Middle East

Global Airport Leaders’ Forum to discuss airport industry

Aviation experts and specialists from across the world will gather in Dubai from May 6-7 to participate in the Global Airport Leaders' Forum (GALF) to discuss megatrends and developments that will reshape the way airports operate and serve passengers and their other stakeholders over the next 25 years when the air passengers numbers would reach 12.4 billion, as per the ICAO predictions.

2025-05-02T12:42:52.690852+00:00 IST

President Isaac Herzog visits Papal Nuncio

President of Israel, Isaac Herzog on Friday morning visited the Embassy of the Vatican and the Papal Nuncio, and signed the book of condolences opened officially to mourn the passing of Pope Francis. The President expressed his sympathies to the Catholic communities in the Holy Land and the world at large, and stressed his hope that the late Pope's prayers for the release of the hostages would soon be realized.

2025-05-02T12:40:37.378452+00:00 IST

UAE cabinet approves landmark legislation to regulate services

The Cabinet of the UAE has sanctioned legislation to regulate and structure the legal profession and consulting services. The regulations, revealed on Wednesday, aim to modernise and organise the legal sector, as reported by Khaleej Times.

2025-05-02T11:29:00.781365+00:00 IST

Israel strikes near Syria’s presidential palace

Israel has confirmed it carried out an airstrike near the presidential palace in Damascus. In a joint statement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said the strike was a direct message to the Syrian regime, warning against the deployment of forces near southern Damascus and threats to the Druze community.

2025-05-02T03:52:27.306706+00:00 IST

Two Syrian-Druze evacuated to Israel for medical treatment

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) confirmed that earlier on Thursday two Syrian-Druze civilians were evacuated from Syria to Israel to receive medical treatment.

2025-05-02T00:04:41.269356+00:00 IST

One killed, 3 injured as vehicle overturns in Golan

A 20-year-old man was killed and three others injured when a vehicle overturned in the Golan Heights near Ramat Magshimim, Magen David Adom said.

2025-05-01T23:26:51.005250+00:00 IST

21 firefighters injured during operation ‘wall of fire’

Israel's Fire and Rescue Services concluded Operation "Wall of Fire," putting out the wildfires in the Jerusalem Mountains.

2025-05-01T23:21:59.173350+00:00 IST

Fourth round of US-Iran nuclear talks postponed

Iran, Oman, and the US on Friday decided to postpone the fourth round of talks due to logistical and technical reasons, said Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.

2025-05-01T23:02:47.518213+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Global Health Week 2025 concludes with bold vision

The second edition of Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW) concluded with a renewed commitment to transforming the way the world thinks about, invests in and supports longer healthier lives for their populations.

2025-05-01T13:06:51.152485+00:00 IST

‘Maybe Largest Ever’: Wildfires Disrupt Israel Indepdence Day

The battle against what may be Israel's largest fire entered its second day on Thursday morning, casting a pall over what would have been a festive Independence Day.

2025-05-01T11:25:46.415296+00:00 IST

Israel: Composite state of the economy index up slightly in March

The Composite State-of-the-Economy Index is a synthetic indicator for examining the direction of the development of real economic activity, in real time.

2025-05-01T08:08:54.340475+00:00 IST

World Police Summit 2025 to convene in Dubai on May 13

Organised by Dubai Police, the event will gather over 150 speakers and security leaders from more than 100 countries.

2025-05-01T08:03:11.800093+00:00 IST

India, Egypt agree to strengthen efforts in combating terrorism

India and Egypt strongly condemned the recent "heinous terrorist attack" in Pahalgam that targeted tourists.

2025-05-01T03:01:51.226000+00:00 IST

Middle East’s largest steel producer urges Indian Government

"India is the world's second-largest steel producer. With India undergoing rapid infrastructure expansion, we request the Indian government to facilitate Iranian companies by granting them a small share in the steel import market."

2025-05-01T01:09:23.797208+00:00 IST

Iranian companies urge India to help remove US sanctions

They urged India and global bodies to play a constructive role in facilitating smoother trade relations and restoring fair market access for Iranian exporters.

2025-04-30T21:06:47.543169+00:00 IST

France, Spain agree to send Israel firefighting planes

After Israel's Foreign Minister Sa'ar made a series of calls with counterparts around the world, more countries announced that they are sending planes to assist with extinguishing the wildfires in Israel.

2025-04-30T20:33:06.836314+00:00 IST

Diplomats from 38 countries show solidarity with UNIFIL

The UNIFIL monitors and patrols the 120-km Blue Line, a United Nations-recognised demarcation line to indicate that Israel had withdrawn its military from southern Lebanon. The Blue Line separates Lebanon from Israel and the Golan Heights. However, it is not an official international border.

2025-04-30T20:32:19.856106+00:00 IST

Greece, Croatia, Italy contacted for aid in fighting wildfires

Pursuant to the urgent operational need as defined by the Fire and Rescue Service Commissioner, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the National Security Council, in cooperation with the National Security Ministry and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to lead an international assistance effort for firefighting aircraft.

2025-04-30T20:14:14.228224+00:00 IST

Three Syrian Druze brought to Israel for medical treatment

A short while ago, three Syrian-Druze citizens were evacuated from Syria to receive medical treatment in Israel.

2025-04-30T19:57:37.678592+00:00 IST

Saudi Arabia concerned over escalating tension between India, Pak

Saudi Arabia expressed concerns over the rising tensions between India and Pakistan in wake of the horrific Pahalgam terror attack and gave a call for both the countries to de-escalate, and resolve disputes diplomatically, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday.

2025-04-30T15:30:58.661334+00:00 IST

Dubai Public Prosecution launches initiative to promote amicable

Counsellor Al Humaidan affirmed that the initiative reflects Dubai Public Prosecution's forward-looking approach and its dedication to establishing a global benchmark for judicial excellence.

2025-04-30T12:30:15.285375+00:00 IST