UN climate chief Simon Stiell called on countries on Monday to clear "tactical blockages" to reach a deal on tackling climate change at the COP28 summit, saying there had been a narrowing of some gaps.
Stiell said a new draft text for a possible agreement would be published shortly.
"The world is watching ... there is nowhere to hide," he said. "I urge negotiators to reject incrementalism. Each step back from the highest ambition will cost countless millions of lives."
UAE intercepts 9 ballistic missiles, 109 drones
The UAE air defences said it has intercepted 9 ballistic missiles detected in the region on Friday. Of the 112 drones detected, 109 were intercepted with 3 falling within the country's territory.
UAE, US mediate second day of Ukraine, Russia prisoner swap
The United Arab Emirates says a joint mediation effort with the United States has led to a second consecutive day of prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine.
Emirates expects '100 per cent' network return in coming days
Dubai's Emirates Airline said it expects to return to 100 per cent of its network in the coming days subject to "airspace availability" and "operational requirements".
Dubai Airports: Over 1,140 flights facilitated in past 84 hours
Dubai Airports has announced on Friday that over 1,140 flights have been facilitated at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) in the past 84 hours to help travellers return home.
UAE Attorney-General reminds residents not to share misleading videos
UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has reminded the public against photographing incident sites or fallen debris from missile interceptions in the country, or sharing AI-generated images and videos, noting that violators face legal action.
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