Middle East

Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace participates in G20 Interfaith Forum

Shaikh Al Mahfouz bin Bayyah, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, and Chair of Religion and Civil Society Commission on Artificial Intelligence, addressed the forum and emphasised the UAE's unwavering commitment to cultivating cultural diversity as a fundamental pillar of humanitarian cooperation.

2024-08-22T01:48:50.032399+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Mobility installs two new recycling units in Al Ain

This move is part of the ongoing initiative, carried out in collaboration with the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi and Cycled Technologies, a company specialising in manufacturing and deploying smart recycling stations and reverse vending machines (RVM) in the UAE.

2024-08-22T01:36:01.970052+00:00 IST

RAK seizes 650,000 counterfeit items worth AED23 million

A joint team from the Criminal Investigation Department of Ras Al Khaimah Police and the Commercial Control and Protection Department of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in the emirate have seized 650,468 counterfeit items bearing international brand trademarks, with an estimated market value of AED23 million.

2024-08-21T09:36:05.836895+00:00 IST

DXB expects 3.43 million passengers on August 31-September 2

Dubai International (DXB) is gearing up to welcome 3.43 million passengers between August 31 and September 2 as residents return from their summer vacations.

2024-08-21T09:34:24.785393+00:00 IST

GPSSA encourages government, private sector entities

The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has urged all government and private sector employers to visit its website and apply for awareness workshops designed to clarify the UAE's federal pension laws No. 7 of 1999 and No. 57 of 2023.

2024-08-21T09:30:39.732013+00:00 IST

UAE's Ministry of Education announces full readiness for 2024-25

During the briefing, Sarah Al Amiri emphasised that the MoE put proactive plans in place prior to the conclusion of the previous academic year.

2024-08-21T00:39:17.508321+00:00 IST

Israel lowering barriers on import of communications equipment

As a first step, a full commercial and personal import exemption will be granted to four items of wireless equipment: a home or office video projector, a gaming console, a wireless charger and a cochlear implant device to improve hearing.

2024-08-21T00:38:42.497881+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed, Australian FM discuss bilateral relations

During the call, the two officials discussed regional developments in the Middle East and their humanitarian repercussions on civilians in the Gaza Strip.

2024-08-21T00:17:38.017693+00:00 IST

ADREC launches first residential Abu Dhabi Rental Index

The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) - the custodian and regulator of Abu Dhabi's real estate sector - announced today the launch of the first residential Rental Index for Abu Dhabi.

2024-08-20T10:12:50.758844+00:00 IST

UAE continues relief efforts in Gaza: Report

As the world marks World Humanitarian Day on 19th August, the UAE reaffirms its commitment to humanitarian work with its ongoing relief efforts in Gaza.

2024-08-20T09:52:30.100946+00:00 IST

WGES to empower vulnerable communities

The World Green Economy Summit (WGES) has announced that achieving climate justice and empowering impoverished communities are the top objectives of the summit.

2024-08-20T09:52:21.249792+00:00 IST

US civil rights activist Jesse Jackson makes surprise appearance

American civil rights activist, Reverend Jesse Jackson, on Monday (local time) made a surprise appearance at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, receiving a standing ovation from everyone there.

2024-08-20T03:38:50.134585+00:00 IST

Israel accepted bridging proposal for ceasefire talks: Blinken

Speaking to reporters in Tel Aviv, Blinken stated, "In a very constructive meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu today, he confirmed to me that Israel accepts the bridging proposal, that he supports it. It's now incumbent on Hamas to do the same."

2024-08-20T01:46:39.317806+00:00 IST

Israeli Bedouin soldier killed in Hezbollah drone barrage

Warrant Officer Mahmood Amaria, 45, from the Bedouin town of Ibtin, was killed in Monday morning's drone attack, the IDF said.

2024-08-20T01:05:58.153836+00:00 IST

Sharjah Chamber launches ‘Back to School’ campaign

Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) as part of the Sharjah Summer Promotions, the campaign will conclude on September 1, offering parents and students of all ages incredible deals and discounts reaching up to 80 per cent on a large selection of school products.

2024-08-19T22:10:14.323745+00:00 IST

Israel sees decrease in suicide rate since October 7 

Israel's Ministry of Health released the data on the rate of suicide in Israel, specifically in the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas terror massacre and the ensuing Iron Swords War against Hamas in Gaza.

2024-08-19T21:54:13.625255+00:00 IST

Israeli citizen arrested for contact with Iranian agent

An Israeli man was arrested for contact with an Iranian agent, the Justice Ministry announced on Monday.

2024-08-19T18:23:01.581767+00:00 IST

‘A big miracle happened here’: eyewitness recounts bombing

In the aftermath of Sunday night's Tel Aviv terror attack, one of the worshippers in the Rashbi Synagogue that was apparently targeted recounted the scene.

2024-08-19T17:41:16.912009+00:00 IST

Israel destroys 1.5 km tunnel in Khan Yunis

Israeli combat engineers destroyed a 1.5 km-long tunnel in Khan Yunis, the Israel Defense Forces said on Monday.

2024-08-19T17:33:34.533663+00:00 IST

Indian envoy Adarsh Swaika meets Kuwait First Deputy PM

Indian Ambassador to Kuwait, Adarsh Swaika called on Kuwait's First Deputy PM, Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah and apprised him of the issues related to the Indian community.

2024-08-19T10:53:02.235643+00:00 IST

“This was a terror attack": Israel on Tel Aviv explosion

The explosion killed one person and injured another. The blast occurred on HaLehi Street, sending shockwaves through the city, which has been on high alert due to escalating tensions in the region.

2024-08-19T10:45:26.359195+00:00 IST