Middle East

Israeli forces find Hamas weapons near former school

The Israeli military's "Iron Fist" Brigade continued its operational activity in Rafah, where its soldiers located weapons caches 80 meters from a former school and 100 meters from a former hospital, the Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday.

2025-05-04T17:09:48.457796+00:00 IST

SBC discusses enhancing operational efficiency

Chaired by Mohammed Ibrahim Al Raisi, Director of Ports and Border Points Affairs and Chairman of the Committee, the meeting focused on initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and performance of all border points across the emirate.

2025-05-04T16:53:36.520126+00:00 IST

President El-Sisi emphasises Egypt’s keenness on success of Arab

The meeting was also attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs Dr Badr Abdel-Atty, according to the Egyptian State Information Service.

2025-05-04T16:52:08.258389+00:00 IST

Behavioral Exchange 2025 announces agenda with over 500 experts

With the debut of Behavioral Exchange™ (BX2025) in the MENA region just days away, the UAE has announced a compelling programme of speakers and sessions that will bring together more than 500 global and regional leaders to explore how behavioral science is transforming policy and society.

2025-05-04T14:05:21.850533+00:00 IST

Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends Behavioural Exchange 2025

Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs, has attended the opening day of the Behavioural Exchange (BX2025) conference, a hallmark event focused on the intersection of behavioural science and public policy and held at NYU Abu Dhabi under the theme "New Horizons in Behavioural Sciences."

2025-05-04T14:04:06.406280+00:00 IST

Bin Touq meets with tourism ministers of Spain, Croatia

During a European tour that included Spain and Croatia, Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, met with Tonci Glavina, Minister of Tourism and Sports of Croatia; and Rosario Sanchez Grau, Spanish Secretary of State for Tourism, with the aim of enhancing cooperation in the sector. As part of the discussions, the ministers exchanged the latest experiences and practices in the field of sustainable tourism development.

2025-05-04T09:38:30.951360+00:00 IST

First Houthi missile lands near Ben-Gurion Airport in Israel

A Houthi missile landed in a grove near a Ben-Gurion International Airport access road on Sunday morning, the Israel Defence Forces confirmed on Sunday morning. The attack marked the first time a missile had landed inside the airport complex.

2025-05-04T07:24:06.847766+00:00 IST

Gate of Sudan Festival cultural platform for UAE-Sudan exchange

The Gate of Sudan Festival, held at Expo City Dubai, served as a dynamic cultural platform showcasing Sudanese heritage and strengthening ties between the Sudanese community and the Emirati people through music, tradition, and shared history.

2025-05-04T02:09:34.048665+00:00 IST

GCC urges dialogue on South Asia tensions

GCC Secretary-General Jassim Al Budaiwi voiced deep concern over South Asia's deteriorating security, condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, and called for renewed India-Pakistan dialogue and a peaceful resolution in line with UN resolutions.

2025-05-04T01:43:05.129151+00:00 IST

UAE strongly condemns Israeli attacks on Syria

The UAE strongly condemned continued Israeli attacks on Syrian territory, calling them violations of Syria's sovereignty and international law, and warning that such actions risk escalating regional tensions and obstructing peace efforts.

2025-05-04T01:42:20.140915+00:00 IST

UAE President congratulates Australia PM on Labor Party's victory

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a congratulatory message to Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia, on the Labor Party's victory for a second term in the Australian government elections.

2025-05-03T18:20:18.262041+00:00 IST

UAE's exhibitions, conferences industry emerges as key driver of

The exhibitions and conferences industry in the UAE continues to solidify its role as a fundamental pillar of economic growth, contributing significantly to the country's strategic goals of building a diversified, knowledge-based economy aligned with the UAE's vision for sustainable development.

2025-05-03T16:36:26.235720+00:00 IST

Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, Arab Union for Tourism Me

Ahmed bin Mohamed Al Jarwan, President of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace (GCTP), and Sultan Al Yehyai, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Arab Union for Tourism Media, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation in the fields of tourism media and promoting a culture of tolerance and peace.

2025-05-03T16:30:36.467862+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, discusses role of institutions

The seminar featured Dr Khalifa Al-Dhaheri, Chancellor of Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities, and Dr Tarek Shawki, former Minister of Education and Technical Education of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

2025-05-03T16:21:37.642319+00:00 IST

SAC provides animators platform to showcase their success

The Sharjah Animation Conference 2025 drew scores of students, professionals, and animation enthusiasts on Saturday, who visited to hear and draw inspiration from three visionary women who led a panel discussion "Women in Animation: Leading Change and Shaping the Future."

2025-05-03T16:16:02.245896+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi to host Governance of Emerging Technologies Summit

Under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, Abu Dhabi is set to host the inaugural Governance of Emerging Technologies Summit (GETS 2025) on May 5-6 at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort.

2025-05-03T08:55:11.879151+00:00 IST

Saudi Arabia showcases cultural transformation at book fair

Saudi Arabia is taking part in the 34th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), from April 26 to May 5 under the theme: 'Knowledge Illuminates Our Community'.

2025-05-03T08:54:45.191843+00:00 IST

Arab bodies condemn strikes

The Arab Parliament and Arab League have condemned Israeli airstrikes near Syria's Presidential Palace in Damascus, calling on the international community and the United Nations to take action against what they described as repeated violations of Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

2025-05-03T01:50:20.483190+00:00 IST

UAE-Iraq Forum boosts trade

The Second Emirati-Iraqi Business Forum, held in Dubai, brought together over 170 companies from both nations to explore trade and investment opportunities, resulting in more than 250 bilateral meetings and reaffirming economic cooperation through initiatives and agreements aimed at mutual development.

2025-05-03T01:48:25.805294+00:00 IST

Ship carrying aid, 16 people to Gaza explodes

The ship and its crew were safe after a tug vessel helped extinguish the blaze following a mayday call, the government of Malta said.

2025-05-02T17:47:03.166845+00:00 IST

Israel strikes near Syrian Presidential compound

Israel confirmed fresh airstrikes on Damascus in the area of the Syrian presidential compound on Friday morning in a warning to President Ahmed al-Sharaa as sectarian violence between Druze and Sunnis continued.

2025-05-02T12:50:03.705083+00:00 IST