The prospect of climate change sparking food and water shortages in the Middle East is less likely than previously thought, with new research by an Australian climate scientist suggesting that rainfall will be significantly higher in key parts of the region.

Despite the UAE’s intense summer heat, both Umm Al Quwain and Al Ain are preparing to stage title clashes.

Umm Al Quwain will host two finals this weekend, with Al Manal Development taking on Malik Contracting in the sixth Umm Al Quwain Invitation Premier league and Globe Link West Shipping meeting Golden Tower Metal Industries in the Umm Al Quwain Cricket Association Premier Twenty20 league.

Dubai: The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy has established an agency to manage the power demands of the emirate in line with the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy to reduce energy demand by 30 per cent by 2030.

The decision was made during the council’s 30th board meeting chaired by Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, attended by Saeed Mohammad Al Tayer, Vice-Chairman of the Supreme Council of Energy, and Ahmad Butti Al Muhairabi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Energy, and other officials.

Dubai: Emirati designers have come together once again to host a charity fashion exhibition for a cause. The four-day ‘Designs for hope’ exhibition, which was held at Dubai Ladies Club on July 15, raised Dh500,000 in support of the UAE Water Aid initiative (UAE Suqia).