Middle East

EU ministers to discuss lifting Syria sanctions

European foreign ministers have agreed to meet at the end of January to discuss the possibility of lifting sanctions on Syria following a regional meeting in Riyadh, where foreign ministers and top diplomats from Western nations and the Middle East gathered for the first such gathering since the fall of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad last month, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday.

2025-01-12T22:22:20.260540+00:00 IST

Cyprus Court denies bail for Israeli developer accused

A Cypriot court rejected an Israeli national's appeal in a legal case that has become a thorny issue for Israeli-Cypriot relations.

2025-01-12T17:49:53.348809+00:00 IST

Israeli security foils Islamic Jihad shooting attack

Israeli security forces arrested two Palestinian terrorists near Shechem (Nablus) on their way to carry out a shooting attack, the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) said on Sunday.

2025-01-12T17:43:59.408211+00:00 IST

Israel: Avian flu outbreak detected in Kibbutz

Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Safety reported that H5N1 avian influenza has been diagnosed in a fattening turkey coop in Kibbutz Tzora in the Judea region. Following an unusual mortality in three pre-market turkey coops, at 9.4 weeks of age, samples sent to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Safety laboratories confirmed the suspicion. This is the 13th case of avian influenza diagnosed in commercial poultry farms this flu season.

2025-01-12T17:40:11.611274+00:00 IST

Saqr Ghobash attends annual meeting of 4th batch graduates of Pol

The event, which was held at the residence of Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, Director-General of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security in Al Ain, was attended by 70 graduates who have completed over 35 years since their graduation. The gathering was filled with a spirit of connection and nostalgia.

2025-01-12T16:05:38.961396+00:00 IST

Ahmed bin Mohammed attends launch of first edition of Fazza Falco

He was accompanied by Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The event featured three categories across six races, with participants qualifying through the Fazza Falconry Championship (Al Telwah).

2025-01-12T15:28:58.302204+00:00 IST

Youth 4 Sustainability Hub participates in Abu Dhabi Sustainabili

Y4S, Masdar's global initiative to empower the next generation of sustainability leaders, will deliver a packed programme at ADSW 2025 focused on youth innovation, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills in sustainability, community involvement and international representation. The programme will explore how young people can use artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to develop climate solutions.

2025-01-12T15:28:18.063736+00:00 IST

Israeli government approves new ambassadors, consuls general

The Israeli government gave its formal approval to several ambassadorial and consular appointments on Sunday.

2025-01-12T12:07:14.797145+00:00 IST

Participants at 1 Billion Followers Summit highlight importance

Participants at the 1 Billion Followers Summit, which kicked off in Dubai on Saturday, stressed that purposeful content is essential for effective communication in the digital age as it raises awareness, stimulates critical thinking and adds value to users by addressing their needs.

2025-01-12T09:03:29.452153+00:00 IST

Israel warns Palestinians in parts of Nuseirat to evacuate

Israel warned civilians in parts of Nuseirat in central Gaza to evacuate on Sunday morning following Saturday's Palestinian rocket fire.

2025-01-12T08:32:49.257923+00:00 IST

Four soldiers killed, two injured in northern Gaza combat operati

The names of four fallen soldiers whose families have been notified were cleared for publication.

2025-01-12T01:26:41.719206+00:00 IST

1 Billion Followers Summit: UAE aims to lead global creator economy

The organising committee of the 1 Billion Followers Summit has emphasised the significant positive impact the summit is having on the global economy and the future of investment in the content creator industry, currently valued at around $250 billion and expected to reach USD 440 million in the coming years.

2025-01-12T01:19:46.281971+00:00 IST

UAE: Sharjah Literature Festival to begin on January 17

Sharjah is set to launch the inaugural Sharjah Literature Festival (SLF), which will take place from 17th to 21st January 2025 under the slogan "Emirati Tales Inspire the Future."

2025-01-12T01:19:01.787794+00:00 IST

Hamas exploits civilian infrastructure: IDF targets terror base

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that, with intelligence from the IDF and the Israel Security Agency (ISA), the Israel Air Force (IAF) conducted a precise airstrike targeting terrorists in a command and control center located in the former "Khalwa" school in Jabaliya.

2025-01-11T18:28:14.861271+00:00 IST

Givati Brigade eliminates three armed terrorists in Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that Givati Brigade soldiers successfully neutralized three armed terrorists during operations in the Jabaliya area od Gaza Strip.

2025-01-11T17:46:15.485808+00:00 IST

Netanyahu holds meeting on hostages

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a high-level meeting on Saturday evening to discuss the issue of Israeli hostages and missing persons. The meeting included Defense Minister Israel Katz, top security officials, and U.S. negotiators from both the outgoing and incoming administrations.

2025-01-11T17:44:52.674826+00:00 IST

FNC urges acceleration of clean energy transition at IRENA

He stated that the global stocktake outcomes during COP28 revealed a significant gap between current commitments and the requirements to meet climate goals.

2025-01-11T13:33:10.423867+00:00 IST

Third edition of '1 Billion Followers Summit' kicks off in Dubai

The event is being held across Emirates Towers, Dubai International Financial Centre, and the Museum of the Future in Dubai under the theme "Content for Good".

2025-01-11T13:28:48.128971+00:00 IST

Dubai to host top AI game developers competition on January 23

Held within the framework of the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033 (DPG33), the event on 23rd January will gather game developers, students, and industry professionals from around the world at Emirates Towers Boulevard to imagine and create cutting-edge games using NVIDIA RTX AI technology.

2025-01-11T12:32:01.132352+00:00 IST

Sultan bin Ahmed receives 'e&' delegation

Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Communication Technologies Authority, received Masood M. Sharif Mahmood, Chief Executive Officer, e& UAE, and his accompanying delegation at his office.

2025-01-11T09:46:59.172172+00:00 IST

Qatar, US hold talks on Gaza ceasefire efforts

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, held talks today in Doha with Steve Witkoff, President-elect Donald Trump's Special Envoy to the Middle East, on the latest developments in the region.

2025-01-11T09:03:08.319653+00:00 IST