Middle East

44.8 million voice calls made by pilgrims from holy sites on Eid

The Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) has released the performance report on telecommunications in Makkah and other holy sites during Eid Al Adha, which shows that 44.8 million voice calls were made, over 38 million locally and 6.7 million internationally, all with a success rate exceeding 99 per cent.

2024-06-18T00:22:52.701253+00:00 IST

UAE allocates 70 per cent of its USD 100 million pledge to UN

Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasised that the aid will be allocated to key partners and UN agencies, including the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), UN World Food Programme (WFP), UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), and World Health Organisation (WHO).

2024-06-18T00:14:24.633104+00:00 IST

Ajman completes 169 real estate valuations in May

The Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation in Ajman completed 169 real estate valuation processes during May 2024 with a total value exceeding AED729.5 million.

2024-06-18T00:07:57.681453+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed meets President of ICRC

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric Egger.

2024-06-17T17:33:34.283506+00:00 IST

44.8 million voice calls made by pilgrims from holy sites

The Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) has released the performance report on telecommunications in Makkah and other holy sites during Eid Al Adha, which shows that 44.8 million voice calls were made, over 38 million locally and 6.7 million internationally, all with a success rate exceeding 99 per cent.

2024-06-17T17:33:15.048688+00:00 IST

Saudi Health Ministry reports 2,764 cases of heat stress

Saudi Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel has urged pilgrims to avoid peak sun hours (11 am to 4 pm) when performing their remaining Hajj rituals. He urged them to avoid direct sun exposure and stay away from hot surfaces, stressing that prevention is key.

2024-06-17T17:13:43.802984+00:00 IST

Israel PM Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved his war cabinet after its two key members resigned, which further prompted demands from far-right politicians for representation in the influential group, The Times of Israel reported citing the Prime Minister's Office.

2024-06-17T15:22:33.459912+00:00 IST

Israeli High Court suspends State Comptroller’s probe

Israel's High Court of Justice on Sunday ordered State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman to suspend his investigation into the failures of the security services of October 7 pending a hearing on the matter in July.

2024-06-17T09:27:44.987054+00:00 IST

Israel approves USD 13.4 million plan for fire trucks

The 50-million-shekel (USD 13.4 million) plan would see the purchase of 40 vans and 150 all-terrain vehicles to be deployed with volunteer firefighting teams.

2024-06-17T09:26:48.797926+00:00 IST

Hajj pilgrims perform Tawaf Al-Ifadah

The pilgrims performed Tawaf Al-Ifadah (circumambulation) today amid a system of services inside the Grand Mosque.

2024-06-17T01:50:15.463926+00:00 IST

Saudi Crown Prince, Turkish President discuss bilateral relations

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call today from President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with whom he exchanged congratulations on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha.

2024-06-17T01:38:03.846084+00:00 IST

UAE Team Emirates' Yates, Almeida take victory again in Suisse

Adam Yates and Joao Almeida of UAE Team Emirates once again showed their strength at the Tour de Suisse with the climbing pair finishing one-two at the race's final mountain stage at Villars-sur-Ollon.

2024-06-16T17:34:42.625902+00:00 IST

As temperatures soar, six Haj pilgrims die from heatstroke

Six people lost their lives from heatstroke during the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, CNN reported on Sunday.

2024-06-16T17:34:05.264601+00:00 IST

Israel: Millions worth of cocaine found, three arrested

The cocaine was uncovered during what was described as a "proactive activity" against the trafficking of dangerous drugs that was carried out last Thursday

2024-06-16T17:10:06.567594+00:00 IST

Israel’s Navy receives new landing craft from US

It is the second such naval landing craft to be acquired by the Israel Navy from the US in the past eight months.

2024-06-16T17:09:33.292032+00:00 IST

Israeli Military chief calls for drafting ultra-orthodox

There has been a debate in Israel for years over whether or not to end draft deferments for Ultra-Orthodox who study Tora in yeshivas.

2024-06-16T17:09:11.581235+00:00 IST

Israel military to conduct "tactical pause" in Gaza Strip

The IDF said that the pause will take place between 8 am to 7 pm each day along a road from the Kerem Shalom Crossing to the Salah a-Din road, and then northward toward the Khan Younis area.

2024-06-16T08:42:02.709629+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince congratulates UAE President, VPs, Rulers

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha.

2024-06-16T08:13:14.759807+00:00 IST

Rulers of the Emirates congratulate UAE President, VPs on Eid

: Their Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have congratulated President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, on the advent of Eid Al-Adha.

2024-06-16T02:07:07.681350+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed, Iran's Acting Foreign Minister

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed with Iran's Acting Foreign Minister, Ali Bagheri Kani, the prospects of strengthening bilateral relations.

2024-06-16T02:04:48.976928+00:00 IST

UAE President exchanges Eid Al-Adha greetings with leaders

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha with a number of leaders of sisterly countries through phone calls.

2024-06-16T01:39:56.640777+00:00 IST