Middle East

UAE’s tech industry set to achieve record growth in 2025

The UAE's technology industry is set to achieve record growth in 2025, driven by significant expansion in digital innovation and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies. This growth further solidifies the UAE's stature as a global hub for innovation and an international beacon for tech companies.

2025-01-11T08:44:56.395859+00:00 IST

UAE dispatches 700 tonnes of food supplies to victims of floods

As part of the UAE's continuous humanitarian efforts to support nations impacted by natural disasters, the UAE has dispatched 700 tonnes of urgent food supplies to the victims of floods that hit several areas in Somalia.

2025-01-11T01:43:04.713794+00:00 IST

UAE winter tourism shines with vibrant festivals

The vibrant festival scene has taken centre stage during the current winter tourism season in the UAE, offering diverse and enriching events that have attracted a significant number of local and international visitors.

2025-01-11T01:42:18.224494+00:00 IST

UAE expresses solidarity with United States

The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the United States over the victims of wildfires that took place in California, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries, as well the evacuation of tens of thousands of people.

2025-01-11T01:32:47.490255+00:00 IST

73 suspects arrested in major counter-terror operations in Judea

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the completion of a 48-hour operation in the Jordan Valley region, part of a broader counter-terrorism effort across Judea and Samaria this past week.

2025-01-10T17:25:00.437775+00:00 IST

Israel strikes Houthi ports and power station in Yemen

Israeli forces conducted airstrikes against multiple Houthi targets in Yemen on Friday, targeting both coastal and inland infrastructure, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed.

2025-01-10T17:15:25.250261+00:00 IST

Netanyahu: ‘Houthis are paying, and will continue to pay

Prime Minister of Israel Benyamin Netanyahu said in a statement, "As we promised - the Houthis are paying, and will continue to pay, a heavy price for their aggression against us."

2025-01-10T17:11:16.459492+00:00 IST

Yas Dhows Sailing Race kicks off Saturday with 300 sailors

The Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club will organise the Yas Dhows Sailing Race (22ft Category) on Saturday, with the participation of 60 dhows carrying 300 sailors and skippers. This race marks the first round of the new season of traditional marine races.

2025-01-10T09:42:59.889734+00:00 IST

UAE dispatches 700 tonnes of food supplies to Somalia

As a part of the UAE's continuous humanitarian efforts to support nations impacted by natural disasters, the UAE has dispatched 700 tonnes of urgent food supplies to the victims of floods that hit several areas in Somalia.

2025-01-10T09:36:33.759143+00:00 IST

‘Liwa Sports Club’ prepares for Guinness World Records entry

Liwa Sports Club has announced its plans to submit an entry to the Guinness World Records, following the remarkable success of the Liwa International Festival, whose latest edition concluded on January 4 at the Moreeb Dune area.

2025-01-10T09:32:01.811005+00:00 IST

UAE: DUPHAT 2025 concludes with AED9.35 billion in deals

The 30th edition of the Dubai International Pharmaceuticals and Technologies Conference and Exhibition - DUPHAT 2025 concluded successfully, recording AED9.35 billion in direct and indirect trade deals over the past three days.

2025-01-10T01:46:58.417399+00:00 IST

Lebanon Army Chief Joseph Aoun elected as new President

Lebanon's parliament elected Army Chief Joseph Aoun as the country's new president on Thursday, bringing an end to a prolonged political deadlock and presidential vacancy, CNN reported.

2025-01-09T23:30:24.671659+00:00 IST

Oman’s Minister of Commerce congratulates India for its economic

Oman's Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, Qais bin Mohammad Al Yousef, on Thursday lauded India's economic growth and congratulated its leadership for the country's remarkable transformation over the past two decades.

2025-01-09T19:45:58.453676+00:00 IST

'Huge potential for investment between Oman, India'

Speaking with ANI, Khalid bin Sulaiman Al Salhi, Director General in the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayen), Oman on India and Oman relationship said, "I think there is a huge potential between the two countries when it comes to investment between Oman and India. And definitely we at Madayan, the industrial states, we are looking forward to receive investments from India to discuss the new technology in different sectors. We are currently focusing on ICT, we are focusing on also food processing and pharma industries, infrastructure as well. So these are the major sectors we are focusing on when it comes to Oman and India bilateral investments."

2025-01-09T17:53:37.866584+00:00 IST

18,365 attacks: Israel reports surge in 2024 terror

Facing attacks on seven fronts, Israel recorded 18,365 terror attacks in 2024, according to the National Public Diplomacy's annual summary report on terrorism released on Thursday.

2025-01-09T17:47:33.677951+00:00 IST

Rosh Pina airport reopens

On Thursday, January 9, Rosh Pina Airport opened for operations after being closed for over a year due to the "Iron Swords" War. Rosh Pina is located in the "Finger of the Galilee" near the border with Lebanon.

2025-01-09T17:42:13.486880+00:00 IST

Israel appoints six new Ambassadors

The Appointments Committee for appointing heads of missions abroad of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headed by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar decided Thursday on the following ambassadorial appointments

2025-01-09T17:38:36.282472+00:00 IST

Odisha CM joins inaugural session of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday joined the inaugural session of the 'Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention,' inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2025-01-09T11:45:46.905253+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi City Municipality promotes Sustainable Green Building

The Sustainable Buildings Section of Abu Dhabi City Municipality reported that 304 projects in the design phase and 81 projects in the construction phase have met the Estidama sustainability standards in Abu Dhabi and its suburbs since the beginning of the year.

2025-01-09T01:37:43.203017+00:00 IST

UAE launches education support campaign in Gaza

The campaign includes sending school bags and educational supplies to children, aiming to assist students in continuing their education amid the difficult humanitarian conditions facing the sector.

2025-01-09T01:28:33.522146+00:00 IST

Israel: Millions allocated to improve quality of life for Bedouin

The Bedouin authorities in the Negev are facing "significant and long-standing environmental challenges such as missing or outdated infrastructure, environmental hazards, environmental crime and high costs of waste treatment," said the Ministry.

2025-01-09T01:28:16.156617+00:00 IST