Middle East

Abu Dhabi’s Eshraq unveils new investment strategy

Eshraq Investments today announced the launch of its refreshed corporate strategy. Over five years, with acquisitions expected to be executed as early as 2024, Eshraq will build direct private equity capabilities and exposure, while transitioning legacy portfolio assets.

2024-05-29T09:48:59.956852+00:00 IST

UAE: ADAFSA concludes 'Mawhiba' agricultural programme

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has announced the conclusion of the "Mawhiba" agricultural programme in collaboration with the Emirates Schools Establishment (ESE). This initiative, part of a broader effort to develop local talent, was conducted in partnership with the Continuing Education Centre at the UAE University (UAEU).

2024-05-29T09:47:35.850020+00:00 IST

Dubai International Chamber to strengthen business partnerships

Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, is embarking on a trade mission to Senegal and Morocco from June 3-7.

2024-05-29T09:36:55.778055+00:00 IST

New Ashdod interchange expected to reduce area traffic congestion

The new interchange is part of the project to upgrade the access roads to Israel's seaports, which has a budget of approximately 5 billion shekels (USD1.35 billion).

2024-05-29T01:10:15.185360+00:00 IST

Hamas munitions likely caused fire in Rafah DP camp, says Israel

The Sunday night airstrike killed Hamas commanders Yassin Rabia and Khaled Nagar in a compound in the Rafah neighborhood of Tel Sultan. The pair were responsible for coordinating and funding terror attacks in Judea and Samaria.

2024-05-29T01:09:56.866067+00:00 IST

Israeli advisory committee examines treatment of Hamas terrorists

Terror suspects captured in Gaza are initially sent to detention facilities at the IDF's Sde Teiman, Anatot, and Ofer bases, before being transferred to the Israel Prison Service.

2024-05-29T01:09:19.004703+00:00 IST

Saif bin Zayed meets Serbia's Vice President for National Securit

General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, met in Abu Dhabi with Aleksandar Volin, Vice President of the Republic of Serbia for National Security.

2024-05-28T18:18:48.783073+00:00 IST

Spain, Norway, Ireland formally recognise Palestinian state

The recognition, which is not expected to have an impact on the conflict, was quickly denounced by the Israeli government.

2024-05-28T14:06:34.688652+00:00 IST

UAE: MoHAP launches ‘Easy Payment Initiative' for customers

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has launched an "Easy Payment Initiative", allowing customers to pay for Ministry services in installments using credit cards issued by eight local banks. The new initiative aims to offer customers greater financial flexibility and convenience by providing easy payment options.

2024-05-28T12:55:58.986556+00:00 IST

UAE participates in Gulf Radio and Television Festival in Bahrain

The United Arab Emirates is participating in the 16th Gulf Radio and Television Festival in Bahrain. A high-level delegation, headed by Maitha Majed Al Suwaidi, CEO of Strategy and Media Policy at the UAE Media Council, is representing the country.

2024-05-28T12:16:44.645009+00:00 IST

IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi's inaugural tech bachelor programmes

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Abu Dhabi (IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi), the first international campus of the highly acclaimed IIT Delhi, has announced its inaugural Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programmes, which will prepare undergraduate students to provide solutions to meet growing demands in critical fields such as energy and digitalisation.

2024-05-28T12:05:18.254375+00:00 IST

First digitisation project for historical documents of Indian dia

The Indian embassy in Muscat in association with the National Archives of India (NAI) successfully conducted a unique and pioneering initiative to archive historical documents of the Indian diaspora in Oman.

2024-05-28T09:07:55.785081+00:00 IST

UAE: Tahnoon bin Zayed chairs inaugural meeting of MGX

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Board of Directors of MGX, on Monday chaired the inaugural board meeting of MGX.

2024-05-28T09:05:59.143228+00:00 IST

UAE Accountability Authority, Malaysian National Audit Department

During the meeting, the two sides explored opportunities for enhancing bilateral cooperation in various auditing fields.

2024-05-27T23:09:10.086959+00:00 IST

Netanyahu calls Israeli strike on Rafah ‘tragic mistake’,

In his address at the Israeli Knesset on Monday, Netanyahu said, "Despite our best effort, not to harm those not involved, unfortunately a tragic mistake happened last night. We are investigating the case."

2024-05-27T22:57:30.501714+00:00 IST

Israel allocates USD 24.5 million to fight against int'l boycott

The program is entitled "strengthening international collaborations in science and attracting researchers to academia and industry."

2024-05-27T21:30:00.926508+00:00 IST

Israel loosening rules on appliance imports to lower prices

This is part of the government's campaign to adopt the less stringent European standards for such products in order to allow for more competition and lower prices for Israelis.

2024-05-27T21:29:33.604236+00:00 IST

Dubai Culture awarded four ISO certifications

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) announced that it has earned multiple accreditations in four new International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) standards.

2024-05-27T18:25:59.421061+00:00 IST

MoIAT partners with Emirates Development Bank

The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has announced a partnership with Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the key financial engine of economic development an industrial advancement in the UAE, to provide a AED 370 million financing solution for the new AI Innovation Program.

2024-05-27T17:58:07.750144+00:00 IST

UAE inaugurates Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak School for the Blind in Ethiopia

In the presence of Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak School for the Blind has been inaugurated in Addis Ababa to provide vital access to education for blind and visually-impaired youth

2024-05-27T17:55:57.379118+00:00 IST

Nahyan bin Mubarak inaugurates education interface exhibition

Under the patronage of Lt. General H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, today opened the 10th session of the Education Interface Exhibition and the Middle East Youth Conference at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre's Marina Hall.

2024-05-27T17:51:04.559881+00:00 IST