Middle East

Hezbollah considers US-Israeli peace proposal

Authorities are "optimistic" that Hezbollah would agree to the terms of the agreement and they expect to submit an official response to the latest proposal next Monday, the official said

2024-11-15T22:41:39.800905+00:00 IST

COGAT says, 1000 units of blood facilitated into Gaza

COGAT said the blood units were designated for the Nasser Hospital in Southern Gaza

2024-11-15T15:24:12.776857+00:00 IST

UAE Pavilion at COP29 discusses means to develop climate finance

At COP29, the UAE Pavilion hosted eight sessions on climate finance, discussing how to accelerate the transition to a net-zero and climate-resilient future. Key topics included mobilising finance for the Global South, green bonds, and financing sustainable energy projects.

2024-11-15T10:08:59.354892+00:00 IST

Zayed Higher Organisation launches psychology award

The Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) has launched the "Psychology Dictionary for Scientific Research" Award as part of its Emirati-Russian Psychology Dictionary project. The award aims to promote scientific research and academic studies in psychology, offering categories such as Cross-Cultural Psychology and Best Use of Dictionary GPT Technology. Submissions are open until January 2025, with winners announced in February 2025.

2024-11-15T10:04:31.311381+00:00 IST

UAE Pavilion at COP29 discusses means to develop climate finance

Eight sessions were held at the UAE Pavilion at COP29 on Thursday on 'Climate Finance' discussing how the global transition towards a net zero and climate-resilient future can be accelerated for all.

2024-11-15T09:43:50.568053+00:00 IST

University of Sharjah, UAE Space Agency to cooperate in space res

The University of Sharjah (UoS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the UAE Space Agency to cooperate in space science, research, technology, and applications to activate the UAE space strategy.

2024-11-15T09:41:05.716974+00:00 IST

100 million Shekels allocated for Gaza area ‘Resilience Centers’

In order to strengthen the national and mental resilience in the communities of the Takuma (Rebirth) region - located in what is commonly known as the "Gaza Envelope" - the Takuma Administration will budget for "resilience centers" in the region's communities in the amount of approximately 100 million Shekels ($26.75 million) provided through Israel's Ministry of the Negev, the Galilee and the National Resilience and Ministry of Health.

2024-11-15T09:35:16.882562+00:00 IST

Israel Air Force strikes Hezbollah terror bases embedded

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that fighter jets of the Israel Air Force, under the direction of the IDF's Intelligence Division, attacked Thursday night weapons warehouses of the terrorist organization Hezbollah in the area of the Dahieh neighbourhood in Beirut.

2024-11-15T01:45:29.892570+00:00 IST

Two soldiers wounded in drone strike on army base in ‘moderate’

The Rambam (Maimonides) Hospital in Haifa received two patients to its trauma department who were wounded when a UAV/drone struck the IDF's (Israel Defense Forces) "Elyakim" training base in northern Israel Thursday evening.

2024-11-15T01:39:40.829605+00:00 IST

UAE President, King of Jordan discuss bilateral relations

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call today with King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

2024-11-15T01:38:55.502688+00:00 IST

Hezbollah claims attack on Israeli military base in Tel Aviv

Hezbollah claimed that it targeted what it identified as the Tel Haim military base in Tel Aviv, located approximately 120 kilometres from the Lebanon border, Al Jazeera reported.

2024-11-15T01:02:15.072357+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar meets UAE counterpart

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with his UAE counterpart Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

2024-11-14T20:19:13.696165+00:00 IST

"'Bharat' is a more authentic representation of society"

External Affairs Minister at the launch of his book 'Why Bharat Matters' in Dubai on Thursday said that he used the word 'Bharat' because it gives a more representative picture of the country.

2024-11-14T18:11:05.904818+00:00 IST

Sharjah Ruler appoints members to key judicial responsibilities

The administrative decisions state the appointment of Judge Muhammad Obaid Al Kaabi as Chairman of Sharjah Court.

2024-11-14T18:09:58.095750+00:00 IST

Dubai Future Forum 2024 to feature 70 sessions, city-wide activat

For the first time, city-wide activations will engage the public on future-focused topics

2024-11-14T18:08:59.619112+00:00 IST

Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with CEO of X Corp

Hamdan' meeting with the CEO of one of the world's largest social media platforms underlines the UAE and Dubai's commitment to forging partnerships with leading global technology companies, as part of its goal of consolidating its status as an international hub for future-focused innovations

2024-11-14T17:56:44.977306+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar visits BAPS Temple in Abu Dhabi

Jaishankar said that the temple was a sign of friendship between India and UAE

2024-11-14T17:55:31.922561+00:00 IST

Israel confirms airstrike on Damascus

Israeli Air Force jets struck Damascus, targeting Palestinian Islamic Jihad's headquarters and military buildings on Thursday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed.

2024-11-14T17:37:08.927233+00:00 IST

Thousands of pallets of aid from UAE transferred to Gaza

The Israeli agency COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip) reported that humanitarian aid from the UAE is entering Gaza through the Erez West Crossing on Gaza's northern border. 15 trucks loaded with goods from the UAE's cargo ship "MIRA" --delivered to the port of Ashdod --entered northern Gaza Thursday.

2024-11-14T17:33:20.319428+00:00 IST

Dubai Health observes World Diabetes Day

Marking World Diabetes Day, which falls annually on November 14, Dubai Health highlighted its diabetes care and prevention programmes, which are accessible throughout its hospitals and ambulatory health centres.

2024-11-14T17:26:12.704214+00:00 IST

UAE to celebrate Diwali on November 16 in Dubai 

The UAE is gearing up to celebrate Diwali on Saturday, with a spectacular event that will be held in Dubai. The event will be attended by guests including Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and Sunjay Sudhir, India's Ambassador to the UAE, alongside a host of diplomats and dignitaries from the Indian community.

2024-11-14T13:24:20.889930+00:00 IST