Middle East

Israel launches retaliatory strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon

In response to the barrage of rockets fired at Israel, the country's military launched attacks against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon on Wednesday. The military said that the retaliatory strikes came after dozens of rockets were fired from Lebanese territory.

2024-09-04T16:58:16.322209+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi's Department of Energy launches initiatives

The awareness programmes in schools and households will promote sustainability and conservation efforts among Abu Dhabi's next generation as Abu Dhabi advances its efforts toward achieving the UAE's 2050 net zero goals.

2024-09-04T09:57:23.653253+00:00 IST

Sharjah Ruler opens 13th edition of IGCF

Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Media Council, were also present.

2024-09-04T09:46:35.360897+00:00 IST

Muslim Council of Elders, Islamic Religious Council of Singapore

The Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders, Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, received a delegation from the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) and leaders from the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth in Singapore at the Council's headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

2024-09-04T02:17:59.887025+00:00 IST

Speaker of National Assembly of Djibouti visits Grand Mosque

Dileita Mohamed Dileita, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Djibouti, has visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.

2024-09-04T01:45:16.801372+00:00 IST

Nahyan bin Mubarak visits 21st edition of ADIHEX

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, visited the 21st edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers' Club.

2024-09-04T01:30:56.677946+00:00 IST

UAE President receives African Development Bank Group chief 

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group

2024-09-03T18:06:30.586740+00:00 IST

ADIHEX 2024 showcases premier local, international exhibitors

This year's event at ADNEC offers visitors the chance to explore a variety of products and services across 11 sectors, focusing on hunting, equestrian, and outdoor sports.

2024-09-03T18:06:07.408202+00:00 IST

"With or without British arms, Israel will win this war"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the British government's decision to suspend thirty arms licences to Israel, asserting that regardless of the UK's support, Israel remains resolute in its determination to emerge victorious in this conflict.

2024-09-03T15:35:04.880551+00:00 IST

CAG of India signs MoU with UAE Accountability Authority

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (Supreme Audit Institution, India) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Accountability Authority of the United Arab Emirates (Supreme Audit Institution, UAE) during a bilateral meeting with the President of UAE Accountability Authority on Monday evening in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

2024-09-03T10:38:54.269819+00:00 IST

UAE President, UK Prime Minister discuss bilateral relations

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from the Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, during which they discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two nations, aimed at serving mutual interests and fulfilling their peoples' aspirations for sustainable development and prosperity.

2024-09-03T01:35:48.821280+00:00 IST

Protest in front of Netanyahu residence becomes violent

A protest opposite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private residence on Azza (Gaza) Street in central Jerusalem Monday night got out of hand.

2024-09-03T01:18:36.893040+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed, Kuwaiti FM inaugurate new Kuwaiti embassy

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Abdullah Ali Al Yahya, Foreign Minister of Kuwait, have inaugurated the new building of the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Abu Dhabi.

2024-09-03T01:18:21.908623+00:00 IST

UAE to host inaugural Arab Arm Wrestling Championship

The Emirates Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation has announced that it will be hosting the First Arab Arm Wrestling Championship. The competition will feature 10 weight categories for both men and youth, with 150 athletes from 12 countries participating.

2024-09-02T17:18:22.912048+00:00 IST

ADNEC announces Al Marai Al Arabia as Bronze Sponsor of ADIHEX

ADNEC Group has announced that Al Marai Al Arabia will be Bronze Sponsor for the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2024.

2024-09-02T17:15:12.182951+00:00 IST

'Dubai Humanitarian' transports 90 MT of aid to Sudan

Under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXB-H) has facilitated urgent relief supplies to Chad's capital, Ndjamena, to support over 70,000 Sudanese people, alleviating their suffering and safeguarding lives in the region.

2024-09-02T17:14:38.796949+00:00 IST

IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi campus inaugurated

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, inaugurated the Abu Dhabi campus of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi) today.

2024-09-02T16:40:17.255723+00:00 IST

Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah receives Australian Ambassador

Bryony Hilless, Australian Consul-General in Dubai and the Northern Emirates accompanied the Ambassador

2024-09-02T14:02:46.818226+00:00 IST

Abidjan hosts third edition of Arabic Poetry Forum

The event was organised by the Department of Cultural Affairs at the Sharjah Department of Culture in collaboration with the Vision Foundation for Culture and Training in the capital, Abidjan, and featured the participation of 15 poets

2024-09-02T13:57:19.557432+00:00 IST

DoH forms Emirati Advisory Doctors Committee

This committee comprises DoH executive leaders and 14 distinguished Emirati clinicians and researchers from leading healthcare providers in Abu Dhabi

2024-09-02T13:56:28.798453+00:00 IST

EAD launches sea cage aquaculture project in Abu Dhabi

The project is held under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of EAD, and in alignment with the vision of Abu Dhabi's sustainable aquaculture policy.

2024-09-02T09:37:44.344828+00:00 IST