Middle East

Israeli military strikes Syrian military targets

The IDF said the attack was carried out in response to the launch of two UAVs/drones that were launched in Syria and made their way from Syrian territory towards the area north of Eilat on Saturday.

2024-07-14T09:26:46.701248+00:00 IST

Israel to invest USD 2.7 mn in Arab agricultural infrastructure

This includes rehabilitation of agricultural roads, construction and repair of irrigation pipelines, end-to-end solutions for handling agricultural waste, planning and upgrading livestock buildings and more.

2024-07-14T09:24:02.861818+00:00 IST

DCD Abu Dhabi coordinates review of EFGP initiatives

The programme, which is integral to the Abu Dhabi Family Wellbeing Strategy, was thoroughly reviewed under the leadership of Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the DCD.

2024-07-13T16:24:38.151756+00:00 IST

UAE, Bermuda to collaborate on government development

The governments of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bermuda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on exchanging knowledge and experiences in the development and modernization of government models.

2024-07-13T01:33:17.225995+00:00 IST

UNRWA is a backbone of humanitarian operations in Gaza: UN chief

Without the necessary support and financing from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Palestine Refugees will lose a critical lifeline and the last ray of hope for a better future, warned Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres in his remarks at UNRWA Pledging Conference today.

2024-07-13T01:31:58.524036+00:00 IST

Hamas accuses Israel of “planned massacre” after 70 Palestinians

Over 70 Palestinians were killed in a violent incident in Gaza City on Friday, with a Hamas official accusing Israeli authorities of orchestrating a "planned massacre,"

2024-07-12T23:44:38.218123+00:00 IST

UAE names street after Indian-origin doctor

A street in Abu Dhabi has been named in honour of Dr George Matthew, a UAE citizen of Indian origin, in recognition of his remarkable contributions to the emirate's healthcare sector over nearly 60 years.

2024-07-12T21:30:12.141338+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority to participate

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) is participating in the 20th edition of the Liwa Date Festival, held under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court.

2024-07-12T17:25:19.433983+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi selected as 2025 International Jazz Day Global Host Cit

Presented in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism--Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the celebration will be anchored around its cultural heritage, defined as a tapestry of an Arab and Emirati culture.

2024-07-12T17:19:15.297180+00:00 IST

Dubai Police campaign raises awareness against narcotics

Dubai Police has successfully concluded the three-day awareness event of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, held at Dubai Mall under the slogan 'My Family... My True Wealth'.

2024-07-12T17:18:28.676831+00:00 IST

UAE's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Emirates Transport

The move aligns with UAEV's mission of supporting the shift to green mobility and contributing to the country's goal of increasing the share of EVs to 50% of total vehicles on the UAE's roads by 2050.

2024-07-12T09:40:29.339097+00:00 IST

Israeli military says it ‘failed’ to protect Kibbutz Be’eri

In the attack on the kibbutz, one hundred and one civilians were killed, and thirty were taken hostage, eleven of whom are still being held in Gaza.

2024-07-12T09:38:40.840429+00:00 IST

As terror threats rise, Israel’s civilian security teams gear up

As communities in Israel's Sharon region -- the coastal plain -- grapple with now daily Palestinian shooting attacks and infiltrations, local civilian security teams are beefing up on manpower and gear.

2024-07-12T08:54:01.092043+00:00 IST

UAE: Road in Abu Dhabi named after doctor with Indian roots

A road in Abu Dhabi has been named after Dr George Matthew, an 84-year-old UAE citizen with Indian roots, who has contributed significantly to UAE's healthcare sector.

2024-07-12T07:49:13.881899+00:00 IST

Saudi Foreign Minister receives French President's Advisor

Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, received today at the ministry in Riyadh Anne-Claire Legendre, Advisor to the President of the French Republic for the Middle East and North Africa.

2024-07-12T01:48:06.946324+00:00 IST

UAE, UN discuss SDG cooperation at High-Level Political Forum

The UAE delegation to the United Nations (UN) High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development met with the UN's Deputy Secretary-General on Wednesday to discuss how to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) over the next six years.

2024-07-12T01:47:26.189380+00:00 IST

Speaker of Indonesian House of Representatives receives honour

Puan Maharani, Speaker of Indonesia's House of Representatives, received His Eminence Prof. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, at the Parliamentary Complex of Indonesia which was established by Sukarno, Indonesia's first president in 1965.

2024-07-12T01:46:45.711041+00:00 IST

Findings from the varying topic of the Business Tendency Survey

The recovery percentage for this period was about 87 per cent. The survey sample represents approximately 58,000 businesses in the business sector of which approximately 5 jobs or more.

2024-07-11T17:58:37.623442+00:00 IST

Israel working to goal of zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

The goals will be anchored within the framework of policy principles determined by the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure.

2024-07-11T17:47:43.449493+00:00 IST

Israel: New power plant to offer lowest price of electricity

The facility, which will cover an area of more than 220 acres in the Ashlim area, will generate electricity using photovoltaic technology.

2024-07-11T17:30:14.321163+00:00 IST

Sultan bin Ahmed approves Shams’ studios and business incubator

Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, approved the studios and business incubator as the latest projects of Sharjah Media City (Shams).

2024-07-11T17:13:19.587824+00:00 IST