Middle East

India, Oman continue to work together...: Oman's Tourism Minister

Speaking with ANI, Salim bin Mohammed Al Mahrouqi noted that Indians are number two in terms of tourism influx to Oman.

2025-01-09T01:27:54.649917+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed receives Acting Foreign Minister of Afghan

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received today in Abu Dhabi Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi.

2025-01-08T17:40:01.357743+00:00 IST

Lung Cancer rates in Israel: Smoking remains top risk

A long-term study of lung cancer in Israel released on Wednesday by the Health Ministry found that smoking -- both active and passive -- remains the primary risk factor.

2025-01-08T17:32:31.422281+00:00 IST

Israeli Army says it recovered one body, found items linked

Following Defense Minister Israel Katz's announcement that the bodies of two hostages were recovered in Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces said it had only recovered the body one.

2025-01-08T17:20:02.586832+00:00 IST

Foreign Secretary Misri meets UAE Minister in Dubai

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy in Dubai on Wednesday.

2025-01-08T16:40:47.194874+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed receives Foreign Minister of Israel

Sheikh Abdullah welcomed Gideon Sa'ar and discussed the bilateral relations between the two countries.

2025-01-08T01:20:59.804480+00:00 IST

Israeli families face rising taxes and prices in 2025

Chairwoman MK Naama Lazimi warned of the severe burden on young families, driven by increasing property taxes, electricity, water, and public transport costs, alongside declining incomes.

2025-01-08T01:20:23.224115+00:00 IST

Israel starts recruitment for first ultra-orthodox brigade

Israel Defence Forces (IDF) shared on Monday that it has started the first recruitment for its ultra-orthodox brigade 'Hahashmonaim'.

2025-01-06T18:50:45.991691+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi advances rehabilitation centres

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department's Correctional and Rehabilitation Policies Committee reviewed the outcomes of seven development projects implemented in 2024 to enhance the efficiency of correctional and rehabilitation centres. Chaired by Counsellor Youssef Saeed Al Abri, the meeting highlighted the adoption of smart solutions and innovative management systems to improve inmate rehabilitation and reintegration.

2025-01-06T09:05:44.146835+00:00 IST

UAE Ministerial Development Council reviews national policies

The UAE's Ministerial Development Council, led by Vice President Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, reviewed national policies, legislative updates, and progress on key national agendas. Discussions focused on technology, government services, foreign trade, exports, and digital transformation, while also covering the outcomes of the UAE's participation in international meetings and events.

2025-01-06T08:59:29.570516+00:00 IST

UAE hits million air movements record

The UAE has achieved a historic milestone with over one million air traffic movements in 2024, underscoring its role as a global aviation hub. This accomplishment highlights the country's innovation, infrastructure, and growing air traffic, reflecting its strategic vision in the aviation sector.

2025-01-06T08:51:18.449408+00:00 IST

Billions allotted for improving transportation infrastructure

This includes a series of transportation projects of an "unprecedented scale" in the western Negev region, and especially in the areas of settlement that were hit in the terrorist massacre of October 7.

2025-01-05T22:55:55.129346+00:00 IST

Israel denies reports that Hamas forwarded list of hostages

In a statement, Netanyahu's office said, "Contrary to what was claimed, Hamas has not forwarded a list of names of hostages until this moment." Currently, Netanyahu is leading the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on multiple fronts across the Middle East.

2025-01-05T22:21:28.868803+00:00 IST

Israel: Nine arrested, weapons seized in raid of Bedouin Negev

The arrests came as part of an operational activity that included approximately 150 police officers and in cooperation with civilian enforcement agencies with the aim of enforcing law and order in the area and strengthening governance.

2025-01-05T20:09:18.322671+00:00 IST

Israel: Three new transportation terminals planned for North

The new facilities include an integrated terminal in Ma'alot Tarshiha. The terminal will serve 3 urban lines, 6 regional lines and 7 intercity lines.

2025-01-05T20:06:45.939132+00:00 IST

Shin Bet confirms stabbing of elderly woman was terror attack

Israeli authorities have confirmed that a violent stabbing attack in Jerusalem which injured a 74-year-old woman was a terror attack, the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) said on Sunday.

2025-01-05T17:49:37.594627+00:00 IST

Israeli forces uncover weapons in Syrian demilitarized zone

Israeli soldiers on the Syrian side of a strategic peak in the demilitarized zone discovered a "significant cache" of weapons, the Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday.

2025-01-05T17:45:00.265339+00:00 IST

Dubai awards contracts for second phase of Mamzar Beach 

In alignment with the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Municipality has awarded contracts for the second phase of Al Mamzar Beach Development Project. This phase focuses on developing the beachfront in Al Mamzar Corniche, with completion of both phases of the project expected by the end of 2025. The total cost of the project is projected to be around AED400 million across both phases.

2025-01-05T17:44:23.691844+00:00 IST

Israeli soldier seriously wounded in Gaza

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that a fighter in the "Sabra" Battalion of its Givati Infantry Brigade was seriously wounded earlier today in a battle in the northern Gaza Strip.

2025-01-05T17:39:48.015879+00:00 IST

‘They followed my every step’: Hezbollah-linked NGO

After news broke on Sunday of an Israeli soldier being forced to leave Brazil over a war crimes investigation, an Israeli who faced a similar predicament in Britain shared his experience with The Press Service of Israel.

2025-01-05T17:34:03.770838+00:00 IST

Israel moving forward legislation in fight against organized

The Prime Minister's Office said as part of the government of Israel's program to fight against organized crime and the possession of illegal weapons, especially in Arab communities, Justice Minister Yariv Levin approved publishing for public comments a memorandum of law to increase the enforcement of weapons offenses, which have become a "scourge of the state" and have claimed many victims in recent years.

2025-01-05T17:26:54.125359+00:00 IST