Middle East

Top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Tehran: IRGS

In a statement, the IRGS said that Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards were killed after their house was hit in Tehran.

2024-07-31T03:30:44.294961+00:00 IST

Names may shape facial appearance over time, Israeli study

A person's name may influence their facial appearance as they age, demonstrating that social factors are so powerful, that they can even alter a person's physical appearance, according to Israeli researchers. The findings open new avenues for understanding the interaction between social factors and identity formation.

2024-07-31T00:31:51.376353+00:00 IST

WHO commends UAE's urgent initiative to evacuate Palestinians

The WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean expressed gratitude to the UAE for announcing an urgent initiative, in partnership with World Health Organisation (WHO), to evacuate 85 sick and severely injured Palestinians, including cancer patients in need of extensive treatment, accompanied by 63 family members, from the Gaza Strip to Abu Dhabi to receive the urgent care they need in UAE hospitals.

2024-07-31T00:31:22.913274+00:00 IST

UAE's participation in Paris Olympics includes significant histor

It also highlights the UAE's keenness to participate in prestigious international events, which positively impact and leave a lasting impression, reinforcing the country's status as a prominent and distinct example across various fields.

2024-07-31T00:31:08.938522+00:00 IST

Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr killed in Israeli strike, says IDF

The Israel Defence Forces said that top Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr was killed in the Israeli strike in southern Lebanon on Tuesday (local time), which came in retaliation to the rocket attack at Golan Heights that killed 12 children, Times of Israel reported.

2024-07-30T22:02:29.309090+00:00 IST

Israel strikes Beirut in retaliation to attack on Golan Heights

The IDF said that its target was the Hezbollah commander, who was responsible for the attack at the football ground in Majdal Shams.

2024-07-30T19:28:54.612523+00:00 IST

Dubai RTA launches trial operation of smart inspection vehicle

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the trial operation of smart inspection vehicle operations.

2024-07-30T18:19:20.458398+00:00 IST

FCCI, PBPC explore ways to strengthen joint cooperation

Humaid Mohamed bin Salem, Secretary-General of the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FCCI), met today with Dr. Syed Qaiser Anis, President of the Pakistan Business Professional Council (PBPC) in Abu Dhabi.

2024-07-30T17:56:22.559445+00:00 IST

Heat stress awareness week concluded in Sharjah

The Salama Training Center for Preventive Training, in collaboration with the Prevention and Safety Authority (SPSA), organised the Heat Stress Awareness Week event. This event targeted more than 500 workers in the private sector whose job duties require working under the sun. The aim was to raise awareness about the importance of preventing heat stress, protecting themselves from heat-related illnesses, and how to deal with such conditions if they occur.

2024-07-30T17:45:26.212614+00:00 IST

NSSTC reviews Arab Satellite 813's final design, moves to AI&T

The National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) at the UAE University held a series of sessions to review the final design of the Arab Satellite 813, an advanced earth observation satellite which is intended to monitor earth, environment and climate and to provide hyperspectral observations in the Visible/ Near Infrared (VNIR) and the Shortwave Infrared (SWIR) regions of the electromagnetic spectrum primarily over the UAE and other countries of the Arab Space Collaboration Group (ASCG).

2024-07-30T17:45:06.791399+00:00 IST

UAE: Al Ansari signs agreement to acquire BFC Group Holdings WLL

Al Ansari Financial Services (AAFS) has signed a Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) to purchase 100 percent of BFC Group Holdings W.L.L., (BFCGH), a prominent foreign exchange and remittance group incorporated in Bahrain, for a total acquisition purchase price of USD 200 million (AED735 million).

2024-07-30T17:06:45.041526+00:00 IST

UAE: Sharjah Ruler dissolves Sharjah Urban Planning Council

Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree dissolving the Sharjah Urban Planning Council.

2024-07-30T09:21:17.471620+00:00 IST

UAE: Chilean delegation visits Abu Dhabi Police Safe City Centre

A delegation from Chile visited Abu Dhabi Police's Safe City Centre to explore its cutting-edge advancements and global best practices in security technology and artificial intelligence (AI) integration.

2024-07-30T09:18:11.418040+00:00 IST

Israel: 16 Druze Children remain hospitalized

The Ziv Medical Center in Safed, where eight are being treated, said three are in serious condition, of whom two remain sedated and on ventilators. The hospital added that all three are suffering abdominal and chest injuries, and limb fractures.

2024-07-30T09:15:35.973631+00:00 IST

Israel Defence Minister Gallant speaks with Lloyd Austin

Israel's Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant held a call with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

2024-07-30T00:54:39.766631+00:00 IST

UAE committed to eradicate human trafficking: Minister of Justice

Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice, underscored the importance of observing World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, which is marked annually on 30th July, to raise awareness and promote concerted efforts at both international and regional levels to effectively combat this crime and pursue its perpetrators.

2024-07-30T00:48:49.805163+00:00 IST

UAE: President of Chile visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

The President of the Republic of Chile, Gabriel Boric Font, visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, accompanied by Reem Al Hashemi, Minister of State for International Cooperation, Mohammed Saeed Al Neyadi, UAE Ambassador to Chile, several senior Chilean officials, and the accompanying delegation, as part of his official trip to the UAE.

2024-07-30T00:40:02.762361+00:00 IST

'UAE equestrian sports have made significant leap'

Speaking on preparations for the showjumping competition in 2024 Paris Olympic Games on 1st August, Major General Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al Rais said Sheikh Mansour's unlimited support for the development of this sport in the country has enabled UAE nationals to acquire the best skills and practices to achieve global competitiveness

2024-07-29T17:44:46.357691+00:00 IST

UAE-Chile CEPA by aims to reduce customs duties by 99.5 pc

The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Chile have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) today in Abu Dhabi, paving the way for deeper economic collaboration between the two countries

2024-07-29T17:40:49.904880+00:00 IST

RTA develops two marine transport lines for Dubai Creek Marina

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has developed two marine transport lines to serve the residential areas of Dubai Creek Harbour (Creek Harbour Station).

2024-07-29T17:37:47.295313+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy in Lebanon issues travel advisory for Indians

The advisory came after Israel said that Hezbollah will "pay the price" after a rocket attack at Golan Heights killed 12 children, for which Tel Aviv blamed the Lebanese group.

2024-07-29T10:00:42.700258+00:00 IST