Middle East

India’s approach to Middle East conflict balanced: EAM Jaishankar

The remarks by Jaishankar came while addressing the Indian diaspora in Manama, Bahrain on Monday.

2024-12-09T21:18:44.104295+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar addresses Indian diaspora in Bahrain

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday addressed the Indian diaspora in Manama, Bahrain and emphasised the importance of strengthening India-Bahrain ties through continuous engagement at multiple levels, including economic cooperation, and community welfare.

2024-12-09T20:39:04.503118+00:00 IST

Israel: Palestinian Terrorists Killed in Airstrike Were Armed, Sa

Two armed terrorists were neutralized in an airstrike on Monday, during an Israel Defense Forces operation in Tubas in the Jordan Valley.

2024-12-09T18:00:12.191191+00:00 IST

UAE: Emirates set to see over 88,000 customer departures per day

Emirates recommends that customers plan their travel carefully this December, as departure numbers throughout the festive month are significantly higher than last year.

2024-12-09T17:57:57.925560+00:00 IST

UAE achieves unique human rights milestones: UAHR

The Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR) highlights the UAE's significant progress in human rights, emphasizing key areas such as health, education, and social protection. In alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UAE has enacted numerous laws and policies to enhance human rights protections, receiving global recognition for its efforts.

2024-12-09T09:52:27.358634+00:00 IST

UAE partners with UiPath to boost AI strategy

The UAE's Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office has partnered with UiPath to advance AI-powered automation across government entities and equip UAE talent with essential AI skills. This partnership, aligned with the UAE National Strategy for AI, will help foster workforce capabilities and accelerate the country's AI leadership by 2031.

2024-12-09T09:47:27.862997+00:00 IST

Mair Group lists on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange

Mair Group, a strategic investment group focusing on food retail and commercial real estate, has been officially listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) under the trading symbol "MAIR". The company's shares started trading at AED 1.16 per share, with a market capitalization of AED 2.6 billion. This listing is a key part of Mair's long-term strategy to grow its businesses and contribute to the UAE's food security agenda.

2024-12-09T09:46:26.645777+00:00 IST

Israel releases photos from Syrian side after taking control

Israel sent forces into the 235 sq km buffer zone to prevent Syrian rebels from approaching the border as the regime of Bashar Assad collapsed on Sunday.

2024-12-09T06:21:02.564105+00:00 IST

Egypt reaffirms support for Syria, its sovereignty, unity

Egypt urged all Syrian parties on Sunday to prioritise the nation's supreme interest by unifying objectives and priorities to pave the way for a comprehensive and inclusive political process that would foster internal harmony and peace and restore Syria's regional and international role.

2024-12-09T00:42:57.204224+00:00 IST

Israel strikes Hezbollah terrorists violating ceasefire

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that on Sunday, an Israel Air Force aircraft, directed by the fire centre of the IDF's 98th Paratroopers Division, attacked terrorists from the Hezbollah terrorist organisation who were operating in a weapons warehouse in southern Lebanon and who posed a threat in the area, violating the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.

2024-12-09T00:02:51.775276+00:00 IST

UAE President bids farewell to Mauritanian President

Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, departed the UAE today, marking the conclusion of a visit during which he attended the March of the Union of UAE tribes, held in celebration of the UAE's 53rd Eid Al Etihad.

2024-12-09T00:02:12.005123+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar discusses regional, global issues in Manama

On the final leg of his four-day, Qatar and Bahrain trip, Jaishankar arrived in Manama on Saturday to participate in the 20th edition of the IISS Manama Dialogue, held from December 6-8, in Bahrain. The theme of this year's Manama Dialogue was 'Middle East leadership in shaping regional prosperity and security.'

2024-12-08T19:21:43.540084+00:00 IST

UAE ranks fifth in Quality Infrastructure for Sustainable Develop

The UAE ranked fifth in this year's Quality Infrastructure for Sustainable Development (QI4SD) Index1, climbing six places since the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) launched the index in June 2022.

2024-12-08T18:15:38.989830+00:00 IST

UAE: Al Dhafra Book Festival 2024 to offer visitors 50,000 titles

Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) is organising the fifth Al Dhafra Book Festival at Madinat Zayed Public Park in Al Dhafra from 9th to 15th December.

2024-12-08T18:07:47.587078+00:00 IST

'Historic day for Middle East': Netanyahu hails collapse of Assad

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday has welcomed the collapse of the President Bashar al-Assad two-decade-long regime in Syria, calling it a "historic day for the Middle East."

2024-12-08T17:43:54.368247+00:00 IST

Russia expresses 'concern' on Syria crisis

Russian Foreign Ministry on Sunday issued a statement expressing extreme concern over the events unfolding in Syria and appealed to all parties involved in the negotiations with a strong call to renounce the use of violence and resolve all governance issues by political means.

2024-12-08T17:39:09.984961+00:00 IST

EAM highlights India contribution, says "will continue to do so"

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Jaishankar stressed that the primary concern is to 'stopping of deaths' in the ongoing middle east conflict and highlighted India's ongoing contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).

2024-12-08T17:32:46.402436+00:00 IST

Palestinian arrested for impersonating Israeli soldier

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Sunday morning, working with the police, arrested a Palestinian resident of Ramallah (36) in Kfar Ni'lin (located near Modiin) after he posed as an IDF soldier wearing an IDF uniform on social; media.

2024-12-08T17:26:59.652820+00:00 IST

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with families of hostages

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held two meetings on Sunday in Jerusalem with representatives of families of hostages, including the Families' Headquarters Assembly and the "Hope Forum".

2024-12-08T17:24:36.748182+00:00 IST

Israeli President Herzog meets Israeli Imams about fighting crime

The president of the State of Israel Isaac Herzog hosted a meeting with imams, religious and social leaders, employees of the Ministry of Interior, who are considered influential in Arab society. They serve as mediators in localities and communities, to reduce violence in localities, as well as leaders of information and activity in the fields of education, culture, leisure, health, and sports.

2024-12-08T17:20:29.526126+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar reflects on Gulf region's importance for India

"This region has had in history a great ideational impact on the wider world. And I think even today, a lot of what happens here and around here, I think resonates around the world," Jaishankar said.

2024-12-08T16:44:54.428972+00:00 IST