Middle East

Emirati doctors elevate UAE healthcare

Emirati doctors are the foundation of the UAE's healthcare system, playing a crucial role in advancing medical services and global positioning. On Emirati Doctor's Day, Undersecretary Mohammed Salim Al Olama highlighted their dedication, contributions, and the nation's commitment to medical excellence.

2025-03-10T13:19:55.937412+00:00 IST

US is “not an agent of Israel," US hostage envoy Boehler says

Some of Boehler's remarks on Sunday further annoyed senior Israeli officials, who told The Times of Israel they were surprised to hear the envoy comment that the US is "not an agent of Israel."

2025-03-10T07:25:51.929763+00:00 IST

Israeli trade improves 0.5 pc in 2024

Detailed data by import destinations show that in 2024 the import price index of fuels decreased by 4.7 per cent, the import price index of diamonds decreased by 1.8 per cent, the import price index of raw materials (excl. diamonds and fuels) decreased by 1.5 per cent and the import price index of consumer goods decreased by 0.6 per cent. In contrast, the import price index of investment goods (excl. diamonds and fuels) increased by 1.2 per cent.

2025-03-10T01:24:00.488230+00:00 IST

Israel: Real estate brokerage reform goes into effect

On Sunday, the reform in the field of real estate brokerage led by the Ministry of Justice went into effect, which for the first time establishes binding ethical regulations for real estate brokerages, and regulates key areas of the broker's work towards the public and his conduct as a licensee on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

2025-03-09T21:15:13.996826+00:00 IST

Israel: Billions allocated to improve economy in Druze sector

The government of Israel Sunday approved the plan for empowerment and socio-economic development for the years 2025-2029 in the Druze communities in the Golan Heights and in the Druze and Circassian communities in the Galilee and the Carmel. A budget of 3.9 billion Shekels (USD 1.07 billion) will be allocated for this.

2025-03-09T21:14:57.344479+00:00 IST

Israel orders cutting off electricity supply to Gaza Strip

In a short video statement, Cohen said, "We will employ all the tools available to us so that all the hostages will return, and we will ensure that Hamas won't be in Gaza on the 'day after'."

2025-03-09T21:14:40.043382+00:00 IST

2 killed overnight as Israeli-Arab homicides surge

Israeli Police are investigating two separate overnight shootings as a wave of Israeli-Arab homicides continued, authorities said on Sunday morning.

2025-03-09T17:37:44.923366+00:00 IST

Israel to ‘soon’ allow Syrian druze to work in Golan

Israel is preparing to "soon" allow Syrian Druze to work in the Golan Heights, Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday.

2025-03-09T17:31:25.197671+00:00 IST

Brigadier General Efi Defrin named new Israeli Military spokesman

IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir on Sunday appointed Brigadier General Efi Defrin as the new IDF Spokesperson. The appointment was approved by Defense Minister Israel Katz.

2025-03-09T17:22:39.406371+00:00 IST

50 Millionth page uploaded to Israel’s state archives public

The State Archives of Israel on Sunday presented the 50 millionth page uploaded to the State Archives' website, demonstrating what it called "a significant achievement in the process of digitizing and making historical materials accessible to the general public."

2025-03-09T17:20:30.799855+00:00 IST

Ambassador Adarsh Swaika meets Kuwait's Finance Minister

Ambassador of India to Kuwait, Adarsh Swaika on Sunday met with Kuwait's Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs, and Investment, Noura Sulaiman Al-Fassam.

2025-03-09T12:59:55.262530+00:00 IST

Daughter of Hamas terrorist arrested for incitement

The note included statements such as, "By order of God, we will reap you and erase the illusions of your country," "Gaza is the heartbeat of pride," and "Martyr Brigades, then Al-Adin Al-Qassam."

2025-03-09T08:41:01.727361+00:00 IST

Following directives of UAE President, UAE inaugurates Madhol Fie

The event was attended by several ministers and officials from both the UAE and South Sudan, and international organisations.

2025-03-09T08:19:48.889590+00:00 IST

Israel to send negotiating team to Qatar amid ceasefire talks

"Israel agreed to the invitation of the mediators backed by the US, and will send a delegation to Doha on Monday in an attempt to make progress in the negotiations," according to the PMO, as per The Times of Israel.

2025-03-09T08:15:45.475481+00:00 IST

US 'imposing demands, not seeking negotiations', Iran says

The comments came on Saturday, US President Donald Trump said earlier this week that he sent a letter to the Iranian leadership seeking to initiate talks on a nuclear deal, as per Al Jazeera.

2025-03-09T05:19:47.006487+00:00 IST

Over 1,000 die in 2 days of clashes in Syria

The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported deaths in more than 20 locations across the Latakia, Tartus, and Hama governorates, marking one of the deadliest episodes in Syria's 14-year conflict, as per DW.

2025-03-09T03:31:57.879938+00:00 IST

UAE condemns attack on UN Force, South Sudan Troops

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attack on a helicopter affiliated with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and on South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF) in Upper Nile State, which resulted in the death of a member of the international force and several government troops, in addition to the injury of two crew members.

2025-03-09T01:20:50.113295+00:00 IST

Arab League condemns violence targeting civilians in Syria

The General Secretariat of the League of Arab States expressed its concern over the developments of the security situation in the Sahel region of Syria and the clashes that took place there.

2025-03-08T18:25:15.354107+00:00 IST

Arab Parliament supports Arab women's empowerment initiatives

Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, affirmed the parliament's full support for all Arab initiatives aimed at empowering women at political, economic and social levels.

2025-03-08T18:21:56.324640+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed meets employees of government entities

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met leaders and employees of government entities at the Abu Dhabi Government Ramadan Majlis (Barzat Abu Dhabi), organised by Abu Dhabi Media Office at Qasr Al Hosn.

2025-03-08T18:16:55.821631+00:00 IST