Middle East

UAE: AlQurm Protected Area in Khor Kalba

The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) announced that the AlQurm Protected Area in Kalba City has joined the Indian Ocean's South-East Asian (IOSEA) Marine Turtle memorandum of understanding (MoU).

2024-07-01T23:51:19.258345+00:00 IST

UAE: CSO Network announces ‘AI for Sustainability Hub’ at second

The Chief Sustainability Officers (CSO) Network announced today the launch of the 'AI for Sustainability Hub' at the second Global Sustainability Forum held at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre, organised jointly with the New York Stock Exchange, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. and ADNOC.

2024-07-01T23:51:01.176575+00:00 IST

UAE: Jawaher Al Qasimi launches Khalid Bin Sultan Al Qasimi

Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of the Ruler of Sharjah, has announced the launch of the 'Khalid Bin Sultan Al Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation' during a live call on the 'Direct Line' programme on Sharjah Radio.

2024-07-01T23:50:45.915351+00:00 IST

IDF destroys kilometer-long terror tunnel

Among these were weapons storage facilities, observation posts, rocket launch pits and underground tunnel routes.

2024-07-01T18:25:17.311969+00:00 IST

Israeli military hits Hezbollah bases in Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that earlier on Monday Israel Air Force fighter jets attacked two buildings belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in which terrorists were operating in the areas of Aitaroun and Ayta ash Shab in southern Lebanon, alongside military buildings and terrorist infrastructure in the areas of Markaba, Khula and Kfarkela in southern Lebanon.

2024-07-01T18:17:37.183602+00:00 IST

Presight, Wand AI partner to deploy generative AI assistants

Presight, the region's leading big data analytics company powered by generative AI, today announced a strategic partnership with Wand AI, a leader in intelligent human-AI collaboration based in the US, offering best-in-class enterprise-grade AI assistants. The two companies have joined forces to lead this large-scale deployment of generative AI technology and reinforce UAE's position on the AI centre stage.

2024-07-01T17:23:15.601544+00:00 IST

Israel thwarts largest weapons smuggling attempt since October 7

Israeli security forces intercepted the largest number of guns being smuggled into the country from Jordan since October 7, the Israeli Police announced on Monday.

2024-07-01T17:07:46.471963+00:00 IST

Israeli forces eliminate 20 Hamas terrorists in Gaza’s Shejaya

Israeli soldiers eliminated around 20 Hamas terrorists as the army pressed operations against the terror group in the northern Gaza town of Shejaya, the Israel Defense Forces said on Monday.

2024-07-01T17:05:19.863297+00:00 IST

More than 5,000 aid trucks enter Gaza in June

The Israeli agency COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip), reported that the Israel Defense Forces IDF are allowing for "tactical pauses" in the Gaza fighting in order to enable the transfer of humanitarian aid into Gaza and so the residents of Gaza can replenish stocks such as food and water.

2024-07-01T17:01:24.886041+00:00 IST

India, Pakistan exchange list of civilian prisoners, fishermen

India and Pakistan on Monday exchanged the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in each other's custody, the Ministry of External Affairs said.

2024-07-01T09:24:51.094252+00:00 IST

India's strategic role in the SCO: Enhancing Eurasian ties

In 2023, India took the helm of two significant international groupings: the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the G20. On July 4, 2023, the country hosted the 22nd Summit of the SCO Council of Heads of State in a virtual format, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2024-07-01T09:14:35.433401+00:00 IST

SPEA announces results of 2nd edition of 'Itqan' programme

The Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) announced the results of the second edition of the "Itqan" programme, for the current academic year (2023-2024).

2024-07-01T00:07:58.233521+00:00 IST

UAE: Al Ain takes first place in Jiu-Jitsu Championship

Ending an action-packed weekend at Mubadala Arena, the first round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship concluded on Sunday, after three days of enthusiasm, suspense, strong competition, and a massive attendance of families and fans.

2024-07-01T00:06:59.201916+00:00 IST

Amna Al Dahak emphasises UAE's commitment to collaborate with BRI

Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), emphasised the UAE's commitment to collaborating with BRICS countries on joint food security initiatives and the expansion of food trade among member nations.

2024-06-30T23:14:36.710109+00:00 IST

Iran: Indian envoy meets Iran-India Business Chamber

A key highlight of the discussion was the recently signed agreement concerning the Chahbahar Port.

2024-06-30T18:06:49.445691+00:00 IST

UAE private sector: ‘An engine of change’ critical to SDGs

The private sector "is an engine of change and sustainable development" and has a critical role to play in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) according to business leaders speaking at a workshop organised by the General Secretariat of the National Committee on Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Global Compact in the UAE.

2024-06-30T17:55:32.464778+00:00 IST

UAE joins UNESCO's ISSN network

The UAE, represented by the National Library and Archives (NLA), has become the latest member of the Paris-based International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) International Centre of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

2024-06-30T17:53:51.252254+00:00 IST

Ajman’s GDP rises to AED36 billion in 2023 : Statistics Centre

Preliminary estimates of Ajman's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the year 2023, issued by the Ajman Statistics Centre, reveal the emirate's robust economic performance and positive growth rates.

2024-06-30T17:42:36.561407+00:00 IST

Declining national resilience is damaging Israel’s social fabric

The study, conducted by researchers from Tel Aviv University and Tel Hai Academic College in the Upper Galilee, tracked various resilience metrics since Hamas's October 7 attack with subsequent surveys following at approximately six-week intervals.

2024-06-30T16:02:22.140888+00:00 IST

Israel raids UNRWA school where Hamas terrorists hold up

As part of operational searches of civilian sites converted by Hamas into combat facilities, soldiers raided a UN school used by Hamas's Shejaya Battalion as a weapons warehouse and hideout.

2024-06-30T15:51:00.110059+00:00 IST