Middle East

Doha: Jaishankar meets Qatar PM, discusses strengthing of ties

During his day-long official visit, Jaishankar conveyed warm greetings and wishes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to The Amir, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister Al Thani.

2024-06-30T13:43:10.116071+00:00 IST

Israel strikes Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon

Israeli jets struck a Hezbollah military structure in the southern Lebanese village of Houla where several terrorists were operating, the Israel Defense Forces said.

2024-06-30T09:29:53.655460+00:00 IST

Israel presses Hamas in Shejaya, destroys terror compound

Over the past day, the troops eliminated several terrorists, located weapons, and conducted targeted raids on booby-trapped combat compounds. The Air Force also struck dozens of Hamas infrastructure sites.

2024-06-30T08:44:56.570361+00:00 IST

UNAMA chief, EU, Pak envoys arrive for Doha meeting

The third Doha meeting will be hosted by Rosemary DiCarlo, UN Deputy Secretary-General, in the Qatari capital on Monday and Tuesday. DiCarlo has not yet arrived in Doha, but a UN spokesperson confirmed her travel to Qatar.

2024-06-30T04:04:47.447786+00:00 IST

5,000 new housing units planned for Gaza area

Israel's Ministry of Construction and Housing has initiated a plan to establish a new urban district near the train station in the city of Sderot located just north of Gaza. It was one of the cities attacked during the October 7 attack.

2024-06-30T01:12:18.945585+00:00 IST

Baniyas leads on day 2 of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu

Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club surged ahead on day two of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship's first round, hosted at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City.

2024-06-29T23:33:53.966518+00:00 IST

UAE: Mango Festival 2024 kicks off at Expo Khor Fakkan

The 3rd annual Mango Festival 2024 kicked off yesterday evening, Friday, and is slated to run until 30th June at Expo Khor Fakkan.

2024-06-29T23:33:31.131649+00:00 IST

Iran set for presidential run-off on July 5 

Iran's interim presidential election is set for a runoff next week after reformist-backed Masoud Pezeshkian and hardliner Saeed Jalili emerged victorious but failed to clinch a majority in a poll with a record-low turnout.

2024-06-29T16:18:07.896558+00:00 IST

MoHAP begins fieldwork for National Health and Nutrition Survey

The survey campaign seeks to update the health and nutrition database of the population and measure health performance indicators by collecting field information using an approved methodology.

2024-06-29T09:33:09.969957+00:00 IST

UAE President, VPs congratulate President of Seychelles

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of congratulations to President Wavel Ramkalawan of Seychelles, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day, observed on 29th June.

2024-06-29T09:13:46.644544+00:00 IST

Sharjah Airport, Air Arabia inaugurate first direct flight to Ath

The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) and Air Arabia announced the addition of the Greek capital, Athens, to the latest direct travel destinations for passengers through Sharjah Airport.

2024-06-28T23:51:56.236527+00:00 IST

8th Korean Film Festival returns to Abu Dhabi, Dubai

The 8th Korean Film Festival, organised by The Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the UAE and the Korean Cultural Centre, is making a grand return to Abu Dhabi and Dubai this July. This marks the first Korean film festival in Dubai since 2017.

2024-06-28T23:51:40.064500+00:00 IST

First round of Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championsh

The first round of the Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship kicked off with fervour at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City on Friday.

2024-06-28T23:44:03.570668+00:00 IST

Dubai private schools among top performers globally

Dubai's private schools continue to shine in international rankings, placing second in financial literacy and sixth in creative thinking, according to a study conducted as part of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022 by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

2024-06-28T18:05:13.769791+00:00 IST

Air Arabia inaugurate first direct flight to Athens

The first of these air routes was launched during the current week from Sharjah to Athens International Airport. The new route will allow travel and tourism enthusiasts to have 4 flights weekly, operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, with plans to increase the number of flights in the future.

2024-06-28T18:03:12.880338+00:00 IST

Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan receives First Lady of Philippines

Sheikha Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan, wife of the UAE President, today welcomed Louise Araneta-Marcos, the First Lady of the Philippines, who is on a working visit to the UAE. The reception took place in the presence of H.H. Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairperson of the Presidential Court for National Projects and Chairperson of the Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation.

2024-06-28T17:55:14.959266+00:00 IST

New visual identity of Sharjah Summer Promotions 2024 launched

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) have announced the launch of the new visual identity of Sharjah Summer Promotions 2024, under the slogan "Get set for a summer brimming with discounts and adventures."

2024-06-28T09:06:53.831705+00:00 IST

Al Zeyoudi visits Silicon Valley to strengthen UAE-US ties

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has concluded a visit to San Francisco and nearby Silicon Valley, which was aimed at boosting economic cooperation and exploring partnerships between the UAE and the United States, especially in advanced technology.

2024-06-28T09:06:35.774812+00:00 IST

Ajman Chamber promotes investment opportunities

The Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) participated in the 2024 "SelectUSA Investment Summit" held in Maryland, USA. This major event attracted over 4,000 participants from various countries, creating a valuable platform for international collaboration.

2024-06-28T09:05:46.590063+00:00 IST

South Korea, Israel to establish USD 80 million fund for DeepTech

In a boost to bilateral ties, South Korea selected OurCrowd, Israel's most active venture investor, to co-manage what will become a USD 80 million fund for DeepTech investments on Wednesday.

2024-06-28T00:55:43.602538+00:00 IST

Emirates' Rulers condole over passing of Prince Mansour's mother

Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate messages of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on the death of the mother of Prince Mansour bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

2024-06-28T00:50:49.663462+00:00 IST