Middle East

Defence Minister Gallant Meets with US Secretary of State Blinken

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant to Secretary of State Antony Blinken: "The eyes of both our enemies and our friends are on the relationship between the U.S. and Israel. We must resolve the differences between us quickly and stand together - this is how we will achieve our goals and weaken our enemies."

2024-06-25T07:41:09.056609+00:00 IST

Major damage caused in iconic Ein Kerem Jerusalem neighbourhood

Authorities said the flooding was "likely" caused by a "significant" rupture in a main water pipe in the neighborhood.

2024-06-25T07:40:59.547536+00:00 IST

Airstrikes kill Hamas terrorists involved in Oct 7 attacks

The terrorists based themselves in school compounds and were operating inside two structures in the Shati and Daraj Tuffah areas of northern Gaza at the time of the strikes.

2024-06-25T07:40:32.172446+00:00 IST

Thai agricultural workers to return Israel after 8 months

or the first time since October 7, Thailand will resume sending agricultural workers to Israel on Sunday, the Thai Ministry of Labour said on Monday. The ministry aims to send 10,000 labourers by the end of the year.

2024-06-25T01:27:39.503692+00:00 IST

UAE strongly condemns terrorist attacks in Dagestan

The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks that took place in the Republic of Dagestan in the Russian Federation, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of security personnel and innocent civilians.

2024-06-25T01:23:43.204865+00:00 IST

UAE ambassador presents credentials to President of Peru

Ibrahim Salem Al Alawi presented his credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the UAE to the Republic of Peru, to Dina Boluarte, President of the Republic of Peru, during an official ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in the capital, Lima.

2024-06-25T01:19:47.228124+00:00 IST

Antony Blinken cautions Israel against further escalation

Secretary Blinken discussed ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and also spoke about the efforts to advance security, governance, and reconstruction in Gaza during a post-conflict period

2024-06-24T23:25:26.503609+00:00 IST

Israel eliminates Hamas’ key weapons operative Muhammad Salah

Israel eliminated terrorist Muhammad Salah, who was responsible for projects and development in Hamas' Weapons Manufacturing Headquarters, the Israel Defence Forces said on Monday.

2024-06-24T20:24:28.543393+00:00 IST

UAE expresses solidarity with Jordan over Gaza trucks accident

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs has expressed the UAE's solidarity with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and has offered the UAE leadership's deepest sympathy to Jordan's leadership over the deaths and injuries of several soldiers, in an accident involving military trucks as part of a relief and humanitarian aid convoy enroute to the Gaza Strip.

2024-06-24T17:44:12.648336+00:00 IST

Mohammed bin Rashid approves AED30 billion 'Tasreef' project

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the 'Tasreef' project aimed at developing Dubai's rainwater drainage network.

2024-06-24T17:03:42.999592+00:00 IST

UAE: Nahyan bin Mubarak visits Abu Dhabi Summer Sports 2024

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, has visited Abu Dhabi Summer Sports 2024, organised by ADNEC Group in partnership with Abu Dhabi Sports Council, taking place until August 23, 2024, at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.

2024-06-24T17:03:14.685902+00:00 IST

Israeli PM Netanyahu says open to partial pause, hostage deal

Amid Israel's ongoing war with Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the nation is prepared to pause the ongoing fight, in exchange for a partial deal for the return of hostages in Gaza, however, the "war will not end" until Hamas is destroyed, reported The Times of Israel.

2024-06-24T16:59:31.776820+00:00 IST

DCT Abu Dhabi, MICHELIN Guide collaborate to showcase emirate's gastronomic excellence

In partnership with the prestigious MICHELIN Guide, Abu Dhabi is set to showcase its gastronomic prowess through a series of bespoke content highlighting the eclectic array of incredible dining experiences in the emirate, coinciding with the 2024 edition of the MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi.

2024-06-24T14:15:20.091260+00:00 IST

UAE: Department of Energy launches summer awareness campaign

The campaign's objective is to promote safety standards, best practices, and the new regulatory requirements of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

2024-06-24T12:59:50.689959+00:00 IST

UAE enjoys growing and developing economic relations with Czech R

The agreement was signed by Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of ECI Board of Directors, and David Havlicek, Chairman of the Board of EGAP.

2024-06-24T12:49:16.474364+00:00 IST

Lunate launches Chimera JP Morgan Global Sukuk ETF

Lunate Capital, an Abu Dhabi-based management company, today launched the Chimera J.P. Morgan Global Sukuk ETF, an exchange-traded fund (ETF or the Fund) scheduled to list on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) on 8th July.

2024-06-24T10:03:31.392636+00:00 IST

HSBC launches global wealth trading platform in UAE

HSBC has announced the launch of "WorldTrader" in the UAE, a digital trading platform providing customers with access to a wide range of investments internationally.

2024-06-24T09:43:52.051307+00:00 IST

Netanyahu reiterates ‘dramatic drop’ in US weapons to Israel

About four months ago, "There was a dramatic decrease in the munitions coming to Israel from the US," Netanyahu said in public remarks at the beginning of the meeting.

2024-06-24T01:28:19.509138+00:00 IST

Indian envoy interacts with IAF contingent in Egypt

India's Ambassador to Egypt, Ajit Gupte, visited Berighat Air Base to interact with the Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent.

2024-06-24T01:17:02.050675+00:00 IST

Over 1,300 people died during Hajj pilgrimage in 2024

In a statement, the Saudi government said, "The health system addressed numerous cases of heat stress this year, with some individuals still under care. Regrettably, the number of mortalities reached 1,301."

2024-06-24T00:50:30.376886+00:00 IST