Middle East

Abdullah bin Zayed, Blinken discuss bilateral strategic relations

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed with the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, the strategic relations between the two countries during a phone call.

2025-01-18T22:44:03.815101+00:00 IST

Minister calls for increased security in Jerusalem 

Minister of Jerusalem Affairs Meir Porush has urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his cabinet to boost security measures in Jerusalem, mirroring recent reinforcements approved for Judea and Samaria.

2025-01-18T22:42:12.777344+00:00 IST

Unable to move until we receive list of hostages: Netanyahu

Quoting Benjamin Netanyahu, the Office of the Prime Minister of Israel on X wrote, "We will be unable to move forward with the framework until we receive the list of the hostages who will be released, as was agreed. Israel will not tolerate violations of the agreement. Hamas is solely responsible."

2025-01-18T21:29:40.597767+00:00 IST

UAE ranks among top 35 countries with largest global maritime fle

The UAE has ranked among the top 35 countries globally with the largest shipping fleets by tonnage and capacity, according to the 2024 report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

2025-01-18T17:50:55.225157+00:00 IST

Israel to release over 1,890 Palestinian prisoners in first phase

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said Saturday that Israel is to release more than 1,890 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 33 Israeli hostages in the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

2025-01-18T17:45:40.831470+00:00 IST

Sheikha Bodour inaugurates 1st Sharjah Literature Festival

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority and Honorary President of the Emirates Publishers Association, officially inaugurated the first edition of the Sharjah Literature Festival.

2025-01-18T17:42:12.951480+00:00 IST

Kfir Bibas marks second birthday in Hamas captivity

The Israeli Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Saturday marking the second birthday of Kfir Bibas, who has been held hostage since his abduction at just nine months old.

2025-01-18T15:13:03.293684+00:00 IST

IDF prepares for hostages' return as ceasefire agreement

Earlier on Friday, the Israeli security cabinet approved the hostage release-ceasefire deal with Hamas and recommended the government to adopt it, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office said. The government later approved the deal by a vote of 24-8 during the early hours on Saturday.

2025-01-18T13:31:58.380041+00:00 IST

Karachi's rising motorcycle accidents demand urgent reforms

Motorcycle riders in Karachi are suffering greatly as a result of the city's increasing traffic accidents, which have claimed hundreds of lives and left countless more permanently injured.

2025-01-18T12:39:06.409015+00:00 IST

Dubai Municipality launches second Hatta Farming Festival

Featuring 25 Emirati farmers, homesteaders, and local agricultural companies, the event is designed to showcase agricultural products and services, foster collaboration, and support the UAE's growing agricultural market.

2025-01-18T12:32:07.137794+00:00 IST

Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi issues new soil quality regulation

The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) has announced the issuance of a new soil quality regulation in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

2025-01-18T12:15:23.085579+00:00 IST

Air defences intercept ballistic missile launched from Yemen: IDF

The IDF said that ballistic missile that was intercepted was launched by Ansarullah from Yemen, The Times of Israel reported.

2025-01-18T12:14:55.444355+00:00 IST

Israel government approves ceasefire deal with vote of 24-8

The Israeli government has approved the ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, according to a report by Times of Israel. In a vote of 24-8, the cabinet approved the deal, which is set to take effect on Sunday. The deal was approved in the early hours of Saturday.

2025-01-18T00:10:22.564218+00:00 IST

Palestine ready to assume full responsibility in Gaza: President

"The Palestinian government has completed all preparations to assume full responsibilities in the Strip and that the government administrative and security personnel were fully prepared to carry out their tasks in order to alleviate the suffering inflicted on the Gaza population, allow displaced persons to return to their houses, restore essential services to the Strip, assume responsibility for the border crossings and help commence Gaza reconstruction."

2025-01-17T22:54:16.994225+00:00 IST

Masdar reveals contractors for 24/7 solar project

Masdar has announced the selection of preferred contractors and suppliers for the world's first 24/7 solar PV and battery storage gigascale project. The groundbreaking project will deliver uninterrupted renewable energy and feature a 5.2GW solar plant combined with a 19GWh battery storage system.

2025-01-17T17:44:35.943502+00:00 IST

Israeli security cabinet approves ceasefire deal with Hamas

The full cabinet is expected to approve it by a large majority, following a meeting that extended into Shabbat. The full cabinet is expected to vote by a large majority to approve the deal, which was signed overnight in Qatar and is set to take effect on Sunday.

2025-01-17T16:42:44.652610+00:00 IST

Judea and Samaria residents to be released from detention

Israel Katz said he will free Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria being held in administrative detention.

2025-01-17T12:57:46.125106+00:00 IST

Israel: Wasserlauf to resign from government after ceasefire

Yitzhak Wasserlauf, who serves as the Minister for the Development of the Periphery, the Negev, and the Galilee, said he will resign from the government after it passes the ceasefire agreement.

2025-01-17T12:48:26.151421+00:00 IST

UAE participates in International Mining Conference in Riyadh

During the conference, Ghobash took part in the roundtable meeting for ministers responsible for mining affairs.

2025-01-17T12:37:22.731504+00:00 IST

UAE key partner in combating global terrorism

The United Arab Emirates' unwavering stance against terrorism reflects its conviction that the fight against terrorist groups and their supporters is a collective battle for the survival of human civilisation.

2025-01-17T09:57:08.234489+00:00 IST

Israel: Netanyahu to convene Security Cabinet meeting

The Israeli Prime Minister's Office on Friday shared that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been updated by the negotiating team over agreements reached for the deal on release of hostages.

2025-01-17T08:54:53.877618+00:00 IST