Farmers vs Oil Giants: The Fight Against the $44 Billion Refinery. Indian farmers battle against oil giants ADNOC and Aramco. In Maharashtra, India, Sultan AL Jaber’s dual role as CEO of ADNOC and president of COP 28 is not a potential conflict of interest. It is an actual one. Thousands of Indian villagers are currently...
Foreign Office apologises over handling of Matthew Hedges torture case. Department’s top official acknowledges profound impact UAE detention had on British academic. The UK Foreign Office has formally apologised to the academic Matthew Hedges for its handling of his arrest and subsequent torture by the United Arab Emirates. The apology was recommended by the parliamentary ombudsman...
U.S. And Allies Want UAE Exports To Russia Halted, Report Says. U.S., UK and European Union officials plan to pressure the United Arab Emirates into halting exports to Russia that may help the country in its invasion of Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reports. Officials from those countries are reportedly visiting the UAE Monday in an effort to...
LONDON 4th September, 2023 – The oil and gas firm ran by the president of COP28 climate talks is set to spend more than $1 billion every month this decade on fossil fuels, despite its claims to be a leading green energy provider, Global Witness analysis has found. The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced...
A recent study published in the journal Nature found that gold and mineral mining in and near rivers across the tropics is degrading waterways in 49 countries. The paper explains that river mining often involves intensive excavation, which results in deforestation and increased erosion. Much of the excavated material is released to rivers, disrupting aquatic life in ecosystems nearby and...
Oil-rich nations are in a quandary – how to keep harvesting their natural riches under the earth, continue to generate vast amounts of revenue, and stay out in front of the coming tsunami of climate action? The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has found a solution: sponsor the annual COP28 conference, position itself as a leader in...
Dutch MEPs and climate groups have slammed Wopke Hoekstra ‐ the Dutch government’s pick to replace former EU climate chief Frans Timmermans ‐ citing his perceived lack of climate credentials. The Dutch government recently proposed Hoekstra as the successor to former climate chief Frans Timmermans, who left the post last week to vie for the position of...
ADNOC Logistics and Services has taken delivery of its third of four very large crude carriers (VLCC) which it said is in line with its smart growth strategy to meet rising global energy demand. Read more: hellenicshippingnews.com Photo: unspalsh.com
ExxonMobil, the fifth-leading producer of greenhouse gas emissions in the world from 1880 to 2010, has been planning since 2018 to raise its yearly carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 17% by 2025, according to internal documents reviewed by Bloomberg. The news comes in stark contrast to efforts to slow down the pace of...
Russian clothing brand ‘Putin Team’ will expand and open retail outlets in China, India, and the UAE. Russian clothing brand “Putin Team” plans to expand internationally by opening branded retail stores in China, India, and the United Arab Emirates by year-end 2024. This is what brand creator Dmitry Shishkin told TASS at the Army-2023 forum...