Middle East

Sharjah Youth Council participatesInt'l Govt Communication Forum

The council will present two sessions, "The Latent Ideas of Youth and the Fuel of Scientific Research in Government Communication" and "Digital Government Communication - Between Empowering and Benefiting from the Youth".

2024-09-02T09:28:22.151644+00:00 IST

Iran rules out foul play in late president Raisi’s death

The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces released its final report on September 1, confirming earlier findings that harsh weather conditions in northwestern Iran at the time of the incident, including a dense and rising fog, was the primary cause of the crash.

2024-09-02T05:44:13.297507+00:00 IST

Israelis protest, demand hostages' release

The protesters chanted "Now! Now!" and demanded that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reach a ceasefire deal with Palestinian group Hamas to bring the remaining captives home.

2024-09-02T01:13:17.922344+00:00 IST

President Isaac Herzog Meets Dutch Foreign Minister

President Isaac Herzog met with Foreign Minister of the Netherlands, Caspar Veldkamp.

2024-09-02T01:12:58.946161+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed, GCC Secretary-General, review developments

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today in Abu Dhabi with Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

2024-09-02T01:12:42.324390+00:00 IST

Nahyan bin Zayed visits 21st Abu Dhabi international hunting

Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, has visited the Abu Dhabi Sports Council Pavilion at the 2024 Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX).

2024-09-02T00:40:25.608188+00:00 IST

UAE President's directives reaffirm constant readiness to aid

Sheikh Hamdan reviewed the humanitarian situation caused by the recent floods in Nepal

2024-09-01T10:33:57.304422+00:00 IST

Following directives of UAE President, UAE dispatches vaccines

Following the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and as part of the country's continuous humanitarian efforts to support other nations in confronting challenges and crises

2024-09-01T10:30:02.973842+00:00 IST

COP29 Presidency to launch Climate Transparency Platform

The COP29 Presidency will officially launch a flagship initiative, the Baku Global Climate Transparency Platform (BTP), during the High-Level Dialogue (HLD) on September.

2024-09-01T09:22:33.077449+00:00 IST

UAE: Saudi Arabia participates at ADIHEX

Saudi Arabia is participating at the 21st edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), which opened yesterday and will run until 8th September, 2024, at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.

2024-09-01T09:20:14.179861+00:00 IST

“Time for war to end...": Joe Biden

Vice President Kamala Harris in a statement that Hamas "must be eliminated" and cannot be allowed to control Gaza.

2024-09-01T05:41:35.115171+00:00 IST

Gaza: United Nations kicks off polio vaccination drive today

Notably, the UN agencies UNRWA, UNICEF, and WHO plan to vaccinate more than 6,40,000 children in Gaza in two rounds.

2024-09-01T01:54:46.608131+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed congratulates Tunisian FM on appointment

During a phone call today, the two ministers discussed the fraternal relations between the UAE and the Republic of Tunisia and ways to enhance them to serve the mutual interests of both countries and their people.

2024-08-31T17:43:19.843964+00:00 IST

UAE chairs 114th session of Arab Economic and Social Council

The session will include a series of key meetings bringing together ministers, officials, and experts from various Arab countries to discuss priority economic and social issues, aiming to enhance Arab cooperation and achieve sustainable development in the region.

2024-08-31T17:22:49.279688+00:00 IST

UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed, Spanish FM discuss enhan

During the phone call, the two sides also discussed several regional and international issues, including developments in the Middle East.

2024-08-31T17:17:00.445806+00:00 IST

ADIHEX 2024 launched in Abu Dhabi

Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers' Club, and in collaboration with strategic partner ADNEC Group, the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) returns for its 21st edition from 31st August to 8th September 2024, at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.

2024-08-31T09:49:33.268857+00:00 IST

UAE leaders congratulate President of Kyrgyzstan

President President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Sadyr Japarov, President of Kyrgyzstan, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.

2024-08-31T09:48:37.666431+00:00 IST

WHO Chief demands safety for Gaza Polio teams amid violence

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called for the protection of health teams involved in Gaza's polio vaccination campaign, following recent violence that has claimed lives and endangered aid efforts. The call for safety comes amid escalating conflict and highlights the critical need to secure medical operations in high-risk areas.

2024-08-31T07:24:45.410207+00:00 IST

UAE signs deal with UNICEF to support humanitarian aid in Sudan

The agreement allocates USD 6 million for UNICEF's operations in Sudan and USD 1 million for its activities in South Sudan, further solidifying the UAE's commitment to alleviating the severe humanitarian crises in these countries.

2024-08-30T22:59:51.873257+00:00 IST

MoFA receives 4,981 calls, including 1,880 emergency reports

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has announced receiving more than 4,981 calls, 1,880 of which were emergency reports through the emergency line; 0097180024 dedicated for UAE nationals abroad during the 2024 summer holiday.

2024-08-30T18:05:45.893742+00:00 IST

Hamas Jenin terror leader Wissam Hazem killed in Israel operation

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that, during an operation carried out Friday morning in northern Samaria, Israeli security forces killed Wissam Hazem, the leader of the Hamas terrorist organization in Jenin. He was killed during a firefight and an IDF aircraft attacked and killed two more armed terrorists.

2024-08-30T17:15:26.672914+00:00 IST