sanaa, Yemen, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, AMMAN, CAIRO, Jakarta, Tunis, Israel, Palestinian, Beyazit, Palestine, Cairo, Morocco, Western Sahara, America, Asia, U.S, Kuala Lumpur, Jaipur, Mumbai, Iraq, Tehran, Baghdad, Iran, Khalidi, Amman, Nafisa, Istanbul, Rabat

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