Middle East

VIM Solar Robotics to launch first GCC facility in Ras Al Khaimah

Australian technology company InSky Robotics is establishing its first GCC facility, VIM Solar Robotics, in Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah. This strategic move is designed to cater to the increasing demand for robotic solutions within the solar energy sector across the GCC region.

2024-08-09T09:31:45.075113+00:00 IST

Israel Defence Minister Gallant warns people of Lebanon

Israel's Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant issued a message to the people of Lebanon Thursday evening.

2024-08-09T08:06:01.195701+00:00 IST

Netanyahu meets with Judea and Samaria Council Heads

The Prime Minister said security in Judea and Samaria, and seam line communities, must be strengthened further. He noted that the IDF has been carrying out very important work in recent months in striking the terrorist organizations in Judea and Samaria which allows for quality of life there.

2024-08-09T08:04:38.598775+00:00 IST

Iran may dump retaliation plan against Israel for Gaza ceasefire

CNN quoted Jordan's foreign minister, Ayman Safadi as saying, "The first step toward stopping the escalation is ending its root cause, which is the continued Israeli aggression on Gaza."

2024-08-09T05:40:29.381495+00:00 IST

US forces destroy Houthi missiles in Yemen

UK's maritime security agency on Friday issued a second incident alert following a missile attack on a vessel off the coast of Yemen. The vessel was earlier targeted by attackers in two fast boats who fired a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) at the ship.

2024-08-09T04:13:25.099341+00:00 IST

US, Egypt, Qatar call for talks urging Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office responding to the "the offer of the United States and the mediators," said that Israel will dispatch a delegation to attend negotiations on a ceasefire-for-hostages deal on August 15

2024-08-09T01:05:24.971669+00:00 IST

Airstrike kills Hamas commander who directed terror attacks

The Israel Defence Forces said it received intelligence verifying that Nael Sakhl was killed in an airstrike on July 24.

2024-08-08T09:54:54.677680+00:00 IST

UAE Banks Federation, ICAEW to guide firms in digital currency

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) recently partnered with the UAE Banks Federation (UBF) to help companies navigate the rapidly evolving digital assets landscape.

2024-08-08T09:41:01.904276+00:00 IST

MoFA Dubai Office receives credentials of Indonesian CG

Sheikh Maktoum bin Butti Al Maktoum, Director of Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dubai Office, has met with Denny Lesmana, Consul-General of the Republic of Indonesia in Dubai, and received his credentials.

2024-08-08T09:40:27.395278+00:00 IST

UAE Cabinet approves 2,618 new housing units worth over AED 2 bn

The Cabinet of the United Arab Emirates, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, approved 2,618 housing approvals worth more than AED 2 billion during the first half of 2024.

2024-08-08T09:36:56.104503+00:00 IST

UAE Ambassador explores strengthening cooperation with Colombia

During the meeting, the two sides discussed several topics to further advance collaboration in the fields of technology, AI, digitisation, and smart applications.

2024-08-08T09:29:15.484224+00:00 IST

OIC holds Israel "responsible" for Ismail Haniyeh's killing

The OIC said that it holds Israel "fully responsible for the heinous attack" and termed it a "flagrant violation of international laws, the UN Charter, and a serious infringement of the sovereignty, and territorial integrity" of Iran.

2024-08-08T08:48:50.090793+00:00 IST

Saudi Arabia calls Haniyeh's killing 'blatant violation'

Waleed al-Khereiji said Saudi Arabia rejects "any violation of the sovereignty of states or interference in the internal affairs of any country."

2024-08-08T07:24:30.209012+00:00 IST

Empowering Emirati students abroad

His remarks came during a session entitled "Emirati Students in Australia", organised by the Federal Youth Authority in collaboration with the UAE Embassy in Sydney, Australia

2024-08-08T02:09:39.379722+00:00 IST

UAE expresses profound concern about Sudan famine

We express our deepest concern over the declared famine in parts of North Darfur, particularly in Zamzam camp, which shelters over half a million displaced people, the likelihood of famine in the Abu Shouk and Al Salam camps, and the nine additional Sudanese states where people are living in catastrophic hunger conditions

2024-08-08T02:08:51.020835+00:00 IST

Oil and gas sector in Arab countries attracts 610 projects

The oil and gas sector in Arab countries attracted 610 projects implemented by 356 foreign and Arab companies, with a total investment cost of USD 406 billion between January 2003 and May 2024

2024-08-07T17:41:06.562280+00:00 IST

UAE’s Ghala Al Hammadi defends gold medal at IMMAF Youth World Ch

UAE's Ghala Al Hammadi successfully defended her gold medal from last year at the IMMAF Youth World Championships on Wednesday, held at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi.

2024-08-07T17:29:17.508537+00:00 IST

DESC earns plaudits in WEF's strategic report

The strategic Cybersecurity Talent Framework report of the World Economic Forum (WEF) has highlighted the role of the Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) in launching significant initiatives including the Dubai Cyber Innovation Park, which aims to contribute to empowering the next generation of cybersecurity experts.

2024-08-07T17:23:54.992228+00:00 IST

Israel calls on Palestinians to evacuate Beit Hanoun

Colonel Avichay Adraee, the Israel Defence Force's Arabic-language spokesman, tweeted a list of zones to be evacuated, instructing residents to take shelter in Gaza City.

2024-08-07T09:15:30.543578+00:00 IST

Israeli leadership on new Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said, "The appointment of arch-terrorist Yahya Sinwar as the new leader of Hamas, replacing Ismail Haniyeh, is yet another compelling reason to swiftly eliminate him and wipe this vile organization off the face of the earth."

2024-08-07T09:12:06.081073+00:00 IST

Israelis warned of increased cyber threats

The Israel National Cyber Directorate detected an increase in attempts to hack into various Israeli systems and disrupt services due to the current security situation. These attempts are expected to increase.

2024-08-07T09:04:55.748467+00:00 IST