Middle East

UAE: Dubai Police confiscates 4,474 scooters, bicycles

Al Ghaithi stated that Dubai Police is dedicated to enhancing road safety through intensified traffic control operations.

2024-06-21T01:26:16.851875+00:00 IST

Israel Energy Ministry reassures power supply won’t be disrupted

The Ministry stated that since the beginning of the war against Hamas terrorists in Gaza, it has "worked tirelessly to ensure the supply of energy to all citizens of the country, while carefully preparing for extreme scenarios and possible supply disruptions."

2024-06-20T22:19:17.858690+00:00 IST

Benjamin Netanyahu visits Israel Security Agency

Netanyahu was presented with the sequence of actions initiated by the ISA Operations Unit, including the operations to rescue the hostages: Ori Megidish, Louis Har and Fernando Marman. Also presented was Operation Arnon in which four hostages were rescued: Andrey Kozlov, Shlomi Ziv, Almog Meir Jan and Noa Argamani.

2024-06-20T22:04:39.520225+00:00 IST

Palestinian who killed 14-year-old shepherd sought more victims

Police arrested Ahmed Duabsha, 21, for the brutal murder of Benyamin Achimair. Achimaier disappeared while watching sheep in the Binyamin region north of Jerusalem

2024-06-20T17:54:33.444650+00:00 IST

Israel confirms killing senior Hezbollah commander in airstrike

Israeli fighter jets also struck a Hezbollah surface-to-air missile launcher in the southern Lebanese village of Rihan.

2024-06-20T17:54:15.396038+00:00 IST

Israel presses UN to ‘scale up’ efforts, undelivered aid piles up

Israel called on the United Nations to "scale up" its efforts to distribute humanitarian aid on Thursday as goods continued piling up at Gaza's border crossings.

2024-06-20T17:49:54.283046+00:00 IST

Ship sinks in Red Sea after attack by Iranian-backed Houthi rebel

A Greek-owned ship sank in the Red Sea after being attacked by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Wednesday, reported CBS News citing the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

2024-06-20T02:40:53.329020+00:00 IST

Israel approves plan to import 92,000 foreign workers

Seeking to address a labour shortage, Israeli officials approved a quota of 92,000 foreign workers to fill jobs in agriculture, industry, hotels and restaurants, the Prime Minister's Office announced on Tuesday.

2024-06-20T01:28:10.552814+00:00 IST

Dubai Culture, Dubai Police collaborate to safeguard heritage

The collaboration aims to coordinate efforts between both parties to ensure the security of these assets and provide visitors with exceptional cultural experiences through initiatives and events aimed at introducing Dubai's history, promoting cultural values, and enhancing national identity.

2024-06-19T23:46:21.283355+00:00 IST

Israeli military declares support for government war aims

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Wednesday night released a statement declaring its commitment to achieving the goals of the war in Gaza as defined by the government of Israel and that it has been working in this way "throughout the war day and night and will continue to do so."

2024-06-19T22:06:41.249092+00:00 IST

Netanyahu scolds his coalition members

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday issued a statement made to his coalition partners, telling them to "get a hold of themselves."

2024-06-19T16:59:59.136804+00:00 IST

35,851 humanitarian aid trucks enter Gaza since October

Since the start of the Iron Swords war against Hamas terrorists in Gaza, 35,851 humanitarian aid trucks were transferred to Gaza.

2024-06-19T16:46:21.407703+00:00 IST

Israeli excavation reveals first evidence of little-known Gallus

The 94 silver and bronze coins, dating from 221 to 354 CE, were hidden in the building's foundations and likely intended to be retrieved once the turmoil subsided.

2024-06-19T16:45:21.334072+00:00 IST

ERC provides clothing, food to underprivileged Somali families

The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) distributed Eid clothing to 600 families in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, along with 3,500 sacrificial animals, on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha.

2024-06-18T17:28:31.336086+00:00 IST

UAE advances 3 places, ranking 7th globally in 2024 World Competi

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, stated that the UAE, under the leadership of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and through the dedicated efforts of its people, continues to improve its standing each year, achieving higher ranks across various global competitiveness indicators.

2024-06-18T17:18:44.974651+00:00 IST

Noura Al Kaabi participates in Kosovo’s Liberation Day

Rockwell Automation, the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced the results of the 9th annual "State of Smart Manufacturing Report: Automotive Edition", the Associated Press (AP) reported.

2024-06-18T17:16:19.257936+00:00 IST

Israel’s surplus in current accounts USD 6.7 billion to start 202

Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reported that the surplus in the current account in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, minus the effect of seasonality, amounted to USD 6.7 billion, compared to $9.3 billion in the previous quarter.

2024-06-18T17:15:44.835591+00:00 IST

UAE sets exemplary model for tolerance, peaceful coexistence

Zaki Nusseibeh, Cultural Adviser to the UAE President and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), affirmed that the UAE's observance of the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, commemorated annually on June 18, highlights the significant efforts of the UAE, led by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to strengthen unity, respect, and tolerance among all members of society, regardless of their race, religion, or colour.

2024-06-18T17:15:02.973602+00:00 IST

Muslim Council of Elders calls for global strategy to combat hate

The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, called for the unification of international efforts to formulate a global strategy to counter all forms of hate speech, intolerance, extremism, and discrimination.

2024-06-18T17:13:36.366571+00:00 IST

Tens of thousands of protesters gather in front of Knesset

Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in front of the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) demanding early elections and the release of hostages in Gaza, The Times of Israel reported.

2024-06-18T12:43:39.867935+00:00 IST

Israel cracks down on money laundering terrorist funds

The new directive imposes on financial service providers a requirement not to provide service to a service recipient who does not hold a financial services provider license if the license holder believes that the activity requires obtaining an appropriate license.

2024-06-18T06:35:32.687042+00:00 IST