Middle East

EAM Jaishankar meets Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Astana

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State summit in Astana on Thursday.

2024-07-04T03:55:53.711671+00:00 IST

Israel increases quota for foreign workers by 14,300

Israel's Committee of Directors General on Foreign Workers, chaired by the Prime Minister's Office Director-General Yossi Shelley, approves an additional quota for up to 14,300 more foreign workers to come to Israel in order to fill the labour shortage caused by the ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza.

2024-07-03T23:39:48.193191+00:00 IST

President Herzog praises Biden at US Independence Day event

President Isaac Herzog Wednesday evening spoke about Israel's "unique alliance with the US and also praised President Biden for his help after the October 7 massacre, while addressing the annual American Independence Day Reception held for the first time at the Ambassador's Residence in Jerusalem.

2024-07-03T23:36:11.472108+00:00 IST

Israeli forces kill wanted terrorist in Jenin

The forces operated under the "precise intelligence guidance" of Shin Bet (Israel's anti-terror General Security Services) in Jenin.

2024-07-03T23:35:52.511910+00:00 IST

Israel: Nir Oz Kibbutz museum recalls Oct 7 Hamas attack

Rows of charred vehicles, once thriving symbols of everyday life, now stand as haunting relics of Hamas' brutal assault.

2024-07-03T22:15:31.826280+00:00 IST

Hezbollah rockets target Israel after commander's killing

Hezbollah has escalated tensions with Israel by launching a large barrage of rockets following the killing of a top commander in southern Lebanon, Al Jazeera reported.

2024-07-03T21:10:42.362710+00:00 IST

UAE, Brazil issue joint statement on 50 years of diplomatic ties

Brazil established its Embassy in Abu Dhabi in 1978, and the UAE opened its first Latin American Embassy in Brasilia in 1991. This diplomatic presence was further expanded with the establishment of the Emirati consulate in Sao Paulo in 2017.

2024-07-03T18:03:04.085029+00:00 IST

Israel PM Netanyahu meets US Representative David Kustoff

Among the issues they discussed were regional developments, with emphasis on the Iranian threat.

2024-07-03T17:04:49.598424+00:00 IST

Israel strikes counter Hamas efforts to re-establish in Shejaya

Israel pressed its offensive against Hamas' efforts to re-establish itself in the northern Gaza town of Shejaya, the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday morning

2024-07-03T14:59:09.557124+00:00 IST

DP World Foundation donates AED15 million to Hamdan bin Rashid

DP World Foundation has donated AED15 million to Al Jalila Foundation to support the development of the Hamdan bin Rashid Cancer Hospital, highlighting its commitment to corporate social responsibility and community welfare.

2024-07-03T12:37:33.603520+00:00 IST

Dubai Chambers partners with Aramex to enhance services

Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aramex to enhance the services available to the business community and support companies in their professional activities and operations.

2024-07-03T12:36:44.427735+00:00 IST

ADNOC drilling awarded USD 733 million contract for three newbuild island rigs

ADNOC Drilling Company today confirmed the award of an estimated total contract value of USD 733 million, by ADNOC Offshore for three island drilling rigs in support of the growing operations at the offshore Zakum field.

2024-07-03T09:50:41.886981+00:00 IST

Emirates Nature-WWF launches ‘Nature’s Resilience’ series

Emirates Nature-WWF has launched its second free summer training series called 'Nature's Resilience' to upskill the UAE community on nature and the environment.

2024-07-03T09:41:39.999988+00:00 IST

Al Zeyoudi launches Burjeel Institute for Global Health in NY

Burjeel Holdings today announced the launch of the Burjeel Institute for Global Health in the United States.

2024-07-03T09:39:04.906891+00:00 IST

Sixth EU-UAE Structural Dialogue on AML/CFT concludes in Brussels

The sixth EU-UAE Structural Dialogue on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) was recently held in Brussels.

2024-07-03T00:23:59.935336+00:00 IST

UAE: Abdullah bin Zayed, Antony Blinken discuss regional developm

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed reaffirmed the UAE's support for the United States' efforts, in collaboration with key international partners, to achieve a sustainable ceasefire that ensures the protection of all civilians.

2024-07-02T23:53:07.773866+00:00 IST

UAE's Alef Education, KICD, UNICEF sign landmark agreement

Alef Education, the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), and UNICEF today announced the signing of a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate climate change education into the curriculum in public schools across Kenya.

2024-07-02T23:50:19.677751+00:00 IST

'2,50,000 Gazans to be impacted by new Israeli evacuation orders'

A few weeks ago, Khan Younis was left deserted after intense Israeli bombardment. But many families with few other options went there after the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) moved into Rafah at the beginning of May, the report stated.

2024-07-02T16:05:59.483803+00:00 IST

Israeli military hits Hamas rocket launch sites in Gaza

Before the attacks, the IDF took precautionary measures and allowed civilians to evacuate the area in order to reduce as much as possible the harm to those not involved.

2024-07-02T10:09:36.377278+00:00 IST