Middle East

UAE to host summit on role of DNFBPs sector

The UAE is set to host a significant summit focusing on "The Role of the Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) Sector in Combating Financial Crimes."

2025-04-14T16:37:53.616780+00:00 IST

UAE Cybersecurity Council launching Cybersecurity Excellence Awar

This first-of-its-kind programme, scheduled for launch in the coming months, will create a competitive platform for organisations, enterprises, and innovators to showcase their contributions to cybersecurity advancement.

2025-04-14T08:43:55.356047+00:00 IST

Israeli police seize drugs and cash in follow-up raids

Officers seized hundreds of packages of prescription drugs, including Ritalin, Clonazepam, and Percocet,as well as cocaine, ecstasy, and over NIS 800,000 (USD 216,000) in cash.

2025-04-14T07:42:52.753574+00:00 IST

Houthi terrorists launch missiles at Israel

On Sunday afternoon, Houthi terrorists launched missiles at Israel from their bases in Yemen, as Israeli celebrated the first day of the week-long holiday.

2025-04-14T01:02:33.922748+00:00 IST

IDF says it dismantled “underground terrorist route” in Gaza

Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) shared on Sunday that its troops had dismantled a 1.2 kilometres long "underground terrorist route" in northern Gaza.

2025-04-13T20:56:50.442056+00:00 IST

13th Emirates Hematology Conference explores latest innovations i

The 13th Emirates Hematology Conference, concluding its activities in Dubai on Sunday, emphasised the importance of promoting scientific research and international cooperation, intensifying medical training programmes, and increasing public awareness of the latest developments in the treatment of blood diseases.

2025-04-13T18:12:35.265111+00:00 IST

Hamas terror leader Naim Hadhud Musa eliminated in Gaza strike

Earlier today, the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) attacked and eliminated the terrorist Abid Allah Naim Hadhud Musa, who served as the deputy head of a sniper squad in the Hamas terrorist organization.

2025-04-13T17:41:33.376627+00:00 IST

Israeli Military attacks more than 90 terror targets across Gaza

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that the Israel Air Focre attacked more than 90 terror targets across Gaza in the last 48 hours.

2025-04-13T17:33:22.812544+00:00 IST

UAE: Global Justice, Love and Peace Summit concludes

The Global Justice, Love & Peace Summit, the world's largest peace conference, concluded today with the declaration of a Peace Charter - `A Love Letter to Humanity' - by12 Nobel Laureates, emphasizing that that true peace can only thrive when guided by fairness, open dialogue, and unwavering dedication to justice, love, and freedom.

2025-04-13T17:30:49.928375+00:00 IST

Khan Yunis evacuation warning following rocket fire on re’im

The IDF has issued an evacuation warning for Palestinians in the Khan Younis area after rocket fire from southern Gaza targeted the Re'im area, near the border, earlier today.

2025-04-13T17:00:41.249221+00:00 IST

UAE President affirms support for Syria

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks today with Ahmad Al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, on the fraternal relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen cooperation for the benefit of both peoples.

2025-04-13T16:55:05.649376+00:00 IST

Reports of missile shrapnel falling in West Bank

n an update on this afternoon's missile attack on Israel by Houthi terrorists, the IDF indicates that it involved one and not two missiles, as the military had initially announced. According to the statement the projectile was "apparently" intercepted by air defenses.

2025-04-13T16:54:18.834944+00:00 IST

Houthi missiles trigger sirens throughout Central Israel

Two missiles fired by Houthi terrorists in Yemen set off sirens throughout central Israel, the IDF announced.

2025-04-13T16:51:50.348725+00:00 IST

UAE leads future of sustainable supply chains: Nahyan bin Mubarak

The UAE, thanks to its visionary leadership and advanced infrastructure, has become a global role model in efficient and sustainable supply chain systems and lead the future of sustainable supply chains, stated Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence.

2025-04-13T16:51:27.102388+00:00 IST

Saudi space economy reaches $8.7 bn in 2024: CST

The Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) announced that the Saudi space economy reached $8.7 billion last year, including all value-added activities and industries from space technologies and services. The size of the space market reached $1.9 billion, according to the KSA Space Market 2025 report.

2025-04-13T16:38:57.846816+00:00 IST

UK Foreign Secy condemns Israeli attack on Gaza’s hospital

Following the Israeli missile strike on Gaza's al-Ahli Hospital, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemned the attack, and said that "deplorable attacks must end."

2025-04-13T15:10:56.086872+00:00 IST

Israel strikes Gaza's al-Ahli Hospital

Israel on Sunday launched missiles at Gaza's al-Ahli Hospital, causing damage to its emergency unit and putting the only remaining operational hospital in northern Gaza inoperative, Al Jazeera reported.

2025-04-13T11:33:48.879799+00:00 IST

Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi at Dubai Peace Summit

At the Global Justice, Love, and Peace Summit in Dubai, Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi emphasised the need for compassion and actionable change. He urged global and corporate leaders to move beyond words and implement real efforts toward justice, peace, and collective well-being.

2025-04-13T09:42:28.116712+00:00 IST

Over 2.5 mn people visited BAPS Temple in...: Brahmavihari Swami

He stated that the temple has become a spiritual oasis for global harmony, where people come, pray, and go back with greater joy and love in their own lives.

2025-04-13T09:21:39.592753+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi to host Behavioural Exchange 2025 conference

Ahead of the event, Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasised the importance the UAE places on behavioural science to inform decisions on complex challenges and deliver better outcomes for society.

2025-04-13T07:05:04.378622+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Police warn against rumours, misinformation

The authority emphasised the important role of community members in combating false information and encouraged the public to seek news only from reliable and trustworthy sources.

2025-04-13T06:06:15.673450+00:00 IST