Anger at former French PM over ‘financial domination’ comment many consider antisemitic

LONDON: A number of Jewish employees of the BBC joined a march in London on Sunday in protest against antisemitism, in contravention of the broadcaster’s policy. Staff members attended the event, organized by the Campaign Against Antisemitism, despite being reminded of BBC rules on impartiality that state editorial staff “should not participate in public demonstrations … Read more

Abu Dhabi’s financial sector set to grow 13% in 2023, says senior official 

RIYADH: A total investment of $13.5 trillion is needed to ensure a carbon-neutral future by 2050, particularly in the production, energy and transport sectors, according to the World Economic Forum.  In its report titled “Net-Zero Industry Tracker 2023,” WEF said that decarbonizing the industrial and transport sector is crucial to achieving a greener future, as these … Read more

Dubai Financial Market to launch carbon credits trading platform at COP28

IEA forecasts 75% drop in global oil and gas demand needed by 2050 to meet 1.5°C target  RIYADH: Global demand for oil and gas needs to decline by over 75 percent by 2050 to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, according to the International Energy Agency.  According to an IEA report released on Nov. 23, … Read more