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1995 Cop1, Berlin
Environmental worries have been creeping up the political agenda since the UN organised the first Earth Summit in 1972. After forming the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in 1988, the first COP, or Conference of the Parties, was a result of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), coming into force. Negotiations began for what would be known as the Kyoto Protocol, with what is now 198 parties agreeing to meet every year.
1997 Cop3, Kyoto
This COP created, for the first time, an agreement on binding targets for the reduction of seven greenhouse gas emissions by 37 industrialised countries by an average of 5.2 per cent between 2008 and 2012, based on 1990 levels. No restrictions were placed on developing countries, and a system of international emission trading, also known as carbon trading was introduced. It would take another seven years to come into effect, with several countries resisting, notably the US, Australia, and Canada, which later withdrew.
2005 Cop11, Montreal
Montreal saw the start of the Kyoto Protocol coming into force after being ratified by at least 55 countries. accounting for over half of CO2 emissions in 1990. Discussions focused on the technical aspect of implementing Koyoto, while an action plan saw negotiations begin to extend the life of the Protocol beyond 2012 and deeper cuts in greenhouse gas emissions. However, non-binding talks about further reducing emissions involving all parties were accepted.
2010 Cop16, Cancun
The previous COP, in Copenhagen, had ended in rancour and disagreement. At Cancun, in Mexico, governments finally put aside the issues that had led to deadlock in the past. COP16 formalised the agreements set out the previous year and finally accepted a target of limiting temperature rises to 2ºC based on pre-industrial levels. For many, the biggest achievement of Cancun was demonstrating that negotiations through the UN could still produce real results.
2015 Cop22, Paris
This is regarded as a breakthrough gathering, with the Paris Agreement replacing Kyoto and 194 countries, plus the EU, accepting a legally binding treaty to submit climate action plans known as nationally determined contributions (NDC) by 2020. Coming into force a year later, the treaty covered all aspects of climate change, including mitigation, adapting to the effects, and funding. The target of keeping temperature increases to under two per cent, and ideally, 1.5 per cent, became a goal, along with a commitment to net zero by the middle of the century.
2021 Cop26, Glasgow
Delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Glasgow COP finally agreed on the Paris rule book, with the signing of the Glasgow Climate Pact, designed to turn the 2020s into a decade of decisive climate action. It was agreed to reduce the gap in emission reduction plans which would limit the global average rise in temperature to 1.5 degrees. For the first time countries were urged to stop using coal-fired power stations and end inefficient subsidies on fossil fuels. It was accepted that carbon emissions would have to fall by 45 per cent by 2030 if the 1.5 per cent goal was to be reached.
2022 Cop27, Sharm El Sheikh
The war in Ukraine and the resulting global energy crisis focused minds in Egypt, although a proposal to expand the phasing out of coal to include oil and gas was defeated. The most significant achievement was an agreement to create a Loss and Damage Fund, to support vulnerable countries in the developing world most affected by climate change. How much money would be in the fund was another matter. As the UN Environment Program put it “no decisions have been made on who should pay into the fund, where this money will come from and which countries will benefit”.
2023 Cop28, Dubai
Over 200 governments have been invited to the global summit at Expo City Dubai. Developing the Loss and Damage Fund will be one of the priorities of the first meeting in the UAE, along with a comprehensive Global stock take that will look at climate targets and the prospects of meeting the 1.5ºC temperature rise target in what is said by Nasa to be the hottest year on record. It will take an inventory of progress towards the goals of Paris and COP22, and seek to fast track progress towards sources of clean energy to meet the targets of 2030.
