Middle East

COP28 President welcomes G7 Apulia Leaders’ Communiqué support

Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President, welcomed the G7 Apulia Leaders' Communique.

2024-06-15T17:41:17.887559+00:00 IST

Indian pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat for Haj

The pilgrims from across the world have moved from the tent city of Mina to the plains of Arafat.

2024-06-15T17:36:54.160656+00:00 IST

UAE President inquires about wellbeing of UAE pilgrims

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan inquired about the conditions and well-being of UAE pilgrims during their performance of the Hajj rituals in the holy sites

2024-06-15T17:33:32.250960+00:00 IST

Eight Israeli soldiers killed in Rafah explosion, IDF confirms

Tragedy struck in southern Gaza's Rafah this morning as eight Israeli soldiers lost their lives in a devastating blast, marking the deadliest incident for the IDF in the Strip since January.

2024-06-15T17:02:29.510941+00:00 IST

Federal regulators align to champion AGWA

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) announced a key agreement with the Federal Government of the United Arab Emirates to streamline regulatory approvals for the food and water industry, advancing AGWA (AgriFood Growth and Water Abundance), Abu Dhabi's newly launched food and water economic cluster, which is poised to play a leading role in global efforts to tackle food shortages and water scarcity.

2024-06-15T16:21:40.405179+00:00 IST

Sharjah Airport, Air Arabia launch first direct flights to Poland

Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA), and Jakub Kacper Slawek, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the UAE, inaugurated the new destination in the presence of officials and managers from SAA and Air Arabia.

2024-06-15T16:14:04.942415+00:00 IST

UAE Ambassador meets Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay

Al Qamzi conveyed to Paganini the greetings of Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, as well as his wishes for continued progress and prosperity across various fields for the government and people of Uruguay.

2024-06-15T16:03:33.460421+00:00 IST

UAE's banking sector liquid assets stand at AED786.6 billion in Q

In its report on key financial stability indicators for Q1-24, released today, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) stated that the value of these liquid assets increased on a quarterly (q-o-q) basis by 5.7 per cent, or AED42.7 billion, compared to approximately AED743.95 billion at the end of the Q4-23.

2024-06-15T10:09:32.343392+00:00 IST

CBUAE's gold reserves see 12.6 per cent YoY growth by end March

The value of gold reserves of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) reached AED19.615 billion by the end of March 2024, marking a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 12.6 percent from AED17.41 billion in March 2023.

2024-06-15T02:09:39.054632+00:00 IST

First UAE Blood Donation Forum launches its activities

The first Emirati Blood Donation Forum launched its activities in Abu Dhabi with the support of the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate.

2024-06-15T01:26:36.558432+00:00 IST

UAE's banking sector liquid assets stand at AED786.6 billion

The liquid assets in the UAE banking sector stood at AED786.6 billion at the end of Q1-24, marking a year-on-year increase of 28.2 per cent, or AED172.8 billion, compared to approximately AED613.8 billion at the end of Q12023.

2024-06-15T01:24:56.897466+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed meets Slovenian Deputy PM, Foreign Minister

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon of Slovenia as part of the UAE's top diplomat's working visit to the central European country.

2024-06-15T01:24:13.979622+00:00 IST

UAE invited to join Inter-American Institute for Cooperation

The Minister of Climate Change and Environment Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak has visited the headquarters of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) in Costa Rica and met with Director-General Manuel Otero, who invited the UAE to join the organisation as an observer country.

2024-06-14T09:36:29.458947+00:00 IST

UAE: EAD signs pledge to join UAE Alliance for Climate Action

The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) has signed a pledge to join the Advisory Committee of the UAE Alliance for Climate Action (UACA) in support of the country's net zero ambitions.

2024-06-14T09:32:36.093044+00:00 IST

UAE: Museum of Future offers 5 cutting-edge innovations

The Museum of the Future is inviting visitors to explore five pioneering innovations during Eid Al Adha, offering a blend of inspiration, education, and entertainment for all ages.

2024-06-14T09:28:07.463383+00:00 IST

UAE: Dubai Design Week announces 10th edition programme

Dubai Design Week, the Middle East's leading design festival, is returning for its milestone 10th edition from 5th-10th November 2024. Curated in strategic partnership with Dubai Design District (d3), a member of TECOM Group PJSC, and supported by Dubai Culture, the milestone edition will provide over 500 internationally acclaimed and emerging designers with a platform to showcase their design experience and thinking in the form of installations, exhibitions and overall experiential mediums.

2024-06-14T01:48:44.119481+00:00 IST

IAF plane with mortal remains of 45 Indians takes off for Kochi

"A special IAF aircraft carrying mortal remains of 45 Indian victims in the fire incident in Kuwait has taken off for Kochi," the Indian embassy wrote on X.

2024-06-14T00:54:03.713921+00:00 IST

Prominent businessman announces relief fund for Kuwait victims

So far around 45 Indians are reported to have lost their lives in the deadly fire that broke out in the "labour accommodation" in the Mangaf area of Kuwait, the early hours of Wednesday.

2024-06-13T17:41:27.356614+00:00 IST

MoS MEA visits hospitals to ensure treatment of fire victims

His visits underscored India's commitment to ensuring the well-being of its citizens abroad and highlighted the importance of international cooperation during times of crisis.

2024-06-13T17:26:05.424312+00:00 IST

Kuwait: 45 including 23 from Kerala dead in fire incident

The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, has sent shockwaves through communities both in Kuwait and India.

2024-06-13T16:14:18.596153+00:00 IST

Kuwait Deputy ensures MoS Singh of necessary assistance

First Deputy Prime Minister of Kuwait Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, on behalf of the Emir of Kuwait ensured Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh about all necessary assistance and support for the victims of the deadly fire incident that killed over 40 Indians on Wednesday.

2024-06-13T15:31:57.226185+00:00 IST