Middle East

Indian Embassy holds Pravasi Parichay event in Saudi Arabia

Pravasi Parichay, launched last year by the Embassy of India in partnership with Indian diaspora associations in Saudi Arabia and the Diaspora Engagement Division of the Ministry of External Affairs, has quickly become a significant cultural celebration

2024-10-29T16:26:51.505639+00:00 IST

Israel’s earliest public building? archaeologists uncover

Archaeologists excavating an area being prepared for an industrial zone uncovered a 5,000-year-old human settlement, including what may be the oldest public building found in the Israel, Antiquities Authority announced on Tuesday.

2024-10-29T09:36:31.238949+00:00 IST

UAE condemns terrorist attack in Chad, conveys condolences

The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the attack targeting Chadian army troops near Lake Chad, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries of soldiers.

2024-10-29T07:26:37.597988+00:00 IST

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Singapore PM witness MoU exchanges

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of Singapore, have attended a ceremony of exchanging memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between the UAE and Singaporean entities and organisations to foster collaboration in key areas.

2024-10-29T07:25:32.008987+00:00 IST

Israel: Criminal gang assassination thwarted in Ashdod

The Israel Police thwarted an attempted assassination related to criminal gang activity that was about to be carried in the city of Ashdod. The assassination was to be enacted using an IED (improvised explosive device).

2024-10-29T02:03:16.792417+00:00 IST

Two more UAE relief planes land in Beirut, carrying, among other

Two relief planes from the UAE as part of the "UAE stands with Lebanon" campaign landed in Beirut airport, with one of them carrying a contribution for the women of Lebanon from the 'Mother of the Nation' Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation.

2024-10-29T01:51:34.462128+00:00 IST

Israel passes law banning UNRWA operations in the country

Notably, UNRWA has faced ongoing criticism from Israel, especially following the October 7 attack by Hamas last year.

2024-10-28T21:42:13.097447+00:00 IST

UAE's MoCCAE hosts graduation ceremony

The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) held a graduation ceremony to mark the completion of the Farmer Field Schools program, highlighting the significant achievements of women in the United Arab Emirates agriculture sector.

2024-10-28T18:18:51.580516+00:00 IST

Oriental hornet genetics may lead to new alcohol detox methods

Israeli researchers have identified the Oriental hornet as the first animal capable of consuming vast amounts of alcohol without experiencing the harmful effects that most species, including humans, typically do. Studying how they metabolize alcohol could reveal new insights into treating alcohol-use disorders and lead to new medical applications for detoxifying alcohol.

2024-10-28T17:29:32.300823+00:00 IST

Mohammed bin Rashid, Vietnam PM discuss ways to enhance ties

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today received Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of Vietnam, at Zabeel Palace in Dubai. The Vietnamese Prime Minister is on an official visit to the UAE.

2024-10-28T16:59:49.835675+00:00 IST

Israeli Forces Capture Hamas Terrorists from Gaza Hospital

Israeli soldiers completed a raid on a hospital in northern Gaza with the Israel Defense Forces saying on Monday that Hamas used the medical center as a command center. The move comes amid Hamas's efforts to regroup in northern Gaza.

2024-10-28T16:27:51.587465+00:00 IST

Iran calls for emergency UNSC meeting backed by China, Russia

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in letters to the Secretary General of the United Nations and the Security Council President on Saturday, urged the world body to take a decisive stance considering the consequences of the "continuous and systematic" Israeli aggressions

2024-10-28T07:38:52.077579+00:00 IST

NMDC Group achieves net profit of AED 2.2 billion in first 9

NMDC Group, a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction, and marine dredging, has announced its financial results for the nine-month period ending 30th September 2024, reporting an impressive 68 per cent growth in revenues and a 45 per cent surge in net profits compared to the same period last year.

2024-10-28T01:08:48.392601+00:00 IST

Israeli Military Destroys Radwan Force Terror Staging Area in Leb

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that in southern Lebanon members of its 226th Paratroopers Reserve "Eagle" Brigade, under the command of the IDF's 91st Division (the Galilee Formation responsible for securing the north of the country), destroyed a staging area of Hezbollah's Radwan Force, which is the terrorist unit responsible for direct attacks on Israeli territory.

2024-10-28T01:08:16.406999+00:00 IST

Sharjah Airport, Air Arabia launch direct flights to Maldives

Sharjah Airport and Air Arabia celebrated the launch of the first direct flight from Sharjah to the Maldives on 27th October 2024, marking a new milestone for Sharjah's position in the international travel and tourism sectors. The inaugural ceremony for the flight was attended by Hassaan Waheed, Deputy Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to the UAE, alongside officials and directors from Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) and Air Arabia. Air Arabia will operate daily flights between Sharjah Airport and Velana International Airport in Male, Maldives, using Airbus A320 aircraft.

2024-10-28T01:08:01.759824+00:00 IST

"Shame on you!": Bereaved families heckle PM Netanyahu

The relatives shouted that their family members were killed, while others shouted: "Shame on you!". Netanyahu paused his speech till the people were removed from the ceremony.

2024-10-28T00:34:54.571605+00:00 IST

Egypt proposes 2-day Gaza ceasefire to facilitate hostage return

Egypt President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi announced on Sunday that Egypt has proposed a two-day ceasefire in Gaza aimed at facilitating the exchange of four Israeli hostages for some Palestinian prisoners.

2024-10-27T23:56:08.802850+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to begin official visit to Singapore

During the visit, will meet with Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of Singapore, along with senior officials and CEOs from leading Singaporean companies in fields such as advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and urban planning

2024-10-27T18:04:13.893685+00:00 IST

UAE national team bags seven medals on Jiu-Jitsu World

The team achieved an impressive tally, with Omar Al Suwaidi (56 kg) and Khaled Al Shehhi (62 kg) taking gold

2024-10-27T18:03:31.335695+00:00 IST

With over 1,000 volunteers, ‘UAE stands with Lebanon’ campaign

This additional relief aid comes the directives of President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with follow-up from Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and under the supervision of Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs and Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council

2024-10-27T17:54:19.590864+00:00 IST

Dubai Culture concludes 'Emirati Creatives in Venice Programme'

Dubai Culture has successfully concluded its 'Emirati Creatives in Venice Programme,' aimed at showcasing Emirati talent on the global stage and promoting engagement with prominent art practices at the 60th International Art Exhibition at the Venice Biennale, themed 'Foreigners Everywhere.'

2024-10-27T17:40:14.017539+00:00 IST