GAC GS8 Specs
Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo
Power: 248hp at 5,200rpm
Torque: 400Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm
Transmission: 8-speed auto
Fuel consumption: 9.1L/100km
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Price: From Dh149,900
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Past winners of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
2016 Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-GP)
2015 Nico Rosberg (Mercedes-GP)
2014 Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-GP)
2013 Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Racing)
2012 Kimi Raikkonen (Lotus)
2011 Lewis Hamilton (McLaren)
2010 Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Racing)
2009 Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Racing)
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Lexus LX700h specs
Engine: 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6 plus supplementary electric motor
Power: 464hp at 5,200rpm
Torque: 790Nm from 2,000-3,600rpm
Transmission: 10-speed auto
Fuel consumption: 11.7L/100km
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh590,000
Specs
Engine: 51.5kW electric motor
Range: 400km
Power: 134bhp
Torque: 175Nm
Price: From Dh98,800
Available: Now
The specs
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cyl turbo
Power: 201hp at 5,200rpm
Torque: 320Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm
Transmission: 6-speed auto
Fuel consumption: 8.7L/100km
Price: Dh133,900
On sale: now
UAE v Gibraltar
What: International friendly
When: 7pm kick off
Where: Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City
Admission: Free
Online: The match will be broadcast live on Dubai Exiles’ Facebook page
UAE squad: Lucas Waddington (Dubai Exiles), Gio Fourie (Exiles), Craig Nutt (Abu Dhabi Harlequins), Phil Brady (Harlequins), Daniel Perry (Dubai Hurricanes), Esekaia Dranibota (Harlequins), Matt Mills (Exiles), Jaen Botes (Exiles), Kristian Stinson (Exiles), Murray Reason (Abu Dhabi Saracens), Dave Knight (Hurricanes), Ross Samson (Jebel Ali Dragons), DuRandt Gerber (Exiles), Saki Naisau (Dragons), Andrew Powell (Hurricanes), Emosi Vacanau (Harlequins), Niko Volavola (Dragons), Matt Richards (Dragons), Luke Stevenson (Harlequins), Josh Ives (Dubai Sports City Eagles), Sean Stevens (Saracens), Thinus Steyn (Exiles)
Notable Yas events in 2017/18
October 13-14 KartZone (complimentary trials)
December 14-16 The Gulf 12 Hours Endurance race
March 5 Yas Marina Circuit Karting Enduro event
March 8-9 UAE Rotax Max Challenge
How to wear a kandura
Dos
- Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion
- Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
- Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work
- Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester
Don’ts
- Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal
- Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
Dust and sand storms compared
Sand storm
- Particle size: Larger, heavier sand grains
- Visibility: Often dramatic with thick "walls" of sand
- Duration: Short-lived, typically localised
- Travel distance: Limited
- Source: Open desert areas with strong winds
Dust storm
- Particle size: Much finer, lightweight particles
- Visibility: Hazy skies but less intense
- Duration: Can linger for days
- Travel distance: Long-range, up to thousands of kilometres
- Source: Can be carried from distant regions
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Specs
Engine: Electric motor generating 54.2kWh (Cooper SE and Aceman SE), 64.6kW (Countryman All4 SE)
Power: 218hp (Cooper and Aceman), 313hp (Countryman)
Torque: 330Nm (Cooper and Aceman), 494Nm (Countryman)
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh158,000 (Cooper), Dh168,000 (Aceman), Dh190,000 (Countryman)
Most sought after workplace benefits in the UAE
- Flexible work arrangements
- Pension support
- Mental well-being assistance
- Insurance coverage for optical, dental, alternative medicine, cancer screening
- Financial well-being incentives
Emergency phone numbers in the UAE
Estijaba – 8001717 – number to call to request coronavirus testing
Ministry of Health and Prevention – 80011111
Dubai Health Authority – 800342 – The number to book a free video or voice consultation with a doctor or connect to a local health centre
Emirates airline – 600555555
Etihad Airways – 600555666
Ambulance – 998
Knowledge and Human Development Authority – 8005432 ext. 4 for Covid-19 queries
The candidates
Dr Ayham Ammora, scientist and business executive
Ali Azeem, business leader
Tony Booth, professor of education
Lord Browne, former BP chief executive
Dr Mohamed El-Erian, economist
Professor Wyn Evans, astrophysicist
Dr Mark Mann, scientist
Gina MIller, anti-Brexit campaigner
Lord Smith, former Cabinet minister
Sandi Toksvig, broadcaster
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GOLF’S RAHMBO
- 5 wins in 22 months as pro
- Three wins in past 10 starts
- 45 pro starts worldwide: 5 wins, 17 top 5s
- Ranked 551th in world on debut, now No 4 (was No 2 earlier this year)
- 5th player in last 30 years to win 3 European Tour and 2 PGA Tour titles before age 24 (Woods, Garcia, McIlroy, Spieth)
Jetour T1 specs
Engine: 2-litre turbocharged
Power: 254hp
Torque: 390Nm
Price: From Dh126,000
Available: Now
