Middle East

"Israel's strikes on Lebanon epitomises right...": Isaac Herzog

His statement comes after the Israeli military conducted pre-emptive strikes against what it said were "terror targets in Lebanon" after it claimed to have identified Hezbollah as "preparing to fire missiles and rockets toward Israeli territory."

2024-08-25T13:01:19.272752+00:00 IST

At least 13 people killed, 14 others missing after boat sinks off

In a statement on Sunday, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said, "A migrant boat capsized off the coast of Yemen's Taiz governorate on Tuesday."

2024-08-25T12:01:03.703867+00:00 IST

230 captives released following seventh UAE mediation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its appreciation to the governments of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine for their cooperation with the UAE's mediation endeavors, which come less than a month after the previous exchange process

2024-08-25T11:03:44.652202+00:00 IST

UAE leaders congratulate President of Uruguay on Independence Day

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Luis Lacalle Pou of Uruguay on the occasion of his country's Independence Day

2024-08-25T09:40:37.770843+00:00 IST

Kuwait welcomes ALPS joint statement after Sudan talks in Geneva

Kuwait welcomed Saturday the joint statement issued by the Aligned for Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan (ALPS) Group which mediated the latest round of intra-Sudan talks in Geneva recently, said the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry.

2024-08-25T09:39:44.030482+00:00 IST

Mohammed bin Rashid: UAE non-oil foreign trade hits all-time high

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum remarked, "A few years ago, we set ambitious national economic goals, aiming for AED 4 trillion in foreign trade by 2031 - a goal that was seen as highly challenging at the time"

2024-08-25T09:33:33.155821+00:00 IST

IDF strikes Hezbollah rocket launchers as Israel declares emergen

Around 100 Israeli Air Force fighter jets have struck and eliminated thousands of Hezbollah rocket launcher barrels aimed at northern and central Israel, according to a statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

2024-08-25T09:05:23.427732+00:00 IST

Emergency situation declared in Israel for next 48 hours

Israel has declared an emergency for the next 48 hours amid the country's escalating tensions with Lebanon, and attacks from Hezbollah.

2024-08-25T05:03:19.187624+00:00 IST

UAE: Sharjah Charity International disbursed AED 84.3 million

The Sharjah Charity International (SCI) spent AED84.3 million on aid programmes within the country during the first half of this year. This includes AED 6.7 million for monthly aid.

2024-08-24T22:51:29.230595+00:00 IST

Kuwait welcomes ALPS joint statement after Sudan talks in Geneva

In a press statement carried by the Kuwait News Agency, the Ministry lauded the mediation efforts of regional and global partners in the Geneva talks.

2024-08-24T22:50:47.368083+00:00 IST

King Salman International Complex, UNA to hold symposium

The King Salman International Academy for the Arabic Language and the Union of News Agencies of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Countries will hold on September 2, 2024, a virtual symposium entitled "Enhancing Arabic content in news agencies in non-Arabic-speaking OIC countries."

2024-08-24T22:49:28.435570+00:00 IST

UAE President congratulates Ukraine President on Independence Day

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine on the occasion of his country's Independence Day

2024-08-24T17:05:43.839086+00:00 IST

UAE issues statement on talks addressing crisis in Sudan

The format includes the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Swiss Federation, the African Union, and the United Nations.

2024-08-24T16:52:46.450097+00:00 IST

UAE joins UN Critical Energy Transition Minerals Panel

Balalaa commended the outcomes of the UN Panel, which coincided with the urgent need to keep 1.5°C within reach, and global preparations to achieve the goal of net zero.

2024-08-24T16:50:34.122152+00:00 IST

Bullet wounds found in the bodies of six Israeli hostages

The bodies of six Israeli hostages recovered from Gaza on Tuesday had bullet wounds, according to preliminary forensic analysis.

2024-08-24T01:31:38.414752+00:00 IST

UAE: SGCA 2024 shortlists 46 finalists amid highest entries

The Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) has unveiled the Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA 2024) shortlist, featuring 46 candidates from 12 countries competing across 22 awards, grouped into five main categories.

2024-08-24T01:19:05.986187+00:00 IST

UAE: NMDC Group to list NMDC Energy on ADX

The Board of Directors of NMDC Group PJSC has approved to list NMDC Energy PJSC on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and sell a portion of the Group's shares in NMDC Energy PJSC through a public subscription.

2024-08-24T01:18:44.874323+00:00 IST

UAE joins final UN Secretary-General’s panel in Kenya

Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, participated at the United Nation's Critical Energy Transition Minerals (CETM) Panel held in Nairobi, Kenya, alongside government representatives, experts, and organisations.

2024-08-23T01:37:03.765788+00:00 IST

UAE: ADIHEX 2024 to feature rich range of arts, crafts

Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2024 will showcase unique local arts and crafts as part of the exhibition's aim of preserving the UAE's heritage through innovation while appreciating the past and natural world.

2024-08-23T01:35:57.938768+00:00 IST

Plans for October 7th memorial ceremony unveiled amid backlash

Southern Israeli communities remain divided over a government-organized ceremony commemorating the October 7 attacks as the Cabinet minister tasked with organizing the event presented her planned format to the media on Thursday.

2024-08-23T01:33:03.890110+00:00 IST

Israeli fighter jets strike Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) identified a Hezbollah terrorist cell that had launched rockets into the area of Zerait in Israel, operating in a building in the area of Chihine in southern Lebanon.

2024-08-22T01:49:09.922807+00:00 IST