Middle East

Rulers of Emirates condole King Salman on passing of Princess Ala

Emirates ruler and the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate messages of condolences to the custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, on the passing of Princess Alanoud bint Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud bin Faisal Al Saud.

2025-02-22T09:33:41.760057+00:00 IST

Saqr Charity and Humanitarian Foundation delivers 300 ton of aid

These relief supplies are part of the UAE's commitment to alleviating civilian suffering and providing essential needs for infants. The packages include critical medical and nutritional supplies to ensure comprehensive healthcare for newborns.

2025-02-22T09:29:05.240458+00:00 IST

Xposure International Film Awards 2025 honours top global filmmak

Held as part of the 9th International Photography Festival, the 2025 awards expanded upon last year's success, receiving an impressive 834 submissions from filmmakers worldwide, a significant increase from the inaugural year.

2025-02-22T09:27:15.525020+00:00 IST

UAE President, VPs congratulate Saudi King, Crown Prince on Found

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, have sent congratulatory messages to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, on the Kingdom's Founding Day.

2025-02-22T09:24:20.390875+00:00 IST

Trump suggests he's not 'forcing' Gaza takeover plan

Speaking to Fox News, Trump reiterated his belief that his plan was the "best approach" to resolve the situation in the Middle East. "I'll tell you the way to do it is my plan. I think that's the plan that really works," Trump said.

2025-02-22T09:23:52.260282+00:00 IST

Israel confirms human remains returned as those of Shiri Bibas

The human remains returned to Israel by Hamas on Friday have been confirmed as those of Shiri Bibas, according to a statement from her family provided Saturday by the hostage relatives' forum, CNN reported.

2025-02-22T09:04:39.647231+00:00 IST

Israel mourns in orange after Hamas returns bodies of Bibas broth

Israel was struck with sorrow on Friday as Hamas returned the corpses of the youngest hostages - the Bibas brothers, Ariel Bibas (4-year-old) and Kfir Bibas (10 months old).

2025-02-22T08:40:52.759557+00:00 IST

Israel claims Hamas killed Bibas brothers with "bare hands"

In a major shocker, Israel on Friday said, citing forensic reports that the Bibas brothers, whose corpses were returned by Hamas, were killed with "bare hands" by Hamas days after they were held captive in the Gaza Strip.

2025-02-22T04:35:33.460804+00:00 IST

RAK Ruler appoints Director General of Department of Finance

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has issued Emiri Decree No. 4 of 2025, appointing Salem Sultan Hamad Al Owais Al Shamsi as the Director General of the Department of Finance in Ras Al Khaimah. The decree is effective from the date of issuance and will be published in the official gazette.

2025-02-21T21:47:07.186079+00:00 IST

90% of homes in Gaza Strip have been destroyed: IOM

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) stated that around 90 per cent of homes in the Gaza Strip have been destroyed, leaving hundreds of thousands of people with nowhere to go.

2025-02-21T21:37:57.989965+00:00 IST

Israeli PM Netanyahu condemns Hamas for killing Bibas brothers

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday mourned the deaths of four-year-old Ariel Bibas, his one-year-old brother Kfir, and 84-year-old Oded Lifshitz, whose bodies were returned by Hamas on Thursday.

2025-02-21T21:11:20.772161+00:00 IST

Hamas receives aid while Israel faces deception in hostage

While Israel continues efforts to secure the release of its hostages, Hamas appears to be receiving a steady flow of humanitarian aid.

2025-02-21T17:57:10.636615+00:00 IST

Cyprus FM offers conditional help in first visit to Syria

Cyprus is ready to contribute to a positive perspective for Syria, provided that certain conditions are met, was the message conveyed by Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos during a short visit to Damascus yesterday, where he met with the head of the Syrian Interim Government, Ahmed al-Sharaa.

2025-02-21T17:56:12.196744+00:00 IST

Shin Bet arrests two suspects linked to Israel bus explosions

The individuals are believed to have transported one of the terrorists involved in planting explosives.

2025-02-21T11:30:25.054956+00:00 IST

UAE's Ministry of Education issues Emirati Day

The Ministry's guide defines Emirati Day for Education as a national occasion to highlight the role of education in the country's progress and showcase efforts to advance the education system in line with global standards.

2025-02-21T11:23:23.912065+00:00 IST

Hostage families demand release of all hostages under ultimatum

Hostage Families' Forum of Hope issued a statement on Friday morning asserting that only the release of all hostages together, under an ultimatum, will save their lives while ensuring Israel's security.

2025-02-21T11:08:13.383779+00:00 IST

Netanyahu slams the wrongful delivery of Gazan body in place of S

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slams the "unspeakable cynicism" of Hamas after Israeli forensic authorities determined that the body handed over yesterday, which Hamas said was of Shiri Bibas, the mother of the two young children that were taken hostage, is not her.

2025-02-21T09:16:10.359651+00:00 IST

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a crackdown in West Ban

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered Israel's military to conduct operations in the occupied West Bank after three empty buses exploded in a suspected terror attack near Tel Aviv on Thursday

2025-02-21T08:26:05.009204+00:00 IST

“Additional body received is not of Shiri Bibas:" IDF

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that the body recently received from Hamas is not that of Shiri Bibas, emphasising that this constitutes a violation of the "utmost severity" by the terrorist organisation.

2025-02-21T00:54:14.945767+00:00 IST

Sharjah, Neuchatel explore collaboration in manufacturing

The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) and the Consulate General of the UAE in Geneva co-hosted a high-profile business roundtable at The Chedi Al Bait Hotel, Sharjah to strengthen bilateral economic ties and expand investment opportunities in Neuchatel, Switzerland.

2025-02-20T21:29:39.269746+00:00 IST

AUS partners with UT Dallas to launch 4+1 engineering programme

The American University of Sharjah (AUS) and the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an accelerated 4+1 programme.

2025-02-20T21:28:45.409457+00:00 IST