Middle East

UAE, Brazil align on G20 Agenda

Since assuming the G20 presidency in December 2023, Brazil has focused on fostering international cooperation to address global challenges. The UAE, participating as a guest at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, has endorsed Brazil's priorities, including global governance, poverty reduction, and climate action.

2024-11-17T09:48:58.090768+00:00 IST

Gantz criticises Levin over judicial reforms

Israeli National Unity party leader Benny Gantz denounced Justice Minister Yariv Levin's push to revive Israel's judicial reform initiative, calling it a disaster that contributed to the nation's internal divisions and the events of October 7. Levin's comments followed an attack on Prime Minister Netanyahu's residence, where three suspects were arrested. Gantz labelled any violent actions against the government as terrorism but emphasised the need for lawful protests.

2024-11-17T09:46:52.311652+00:00 IST

UAE: "1 Billion Pitches" sees 500 entries

The 1 Billion Followers Summit's "1 Billion Pitches" competition has received 500 submissions from 40 countries, focusing on areas such as education, innovation, and community development. Scheduled from January 11 to 13, 2025, in Dubai, the Summit provides startups and content creators a platform to pitch their groundbreaking ideas, aiming for funding and strategic partnerships.

2024-11-17T09:36:33.061692+00:00 IST

3 Arrested For Throwing Flares At Netanyahu’s Private Home

Three suspects were arrested for throwing flares at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home, it was cleared for publication on Sunday morning.

2024-11-17T09:35:19.822580+00:00 IST

Drone Damages Israeli Telecom’s Antenna Farm

A drone attack damaged an antenna farm near the southern city of Yavne on Sunday.

2024-11-17T09:25:47.663766+00:00 IST

2 light bombs fired at Netanyahu’s home

Two flares were fired at the private residence of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in the early hours of Sunday, Times of Israel reported.

2024-11-17T03:46:50.116597+00:00 IST

7 deaths, 65 wounded in Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon in 24 hours

The Lebanese Ministry of Health announced today that Israeli airstrikes across various areas in Lebanon resulted in the death of 7 people while 65 others were wounded over the past 24 hours.

2024-11-17T01:43:51.127715+00:00 IST

"Must include recognition of Israel’s right to defend itself"

Ahead of the G20 Summit in Brazil, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar raised concerns about a draft resolution circulating among member states, warning that the document is "unbalanced and biased against Israel."  

2024-11-17T00:42:11.902669+00:00 IST

Nahyan bin Mubarak inaugurates Gardens of Tolerance

Nahyan also led the 'Tolerance Walk' and then unveiled the 'Gardens of Tolerance', a beautiful sanctuary within the park

2024-11-16T18:04:39.685161+00:00 IST

COP29: UAE announces developing world’s first ChatGPT tool for ag

The announcement came today at the UAE Pavilion at COP29 which hosted an exciting array of events focused on the transformative role of technology, collaboration, and data in accelerating decarbonisation and driving the energy transition around the world, particularly through agricultural innovation and hydrogen development

2024-11-16T17:55:52.193988+00:00 IST

Hamdan bin Zayed reviews relief operations for tropical Cyclone '

Hamdan said that the ERC mobilises all its resources to fulfill the vision of President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan by providing unwavering support and assistance to all nations in need, guided by the principles of humanity and impartiality, irrespective of race or religion

2024-11-16T17:50:08.354625+00:00 IST

Anupriya Singh holds 'fruitful discussions' with Saudi Minister

Patel said they held fruitful discussions on the health sector

2024-11-16T17:13:46.576792+00:00 IST

Anupriya Singh addresses 4th High-Level Ministerial Conference

Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Singh Patel on Saturday addressed the 4th High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) at Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.

2024-11-16T12:19:52.463532+00:00 IST

UAE hosts GCC workshop on food facility accreditation

The UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) hosted a workshop in Dubai focusing on accrediting food facilities exporting to GCC countries. Attended by food safety experts and regulators, the event emphasised best practices for ensuring food safety and halal compliance across the supply chain.

2024-11-16T09:49:56.732865+00:00 IST

Al Olama highlights storage’s role in tripling renewables

At COP29 in Baku, Sharif Al Olama, Under-Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the UAE's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, emphasized the critical need for enhanced energy storage to meet global renewable energy goals.

2024-11-16T09:45:32.836117+00:00 IST

Fifth UAE aid ship bound for Gaza arrives at Al Arish Port as par

The Fifth UAE aid ship bound for Gaza arrived Today, Saturday, at the port of Arish in the Egyptian governorate of North Sinai, carrying 5,112 tonnes of humanitarian aid, in preparation for the entry of its cargo into the Gaza Strip, as part of Operation "Chivalrous Knight 3".

2024-11-16T09:43:20.773533+00:00 IST

Israel: Army to re-demolish home of terrorist responsible for dea

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are planning to demolish the home of a Palestinian terrorist who killed an Israeli soldier at a checkpoint near Jerusalem last year, after the home was rebuilt following its first demolition earlier this year.

2024-11-16T09:35:50.118386+00:00 IST

Law enforcement at COP29 targets climate crimes

Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, led a high-level ministerial forum at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, focused on mobilizing law enforcement to combat environmental crimes. In partnership with UNODC and Azerbaijan's Prosecutor General's Office, the forum emphasized tackling issues like illegal mining, deforestation, and climate-focused financing.

2024-11-16T09:18:12.697570+00:00 IST

Israel intensifies strikes on Lebanon as officials review US ceas

The Israeli military has continued airstrikes on the suburbs of Beirut for the fourth consecutive day, as Lebanese officials evaluate a ceasefire proposal presented by the US, Al Jazeera reported on Friday.

2024-11-16T04:07:48.442677+00:00 IST

Special Olympics MENA Leadership Meeting kicks off in Abu Dhabi

Special Olympics UAE welcomed leaders of Special Olympics Programmes in the Middle East and North Africa to Abu Dhabi for the first MENA Business Leadership Meeting, which will run from November 15 to 17.

2024-11-16T01:32:27.272493+00:00 IST

UAE COP29 Pavilion showcases climate leadership for increased ene

The UAE Pavilion at COP29 in Azerbaijan hosted a series of sessions highlighting the country's efforts to decarbonise high-emission sectors and advance the transition to a climate-neutral economy through fostering innovation and investment in sustainability and renewable energy sectors.

2024-11-16T01:18:17.772043+00:00 IST