Middle East

Israel raids Hamas compounds in Rafah 

The Israeli military pressed operations in the Rafah area on Sunday, destroying two Hamas compounds in the southern Gaza city and seizing numerous weapons, the Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday.

2024-06-23T22:42:04.813916+00:00 IST

Tehran to host FMs meet of ACD to deepen Intra-Asian cooperation

Tehran is all set to host a Ministerial meeting for Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) member states this week, according to Iran's acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Bagheri Kani.

2024-06-23T17:52:32.695617+00:00 IST

Dubai Culture recognised twice at GovMedia Conference & Awards

The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has won two awards at the GovMedia Conference & Awards hosted in Singapore in June, bagging the 'Digital Initiative of the Year' award for the Ramadan Heroes initiative and the 'Campaign of the Year' award for the Dubai Calligraphy Biennale, both in the Culture and the Arts category.

2024-06-23T17:17:28.687562+00:00 IST

UAE contributes USD 25 million to UN World Food Programme

The United Arab Emirates has signed an agreement with the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to provide emergency food assistance to populations affected by the crisis in Sudan and South Sudan.

2024-06-23T17:00:13.208980+00:00 IST

Ajman: A thriving tourism destination

The Emirate of Ajman has implemented a strategic economic diversification plan in recent years, fostering balanced development across all sectors. This includes a focus on tourism, which has emerged as a vital pillar for Ajman's comprehensive growth strategy.

2024-06-23T16:59:38.621886+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar visits BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. He said that the temple is a true cultural bridge between India and the UAE.

2024-06-23T16:06:19.713792+00:00 IST

UAE leaders congratulate Grand Duke of Luxembourg on National Day

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg on the occasion of his country's National Day.

2024-06-23T09:15:58.988652+00:00 IST

Official Hajj delegation returns to UAE

This marks the completion of the delegation's duties following the safe return of all 6,228 male and female pilgrims.

2024-06-23T01:09:51.294468+00:00 IST

Abdulla Balalaa participates in Athens Riviera Summit 2024

During the panel, Balalaa discussed the significant international role the UAE plays in the energy sector, from both traditional resources such as oil and gas to renewables.

2024-06-22T23:06:06.955554+00:00 IST

Egypt to host 6th Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup show

The first show of the EAHGC 2024 season was held in February in Australia, with the 2024 Australian International Arabian Championship at Willinga Park in the Bawley Point area, while the Kingdom of Bahrain hosted the second show in Manama from March 14 to 16

2024-06-22T17:46:42.568689+00:00 IST

Umm Al Qaiwain implements initiatives

The Government of Umm Al Qaiwain is committed to intensifying efforts to promote environmental sustainability by preserving natural resources.

2024-06-22T17:45:22.028758+00:00 IST

UAE reaping fruits of visionary leadership's approach: Al Zeyoudi

Al Zeyoudi pointed out that the UNCTAD data on FDI inflows and outflows confirms that the UAE continues to make steady and confident progress on the path towards economic diversification and sustainable growth.

2024-06-22T06:54:31.716733+00:00 IST

UAE contributes to United Nations humanitarian efforts in Sudan

FAO has received USD5 million in funding from the UAE, which will be directed towards the project titled 'Mitigating Famine in Sudan - Support to Conflict-Affected Vulnerable Smallholder Farming and Pastoralist Households'.

2024-06-22T06:17:35.225840+00:00 IST

81 pc of Dubai students go to pvt schools rated good or higher

A total of 209 schools with more than 3,60,000 students enrolled were inspected this year, including 10 schools that were inspected for the first time.

2024-06-22T06:07:09.357098+00:00 IST

CBUAE projects UAE’s real GDP growth to reach 6.2 pc in 20225

Data for Q1 2024 indicated that Dubai sustained its role as a top international tourism hub. The emirate's hotel occupancy rates stood at 83 per cent, equal to the previous year's figures, while the average duration of stay per visitor was almost unchanged at 3.9 nights, yet there was a 2 per cent YoY increase in the total occupied room nights, totalling 11.2 nights.

2024-06-22T00:14:37.247440+00:00 IST

Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches Mexican Business Council

The launch reflects Dubai's growing attraction among Mexican companies and investors, with the number of companies from Mexico registered as active members of Dubai Chamber of Commerce reaching 108 at the end of Q1 2024.

2024-06-21T23:20:50.866392+00:00 IST

UAE reaping fruits of visionary leadership's approach

Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Trade, said that the UAE continues to reap the rewards of its visionary leadership's forward-looking approach through increased global trade and investment openness.

2024-06-21T21:55:48.765103+00:00 IST

At least 25 killed, 50 injured in Israeli attacks near Rafah

At least 25 people were killed and 50 others were injured in Israeli attacks on tents for displaced Palestinians in al-Mawasi, near Rafah, in the south of the coastal enclave.

2024-06-21T21:51:21.926000+00:00 IST

Global Environment Facility approves support to FAO projects

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has helped 28 countries unlock USD 70 million in financing from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to address urban sustainability, groundwater management, biodiversity loss, climate change and land degradation.

2024-06-21T17:35:41.798984+00:00 IST

UAE ranked India’s 9th largest seafood export market

The UAE has become the ninth largest seafood export destination for India, D V Swamy, Chairman of India's Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), has said.

2024-06-21T17:29:57.307876+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy in Kuwait observes minutes of silence

The Indian embassy in Kuwait celebrated the 10th International Yoga Day, during which a few minutes of silence was observed in memory of the lives lost in the tragic Mangaf fire incident, killing 45 Indians.

2024-06-21T07:40:05.439698+00:00 IST