Middle East

Will be with India with full strength": SS Ahluwalia

He asserted that, when the delegation came to the UAE, they felt that it was a "friendly" country and they had condemned the Pahalgam attack, hours after it took place. SS Ahluwalia stated that the delegation started explaining the situation with all the "facts and figures" and condemned the incident with "strong words".

2025-05-24T00:46:14.997150+00:00 IST

SRTA hosts Digital Horizons event

The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) hosted its inaugural "Digital Communication Horizons" tech meeting on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, spotlighting AI and digital innovation. The event, in collaboration with the Sharjah Digital Department, included workshops and seminars by top tech firms, supporting SRTA's drive for smart transformation and enhanced private-sector collaboration.

2025-05-23T17:32:56.899472+00:00 IST

UNRWA: Aid going into Gaza now needle in haystack

UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini described the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as dire, saying current aid deliveries are "a needle in a haystack." He urged for a meaningful and uninterrupted flow of 500-600 trucks daily, stressing that lives are at risk and that aid must not be hampered by military or political agendas.

2025-05-23T17:19:32.373062+00:00 IST

Sheikh Hamdan meets ‘Al Nokhba’ graduates

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met with over 100 top Emirati participants of the 'Al Nokhba' Programme, emphasising the UAE's commitment to developing future-ready skills and fostering a knowledge-based economy. The programme, supported by leading national institutions, has achieved a 100 per cent graduate placement rate and showcased innovative projects in fields such as robotics, AI, biotechnology, and space.

2025-05-23T17:12:47.059471+00:00 IST

UAE visit important to share perspective on terror: Indian envoy

Following the visit of the Group 4 all-party parliamentary delegation to the UAE, led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, India's Ambassador to the UAE, Sunjay Sudhir, called the trip as "a very successful visit" and emphasised that the visit is crucial to share India's perspective not only on Pahalgam terror attack, but about the overall issue of terrorism.

2025-05-23T17:11:44.846403+00:00 IST

Basheer: Joint global fight needed

IUML MP E T Mohammed Basheer, part of India's all-party outreach against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, praised the UAE's wholehearted support after the Pahalgam attack. Emphasising India's commitment to peaceful coexistence and strong global partnerships, Basheer called for a united worldwide movement to fight terrorism and condemned Pakistan's continued provocations.

2025-05-23T16:48:41.690144+00:00 IST

All-party delegation reiterates country's 'zero-tolerance' stance

Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, leading a high-level all-party delegation, reiterated India's 'zero-tolerance' stance on terrorism and said that the country is one that retaliates with restraint.

2025-05-23T16:40:57.473650+00:00 IST

India chose dialogue, Pakistan responded with terror: Shinde

Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde emphasised that while India has always initiated dialogue, including gestures like the Lahore Declaration and Prime Ministerial visits to Pakistan, the response has often come in the form of terrorist attacks.

2025-05-23T13:56:55.828649+00:00 IST

Israeli PM Netanyahu condemns killing of Israeli staffers in US

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed strong condemnation of the cold-blooded murder of two Israeli diplomats in the US.

2025-05-22T23:31:28.388699+00:00 IST

ADNOC’s ICV Programme Generates 17,000 Jobs for Emiratis

ADNOC's In-Country Value (ICV) Programme has generated 17,000 job opportunities for Emiratis in partnership with the private sector since its 2018 launch. The initiative reflects ADNOC's commitment to empowering Emirati talent, boosting skills, and supporting national economic diversification and industrial growth, as highlighted at Make it in the Emirates 2025.

2025-05-22T17:37:32.281240+00:00 IST

Modon, Emaar, Calidus, Silal Join National ICV Programme

Modon Holding, Emaar Properties, Calidus Group, and Silal Food & Technology have joined the UAE's National In-Country Value (ICV) Programme after signing MoUs with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology at Make it in the Emirates 2025. The move supports economic diversification, job creation, and the UAE's national industry strategy.

2025-05-22T17:33:23.192475+00:00 IST

Israeli probe finds tactical errors, fire in Kissufim battle

An Israeli military investigation into Hamas' October 7 attack on Kibbutz Kissufim and the nearby Kissufim army base found glaring failures in the Israel Defense Forces' preparedness. The report, released on Thursday, found that soldiers, trained primarily for combat in Gaza's open areas, were ill-prepared for fighting within a civilian setting.

2025-05-22T17:26:45.604087+00:00 IST

Three arrested for shooting animals

Three residents of Bethlehem were arrested for allegedly shooting animals and illegally possessing weapons.

2025-05-22T17:25:40.995276+00:00 IST

Israel in political uproar after court blocks dismissal

A dramatic High Court of Justice ruling against the Israeli government's controversial attempt to dismiss a security chief triggered fierce political reactions.

2025-05-22T17:25:25.183596+00:00 IST

All-party delegation pays floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi

A high-level all-party delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde paid floral tributes at the bust of Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian Embassy in the UAE.

2025-05-22T16:44:55.773411+00:00 IST

All-party delegation meets UAE leadership

A high-level all-party delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde arrived in Abu Dhabi today and held meetings with UAE leadership on the significance of Operation Sindoor and reaffirmed India's firm stance against cross-border terrorism.

2025-05-22T14:08:00.330759+00:00 IST

"Terrorism has no religion, no nationality," UAE Chairman of the

Nuaimi said that terrorism has no religion and is an evil.

2025-05-22T10:38:15.697725+00:00 IST

Sharjah Charity International launches bakery project in Gaza

Sharjah Charity International has launched a vital initiative to operate local bakeries in Gaza, in cooperation with Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, aiming to provide daily bread and meals for tens of thousands of affected individuals--particularly children, the elderly and displaced families--amid severe living conditions.

2025-05-22T01:47:31.343268+00:00 IST

Arab Parliament condemns Israeli fire on diplomatic delegation in

Mohammed Ahmed Al Yamahi, President of the Arab Parliament, has strongly condemned the Israeli forces' shooting at a diplomatic delegation during its visit to Jenin refugee camp, describing the incident as disgraceful and a blatant violation of international law and the Vienna Conventions.

2025-05-22T01:32:02.265124+00:00 IST

NMDC Energy, Al Gharbia join forces to accelerate pipeline

NMDC Energy PJSC, a provider of engineering, procurement, and construction services for offshore and onshore energy clients, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Gharbia, the Abu Dhabi based advanced pipeline manufacturer, to explore ways to accelerate pipe production in the UAE to meet local and regional demand.

2025-05-21T17:57:29.274781+00:00 IST

‘It drives you crazy’: Immigrants challenge Israeli banks

An international ban on Russian banking is having a spillover effect in Israel, where thousands of immigrants from Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus are unable to access financial services. Frustrated by what they say is a lack of response from Israeli banking officials, the immigrants have filed a petition with Israel's High Court of Justice.

2025-05-21T17:53:34.351342+00:00 IST