Middle East

Abu Dhabi to launch 'Silicon Valley for AI and Healthcare'

Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (ADHDS), a cornerstone of M42's Digital Health Solutions (DHS) platform, today announced a transformative strategic partnership with SRI International (SRI), a research and development leader based in Silicon Valley, USA, and VantageBridge Partners, a private equity firm headquartered in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).

2025-04-18T15:59:23.005863+00:00 IST

Gaza pharmacies sans baby formula amid severe malnutrition cases

Gaza is plagued with severe malnutrition cases, as per Al Jazeera. Families are not able to provide for their most basic needs, even for the most vulnerable - children and newborn babies.

2025-04-18T09:28:10.189248+00:00 IST

Dubai Chamber of Commerce organises trade mission to Angola

The mission comes as part of the chamber's "New Horizons" initiative, a strategic programme designed to support the international growth of Dubai-based companies by facilitating access to high-potential global markets.

2025-04-18T08:43:36.627270+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority highlights UAE's role

In a statement marking World Heritage Day, observed annually on 18th April, Al Mazrouei said the occasion serves as a collective global call to protect human heritage and raise awareness across various platforms reflecting each nation's identity and cultural distinctiveness.

2025-04-18T08:40:29.038279+00:00 IST

US attacks on Yemen kill 38, injure 102

Mark Carney, Canada's Prime Minister and the leader of the Liberal Party, called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and for Israel to end its weeks-long blockade and allow humanitarian aid to enter the besieged enclave.

2025-04-18T04:51:44.611939+00:00 IST

UAE participates in meeting of Council of Arab Ministers on meteo

The United Arab Emirates participated in the meeting of the Council of Arab Ministers on meteorology and climate, which was held Thursday at the HQ of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, in the presence of Arab meteorological agencies' representatives.

2025-04-18T00:39:24.350180+00:00 IST

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed witnesses inauguration ceremony of t

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has witnessed the inauguration ceremony of teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, a transformative multisensory art experience and cultural landmark in Saadiyat Cultural District.

2025-04-18T00:34:03.685218+00:00 IST

UAE President attends Al Nahyan family wedding celebrations

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended wedding celebrations hosted by the Al Nahyan family at Al Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi.

2025-04-18T00:30:57.189412+00:00 IST

RAK Ruler receives US Consul General

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received Robert Raines, the United States Consul-General for Dubai and the Northern Emirates, at his palace in the Saqr bin Mohammed City. He was accompanied by a delegation from the healthcare sector of the UAE-US Business Council.

2025-04-17T17:14:25.051546+00:00 IST

SBA concludes 1st Sharjah NYU SPS Executive Publishing Programme

The Sharjah NYU SPS Executive Publishing Programme concluded today (Thursday) for its inaugural edition, organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) in collaboration with the American University of Sharjah (AUS) and the NYU School of Professional Studies' Centre for Publishing, Writing, and Media.

2025-04-17T17:10:58.305166+00:00 IST

Jawahar Al Qasimi meets with female diplomats

Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of the Ruler of Sharjah, received a number of female diplomats from the United Arab Emirates at Al Badee Palace.

2025-04-17T17:03:57.388606+00:00 IST

Jewish visits to temple mount hit new high during holiday week

A record number of Jews visited the Temple Mount during the Passover holiday, an organization working to strengthen Jewish ties to the Jerusalem holy site announced on Thursday.

2025-04-17T16:11:07.092533+00:00 IST

Israel will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) of Israel, today, Thursday, issued a statement regarding the reports that President Trump scuttled an Israeli plan for a joint American-Israeli military attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.

2025-04-17T15:56:08.979630+00:00 IST

Israelis to now get advance warning of missile attacks

Starting today, Thursday, the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) will provide the public with advance notice of missile fire from Yemen towards the territory of the State of Israel, before activating air raid sirend.

2025-04-17T15:55:17.373654+00:00 IST

Israel Defence Min says Gaza 'annexation' part of strategy

Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz, has affirmed that Gaza's annexation was part of a military strategy

2025-04-17T05:00:50.661973+00:00 IST

Over 3k Palestinian children admitted for acute malnutrition, UN

According to OCHA, in March, 3,696 Palestinian children were newly admitted for acute malnutrition, which marked a stark increase compared with the number in February, which was 2,027, as per Al Jazeera.

2025-04-17T03:54:43.647797+00:00 IST

Roadmap to improve health unveiled at Global Health Week

During Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW), the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) and the McKinsey Health Institute of McKinsey & Co., unveiled analysis exploring the success factors and lessons learned when implementing metabolic health programs in Abu Dhabi.

2025-04-17T01:25:45.322348+00:00 IST

IAEA chief meets Iran FM, stresses need for nuclear cooperation

In a post on X, Grossi wrote, "Important to meet with Foreign Minister @araghchi during my timely visit to Iran. Cooperation with @IAEAorg is indispensable to provide credible assurances about the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme at a time when diplomacy is urgently needed."

2025-04-16T21:09:20.428724+00:00 IST

Hamas members detained in Lebanon over alleged plot

Lebanese intelligence agents have arrested members of Hamas in connection with a plot uncovered in Jordan to destabilise the kingdom, the Saudi Al-Hadath channel reported on Wednesday. The unconfirmed arrests reportedly took place in the Palestinian refugee camps of Ain el-Hilweh, Tyre, and Nahr al-Barad.

2025-04-16T18:20:44.295288+00:00 IST

Netanyahu meets with hostages’ families

Prime Minister Netanyahu held meetings with the families of David and Ariel Cuneo, Nimrod Cohen, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, and Evyatar David, Israelis held hostage in Gaza.

2025-04-16T18:09:29.477803+00:00 IST

Israel ramps up Gaza airstrikes, hits 1,200 targets since Mar 18

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) since March 18 have intensified precise military operations in Gaza, striking approximately 1,200 terrorist targets--including tunnel networks--using 350 Israeli Air Force (IAF) fighter jets.

2025-04-16T18:04:06.750070+00:00 IST