Middle East

Egypt, Qatar, US announce new round of talks

Egypt, Qatar, and the United States announced Friday in a joint statement that senior officials from the three countries will meet again in Cairo before the end of next week in a new round of talks, hoping to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

2024-08-17T00:31:39.336719+00:00 IST

IGCF 2024 unveils 29 skill-building activities

The International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2024) is set to empower youth and university students with a packed agenda of 29 discussion sessions and workshops, aiming to enhance their communication skills.

2024-08-17T00:31:22.938674+00:00 IST

UAE joins BRICS partners to launch Industrial Competence Centre

The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology on Friday joined its BRICS counterparts on the launch of a Centre for Industrial Competences in cooperation with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) to support the development of Industrial skills and capabilities.

2024-08-17T00:31:03.810674+00:00 IST

UAE President confers First-Class Medal

The medal was conferred in appreciation of Ambassador Mugwe's efforts during his tenure, which contributed to the development and advancement of bilateral relations across various fields

2024-08-16T17:20:23.738145+00:00 IST

ADJD's Centre for Forensic and Electronic Sciences receives NAME

This makes the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department the first centre in the Middle East to hold this international certificate, and only the third in the world outside the United States, behind Canada and Singapore

2024-08-16T17:02:10.653968+00:00 IST

UAE Ambassador presents credentials copy to Iraq's Deputy PM

Abdulla Matar Al Mazrouei, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq, presented a copy of his credentials to Fuad Mohammed Hussein, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, at the Ministry's headquarters in Baghdad.

2024-08-16T09:20:11.918089+00:00 IST

Etihad airways record 10.4 million passengers Jan-Jul 2024

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has released its preliminary traffic figures for July 2024.

2024-08-16T09:12:37.381810+00:00 IST

Israel has new task force on employment of illegal residents

Israel's Tax Authority and Population and Immigration Authority announced a joint task force to eradicate the employment of foreign workers who do not have work permits and to arrest their employers.

2024-08-16T09:11:36.952376+00:00 IST

Ras Al Khaimah Tourist Police enhances efforts to serve tourists

The Ras Al Khaimah Tourist Police plays an important role in enhancing the security and safety of tourists, in the implementation of the Ministry of Interior's vision to make the UAE the best country in the world in achieving security and safety, by working effectively and efficiently to maintain tourism security through providing smart and innovative proactive services and awareness programmes to preserve lives and property.

2024-08-16T01:36:46.378326+00:00 IST

Nahyan bin Mubarak inaugurates the 30th Abu Dhabi Chess festival

His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, inaugurated the 30th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival this evening at the St. Regis Hotel - Corniche.

2024-08-16T01:32:11.087503+00:00 IST

Emirates extends sponsorship of US Open Tennis Championship

Emirates and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) today announced the renewal of their partnership, which will see Emirates extend its support and sponsorship of the US Open Tennis Championship for the 13th consecutive year.

2024-08-16T01:30:50.436852+00:00 IST

"She’ll be a terrible presiden": Trump's fresh attack on Harris

Trump held a press conference at his Bedminster, N.J. property, where he spoke for about an hour before fielding questions from the media. Several reporters questioned him about the suggestion from several Republicans that he should be more restrained and stop making disparaging remarks about his opponent.

2024-08-16T01:26:25.631472+00:00 IST

Indian diaspora celebrates India’s 78th Independence Day in NY

The Indian diaspora celebrated India's 78th Independence Day at Times Square in New York City on Thursday.

2024-08-15T23:43:19.192559+00:00 IST

Israeli forces eliminate 20 Hamas terrorists in Rafah

Israeli soldiers continued pressing Hamas in southern Gaza, eliminating 20 terrorists in Rafah over the last day, the Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday morning.

2024-08-15T14:02:16.237306+00:00 IST

Kuwait leaders extend wishes to President Murmu on 78th I-Day

Top Kuwaiti leaders extended congratulations to President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday, on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day.

2024-08-15T10:30:40.209022+00:00 IST

UAE Leaders congratulate Korean President on Liberation Day

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea, on the occasion of his country's National Liberation Day.

2024-08-15T10:10:52.972838+00:00 IST

UAE leaders congratulate President of Congo on Independence Day

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Denis Sassou Nguesso of Republic of the Congo, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.

2024-08-15T09:55:35.649726+00:00 IST

Dubai Culture opens participation in film competition

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has launched the open call for the Al Marmoom Short-Film Competition, held as part of the fourth Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert festival.

2024-08-15T01:13:58.209631+00:00 IST

Rulers of Emirates condole with King of Jordan over passing

Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, have sent messages of condolences to His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, over the passing of former Prime Minister, Zaid Samir al-Rifai.

2024-08-15T01:03:14.078121+00:00 IST

Sharjah Award for Public Finance launches third edition

The Sharjah Finance Department (SFD), in collaboration with the Arab Administrative Development Organisation (ARADO), launched the third edition of the Sharjah Award for Public Finance. The award aims to promote a culture of excellence in Arab financial institutions by adopting excellence standards and sharing best practices

2024-08-15T00:36:20.419034+00:00 IST

UAE President meets with Emirati industrial professionals

The meeting also included representatives from industrial companies and partners of the 'Industrialists Programme,' an initiative focused on creating jobs in industry and advanced technology.

2024-08-14T17:22:12.057028+00:00 IST