Middle East

UAE showcases its pioneering experiences in advanced technology

The UAE participated in the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting, which concluded in Fortaleza, Brazil, on 26 July, with the aim of addressing the latest international labour market trends.

2024-07-27T16:35:42.606622+00:00 IST

UAE dispatches plane to Ethiopia in response to landslides

The UAE relief endeavors aim to provide urgent assistance to those impacted by the natural disaster.

2024-07-27T16:24:27.698901+00:00 IST

RAKEZ event guides SMEs on harnessing AI for marketing and sales

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) hosted an exclusive session for its clients, dedicated to exploring the practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in sales and marketing.

2024-07-27T00:55:12.941431+00:00 IST

Israel moves forward with food importation reforms

Israel's Ministry of Health said it welcomes the approval of the food and spices reforms passed by the Knesset. They will will come into force on January 1, 2025.

2024-07-26T17:48:44.794538+00:00 IST

Jerusalem woman arrested for "inciting terror"

The Israel Police said as part of the fight against incitement and support for terrorism a resident of a Jerusalem Arab neighborhood was arrested in possession of a necklace with messages of support for terrorism.

2024-07-26T17:47:08.536054+00:00 IST

Israel increases library budget by millions

Israel's Ministry of Culture and Sports announced that Israel's new library bill passed into law in the Knesset. The law regulates the budgetary obligations of the state and the local authority to finance the services and activities of libraries.

2024-07-26T17:41:27.350004+00:00 IST

Israel proving aid for farms damaged by the war

According to the calculation of the costs of the actions recommended in the protocol, the cost of the initial restoration of the land is between 1,000 and 2,000 Shekels (USD 272 - USD 544) per dunam (1/4 acre/1,000 square meters) acre/and in some cases up to 3,000 Shekels (USD 816), depending on the severity of the damage. To this cost are added the costs of repairing drainage infrastructures, initial land preparation, compensation for reduced yields in the years until full restoration.

2024-07-26T17:26:29.976925+00:00 IST

Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 distributes urgent aid

This effort comes in light of the difficult conditions the city is witnessing and the destruction of infrastructure, which has led to a severe shortage of drinking water.

2024-07-26T17:25:46.694745+00:00 IST

UAE Minister of Culture holds meetings in Slovakia, Hungary

Commenting on his tour, Sheikh Salem Al Qassimi said, "These meetings and cultural engagements represent significant strides in our cultural diplomacy efforts. The UAE Ministry of Culture is committed to boosting partnerships and promoting global cultural dialogue."

2024-07-26T17:15:29.821121+00:00 IST

Indian national duped on pretext of job returns from Saudi

The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia on Friday confirmed the return of an Indian national who was stranded in the Gulf nation after being duped by an agent who had promised getting him a job in Qatar.

2024-07-26T17:03:25.062357+00:00 IST

UAE Team Emirates' Christen takes victory in Ordizia

Jan Christen of UAE Team Emirates took an impressive solo victory in the Basque Country today at the Ordizia Classic in Northern Spain.

2024-07-26T00:31:04.895696+00:00 IST

UAE: Emirates Stallions Group reports 128 pc growth

Emirates Stallions Group (ESG), a subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC), today announced a remarkable operational profit of AED119 million for the first half of 2024, achieving a growth of 128 per cent year-on-year (YoY).

2024-07-26T00:20:04.177304+00:00 IST

UAE: Shakhboot bin Nahyan participates in meeting on Sudan

Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, participated in the Mediators Planning Retreat on Sudan, held in Djibouti, with the participation of 32 countries as well as regional and international organisations.

2024-07-26T00:18:29.429070+00:00 IST

Eighth edition of Al Dhaid Date Festival kicks off in Sharjah

Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the festival features extensive participation from palm owners, farmers, industrialists, and productive families engaged in the date industry from across the UAE, as well as a host of official bodies concerned with palm cultivation.

2024-07-25T17:37:17.930112+00:00 IST

Key Israeli minister backs proposal for ex-Palestinian PM

Israeli officials are quietly throwing their support behind a United Arab Emirates proposal to install a former Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad as the head of a PA administration in post-war Gaza.

2024-07-25T17:36:44.698391+00:00 IST

Errant Hamas rockets kill Palestinians sheltering in UNRWA school

A failed Hamas rocket barrage launched from a humanitarian area struck a United Nations school in Khan Yunis, killing two Palestinians and wounding several more, the Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday.

2024-07-25T17:34:50.490077+00:00 IST

Chilean President to commence official visit to UAE on Monday

This marks the first visit by a Chilean president to the UAE since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1978.

2024-07-25T17:33:33.660388+00:00 IST

Israel moves forward with food importation reforms

Israel's Ministry of Health said it welcomes the approval of the food and spices reforms passed by the Knesset. They will will come into force on January 1, 2025.

2024-07-25T17:32:48.941378+00:00 IST

PCFC launches Dubai Customs AI Platform to boost innovation

In a move that advances its ambitious vision and reinforces its leadership in innovation, the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) has announced the launch of its interactive Dubai Customs AI Platform.

2024-07-25T01:02:07.570337+00:00 IST

Dubai confirmed as host city for Games of the Future 2025

Following last month's selection of the UAE as host for the Games of the Future 2025 at a glittering ceremony in Istanbul, today it was officially confirmed that the Games will take place in the Emirate of Dubai in late 2025.

2024-07-25T00:59:53.849969+00:00 IST