Middle East

UAE-Serbia CEPA officially comes into force

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Serbia has officially come into force, marking a significant milestone in the deepening of economic ties between the two nations.

2025-05-31T14:08:17.157918+00:00 IST

Israel launches airstrike on missile depots in Syria

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) on Friday launched an airstrike that attacked weapons depots in the Latakia region in Syria, located on the Mediterranean coast. The depots held, among other things, coastal missiles which posed a threat to international and Israeli freedom of navigation.

2025-05-31T13:53:14.108370+00:00 IST

UAE airports set global benchmark in digital efficiency

Selim Bouri, President for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) at SITA, a global leader in air transport IT and communications, has confirmed that airports in the UAE, particularly those in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, have established new global benchmarks in innovation, efficiency and passenger experience.

2025-05-31T00:18:01.834786+00:00 IST

UAE wins presidency of General Assembly of UN-Habitat

The UAE has achieved a new diplomatic milestone by winning, for the first time, the presidency of the General Assembly of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and securing membership in its Executive Board.

2025-05-31T00:15:54.040911+00:00 IST

UAE President receives phone call from Azerbaijani President

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

2025-05-31T00:03:07.977204+00:00 IST

Netanyahu to undergo sedated medical exam

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will undergo a "routine medical examination" on Friday, during which he is expected to be sedated, his office said. Justice Minister Yariv Levin, who also serves as deputy prime minister, will act as premier during the procedure, while Defense Minister Israel Katz will temporarily oversee the security cabinet.

2025-05-30T17:02:48.334745+00:00 IST

80 terrorists arrested throughout Judea, Samaria

Israel's security forces operated throughout Judea and Samaria this week to thwart terrorism, during which time 80 wanted terrorists were arrested and seven weapons were confiscated.

2025-05-30T16:51:06.478276+00:00 IST

Hamas terrorists attacked wrong base on October 7

Hamas terrorists who infiltrated southern Israel during the October 7, 2023 massacre intended to capture a sensitive military intelligence base but made a critical navigation error that led them to attack the wrong target, according to an Israel Defense Forces investigation published Friday.

2025-05-30T16:45:00.514447+00:00 IST

Netanyahu to undergo sedated medical exam

The check-up follows a series of health issues for Netanyahu, 75, including prostate surgery in December, when Levin similarly stepped in. That operation followed a test revealing a urinary tract infection caused by an enlarged prostate.

2025-05-30T08:38:12.149877+00:00 IST

Soccer Cup Match Halted Due to Missile Launched from Yemen

The Israel State Cup for soccer, which is being held in Tel Aviv's Bloomfield stadium was halted temporarily because of the air raid alarms that sounded due to the missile launch

2025-05-30T08:33:10.225341+00:00 IST

Israel PM told hostage kinhe is prepared to accept US deal

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday that Israel had "signed off" on the ceasefire proposal, and the Trump administration's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, had submitted it to Hamas for consideration.

2025-05-30T05:00:18.589462+00:00 IST

India-Saudi talks focus on terrorism, strategic cooperation

During their visit to Riyadh, members of India's all-party delegation, led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, held meetings with Saudi officials, think tanks, and the diaspora. Discussions centred on terrorism, Pakistan's role, and deepening bilateral cooperation.

2025-05-30T00:47:20.456797+00:00 IST

UAE Attorney-General receives Ambassador of Yemen

UAE Attorney-General Counsellor Hamad Saif Mohammed Musallem Al Shamsi has received Ambassador of the Republic of Yemen to the United Arab Emirates, Fahd Saeed Al-Menhali, and his accompanying delegation at the Office of the Attorney-General and Federal Prosecutors in Abu Dhabi.

2025-05-30T00:24:38.742082+00:00 IST

UAE Accountability Authority explores strengthening oversight coo

President of UAE Accountability Authority, Humaid Obaid Khalifa Obaid Abushibs , has received President of the State Audit Bureau, Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Emadi, and his accompanying delegation today in Abu Dhabi as part of an official visit aimed at expanding partnership and coordination in the fields of financial oversight and accountability.

2025-05-30T00:10:47.900341+00:00 IST

Ministry of Climate Change & Environment commences operation of N

Mohammed Saeed Al Nuaimi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has announced the commencement of operation of National Agriculture Centre, one of the key initiatives of the 'Plant the Emirates' National Programme.

2025-05-30T00:10:15.279476+00:00 IST

World’s oldest complete bible goes on display in Tel Aviv

In a moving event marking both historical continuity and personal resilience, the Anu-Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv celebrated the permanent installation of the Codex Sassoon, the world's oldest complete Bible, on Thursday, ahead of the upcoming Shavuot holiday.

2025-05-29T18:20:54.401689+00:00 IST

Tabreed operates 92 AI-managed plants in 6 countries

National Central Cooling Company, Tabreed, operates a district cooling network comprising 92 plants across six countries, delivering over 1.3 million refrigeration tonnes to its customers, all centrally managed through its control centre in Abu Dhabi.

2025-05-29T17:50:06.268066+00:00 IST

“Pakistan no match for us”: BJP MP Rekha Sharma

Sharma noted that India is currently the world's fourth-largest economy and aims to become the third-largest by 2027, with a long-term goal of becoming the number one economy by 2040. She expressed confidence in India's growing strength, stating that the country is now a leader in speaking out against terrorism.

2025-05-29T16:56:50.117112+00:00 IST

All-party delegation interacts with Gulf Research Center Chairman

The all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, which is visiting several countries as part of the government of India's big diplomatic outreach in the wake of Operation Sindoor, interacted with Abdulaziz Al Sager, the Chairman and Founder of the Gulf Research Center.

2025-05-29T15:33:20.246271+00:00 IST

"Pak should be brought back to FATF Grey List": Asaduddin Owaisi

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday informed the Saudi officials that Pakistan is propagating terrorism and targeting Indian citizens, and urged them to bring Pakistan back to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List to curb terror financing.

2025-05-29T12:22:02.612285+00:00 IST