Middle East

UAE urgently evacuates 188 patients, family members from Gaza

Following the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to provide treatment and healthcare to 1,000 wounded Palestinian children and 1,000 cancer patients from the Gaza Strip in UAE hospitals, the UAE - in cooperation with the World Health Organisation (WHO) - has conducted its latest evacuation flight from Ramon airport in Israel, via Karam Abu Salam crossing, carrying 101 injured people, and accompanied by 87 family members.

2025-05-14T21:17:58.557594+00:00 IST

Qatar Airways signs USD 200 billion deal to buy 160 Boeing jets

Qatar Airways on Wednesday signed a massive deal with US manufacturer Boeing to purchase 160 jets, valued at USD 200 billion, during US President Donald Trump's visit to the Gulf Arab country.

2025-05-14T16:30:51.441428+00:00 IST

One in five Israeli children face obesity, lawmakers sound alarm

Israel is grappling with a growing obesity epidemic, with nearly one in five children aged 6-9 suffering from obesity and close to a third of the country's youth classified as overweight according to data presented to the Knesset Health Committee on Wednesday.

2025-05-14T13:44:19.589363+00:00 IST

Breakthrough as dogs sniff out cancer before symptoms even appear

Israeli scientists are harnessing the power of dogs to sniff out cancer before symptoms even appear, Assuta Medical Centers announced on Wednesday.

2025-05-14T13:22:16.255231+00:00 IST

Israeli, German Presidents revisit Kibbutz Be’eri

President Isaac Herzog and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited Kibbutz Be'eri on Wednesday, their second joint visit there since the October 7 Hamas massacre.

2025-05-14T13:15:32.182662+00:00 IST

Trump holds talks with Syrian leader and Saudi Crown Prince

They discussed key issues, including Russia-Ukraine, centred around finding a resolution to the conflict and addressed the ongoing war in Gaza, with Trump urging Syria to sign onto the Abraham Accords with Israel.

2025-05-14T12:06:43.388914+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed receives Hussein Al-Sheikh, discussing regiona

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Hussein Al-Sheikh, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organisation and Vice President of the State of Palestine.

2025-05-14T01:19:58.564298+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, Novartis Middle East sign MoU 

The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Novartis Middle East FZE (Novartis), an Innovative Medicine's company, to raise awareness, advance prevention, and improve disease management practices, particularly for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease in Abu Dhabi Emirate.

2025-05-13T21:55:03.349771+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, AstraZeneca forge partnership

The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) and AstraZeneca FZ LLC (AstraZeneca) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a collaborative public health project to strengthen public health initiatives and improve outcomes for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Abu Dhabi Emirate.

2025-05-13T21:44:35.743911+00:00 IST

Dubai Media Council boost engagement with private sector partners

As part of its ongoing efforts to empower emerging Emirati talent and strengthen their presence in the media sector, the Dubai Media Council (DMC) organised a visit for media students from the Higher Colleges of Technology to the regional headquarters of Edelman, one of the world's leading communications firms.

2025-05-13T21:33:23.083970+00:00 IST

IDF hits Hamas command center beneath European Hospital in Gaza

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel Security Agency (ISA) on Tuesday conducted a precise attack, striking a Hamas command and control centre in a terrorist infrastructure beneath the European Hospital in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza.

2025-05-13T19:33:47.373814+00:00 IST

"My administration brokered historic Indo-Pak ceasefire": Trump

Trump said that he used trade to a large extent to reach the agreement.

2025-05-13T19:01:24.666317+00:00 IST

Trump announces plan to lift sanctions on Syria

US President Donald Trump announced plans to lift sanctions on Syria following the fall of the Assad regime, stating the move would give the country "a chance at greatness." The decision came after consultations with Saudi and Turkish leaders, and as Washington prepares to resume diplomatic contact with Syria's new government.

2025-05-13T18:41:45.145036+00:00 IST

IFZA, Smart Cities Council partner to drive cross-border

Dubai's International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) and the Smart Cities Council announced a strategic partnership to drive global innovation in urban development. Unveiled at the Smart Cities Summit in San Francisco, the collaboration includes launching Smart Cities Council Middle East and Smart Cities Academy, with Dubai positioned as a key platform for smart city solutions across borders.

2025-05-13T17:47:28.807937+00:00 IST

Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with Minister of Finance of Luxembourg

Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed met with Luxembourg's Finance Minister Gilles Roth in Dubai to discuss strengthening cooperation in finance, trade, innovation, and emerging technologies. The two sides explored opportunities for collaboration in fintech, sustainable finance, and cross-border investment, highlighting the UAE's position as a strategic gateway to global markets.

2025-05-13T17:39:06.048219+00:00 IST

Air Arabia reports strong Q1 net profit of AED 355 million

Air Arabia reported a strong net profit of AED 355 million in Q1 2025, marking a 34 per cent year-on-year increase. The carrier posted AED 1.75 billion in revenue and flew 4.9 million passengers, as it continued expanding its network and fleet while maintaining a high seat load factor of 84 per cent.

2025-05-13T17:35:58.443640+00:00 IST

UAE's Deputy PM Saif bin Zayed meets Macedonian Interior Minister

The meeting addressed the bilateral relations between the two countries, particularly in the fields of police and security cooperation, and explored avenues for further enhancing these ties to serve the mutual interests of both nations.

2025-05-13T09:28:58.838591+00:00 IST

World Police Summit kicks off in Dubai

The three-day event is held under the theme "Beyond the Badge: Envision the Next Era of Policing". It addresses modern security challenges with the participation of more than 300 international speakers and experts

2025-05-13T09:24:34.807228+00:00 IST

Israeli Foreign Minister arrives in Tokyo

Israel's Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, has arrived in Tokyo for a state visit to Japan, the first by an Israeli Foreign Minister in 15 years.

2025-05-13T08:14:32.756907+00:00 IST

UAE Gender Balance Council showcases national achievements

The UAE, represented by the UAE Gender Balance Council, participated in the second technical meeting of the G20 Women's Empowerment Working Group, held in South Africa on 8-9 May under the country's G20 Presidency.

2025-05-12T21:17:35.363215+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed meets Foreign Minister of Iran

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

2025-05-12T21:07:29.807553+00:00 IST