Middle East

FM Katz welcomes IAEA Iran decision

Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz welcomed what he called the "important decision" made International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors demanding that Iran comply with its international obligations and "cease advancing its dangerous nuclear program."

2024-06-09T10:56:28.897678+00:00 IST

Russian ambassador celebrates hostages' rescue

Russian ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov celebrated the rescue of Russian-Israeli Andrey Kozlov and three other hostages, however, neglected to mention Hamas or the October 7 terror attacks, reported The Times of Israel.

2024-06-09T01:43:16.171107+00:00 IST

UAE: Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with Co-Founder, Co-Chairman of C

Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), today held a meeting with David M. Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group, one of the world's largest private investment firms.

2024-06-09T01:05:10.023156+00:00 IST

UAE to experience earliest Summer Solstice with longest day

The UAE will experience an earlier summer solstice this year. Occurring on June 20th at 20:51 UTC, this marks the earliest solstice since 1796 for most countries around the world.

2024-06-08T23:57:58.043605+00:00 IST

Egypt condemns Israeli attacks on Nuseirat camp in central Gaza

Egypt, in a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday, condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Camp in central Gaza that killed over 150 Palestinians.

2024-06-08T23:49:28.659389+00:00 IST

Israel: Rescued hostage Noa Argamani reunites with family

In a separate conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Noa expressed her profound gratitude and admitted, "I am very emotional. I haven't spoken Hebrew in so long."

2024-06-08T16:45:38.070538+00:00 IST

"We received with tears in our eyes," Israel's President

After Israeli defence forces successfully rescued four hostages from Hamas captivity on Saturday morning, Israel's President Isaac Herzog expressed gratitude and said they were emotional on hearing that the rescued hostages were reunited with families.

2024-06-08T15:46:18.509953+00:00 IST

UAE Foreign Minister chairs meeting of 'Education Council'

Attended by Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairperson of the Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation (SHF) and Vice Chairperson of the Education and Human Resources Council, the meeting aimed to follow up and drive ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of education, boost the UAE's competitiveness, and raise its status as a hub for academic excellence.

2024-06-08T14:25:05.976025+00:00 IST

UAE awarded prestigious accolade at 2024 Small Island Developing

The United Arab Emirates underscored its steadfast commitment to the environment and sustainable development by securing a prestigious accolade at the 2024 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Partnerships Awards.

2024-06-08T00:10:15.622657+00:00 IST

Inaugural Special Olympics UAE Games 2024 kick off

The inaugural Special Olympics UAE Games kicked off at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), with nationwide participation of over 600 athletes from across the UAE.

2024-06-08T00:09:46.516719+00:00 IST

UAE strengthens support for Global Flaring and Methane Reduction

Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability Affairs, led the UAE delegation at the inaugural Steering Committee meeting of the Global Flaring and Methane Reduction Partnership (GFMR) held on 5th and 6th June in Oslo, Norway.

2024-06-08T00:09:19.875360+00:00 IST

United Nations adds Israel to "list of shame"

The United Nations have added Israel and Hamas to their "list of shame", documenting rights violations against children in armed conflict, reported The Times of Israel.

2024-06-07T23:47:37.112547+00:00 IST

UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish holds entertainment events

The staff of the UAE Floating Hospital in the Egyptian city of Al Arish, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, arranged a recreational day for the children of Gaza.

2024-06-07T17:59:31.013619+00:00 IST

Minister of Culture attends graduation ceremony

Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture, attended the graduation ceremony of the 17th batch of 233 students from the Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah campuses of the Emirates National Schools.

2024-06-07T17:38:01.026021+00:00 IST

UAE to celebrate Philippines 126th independence anniversary

The "Emirates Loves the Philippines" social media page, will host a massive celebration for the Filipino community in the UAE at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 9th June. The event marks the 126th anniversary of the Philippines' independence.

2024-06-07T09:38:47.956797+00:00 IST

Food safety is key pillar to strengthen UAE's food security

Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, has underscored the critical importance of ensuring food safety as a cornerstone for strengthening food security and promoting economic and social well-being in the UAE.

2024-06-07T09:37:17.985918+00:00 IST

ADAFSA conducts 103,000 food safety inspections in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) conducted over 103,000 inspection visits last year, covering all food establishments within the emirate, as part of its ongoing commitment to bolstering food safety in Abu Dhabi.

2024-06-07T09:21:19.031082+00:00 IST

Milrem Robotics expands global operations with opening of Abu Dha

EDGE entity, Milrem Robotics, the world-leading robotics and autonomous systems developer, has announced the establishment of its Abu Dhabi office, strategically positioned to support local customers and capitalise on the growing tech landscape of the region.

2024-06-07T00:13:25.661550+00:00 IST

Sharjah Asset Management explores education investment with Austr

Sharjah Asset Management (SAM), the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, held discussions on various topics concerning its specialisation in the educational sector and related areas.

2024-06-07T00:13:05.887431+00:00 IST

UAE: American University of Sharjah registers significant rise in

American University of Sharjah (AUS) continues its rise internationally, having placed among the top 22 per cent of ranked institutions worldwide in the QS World Rankings 2025 and among the top three universities in the UAE.

2024-06-07T00:12:47.593385+00:00 IST