Middle East

27 teams qualify for Battle of Community at DUBAI GAMES 2025

The qualified teams will compete alongside reigning champion Team NAS in an exciting showdown.

2025-02-01T16:36:11.805220+00:00 IST

UAE mega projects, sustainability boost bonds, sukuk issuances

These large-scale initiatives and the country's focus on sustainable projects that support climate plans are key drivers of sukuk and bond issuances in the coming years.

2025-02-01T16:28:36.756508+00:00 IST

Israel Prison Service Concludes the Forth Imprisoned

As part of Operation "Derech Eretz", 183 terrorists were transferred from several prisons across the country to the 'Ofer' and 'Ktziot' prisons, escorted by officers from the Israel Prison Service's "Nahshon" Unit and with the assistance of the Israel Police.

2025-02-01T13:03:58.602504+00:00 IST

“We are experiencing indescribable emotions": Siegel family

Following the return of hostage Keith Siegel, his family expressed relief and gratitude, describing the moment as "overwhelming" after 484 nights of fear and uncertainty.

2025-02-01T11:03:43.825834+00:00 IST

“Finally home": Israeli President Herzog welcomes freed hostages

Sharing a post on X, Israel President Isaac Herzog wrote, "Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kalderon and Keith Siegel are finally home. How we have worried, and awaited their return."

2025-02-01T10:43:22.944747+00:00 IST

Israeli hostages Kalderon, Bibas freed by Hamas

Hamas handed over Three Israeli hostages handed over by Hamas which held them in captivity for 484 days, as per The Press Service of Israel (TPS-IL).

2025-02-01T10:07:42.033179+00:00 IST

Three hostages to be freed on Saturday identified

Israeli officials confirmed on Friday that the three hostages to return on Saturday are Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kalderon and Keith Siegel.

2025-02-01T09:11:48.583684+00:00 IST

Kidnapped American-Israeli citizen on his way to Israel

Kidnapped American-Israeli citizen Keith Segal in the hands of the Red Cross and on his way to Israel. The meeting point was at the Gaza port

2025-02-01T09:07:18.078744+00:00 IST

Israel Air Force strikes Hezbollah weapons factory in Lebanon

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that Israel Air Force (IAF) fighter jets attacked during the night targets of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the Bekaa region of Lebanon that the IDF said posed a threat to the Israeli home front and its forces.

2025-01-31T23:41:08.992167+00:00 IST

UAE President offers condolences over passing of Prince Mohammed

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a telephone call today with Prince Turkiye bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of State and Member of the Council of Ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to offer his condolences on the passing of his father, Prince Mohammed bin Fahd.

2025-01-31T23:40:41.071765+00:00 IST

Kayan Wellness Festival kicks off in Abu Dhabi

The Kayan Wellness Festival, an event that aims to promote holistic health and balance between mind, body, and spirit, kicked off today on the shores of A Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi.

2025-01-31T23:40:22.417067+00:00 IST

Hazza bin Zayed receives ECSSR delegation

Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, has received a delegation from the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR), at Al Maqam Palace in Al Ain Region.

2025-01-31T17:25:46.410899+00:00 IST

Nahyan bin Zayed restructures Board of Directors of Al Ain Chess

The new board will be chaired by Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Sultan bin Shakhboot Al Nahyan, with six members.

2025-01-31T16:40:44.523643+00:00 IST

UAE President visits Mohamed bin Zayed University

During a tour of the university's departments and facilities, His Highness was briefed on the academic programmes on offer, key areas of research focus, and the resources available to students.

2025-01-31T16:32:24.954293+00:00 IST

Nahyan bin Zayed restructure Abu Dhabi Fencing Club Board

The new board will be chaired by Colonel Mohammed Hussein Al Khouri, and four members.

2025-01-31T16:20:25.507672+00:00 IST

Dubai DET partners with Dubai Basketball

The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has entered into a strategic partnership with Dubai Basketball, becoming one of the club's founding sponsors and leveraging its international visibility and reach to reinforce Dubai's position as a leading global hub for sports, events and entertainment.

2025-01-31T12:50:34.018007+00:00 IST

UAE: Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed chairs Int'l Humanitarian

Sheikh Theyab was speaking during the board meeting of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, which he chaired in his capacity as the Chairman.

2025-01-31T12:48:16.981524+00:00 IST

UAE: Al Ain Zoo offers free entry for senior citizens

This initiative aligns with the "Year of the Community", which promotes social cohesion and community care, while reinforcing the values of cooperation among all society members.

2025-01-31T12:39:01.594751+00:00 IST

Three hostages set for release from Gaza tomorrow

Israeli officials have confirmed that three hostages are set to be released from Gaza tomorrow -- Ofer Calderon, Keith Siegel, and Yarden Bibas, Times of Israel reported.

2025-01-31T11:42:57.970799+00:00 IST

UAE to host International Reprographic Rights Conference on February 19

Under the patronage and in the presence of Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Honourary President of the Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association (ERRA), the UAE will host the first International Conference on Reprographic Rights Management.

2025-01-31T11:10:37.083225+00:00 IST

Israeli military reveals two October 7 terrorists eliminated

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that in recent months - before the Gaza Ceasfire went into effect - and together with other Israeli security forces, it eliminated two Hamas terrorists who took part in the murderous massacre of October 7, including the kidnapping of female IDF observers from the base at Kibbutz Nahal Oz.

2025-01-31T11:06:54.277518+00:00 IST