Middle East

Bahrain's Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muslim Council of

Distinguished attendees will include Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, along with leading scholars from the Muslim Ummah.

2025-02-16T17:45:22.508931+00:00 IST

International Defence Conference 2025 explores global disruptions, defence preparedness

Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Khalifa, President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders, have met here to review preparations for the upcoming Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference, scheduled to take place in Bahrain on February 19-20.

2025-02-16T17:42:55.913429+00:00 IST

UAE marks Professional Day of Nuclear and Radiation Sector Worker

The UAE today observed the Professional Day of the Nuclear and Radiation Sector Workers, which was approved by the UAE Cabinet in January 2023 to mark the anniversary of the 16th of February 2020, when the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) issued the licence to operate unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.

2025-02-16T17:42:33.126448+00:00 IST

UAE extends Arab Government Excellence Award for another four yea

Under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE Government has extended the Arab Government Excellence Award, in a strategic partnership with the Arab League, for an additional four years. The award aims to advocate and promote enhanced performance leadership within the region's public sector. The agreement was signed by Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, and Mohammad Al Gergawi, UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Governments Summit (WGS), on the final day of the event.

2025-02-16T17:40:30.960211+00:00 IST

UAE President receives Russian first Deputy Prime Minister

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received His Excellency Denis Manturov, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation.

2025-02-16T17:32:23.122709+00:00 IST

Over AED63 billion in housing benefits disbursed in Abu Dhabi in

The total value of housing benefits disbursed in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi over the past five years has exceeded AED63 billion.

2025-02-16T17:26:38.630842+00:00 IST

AOI in negotiations with Emirati investors

Major General Engineer Mukhtar Abdel Latif, Chairman of the Arab Organisation for Industrialisation (AOI), revealed that the organisation is currently in negotiations with Emirati investors to establish three new factories specialising in both defense and civilian industries.

2025-02-16T17:24:52.088961+00:00 IST

US says Iran "behind everything that threatens peace" in Middle East

As United States exerts maximum pressure on Iran, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday blamed the country for "instability, violence and destabilising" activities in the Middle East.

2025-02-16T15:37:49.034565+00:00 IST

'What unites us is common devotion to Indian Ocean’s well-being'

"In a volatile and uncertain era, we seek stability and security as the baseline. But beyond that, there are ambitions and aspirations that we strive to achieve. They will be easier reached when we look out for each other, supplement our strengths and coordinate our policies. I can assure you all that India will be in the forefront of these endeavours," EAM Jaishankar said.

2025-02-16T13:58:56.926912+00:00 IST

“At two ends of ocean, this churn is at its sharpest today”: EAM

"We meet at a time when there is considerable churn in world affairs. At such a juncture, an open and constructive exchange of views is of particular benefit. I am confident that all of us will find great value in the discussions that we will be holding over the next two days."

2025-02-16T13:01:39.318981+00:00 IST

New DNA research could lead to personalized cancer prevention for smoker

New research about how smoking damages DNA could open new possibilities for targeted cancer prevention.

2025-02-16T11:00:26.922306+00:00 IST

A closer look at the Palestinian terrorists freed by Israel

Israel released 369 imprisoned Palestinian terrorists on Saturday in exchange for hostages Sasha Trufanov, Sagui Dekel-Chen and Yair Horn The list includes 36 terrorists serving life sentences for murder and 333 Palestinians from Gaza who were detained during the war.

2025-02-16T10:14:11.572310+00:00 IST

Bank of Sharjah acts as mandated lead arranger

Bank of Sharjah announced that it has acted as Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner for a US$155 million Club Loan Facility for Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co Ltd.

2025-02-16T09:36:06.602466+00:00 IST

UAE marks professional day of Nuclear and Radiation sector worker

The UAE today observed the Professional Day of the Nuclear and Radiation Sector Workers, which was approved by the UAE Cabinet in January 2023 to mark the anniversary of the 16th of February 2020, when the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) issued the licence to operate unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.

2025-02-16T09:33:08.801084+00:00 IST

Emirati Conference on Medical Education 2025 begins in Abu Dhabi

The opening ceremony was attended by senior officials from various national healthcare organisations, as well as representatives from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME-I), the Arab Board of Health Specialisations, and the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.

2025-02-16T09:30:26.837100+00:00 IST

Unstable weather conditions expected until Tuesday in Abu Dhabi

According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy with rain, mostly light to medium, falling on separate areas of the country and at intervals, especially in the coastal, northern and eastern regions.

2025-02-16T09:25:45.534660+00:00 IST

Dubai Customs launches 'Basma' Award to foster innovation

The award is divided into two categories: one for the public and another for school and university students, motivating younger generations to engage in raising awareness about the dangers and negative impacts of counterfeit goods and intellectual property violations, including their health, environmental, and economic consequences.

2025-02-16T00:27:05.257071+00:00 IST

“We are preparing for what comes next, in every sense”: Netanyahu

The PM assured that Israel has been preparing for their return and "along with their families, will assist in their rehabilitation after a long and excruciating period of captivity".

2025-02-15T22:02:45.355887+00:00 IST

Netanyahu thanks Trump for helping in hostage release

Netanyahu also "appreciates the president's full support for Israel's decisions regarding the Gaza Strip going forward."

2025-02-15T21:38:26.680482+00:00 IST

ADNEC Group prepares for largest edition of IDEX & NAVDEX

Held under the patronage of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, IDEX and NAVDEX is organised by ADNEC Group in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and with the Tawazun Council.

2025-02-15T18:08:11.670758+00:00 IST

UAE delivers 10 aid convoys to Gaza

Ten convoys carrying humanitarian aid from the UAE, a generous contribution from H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the "Mother of the Nation," Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, have entered the Gaza Strip via the Egyptian Rafah crossing.

2025-02-15T18:05:02.061484+00:00 IST