Middle East

Prime Minister Netanyahu: ‘Whoever seeks to harm us will pay a very heavy price’

On Sunday Israel's Prime Minister called for increasing the military efforts against Hamas terrorists in Gaza saying, "Only increasing the military pressure on Hamas will lead to achieving all of the objectives of the war, including the return home of all of our hostages, the living and the deceased."

2024-08-05T01:22:41.327511+00:00 IST

Monday-Thursday to see partly cloudy weather

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast the weather from Monday to Thursday to be partly cloudy to cloudy over most areas of the country with a chance of rainfall over some areas, especially Eastward and Southward with intervals.

2024-08-05T01:18:05.165827+00:00 IST

MOCCAE launches programme to boost agricultural production, stren

As part of its efforts to enhance agricultural production and increase its contribution to strengthening national food security in the UAE, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has announced the launch of a programme to improve the efficiency of agricultural advisory services (agricultural extension).

2024-08-04T17:38:24.235665+00:00 IST

UAE riders to compete in individual Paris Olympics showjumping

The UAE National Show Jumping Team will compete on Monday in the individual event at the Palace of Versailles as part of the 33rd edition of the Olympic Games hosted by the French capital, Paris, from July 26 to August 11, with the participation of 10,500 athletes.

2024-08-04T17:36:02.582582+00:00 IST

UAE: Oraseya Capital invests in seven technology startups through

SANDBOX, the Accelerator programme dedicated to the growth of tech startups, and part of Oraseya Capital, the venture capital investment arm of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), today announced the conclusion of its fourth cohort.

2024-08-04T17:08:19.325147+00:00 IST

UAE's real estate sector on upward trajectory in H1 2024

The real estate sector in the UAE is expected to continue on an upward trajectory in 2024, with the government and the private sector launching new real estate and infrastructure projects across the country.

2024-08-04T09:42:23.473334+00:00 IST

UAE: Ajman free zones see 18 pc growth in net profit in H1 2024

The Authority reported a 70 per cent growth in the number of companies operating in the emirate, with an overall occupancy rate of 96 per cent over the past six months.

2024-08-04T09:21:14.559657+00:00 IST

Israeli military responds to Hezbollah rocket attack

Some of the rockets struck in Israel, including one that hit in the area of Beit Hillel, in the "Finger of the Galilee." There were no casualties.

2024-08-04T09:17:41.952638+00:00 IST

Israel: Woman killed, 3 others injured in terror stabbing attack

An Israeli woman was killed and three others were injured in a terror stabbing attack in Israel's Holon on Sunday morning.

2024-08-04T07:46:25.467627+00:00 IST

US “destroys Houthi missile” in Yemen; UK reports attack on ship

In the past 24 hours US Central Command forces successfully destroyed one Iranian-backed Houthi land attack cruise missile (LACM) in Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen a statement from the USCENTCOM said.

2024-08-04T03:55:44.736162+00:00 IST

Israel’s short range projectile killed Hamas leader Haniyeh: Iran

The statement by Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Saturday also accuses the "criminal government" of United States of supporting the attack, which Iran blames on Israel.

2024-08-04T02:32:40.778756+00:00 IST

Egypt expresses profound concern over escalating tensions

Egypt today expressed profound concern over the dangerously escalating pace of tensions in the region and its potential impacts on Lebanon's security and stability.

2024-08-04T01:56:44.051119+00:00 IST

UAE Pro League workshop reviews past season's successes

The UAE Pro League held a workshop to launch the 2024-2025 sports season on Saturday, August 3, at the Rixos JBR Hotel in Dubai.

2024-08-04T01:56:08.211651+00:00 IST

UAE athletes dominate at Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship

UAE jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts athletes took home two major wins at the fifth Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) on Friday evening at the Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City. The night featured 14 high-level jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts matchups.

2024-08-04T01:55:28.656895+00:00 IST

US takes additional measures to support Israel's Defence

Amid escalating tension between Israel and Hezbollah, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin held talks with Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant about the threats posed by Iran and other Iranian-backed terrorist groups.

2024-08-04T01:54:14.339855+00:00 IST

50 rockets fired from southern Lebanon towards Israel: reports

As tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East, around 50 rockets have been fired from southern Lebanon towards Israel on Sunday.

2024-08-03T23:57:48.920945+00:00 IST

UAE: GAS launches ‘Sports Talent’ platform

The General Authority of Sports (GAS) has launched the 'Sports Talents' platform as a vital part of the 'Empowerment and Sustainability of Sports Talents' project.

2024-08-03T17:38:48.194318+00:00 IST

Sayegh carries UAE’s hopes in Paris Olympics road cycling race

Safia Al Sayegh, a member of the UAE national cycling team, will compete in the women's road race of the Paris 2024 Olympics, which covers a distance of 158 km, with the participation of 96 females.

2024-08-03T17:36:25.317867+00:00 IST

UAE President offers condolences to Libyan PM

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conveyed during a phone call his deepest condolences and sympathies to Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, Prime Minister of Libya's Government of National Unity, over the death of his son, Abdulrahman.

2024-08-03T17:21:20.998232+00:00 IST

UAE President, VPs send wishes to Niger

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to General Abdourahamane Tchiani, President of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland of Niger, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.

2024-08-03T17:21:04.064246+00:00 IST

UAE's Al Qemzi claims Race title in UIM F2 World Championship

The UAE's four-time World Champion, Rashed Al Qemzi of the Abu Dhabi Powerboat team, clinched the Match Race title on Friday in the second round of the UIM F2 World Championship, taking place in Tonsberg, Norway.

2024-08-03T17:20:45.270369+00:00 IST