Middle East

Fujairah World Taekwondo Cadet Championships set new records

The Emirate of Fujairah has broken the record for the number of participants in the 7th World Taekwondo Cadet Championships, which was held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, from May 10-14.

2025-05-16T17:37:14.045641+00:00 IST

Top govt leaders select Make it in Emirates Awards winners

The jury panel of the third Make it in the Emirates Awards has gathered to identify the winners for the awards recognising companies, innovators, and individuals driving the UAE's industrial transformation.

2025-05-16T17:34:23.586806+00:00 IST

UAE-US launch AI campus

The UAE and US have launched the region's largest AI campus in Abu Dhabi with a 5GW capacity, aimed at enhancing global tech collaboration and AI infrastructure for the Global South. The project is part of a new AI partnership and will be powered by nuclear, solar, and gas energy.

2025-05-16T12:35:23.744292+00:00 IST

Urban renewal in Israel increases as share of housing constructio

This is according to data compiled in the Government Urban Renewal Authority's 2024 Report which the Authority declared marks the "Revolution in the Real Estate Market."

2025-05-16T09:25:07.942684+00:00 IST

Israel: Millions allocated for education programs for children

The program is expected to launch in approximately 200 local authorities throughout the country, depending on the number of children whose parents are found to be serving in active reserve or permanent service.

2025-05-16T09:24:02.067140+00:00 IST

NATO Chief says 2% defence spending target “not nearly enough"

NATO Foreign Ministers met in Turkey's Antalya on Wednesday and Thursday with a key focus on increasing defence spending, with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg declaring that the current 2 per cent of GDP target is "not nearly enough."

2025-05-15T23:24:17.815513+00:00 IST

UAE-France advances efforts in criminal asset confiscation

The General Secretariat of the UAE's National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organizations (NAMLCFTC) organised a technical workshop in collaboration with France's Agency for the Management and Recovery of Seized and Confiscated Assets (AGRASC).

2025-05-15T21:53:10.928604+00:00 IST

UAE marks International Day of Living Together in Peace

The Global Council for Tolerance and Peace has marked the International Day of Living Together in Peace, observed annually on 16th May following its designation by the United Nations General Assembly in 2017.

2025-05-15T21:50:55.273867+00:00 IST

Saif bin Zayed meets Slovak Interior Minister

General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, met with Matus Sutay Istok, Minister of Interior of the Slovak Republic.

2025-05-15T21:50:17.200128+00:00 IST

Burj Khalifa lit up in American flag colours

US President Trump announced over USD 200 billion in commercial deals between the United States and the United Arab Emirates--bringing the total of investment agreements in the Gulf region to over USD 2 trillion.

2025-05-15T20:14:56.827272+00:00 IST

UAE leaders condole with Uruguay

UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed and senior leaders extended condolences to President Yamandu Orsi of Uruguay over the passing of former President Jose Mujica.

2025-05-15T18:16:31.758209+00:00 IST

Pure Ice Cream breaks ground in Dubai

Construction has begun on Pure Ice Cream's AED80 million facility at Dubai Industrial City, which will become one of the UAE's largest ice cream manufacturing plants, boosting production and supporting national economic and sustainability goals.

2025-05-15T18:15:32.070941+00:00 IST

Tolerance Council marks peace day

The Global Council for Tolerance and Peace marked the International Day of Living Together in Peace on May 16, with President Ahmed Al Jarwan calling for global unity, dialogue, and action to promote coexistence, especially in conflict zones.

2025-05-15T18:14:47.307688+00:00 IST

Israel’s FM visits Israel’s Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Japan

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar visited Expo 2025 in Japan on the occasion of Israel's National Day at the exhibition.

2025-05-15T18:13:52.000070+00:00 IST

Saif bin Zayed meets Italian Interior Minister

UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi in Abu Dhabi to discuss cooperation in AI and modern technologies for enhancing public security, as well as joint efforts to address emerging global security challenges.

2025-05-15T17:51:02.701760+00:00 IST

"Sure as hell helped settle problem between India-Pak last week"

According to Trump, the situation was getting "more and more hostile" but somehow managed to get it "settled."

2025-05-15T17:21:24.770460+00:00 IST

Pregnant Israeli woman fights for her life

A pregnant Israeli woman in her 30s is in critical condition following a shooting attack Wednesday night near the community of Peduel, close to Brukhin, in Samaria.

2025-05-15T12:57:36.044225+00:00 IST

Israeli forces arrest terrorists in Samaria, seize weapons

Israeli security forces arrested the head of a terrorist organization and another senior operative in the Palestinian village of Tubas, the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) said on Thursday.

2025-05-15T12:35:29.294038+00:00 IST

Family remains key to social cohesion: UAE Foreign Minister

Marking the International Day of Families, Sheikh Abdullah noted that this year's observance holds particular significance with the recent establishment of the Ministry of Family.

2025-05-15T09:29:51.204398+00:00 IST

Ahmed bin Mohammed visits World Police Summit 2025

Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, visited the exhibition held alongside the World Police Summit 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Taking place until May 15, the event is being held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

2025-05-14T21:43:01.129549+00:00 IST

Neuralink’s UAE-PRIME launch milestone: Al Mansoori

Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH) has stated that the launch of Neuralink's UAE-PRIME clinical trial in Abu Dhabi - the first international site outside North America - marks a powerful moment for the future of health.

2025-05-14T21:25:20.101954+00:00 IST