Middle East

Fujairah Scientific participates with 3 innovations

Fujairah Scientific Club participated with 3 innovations in the international scientific forum hosted by the Bosnian capital, Sarajevo.

2024-07-17T01:45:20.043434+00:00 IST

UAE condemns shooting incident in Oman

The UAE has strongly condemned the shooting incident that took place in the vicinity of a mosque in the Wadi Al Kabir region of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman, which resulted in the death and injury of a number of innocent people.

2024-07-17T01:26:53.064825+00:00 IST

UAE: MoF introduces federal entities to PPP Manual for Projects

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has organised a workshop to launch the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Manual for Projects and Execution, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Dubai International Financial Centre

2024-07-16T17:57:06.124355+00:00 IST

UAE's Smart City and AI Model takes centre stage in discussion

The UAE's innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive comprehensive development was a focal point at a session focused on the potential of smart, sustainable cities and AI applications.

2024-07-16T17:42:04.372401+00:00 IST

UAE President receives Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi.

2024-07-16T17:36:41.018896+00:00 IST

UAE President welcomes Indonesian President as he begins state vi

Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia, arrived in the United Arab Emirates today at the start of a two-day state visit.

2024-07-16T17:32:57.798480+00:00 IST

UAE-Indonesia: 47 years of cooperation and friendship

The state visit by President Joko Widodo of Indonesia to the UAE today marks a significant milestone in enhancing comprehensive relations between the two countries, crowning a 47-year journey of cooperation and friendship between Abu Dhabi and Jakarta.

2024-07-16T17:31:42.565252+00:00 IST

FTA launches ‘Maskan’ smart application for UAE citizens

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched its new smart application, 'Maskan', which forms part of its continuous efforts to implement digital transformation plans and provide outstanding tax services, in line with government priorities and strategic directions.

2024-07-16T17:30:40.553927+00:00 IST

UAE PM issues Decree on new Board of Dubai Sports Council

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Decree No. (43) of 2024 on the new Board of Directors of the Dubai Sports Council, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

2024-07-16T01:42:10.169002+00:00 IST

Muslim Council of Elders calls for empowering youth with skills

The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, asserted that youth are the cornerstone of achieving progress and development. The Council calls for the empowerment of young people and the enhancement of their skills through scientific and intellectual training, providing them with human values, and giving them opportunities for active participation, expression of their opinions, and support for their constructive initiatives and ideas, contributing to a better future.

2024-07-15T18:18:08.120204+00:00 IST

Banks in Abu Dhabi pump AED 45.8 bn in financial facilities

Gross domestic credit extended by banks operating in Abu Dhabi in the first four months of the year grew by 5 percent or AED 45.8 billion to AED 961.9 billion from AED915.9 billion at the end of last year, according to UAE banking indicators by emirate released by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE).

2024-07-15T18:16:10.983201+00:00 IST

Sharjah Self-Defence dominates second round of Jiu-Jitsu game

Sharjah Self-Defence dominates second round of Khaled bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Dubai

2024-07-15T00:41:43.449898+00:00 IST

Inaugural Dubai Premier Padel P1 to be held in November

Dubai Premier Padel P1, part of the newly unified 25-tournament season spanning 18 countries across five continents, is set to be held under the patronage of Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council.

2024-07-15T00:24:16.243008+00:00 IST

UAE: Mohammed bin Rashid announces cabinet reshuffle

Following the approval of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced a new cabinet formation in the country.

2024-07-15T00:22:48.673659+00:00 IST

Israel strikes terrorists hiding in UN school

Israeli jets struck several Hamas terrorists using a United Nations school in the central Gaza town of Nuseirat, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed on Sunday.

2024-07-14T17:44:17.825752+00:00 IST

SEWA receives global sustainability certificate

Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA), represented by the Services and Technical Support Department for Information and Communication Technology, received a global certificate from the international organisation "PrintReleaf Standard", in recognition of its distinguished efforts in contributing to achieving sustainable development and preserving the environment.

2024-07-14T17:35:07.484259+00:00 IST

Chairman of Muslim Council of Elders visits Sheikh Zayed’s Tomb

Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, Professor Ahmed Al-Tayeb, visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and was received by Dr Yousif Al-Obaidli, Director-General of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center.

2024-07-14T17:32:58.149131+00:00 IST

Israeli findings on a hidden brain hub open path for new ADHD tre

Israeli researchers identified a specific brain region's crucial function in controlling alertness levels in a study shedding light on the role of an enigmatic irregular sheet of neurons.

2024-07-14T17:11:51.438422+00:00 IST

UAE: SPC organises field trips to CNN Arabic for Ithmaar programm

The Ithmaar media trainees, in the age groups of 10-17 years, learned about the various roles in the newsroom and specialised programmes.

2024-07-14T17:11:34.847121+00:00 IST

UAE: RTA launches trial operation of world's first 3D-printed abr

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the trial operation of the world's first electric abra manufactured using 3D printing technology, in collaboration with the private sector.

2024-07-14T17:04:51.537906+00:00 IST

UAE provides three tonnes medical supplies, medicines to displace

The UAE urgently provided three tonnes of medical supplies and a variety of medicines to support the healthcare sector and hospitals still operating in Gaza Strip, following the recent events and developments in Khan Younis.

2024-07-14T16:58:16.792617+00:00 IST