Middle East

UAE President to begin official visit to US on Monday

He will discuss with US President Joe Biden the historical ties that link the UAE and the US, which date back more than 50 years.

2024-09-18T23:27:02.212408+00:00 IST

Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with Abdullah bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi

During Sheikh Hamdan's visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi, they discussed the leadership's vision for promoting global peace, development, and cooperation.

2024-09-18T23:26:36.590059+00:00 IST

Lebanon: 14 killed, 450 others injured in walkie-talkie explosion

The latest attack comes just a day after 12 people were killed and more than 2800 others were wounded in a coordinated explosion of pagers in Lebanon.

2024-09-18T19:05:30.930393+00:00 IST

9 Killed, 300 Injured as Hezbollah Communication Gear Blows Up

2024-09-18T18:47:40.441786+00:00 IST

Lebanese Attack UNIFIL Amid New Wave of Explosions: Reports

2024-09-18T18:00:00.542205+00:00 IST

UAQ ruler congratulates Hamad Al Sharqi

Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, congratulated H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, on the 50th anniversary of assuming the rule of the emirate.

2024-09-18T17:20:44.061687+00:00 IST

Alia Al Mazrouei meets with CEOs of 20 venture capital funds

Alia Abdullah Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, held a roundtable with 20 directors and CEOs of venture capital funds.

2024-09-18T15:33:19.439367+00:00 IST

Union Association for Human Rights participates in 57th session

The Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR) is highlighting the pioneering UAE's human rights journey during its participation in the 57th regular session of the Human Rights Council, currently being held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The UAE is presented as a prominent international partner in promoting human rights globally.

2024-09-18T14:55:50.036326+00:00 IST

Iran blames Israel for pager explosions in Lebanon

During the phone-call, he blamed Israel for a series of pager explosions in Lebanon, labelling it "Israeli terrorism."

2024-09-18T01:05:03.660790+00:00 IST

Israeli military says no changes in home front measures

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) spokesman issued a statement Tuesday night clarifying that at this stage there is no change in the directives of the IDF Home Front Command regarding security measures and the need for the civilian population to prepare for a possible attack.

2024-09-17T23:28:03.037017+00:00 IST

UAE's Ministry of Interior hosts GCC Strategy for Combating Drugs

The workshop commenced with a speech by Al-Badawi, who extended his gratitude to the UAE for hosting this significant regional event.

2024-09-17T23:20:53.875131+00:00 IST

Dubai Metro Music Festival launches September 21

A weeklong celebration of global music, the festival will see five metro stations - The Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, BurJuman, Union, and DMCC - transform into vibrant hubs of rhythm and melody from diverse cultures around the world.

2024-09-17T23:20:24.103324+00:00 IST

Dubai Culture signs MoU with Dubai Police, Dubai Customs

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Police and Dubai Customs to enhance their joint cooperation in preserving, protecting, and safeguarding Dubai's archaeological assets.

2024-09-17T17:59:09.779528+00:00 IST

Mohammed bin Rashid reviews cultural district project

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, reviewed the cultural district project, located within the Azizi Venice community in Dubai South. Launched by Azizi Developments, the project aims to enrich Dubai's cultural and art landscape and foster innovation in the creative sector

2024-09-17T17:48:44.187046+00:00 IST

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends World Utilities Congress

He toured the exhibition and reviewed the latest innovations driving the global utilities ecosystem, as well as ongoing efforts to advance the sustainability of the water and electricity sectors

2024-09-17T17:42:26.530291+00:00 IST

Hamdan bin Mohammed issues resolution on new BoD of Dubai Autism

Other members of the new Board include Sami Yaqout Al Riyami, Hind Abdulwahid Al Rostamani, Sheikha Ahmed Al Raisi, Salha Khalifa bin Dhiban Al Falasi, and Mariam Ahmed Al Balooshi, in addition to the CEO of the Centre

2024-09-17T17:38:12.096522+00:00 IST

8 killed, 2,750 injured in pager explosions across Lebanon

Lebanon's Health Minister confirmed a series of explosions across the country, resulting in the deaths of at least eight people and injuring 2,750 others. The blasts were caused by exploding handheld pagers, according to a report by Al Jazeera.

2024-09-17T17:11:04.634806+00:00 IST

Hezbollah operatives injured by exploding devices across Lebanon

According to Arab media reports, numerous members of Hezbollah in various areas of Lebanon were injured when their communication devices exploded. Around 70 people have been injured, but the number may be higher. Lebanese sources quoted by Sky News in Arabic claim the blasts were the result of Israeli hacking.

2024-09-17T14:39:00.517541+00:00 IST

Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure presents plan

The event was attended by representatives from government ministries and regulators, government companies, local authorities, industry entities, representatives of academia, entrepreneurs, civil society organizations and more. Later, additional professional meetings will be held on the subject of work.

2024-09-17T02:15:09.138468+00:00 IST

Israel's Minister of Defence Gallant updates senior advisor to US

During the meeting, the Minister and IDF (Israel Defense Forces) officials presented a summary of the IDF's operations against Hezbollah forces.

2024-09-17T02:13:17.366946+00:00 IST

PM Netanyahu tells US envoy Israel ‘Will Do What Is Necessary’

Netanyahu's office said that he "made it clear in a determined and decisive manner" in his conversation with the envoy that it will not be possible to return Israelis to their homes in the areas near Lebanon who were evacuated for their safety without a "fundamental change in the security situation in the north."

2024-09-17T02:12:31.868752+00:00 IST