Middle East

UAE President visits King of Bahrain at his residence

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today visited King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, at his residence in Abu Dhabi. The King is currently on a private visit to the UAE.

2024-09-11T18:13:44.369405+00:00 IST

UAE, India explore civil nuclear energy cooperation

Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) have signed an agreement to exchange expertise and enhance potential cooperation in various fields such as supply chain development, human resource development, provision of nuclear consultancy services, and future investment

2024-09-11T18:03:30.714800+00:00 IST

UAE and Cyprus Presidents discuss cooperation

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, discussed bilateral cooperation and explored opportunities to strengthen strategic relations, particularly in the economic and developmental sectors, in ways that serve mutual interests.

2024-09-11T18:00:25.881296+00:00 IST

UAE: New diplomats sworn in before Abdullah bin Zayed

The diplomats expressed their pride in working for the diplomatic corps, affirming their keenness to serve their country.

2024-09-11T09:48:58.040885+00:00 IST

Israel launches its first suicide prevention campaign  

The campaign emphasizes the assistance to men because the suicide rate is higher among men.

2024-09-11T09:37:01.959016+00:00 IST

Israel confirms two soldiers killed in helicopter crash

The Air Force's "Owl" helicopter was part of a mission to evacuate an injured soldier to a hospital for medical treatment.

2024-09-11T09:33:31.809046+00:00 IST

"Never taken Zelenskyy formula seriously": Sergey Lavrov

He also praised the approach taken by counterparts from India and Brazil to facilitate the resolution of the ongoing conflict.

2024-09-11T08:25:23.373474+00:00 IST

SEC approves SIAA’s recommendations to provide advanced services

During the meeting, the council discussed several topics related to monitoring governmental performance and developing services to keep pace with the growth witnessed by the emirate of Sharjah across various sectors, aiming to provide services that ensure a decent living for its citizens.

2024-09-11T01:36:08.126343+00:00 IST

UAE President receives Philippines Interior Secretary

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Benjamin Abalos Jr, Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government of the Republic of the Philippines

2024-09-11T01:35:24.188803+00:00 IST

UAE President congratulates Algerian President on re-election

During the call, UAE President expressed his best wishes to the Algerian President for success in his duties in the coming period in aiming to meet the aspirations of the Algerian people for further progress and prosperity

2024-09-10T23:05:17.806078+00:00 IST

Israeli President Herzog to make historic first visit to Albania

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is departing for state visits to Albania and Serbia on Tuesday night, the president's office announced.

2024-09-10T17:42:37.152329+00:00 IST

Nahyan bin Mubarak attends Korean Embassy's National Day ceremony

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended this evening here the reception hosted by Yoo Jehseung, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the UAE, on his country's National Day.

2024-09-10T17:42:09.366317+00:00 IST

Israeli military hits Hezbollah rocket launchers

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) on Tuesday attacked Hezbollah rocket launchers used to attack Israel from Lebanon, The rockets struck in the Sasa area in the north of Israel and in the Western Galilee. Also, a military structure of the terrorist organization Hezbollah in southern Lebanon was attacked.

2024-09-10T17:31:11.791337+00:00 IST

Israel strikes Hamas command centre in Khan Yunis humanitarian zo

According to the military, the strike targeted "significant" Hamas members in the Mawasi humanitarian zone who "planned and carried out terrorist attacks" against both Israeli soldiers and civilians.

2024-09-10T09:36:50.881167+00:00 IST

Israel’s longest undercover operation exposes smuggling network

The investigation began in 2020 when the Tax Authority and the police recruited an undercover agent code named "Jack Sparrow." Posing as a customs inspector, the agent was strategically placed at Ashdod Port, where he began building relationships with importers and customs officials.

2024-09-10T09:32:48.590896+00:00 IST

UAE, US hold their 4th Joint Consular Committee

The meeting was chaired by Khalid Abdulla Belhoul, Under-Secretary of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Hugo Rodriguez, Acting Assistant Secretary at the Bureau of Consular Affairs in the US Department of State.

2024-09-10T09:31:24.950677+00:00 IST

El-Sisi prioritise reaching agreement on ceasefire in Gaza

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received, separately, on Monday, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Lars Lokke Rasmussen and High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, Egypt's State Information Service reported.

2024-09-09T17:18:55.028039+00:00 IST

More to be done on unlocking power of refugee education: UNHCR

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said that while remarkable progress has been achieved in global refugee education and enrolment, significant challenges remain with nearly half of the world's 14.8 million school-aged refugee children still out of school.

2024-09-09T17:08:24.750618+00:00 IST

Israeli police intercept 74 handguns smuggled from Jordan

Israeli Police confiscated 74 handguns being smuggled into the country from Jordan at a border crossing by Eilat on Monday.

2024-09-09T17:03:36.827833+00:00 IST

"GCC cornerstone of global energy supply": EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday emphasised the critical role of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and described it as a "cornerstone of the global energy supply." He also showcased India's economic growth, noting that the country has emerged as one of the world's fastest-growing markets.

2024-09-09T16:13:18.827944+00:00 IST

Jaishankar outlines key pillars of India-GCC partnership

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar outlined the four key pillars that enhance the India-GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) partnership, namely -- people, prosperity, progress and security.

2024-09-09T15:06:11.193064+00:00 IST