Middle East

Mohamed bin Zayed attends 4th Make it in Emirates forum

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed underscored the UAE's commitment to developing industrial sectors as a cornerstone of sustainable development and a central pillar of economic diversification

2025-05-19T17:00:23.605229+00:00 IST

Nahayan bin Mubarak meets Chief Monk of Nah Luang Temple

In a gesture that reflects the UAE's enduring commitment to tolerance, cultural openness, and interfaith dialogue, Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, met with the Venerable Phraphawanathammaphinan Seesuk, Chief Monk of Nah Luang Temple in Udon Thani Province, Thailand, during an official visit to the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi.

2025-05-19T16:53:01.798684+00:00 IST

Julphar plans to invest AED 300 million over next five years: CEO

Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar) plans to invest AED 300 million over the next five years to expand its manufacturing capabilities and localise advanced technologies. CEO Basel Ziyadeh announced the move during the "Make it in the Emirates 2025" event, reinforcing Julphar's role in boosting non-oil exports.

2025-05-19T13:28:07.161568+00:00 IST

ZHO launches skills competition for People of Determination

The Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination launched the first-ever People of Determination Skills Competition 2025, involving 137 students from across Abu Dhabi. The event promotes vocational empowerment and social inclusion through real-life skill assessments.

2025-05-19T13:26:57.833018+00:00 IST

UAE NMO, Presight partner on AI media strategy

The UAE's National Media Office has partnered with Presight to deploy AI-powered solutions for enhancing media strategy, sentiment analysis, and narrative integrity. Announced at Make it in the Emirates 2025, the initiative aims to secure and streamline the UAE's media ecosystem in line with national goals.

2025-05-19T13:21:09.333344+00:00 IST

Israel strikes over 160 "terror targets" in Gaza

Following the launch of Operation Gideon's Chariots, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) struck more than 160 terror targets across Gaza in a single day.

2025-05-19T10:47:04.517425+00:00 IST

Israeli Forces kill senior Palestinian terror commander

Media outlets in Gaza reported that Israeli special forces entered Khan Younis and killed Ahmad Sarhan, in an operation in the southern Gaza Strip.

2025-05-19T09:22:31.177458+00:00 IST

UAE begins preparations to host UN Congress on Crime Prevention

The 15th Crime Congress will be held from 25th to 30th April 2026 in Abu Dhabi, under the overall theme "Accelerating crime prevention, criminal justice and the rule of law: protecting people and planet and achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the digital age."

2025-05-19T09:15:45.870594+00:00 IST

Israel: Residential construction up slightly in April 2025

According to the data released by Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics, the residential construction input price index increased by 0.1 per cent in April 2025 to 138.4 points compared to 138.2 points in the previous month (base: July 2011 = 100.0 points). Since the beginning of the year, this index has increased by 3.6 per cent.

2025-05-19T09:05:28.081342+00:00 IST

Israel: Producer price index decreases slightly in April 2025

The index excluding fuels increased by 0.2 per cent in April 2025 compared to March 2025 (base: average 2020 = 100.0).

2025-05-19T08:57:21.161394+00:00 IST

Mossad agent Eli Cohen’s archives brought back to Israel

In a solemn moment, the belongings of Mossad agent, Eli Cohen, were brought back to Israel on the 6oth anniversary of his execution on May 18, 1965 in Syria, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office shared the details on Sunday.

2025-05-19T08:17:20.960513+00:00 IST

Fourth 'Make it in the Emirates' kicks off in Abu Dhabi

The fourth edition of Make it in the Emirates kicked off today under the theme "Advanced Industries Accelerated".

2025-05-19T06:46:38.827210+00:00 IST

Op Gideon’s Chariot “new phase in fight against Hamas": IDF

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) provided a comprehensive overview into its latest operations against Hamas. IDF Spokesperson Lt Col Nadav Shoshani listed down the major objectives of Operation Gideon's Chariot through a video message on Monday.

2025-05-19T06:03:39.997227+00:00 IST

Three Palestinians arrested for illegally working in Israel

During an enforcement activity in the Central and Jerusalem region of the Enforcement and Foreigners Administration, 3 illegal residents from the areas of the Palestinian Authority were located working in businesses in the city of Rehovot. Specifically, they were found working in the kitchen of one of the city's restaurants.

2025-05-19T01:12:02.566346+00:00 IST

UAE expresses solidarity with Finland, Estonia

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Finland and the Republic of Estonia, and conveyed its sincere condolences over the victims of the collision of two helicopters near Eura Airport, which resulted in several deaths.

2025-05-19T01:11:43.474382+00:00 IST

UAE strongly condemns terrorist attack on military base in Somali

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack on a military base in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, which resulted in several deaths.

2025-05-19T01:08:50.120600+00:00 IST

Israel PM Netanyahu approves limited food aid to Gaza

Netanyahu acknowledged the urgency of avoiding a famine, which the military warns could jeopardise its broader campaign against Hamas.

2025-05-19T00:44:20.378040+00:00 IST

Sharjah crowned champions of AFC Champions League 2

Sharjah's Firas Belarbi opened the scoring in the 74th minute. Lion City equalised in the 91st minute through Maxime, before Marcus Meloni sealed the win for Sharjah with a decisive goal in the 97th minute.

2025-05-18T17:48:57.306140+00:00 IST

Saud bin Saqr attends papal inauguration ceremony

On behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today attended the inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV as head of the Catholic Church, succeeding the late Pope Francis.

2025-05-18T17:31:15.010116+00:00 IST

Drinking more water may lower risk of high blood pressure

People with higher sodium levels -- still within the normal range -- are more likely to develop high blood pressure and heart failure, but staying well-hydrated can help prevent these problems, Israeli scientists said on Sunday.

2025-05-18T17:26:14.674609+00:00 IST

Netanyahu confirms Israel weighing ceasefire

Signalling a notable shift, Israeli negotiators in Qatar are exploring both a short-term ceasefire proposal and a broader agreement to end the Gaza conflict entirely, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Sunday.

2025-05-18T17:19:10.464238+00:00 IST