Middle East

Within less than an hour: Two terror attacks in different areas

Two separate terror attacks were reported within less than an hour in northern Samaria and the Hebron area on Wednesday evening.

2025-05-07T16:46:53.174249+00:00 IST

SCLD participates in Conference on Learning Difficulties in Amman

The Sharjah Center for Learning Difficulties (SCLD) participated in the 2nd International Scientific Conference on Learning Difficulties, hosted in Amman, Jordan from 6th to 8th May 2025.

2025-05-07T14:36:05.461771+00:00 IST

Global police leaders, decision-makers to convene in Dubai

Dubai Police has finalised preparations for the World Police Summit 2025, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

2025-05-07T14:14:32.983012+00:00 IST

Qatar urges India, Pak to “exercise maximum restraint”

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar issued a statement on Wednesday where it expressed "deep concern" on the escalation between India and Pakistan and gave a call for resolving via diplomatic means.

2025-05-07T09:01:44.806419+00:00 IST

UAE FM Nahyan gives call for restraint between India, Pakistan 

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the UAE, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has called on India and Pakistan to exercise restraint, de-escalate tensions, and avoid further escalation, UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said in a statement on Wednesday.

2025-05-07T02:43:11.087071+00:00 IST

UAE President welcomes Turkish Foreign Minister, reaffirms ties

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Hakan Fidan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey, at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

2025-05-06T14:35:30.523104+00:00 IST

UAE hosts inaugural Governance of Emerging Technologies Summit

The summit is organised by the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) in strategic partnership with the UAE Public Prosecution.

2025-05-06T12:50:07.348963+00:00 IST

Israel deploys new armored ambulances for combat zones

The new vehicles combine advanced medical equipment with high-level armor protection, addressing a critical need identified during the current conflict.

2025-05-06T09:11:41.496199+00:00 IST

IDF strikes across Hezbollah, Houthi facilities

Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) announced in a post on X on Monday where it shared the details of conducting strikes on terror infrastructure sites within a Hezbollah strategic weapons production and storage facility.

2025-05-06T04:30:05.449223+00:00 IST

Israeli cabinet rejects state inquiry into October 7

Israeli opposition leaders slammed the government on Monday after the Cabinet decided not to establish a state commission of inquiry into Hamas' October 7 attacks.

2025-05-05T17:45:26.978983+00:00 IST

Israel’s Druze leader urges international protection for Syria

Speaking at a conference on Israeli security and the Druze in Akko on Monday, Sheikh Muafak Tarif, spiritual leader of Israel's Druze community called on the international community to protect Syrian minorities from radical Islamists.

2025-05-05T16:59:07.314854+00:00 IST

Palestinian weapons trafficker arrested, guns tactical equipment

Israeli security personnel arrested a Palestinian weapons trafficker in the area Shechem (Nablus), the Israel Defense Forces announced on Monday.

2025-05-05T16:56:40.392812+00:00 IST

UAE, France collaborate on 1-Gigawatt AI Data Center

The United Arab Emirates and France have signed a landmark agreement to jointly develop a 1-gigawatt AI data center, which is poised to become the largest facility of its kind in Europe, as reported by Khaleej Times.

2025-05-05T14:07:06.063419+00:00 IST

Researchers from UAE University develop technology

The enhanced version of this technology provides greater accuracy in interpretation and is more cost-effective, making it eligible for use in hospitals and home settings. In addition, the technology provides real-time data that can help detect conditions like blood clots.

2025-05-05T07:32:41.126294+00:00 IST

UAEU to develop thermal insulators from palm waste

: Some of the latest research studies in the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) have focused on producing green thermal insulators and high-value products, by utilizing palm waste to provide sustainable, biodegradable and environmentally friendly alternatives, a release by the UAEU noted.

2025-05-05T05:24:46.888299+00:00 IST

Netanyahu meet Cyprus president

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and discussed the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).

2025-05-05T02:17:53.719089+00:00 IST

Expo Centre Sharjah, WTC Kentucky discuss enhancing cooperation

Expo Centre Sharjah and World Trade Centre Kentucky explored ways to strengthen strategic cooperation, share expertise in exhibitions, and support global trade and investment during a high-level meeting in Sharjah.

2025-05-05T00:58:57.760631+00:00 IST

Hundred of tourists evacuated amid flash floods in Jordan's Petra

Hundreds of tourists were evacuated from Jordan's Petra archaeological site on Sunday after flash floods struck the region following heavy rainfall. No injuries were reported, and ticket sales were suspended as a precaution.

2025-05-05T00:58:21.726446+00:00 IST

UAE lifts Lebanon travel ban

UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed received a phone call from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, who thanked the UAE for lifting its travel ban to Lebanon, effective May 7, and welcomed stronger bilateral cooperation.

2025-05-05T00:48:15.924770+00:00 IST

We can serve as bridge for Israelis, Palestinians: Cyprus Prez

Cyprus can become a bridge between Israelis and Palestinians, according to the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Christodoulides, who is paying a one-day working visit to Israel and Ramallah on Sunday.

2025-05-04T17:19:16.102930+00:00 IST

Hamdan bin Mohammed reviews progress of key strategic road corrid

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, reviewed the progress of key strategic road corridors being developed by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to enhance traffic flow and mobility across the emirate.

2025-05-04T17:13:48.545159+00:00 IST