Middle East

UAE: Al Noor Island listed among top 10 attractions in Middle Eas

Sharjah's renowned landmark and award-winning family-friendly destination, Al Noor Island has secured its place among the top 10 attractions in the Middle East by winning the prestigious 'Best of the Best' title for 2024 on the leading travel-review platform TripAdvisor.

2024-07-11T17:00:49.656454+00:00 IST

UAE: Global Aerospace Summit set to fast-track greater investment

Representing the aerospace, aviation, space, and defence sectors, the premier thought leadership forum in UAE will aim to accelerate investments to drive greater sustainability, youth engagement and innovation for the industry.

2024-07-11T16:59:43.716777+00:00 IST

“All guests, crew safely evacuated”: Saudia Airlines

A Saudi Airlines plane caught fire while landing at the Peshawar airport on Thursday.

2024-07-11T11:43:04.652893+00:00 IST

‘Future Engineer Camp 2’ launched to equip students

The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has launched the "Future Engineer Camp 2" at the Sharjah Archaeology Museum in the Halwan area.

2024-07-11T09:33:38.424875+00:00 IST

Sharjah Ruler issues Decree forming Sharjah Media Council

Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri Decree on the formation of the Sharjah Media Council, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah.

2024-07-11T09:30:47.936250+00:00 IST

Egypt condemns bombing of school in Khan Yunis

The Arab Republic of Egypt has condemned the Israeli strike that targeted Al Awda School in Khan Yunis, and continued targeting of civilians in Gaza.

2024-07-11T01:57:06.461317+00:00 IST

NYU Abu Dhabi launches ‘Mariët Westermann’ distinguished MFA

NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has established the Mariet Westermann Distinguished Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Fellowship.

2024-07-11T01:55:32.797546+00:00 IST

UAE joins UN Secretary-General’s Critical Energy Transition

Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability Affairs, participated at the United Nations' Critical Energy Transition Minerals (CETM) Panel hosted in the Danish capital, Copenhagen. The event convened government representatives, organisations and experts from different backgrounds to discuss the important role of critical minerals amid global transition to renewable energy. Antonio Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General, also took part in the discussion with panel members on the subject.

2024-07-11T01:55:15.146106+00:00 IST

RAK Awards for Educational Excellence honours over 60 recipients

Under the patronage and in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, a gala awards ceremony was held in Ras Al Khaimah to honour the recipients of the 2024 RAK Awards for Educational Excellence.

2024-07-10T14:38:55.377624+00:00 IST

Hamad Al Sharqi receives Fujairah Culture and Media Authority

Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, received Nasser Muhammed Al Yamahi, Director-General of the Fujairah Culture and Media Authority, and the accompanying delegation winners of the Arab Radio and TV Festival awards in Tunisia at his palace in Al Rumaila.

2024-07-10T14:38:19.176330+00:00 IST

Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

Also, IAF warplanes attacked a Hezbollah weapons warehouse in the area of the village of Kfarkela in southern Lebanon.

2024-07-10T09:32:09.177562+00:00 IST

UAE's Ministry launches ‘National Green Certificates Programme’

The National Green Certificates Programme sets specific standards for building classification in regard to energy efficiency, water management, indoor air quality, and the use of sustainable building materials.

2024-07-10T09:27:10.635046+00:00 IST

Saif bin Zayed meets with UAE police support team participating

General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, met with the UAE police support team following their completion of specialised training, as they prepare to join international counterparts in supporting security efforts for the upcoming Olympic Games Paris 2024 this summer.

2024-07-10T01:31:55.606069+00:00 IST

Emirates' Rulers condole with Kuwaiti Emir on death of Sheikh Ali

Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate condolence messages to the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the death of Sheikh Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah.

2024-07-10T01:20:40.240846+00:00 IST

Israeli Air Forces hits Hezbollah in Lebanon after 40 rockets

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported earlier Tuesday evening Israel Air Force fighter jets attacked a military structure of the terrorist organization Hezbollah in the area of Kfarkela in southern Lebanon.

2024-07-10T01:20:17.882751+00:00 IST

Over 150 Hamas terrorists Killed, 6 tunnels destroyed in Shejaya

Soldiers from the Paratroopers Brigade and Yahalom, an elite combat engineering unit, have been fighting above and below ground in Shejaya since June 27.

2024-07-09T14:07:40.593296+00:00 IST

Israel continues raids on Hamas’s Gaza City, Shejaya positions

Israeli soldiers continued counterterrorism operations in the northern Gaza areas of Gaza City and Shejaya where Hamas is trying to re-establish itself, the Israel Defense Forces said on Tuesday morning.

2024-07-09T13:53:30.768240+00:00 IST

Egypt's govt seeks 4.2 per cent economic growth in next 3 years

Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly outlined on Monday his new cabinet's programme for the coming three years during a special session at the country's House of Representatives.

2024-07-09T01:24:58.691267+00:00 IST

Israel and Canada are working to find asylum for refugees

The Canadian Deputy Minister of Immigration, Dr. Harpreet S. Kochhar is leading a delegation to Israel that is working on strengthening cooperation and mutual learning between the Canadian and Israeli immigration authorities as well as finding ways to allow asylum seekers currently in Israel find sabctuary in Canada.

2024-07-09T01:17:58.716106+00:00 IST

Israel trying to improve waste treatment 

To that end, she appealed to the Ministers of Finance, Interior and Economy to instruct the relevant parties under their authority to pass a professional reference for the rapid promotion of an urgent time order.

2024-07-08T18:05:34.232382+00:00 IST

Israel working to bring more Indian construction workers

To that end, on Sunday the CEO of the Population Authority hosted a delegation from India that included the CEO of India's National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and his team.

2024-07-07T22:01:30.657291+00:00 IST