Middle East

UAE: MoHAP enhances school nursing skills with new training works

Held at the Ministry's headquarters in Dubai, the Teacher Training Institute in Ajman, and Sharjah, the workshops focused on training school nurses and physical education support staff on recording anthropometric measurements for students aged 5 to 17.

2024-08-26T17:35:15.964340+00:00 IST

UAE: MOFA carries out emergency airlift of injured woman

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), in coordination with the National Guard - National Search and Rescue Centre (NSRC), has conducted an air ambulance operation for a critically injured person following a severe traffic accident while being with her family in the Sultanate of Oman that resulted in serious injuries. This is the fourth such air ambulance mission by the UAE from Oman recently.

2024-08-26T17:27:49.646555+00:00 IST

PM of Qatar, FM of Iran hold talks in Tehran

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Abbas Araghchi, and Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met Monday in Tehran.

2024-08-26T17:24:40.792402+00:00 IST

ADIHEX 2024 to highlight UAE’s equestrian heritage

The exhibition will feature falconry, hunting, equestrian sports, veterinary products, fishing, marine sports, environmental preservation, cultural heritage, arts, crafts, and technology.

2024-08-26T16:18:25.440831+00:00 IST

UAE national carriers fly to 606 destinations

Official data indicates that UAE national carriers now serve approximately 606 destinations worldwide, including joint and cargo routes, marking a 3.4 percent increase from the 586 destinations served at the end of 2023

2024-08-26T09:45:34.796238+00:00 IST

UAE strongly condemns stabbing attack in Germany

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability in contravention of international law

2024-08-26T09:45:06.999291+00:00 IST

UAE President marks new school year with recorded message

He stressed the importance of cooperation between families and schools, explaining that the integration of roles between parents and teachers contributes to building an ideal environment for students to succeed

2024-08-26T09:36:22.493289+00:00 IST

Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood launches video

The Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood has released an awareness video emphasising the importance of preventing bullying in schools. The video will be broadcast widely across various media platforms in the United Arab Emirates.

2024-08-26T09:00:22.804392+00:00 IST

TICAD Ministerial Meeting explores boosting AU-Japan cooperation

Participants in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) Ministerial Meeting, which took place on August 24-25, 2024, underscored the importance of addressing issues related to climate change, healthcare, education, agriculture, food security, nutrition, energy and water, especially in African Union (AU) member states.

2024-08-26T08:59:39.192716+00:00 IST

UAE Team Emirates' Yates, Hirschi take big victories

After a disappointing 24 hours for the team, which saw the withdrawal of Joao Almeida from the Vuelta Espana, Adam Yates bounced back in strong fashion to lift the team with a significant victory on the queen stage from Motril to Granada (178.5km).

2024-08-26T08:58:30.538885+00:00 IST

Iran minister says response to Israel attack will be "definitive"

"I don't think Iran wants to find itself in escalation, especially when the US presence in the region is (now) in staggering numbers," an Israeli official was cited as saying by CNN news outlet.

2024-08-26T08:16:39.842635+00:00 IST

Ben-Gurion Airport operations slowly returning to normal

Travellers at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport faced uncertainty as Israel's international gateway slowly resumed normal operations on Sunday.

2024-08-26T00:34:12.081934+00:00 IST

Al-Azhar Grand Imam highlights importance of cooperation with UAE

Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, highlighted Al-Azhar's commitment to enhancing cooperation with religious institutions in the UAE, commending the country's humanitarian efforts across various regions of the world

2024-08-25T23:56:36.274776+00:00 IST

Sheikh Zayed, Fatima bint Mubarak shaped UAE's vision on women

Dr Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat, affirmed that the UAE has a longstanding record of women's empowerment, dating back to the era of the UAE's Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

2024-08-25T23:56:12.493052+00:00 IST

Hamas rejects "new conditions" by Israel for Gaza ceasefire deal

The Hamas delegation reportedly left Cairo on Sunday evening (local time) after meeting with mediators for the renewed talks.

2024-08-25T23:03:11.480117+00:00 IST

Anti-Israel hackers have published classified data: Report

The cyber attacks, that started on October 7, 2023, have targeted several entities, including military and defence contractors, hospitals and government ministries.

2024-08-25T17:22:41.695023+00:00 IST

DCD Abu Dhabi delegation visits New Zealand

A delegation from the Department of Community Development (DCD) - Abu Dhabi visited New Zealand to explore leading practices in advancing community quality of life.

2024-08-25T17:16:59.875323+00:00 IST

UAE: Five training programs for students and professionals

The Sharjah Government Media Bureau, in collaboration with strategic national and international partners, is rolling out five high-impact pre-forum training programmes to equip young students and professionals with advanced skill sets and broaden their knowledge through practical, real-world applications.

2024-08-25T17:09:35.512244+00:00 IST

Israel’s Sinai division eliminates more than 200 terrorists

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reported that over the past few months its 252nd "Sinai" Division - part of the IDF's Southern Command - including the Jerusalem (16th) and Harel (10th) brigades, has eliminated over 200 terrorists while operating in the central Gaza corridor and destroyed hundreds of terrorist infrastructures including tunnels in the area.

2024-08-25T16:20:18.438253+00:00 IST

ADIHEX 2024 celebrates Emirati heritage, expands business horizon

Organised for the first time by Capital Events, the events management arm of ADNEC Group, in collaboration with the Emirates Falconers' Club, this world-leading exhibition with over two decades' heritage runs from 31st August to 8th September 2024 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.

2024-08-25T16:12:41.869689+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi mobility completes preparations for school transport

The preparations also aim to ensure smooth traffic flow around schools for all modes of transport, including pedestrians, school buses, public transport, and private vehicles.

2024-08-25T15:41:56.589678+00:00 IST