Middle East

Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia celebrates Republic Day

The celebrations began with the unfurling of the tricolour by Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Suhel Ajaz Khan, the singing of the national anthem, and the offering of floral tributes at the bust of Mahatma Gandhi.

2026-01-26T13:06:43.459587+00:00 IST

Mohamed bin Zayed visits seasonal art exhibitions

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has visited the seasonal art exhibitions.

2026-01-26T00:21:53.175763+00:00 IST

UAE President receives Russian President’s Envoy

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Kirill Dmitriev, the Special Presidential Envoy for Foreign Investment and Economic Cooperation of the Russian Federation.

2026-01-26T00:21:16.614455+00:00 IST

Israeli auto-tech firm Fullpath launches agentic CRM

Fullpath, an Israeli automotive technology company based in Tel Aviv, has launched what it describes as the automotive industry's first agentic CRM, completing a comprehensive AI ecosystem for car dealerships.

2026-01-25T08:38:47.964367+00:00 IST

US military commander visits Israel for defence cooperation

During the visit, the CENTCOM Commander and the Chief of Staff held a lengthy personal meeting. This was followed by a meeting with senior officials.

2026-01-25T08:33:10.553760+00:00 IST

Israeli military recaps major anti-terror achievements in Gaza

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) recapped the recent activities of its 7th Armored Brigade in the southern Gaza Strip including the destruction of an underground terror tunnel approximately four kilometers long and the detection of rocket launchers and provided videos of its actions.

2026-01-25T08:24:20.261027+00:00 IST

Saud bin Saqr attends UAE National Orchestra concert in Ras Al Kh

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attended a concert by the UAE National Orchestra held at the Ras Al Khaimah Cultural Center,, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, under the title "The Beginning".

2026-01-24T23:17:25.803048+00:00 IST

UAE expresses solidarity with Tunisia

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of Tunisia over the victims of floods following heavy rainfall, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries and caused substantial damage.

2026-01-23T23:23:43.822127+00:00 IST

"International organizations lost their influence," Iran's repres

Ilahi, in an interview with ANI, said that the organisations are controlled by a select few countries.

2026-01-23T21:19:20.363074+00:00 IST

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship's 3rd edition

The first round of the third edition of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship begins at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex (NAS) in Dubai, with strong participation from clubs and academies. The championship continues to grow in scale and importance, reinforcing its position as a key platform for jiu-jitsu development across the UAE.

2026-01-23T19:38:56.757605+00:00 IST

Five killed in Dera Ismail Khan suicide attack

At least five people were killed and 10 others injured in a suicide attack at the residence of a peace committee member near Qureshi Mor on Friday night, Dawn reported, citing officials.

2026-01-23T19:38:38.375544+00:00 IST

UAE contributes $5 million to support Sudan

The UAE continues to provide sustained humanitarian support to the people of Sudan as part of its long-standing commitment to addressing the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

2026-01-23T08:11:33.265225+00:00 IST

Hamdan bin Zayed receives delegation from Etihad Rail

Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, has received a delegation from Etihad Rail, and reviewed the company's project updates, emphasising that the Etihad Rail project is a key pillar of the national transport system and a major strategic initiative driving sustainable infrastructure.

2026-01-23T00:24:15.762899+00:00 IST

UAE President receives Mohammed bin Rashid

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, at Qasr Al Shati, in the presence of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court.

2026-01-22T22:55:40.127762+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Serh Group sign strategic sponsorship a

The Abu Dhabi Sports Council has signed a strategic sponsorship agreement with Serh Group, under which Serh Group will serve as a strategic sponsor for the heritage sports events organised by the Council throughout 2026.

2026-01-22T00:01:51.056074+00:00 IST

8 Islamic nations agree to join Trump's Board of Peace

Foreign Ministers of eight Arab and Islamic countries have welcomed an invitation from United States President Donald J. Trump to join the "Board of Peace", reaffirming their collective support for ongoing international efforts to end the Gaza conflict.

2026-01-21T20:57:59.350015+00:00 IST

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed visits UMEX and SimTEX 2026

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has visited the seventh editions of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and the Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX), organised by ADNEC Group in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence and Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi until 22 January 2026.

2026-01-21T19:56:40.283434+00:00 IST

Israeli PM accepts Trump's invitation to join Gaza Board of Peace

The "Board of Peace" was unveiled as part of phase two of the fragile ceasefire agreement with Hamas to end the Israel-Gaza conflict, Al Jazeera reported.

2026-01-21T10:34:46.609118+00:00 IST

UAE President accepts US invitation to Gaza "Board of Peace"

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has accepted the invitation from the United States to join the "Board of Peace" for Gaza as announced by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

2026-01-21T00:39:44.227743+00:00 IST

Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Cultural Centre foundation laid in N’Djamena

The foundation stone was laid for the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Cultural Centre in N'Djamena, Chad. Built under a UAE-Chad agreement, the mosque will accommodate 10,000 worshippers and include a library and school, while the cultural centre will host classes and community programmes.

2026-01-20T17:55:21.506401+00:00 IST

Israel begins dismantling of banned UN organisation’s JerusalemHQ

This morning (Tuesday), Israeli security forces arrived to evacuate and destroy the UNRWA (UN Relief Works Agency) headquarters on Ammunition Hill in northern Jerusalem. This is the central headquarters from which all of the organisation's activities in Judea and Samaria and Jerusalem are managed, and within which UNRWA's main logistical infrastructure is concentrated.

2026-01-20T07:54:32.453161+00:00 IST