Middle East

UAE, DRC Presidents discuss strengthening bilateral ties

The meeting explored ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and collaboration in various fields with the aim of promoting development and prosperity in both countries.

2024-09-06T17:50:05.216221+00:00 IST

Mansour bin Zayed receives Chief of Amiri Diwan of Qatar

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President and Chairman of the Presidential Court, met with Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Chief of the Amiri Diwan of Qatar, at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. The meeting involved discussions on strengthening fraternal relations and cooperation between the UAE and Qatar. Sheikh Saoud relayed greetings from Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, while Sheikh Mansour extended President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's greetings and well-wishes. A luncheon was hosted by Sheikh Mansour in honour of Sheikh Saoud and his delegation, attended by senior officials.

2024-09-06T17:49:38.091892+00:00 IST

US national killed in West Bank protest

An American woman on Friday was fatally shot during a protest against Israeli settlements in the Palestinian town of Beita in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian officials and eyewitnesses confirmed the incident, the New York Times reported.

2024-09-06T17:15:10.687088+00:00 IST

Mumbai-Frankfurt Vistara flight lands in Turkey after diversion

Vistara Airlines announced on Friday that its Mumbai-Frankfurt flight that was diverted to Turkey due to security concerns has landed safely in Turkey.

2024-09-06T14:33:41.163212+00:00 IST

Israel's transportation authority holds exercises in case of war

The exercises were held in light of the recent developments in the region, and as a preparation for the possibility of escalation of fighting with Hezbollah or an Iranian attack.

2024-09-06T09:24:26.677047+00:00 IST

UAE, Singapore discuss strengthening parliamentary cooperation

Al Suwaidi made these remarks during a meeting in Abu Dhabi with Kamal R Vaswani, Singapore's Ambassador to the UAE, where discussions centred on enhancing cooperation in areas such as digital transformation and government development.

2024-09-06T09:17:31.918111+00:00 IST

UAE's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure launches AI chatbot

From basic questions to more complex service-related queries, the platform provides fast, accurate responses.

2024-09-06T09:09:53.669992+00:00 IST

Israeli Foreign Minister meets with visiting Romanian counterpart

Israel's Foreign Minister met on Thursday with the visiting Romanian Foreign minister Luminita Odobescu.

2024-09-06T01:13:23.580418+00:00 IST

Hamed bin Zayed visits 21st Abu Dhabi International Hunting

Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, visited the 21st Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), reviewing the various adventure and outdoor lifestyle equipment related to falconry, hunting and equestrian, which are closely associated with the UAE's cultural heritage.

2024-09-06T01:12:35.134128+00:00 IST

UAE continues to support humantitarian aid to Gaza

Marking the International Day of Charity, the UAE continues to enhance its leading role in supporting humanitarian causes worldwide, with a particular focus on Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 in Gaza. The initiative, launched in response to the challenging conditions faced by residents of the Gaza Strip, epitomises the UAE's spirit of giving, as it provides round-the-clock relief and medical aid through volunteer teams to support the Palestinian people.

2024-09-05T17:38:44.019702+00:00 IST

Sharjah Museums Authority organise art exhibit

Sharjah Museums Authority has announced its first collaboration with the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts for the upcoming exhibition, "Roots and Modernity: Contemporary Mediterranean Arab Art."

2024-09-05T17:28:46.161381+00:00 IST

Paralympics:UAE's Noura Al Ketbi secures 5th in women's shot put

Noura Al Ketbi, a member of the UAE national athletics team, secured fifth place in the women's shot put F32 final at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

2024-09-05T17:24:37.850441+00:00 IST

UAE chairs 114th session of Arab Economic and Social Council

The United Arab Emirates chaired the meetings of the 114th session of the Arab Economic and Social Council (AESC), held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo, Egypt.

2024-09-05T17:18:19.389022+00:00 IST

MoHAP to launch influenza awareness campaign

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced that the annual national seasonal influenza awareness campaign will kick off on September 9.

2024-09-05T17:17:56.502523+00:00 IST

Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi honours 11th SGCA winners

Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Media Council, honoured the 11th Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA 2024) winners on Thursday.

2024-09-05T17:17:36.885616+00:00 IST

UAE's support accelerates vaccination of over 187,000 children

The UAE's support has accelerated the vaccination of over 187,000 children in Gaza since the launch of the polio campaign.

2024-09-05T01:29:33.819064+00:00 IST

Hezbollah launches 30 rockets at Northern Israel

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that about 30 rocket launches were detected that crossed from the territory of Lebanon into Israel. Some of them were intercepted and some fell in open areas.

2024-09-05T01:24:22.221946+00:00 IST

ACWA Power, SEWA sign deal for Sharjah’s Independent project

Saudi-listed ACWA Power today signed an agreement with Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) to develop Sharjah's first Independent Water Project (IWP) that will help meet the increasing demand for potable water in the emirate.

2024-09-05T01:23:46.657527+00:00 IST

Ahmed bin Mohammed honours winners of Al Maktoum Business Award

Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, noted that Dubai's unique approach to development and sustainability, inspired by the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, offers the world an uplifting model of business excellence that catalyses economic growth.

2024-09-04T17:30:24.599748+00:00 IST

Inauguration of Sharjah’s 1st Arabic Cultural Institute in Milan

The inauguration of the first Arabic Cultural Institute in Milan, Italy, by H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has garnered widespread acclaim from both Italian and Arab communities, particularly within media and academic circles.

2024-09-04T17:29:10.267263+00:00 IST

EGA implements digital greenhouse gas emissions tracking system

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) today announced the implementation of a digital greenhouse gas emissions tracking system to enhance transparency and accelerate decarbonisation, in line with the UAE's National MRV Transparency System.

2024-09-04T17:20:16.191128+00:00 IST