Middle East

GCC Statistical Centre: 6.6% increase in wildlife reserves

The latest statistics issued by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) indicate a 6.6% increase in the area of terrestrial reserves across GCC countries in 2023, reaching 390.5 thousand square kilometres, compared to 366.5 thousand square kilometres in the previous year.

2025-04-20T07:36:10.984180+00:00 IST

Israeli PM Netanyahu vows to continue military operations in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to continue military operations in Gaza and emphasised that Israel must keep fighting to ensure its survival, despite increasing opposition, according to a report by CNN.

2025-04-20T03:21:09.247769+00:00 IST

One Israeli soldier killed, others seriously wounded in Gaza atta

One Israeli soldier was killed and several others were seriously wounded as the result of an attack on a patrol vehicle in Gaza Saturday. The soldier who was killed was part of the forces that came to rescue the wounded.

2025-04-20T00:01:18.232230+00:00 IST

UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish welcomes 3rd batch of Indonesia

The UAE Floating Hospital in the Egyptian city of Al Arish has received the third group of Indonesian medical personnel, consisting of 25 doctors and nurses from various specialties. This comes within the framework of ongoing bilateral cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Indonesia, and as part of the joint humanitarian initiative under "Operation Chivalrous Knight 3".

2025-04-20T00:00:45.465998+00:00 IST

UAE President receives Iraqi Foreign Minister

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Fuad Mohammed Hussein, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, who delivered an official invitation from Iraqi President His Excellency Dr Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid to attend the Arab Summit scheduled to take place in Baghdad on May 17.

2025-04-19T23:59:44.602609+00:00 IST

New US Ambassador visits Western Wall

Newly appointed US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, visited Jerusalem's Western Wall early Friday morning, just a day after landing in the country.

2025-04-19T17:12:41.377135+00:00 IST

UAE Floating Hospital welcomes 3rd batch of Indonesian medical

The UAE Floating Hospital in the Egyptian city of Al Arish has received the third group of Indonesian medical personnel, consisting of 25 doctors and nurses from various specialities.

2025-04-19T17:10:35.587355+00:00 IST

2024–2025 endurance racing season attracts 444 riders

A total of 444 riders, both men and women, participated in the two endurance qualifier races held on Saturday at the Butheeb International Endurance Village in Abu Dhabi, marking the conclusion of the 2024-2025 endurance racing season.

2025-04-19T17:09:51.439238+00:00 IST

Muslim Council of Elders hosts seminar on promoting peace

The Pavilion of the Muslim Council of Elders at the 30th Rabat International Book Fair (RIBF) hosted its first cultural seminar, titled "Peace in Africa: Studies and Visions for Enhancing Stability and Development."

2025-04-19T17:09:06.336444+00:00 IST

No public Easter celebrations in Bethlehem

As Christians in the Palestinian Authority are forced to forego traditional public celebrations of the Easter holiday for the second consecutive year, one Palestinian Christian told The Press Service of Israel his community faces a double standard.

2025-04-19T16:59:18.824250+00:00 IST

IDF eliminates Hezbollah operative in Lebanon

The IDF announced tonight that it has eliminated a Hezbollah operative in a drone strike in the southern Lebanese city of Ayta ash-Shab earlier today.

2025-04-19T15:28:43.679364+00:00 IST

Hamas claims hostage “missing”, publishes new video

Hamas announced today that the fate of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander remains unknown, days after the terrorist group claimed that the guard holding him had been killed.

2025-04-19T15:28:19.503402+00:00 IST

PAARS Conference in Dubai

Radiology experts gathered in Dubai for the 13th PAARS Conference and 9th RSE Annual Meeting to explore innovations in imaging, diagnostics, and patient care. Themed "Radiology in Emergencies," the event features lectures, workshops, and international collaboration.

2025-04-19T13:12:00.492343+00:00 IST

NHRI hosts EU Delegation

The UAE's National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) hosted a high-level European Parliament delegation in Abu Dhabi to explore enhanced cooperation on human rights standards, marking the third such visit and reinforcing mutual commitment to international collaboration.

2025-04-19T13:09:59.326757+00:00 IST

64 die post fresh Israeli attacks on Gaza

The UN's World Food Programme issued an urgent warning that "Gaza needs food now" as thousands of people are at risk of hunger.

2025-04-19T10:20:15.426903+00:00 IST

Sheraa’s Startup Dojo 2025 expands nationwide with record applica

For the first time since its inception, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has extended its flagship accelerator programme, Startup Dojo, to students and recent graduates from universities across the UAE. This nationwide expansion marks a significant milestone, broadening the initiative's reach beyond Sharjah-based institutions and strengthening its role in fostering youth entrepreneurship across the country.

2025-04-18T22:57:04.353939+00:00 IST

Saudi Royal Adviser visits Sharjah Quran Academy

Sheikh Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid, Adviser at the Saudi Royal Court and Imam and Preacher of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, was briefed on the mission and global contributions of the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah in serving the Holy Quran, its sciences, and prominent figures in its history.

2025-04-18T22:55:56.647048+00:00 IST

UAE University Games platform for developing future champions: Mi

Ahmed bin Abdullah Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sport, praised the ongoing UAE University Games as the largest event of its kind for higher education institutions in the country, describing it as a transformative milestone in the development of Emirati sports and a vital platform for nurturing athletic talent in alignment with the National Sports Strategy - 2031.

2025-04-18T22:55:06.823439+00:00 IST

Sharjah shines as Guest of Honour at Rabat Book Fair

In the presence of Prince Moulay Rachid of Morocco and Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), Sharjah opened its landmark Guest of Honour participation at the 30th edition of the Rabat International Publishing and Book Fair with a vibrant celebration of Arab culture, knowledge and cross-cultural solidarity.

2025-04-18T17:21:37.112763+00:00 IST

74 killed in US strikes on Yemen’s Ras Isa oil port

Air strikes carried out by the United States on Thursday at Yemen's Ras Isa oil port resulted in at least 74 fatalities, marking one of the deadliest attacks by US forces on the country, according to a report by Al Jazeera.

2025-04-18T16:50:00.100772+00:00 IST

Dubai Land Department signs 11 agreements at IPS 2025

Dubai Land Department (DLD) signed 11 agreements with diverse local and international entities. The signings took place on the sidelines of DLD's participation in the International Property Show (IPS) 2025, one of the world's premier real estate events.

2025-04-18T16:02:38.501890+00:00 IST