Middle East

UAE: Emirates' Rulers congratulate king of Jordan on Independence

Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate congratulatory messages to King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.

2024-05-25T17:16:54.994818+00:00 IST

UAE Embassy in Budapest launches UAE Majlis in Hungary

The UAE Embassy in Budapest has launched the UAE Majlis in Hungary, to serve as a platform for cultural cooperation, and scientific dialogue, and to facilitate the exchange of views on various social files.

2024-05-25T17:14:35.346996+00:00 IST

Maryam Al Zeyoudi wins gold in shot put at 2024 Para Athletics

Maryam Al Zeyoudi, a standout athlete from the UAE's national Paralympic track and field team, clinched the gold medal in the Women's Shot Put F40 category at the Kobe 2024 Para Athletics World Championships.

2024-05-25T17:02:12.843512+00:00 IST

Italy to resume UNRWA funding

Italy has announced that it will restore the funding for the United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) months after it suspended aid to the agency over Israel's allegations linking UN staff to the October 7 attack, Al Jazeera reported.

2024-05-25T16:49:21.880915+00:00 IST

EDE developing plans for regulatory practices in pharma sector

The Board of Directors of the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) held its fourth meeting since its establishment at the end of last year, to review and develop the main initiatives to be taken for the regulation and management of the UAE's healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors - all of which are designed to reinforce the UAE's reputation as a global and regional hub for the medical industry

2024-05-25T10:26:39.363881+00:00 IST

Israel calls ICJ's ruling to halt operations in Rafah "false"

Following the International Court of Justice (ICJ) order for Israel to halt its operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, Israel called the order "outrageous, morally repugnant and disgusting", adding that the accusations it is committing genocide in Gaza "are false", reported Al Jazeera.

2024-05-25T05:22:06.332701+00:00 IST

UAE welcomes decision of International Court of Justice

The UAE welcomed the decision of the International Court of Justice to impose additional provisional measures on Israel, demanding an immediate halt to military operations in Rafah governorate, and the exacerbation of the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.

2024-05-24T22:22:07.042623+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi to host 10th Education Interface Exhibition on May 27

The event will bring together 65 educational institutions, representing 537 local and international educational institutions and dozens of governmental and private educational institutions from the UAE and worldwide, representing countries including the UAE, the US, UK, Canada, Malaysia and Australia.

2024-05-24T22:03:57.959233+00:00 IST

Israel recovers bodies of three hostages in Gaza

Israel recovered the bodies of three hostages from a tunnel shaft in the northern Gaza area of Jabalya, the Israel Defense Forces said on Friday morning.

2024-05-24T17:54:56.170728+00:00 IST

Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi closes industrial facility

The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) suspended the operations of an industrial facility specialised in processing used oils in the Al Mafraq Industrial Zone of Abu Dhabi City for violating environmental laws and regulations as well as its failure to comply with the environmental requirements and conditions.

2024-05-24T17:50:39.986317+00:00 IST

AD Ports Group launches Maritime Sustainability Research Centre

AD Ports Group, a leading facilitator of global trade, logistics and industry, today launched The Maritime Sustainability Research Centre, Abu Dhabi (MSRCAD), a non-profit agency dedicated to joint industry-government academia research, with a focus on sustainability and innovation.

2024-05-24T17:48:24.091578+00:00 IST

UAE: 'Emerge' announces energisation of solar projects at Yas Bay

Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and EDF Group, has announced the energisation of two high-profile solar photovoltaic (PV) projects on Yas Island at Yas Marina Circuit and Yas Bay Waterfront.

2024-05-24T08:48:04.671359+00:00 IST

SEWA completes connecting 'Al Saaf' Residential Complex to power

Acting Director of the Kalba Department Youssef Mohamed Abdullah Al Hammadi explained that SEWA constructed an electrical network utilising high-pressure and low-pressure cables spanning 44 metres.

2024-05-24T08:44:46.646260+00:00 IST

XPANSE to premiere in November 2024 in Abu Dhabi

The exclusive, high-level forum will be the pre-eminent gathering for global decision-makers to explore and shape the new horizons of exponential technologies and discuss the impact on the future of cities, citizens, industries, and societies.

2024-05-24T07:16:51.766104+00:00 IST

Hezbollah weapons manufacturer killed in Israeli airstrike

The IDF said many Hezbollah weapons factories struck during the last several months were under Faran's command.

2024-05-23T21:12:19.322830+00:00 IST

UAE Foreign Minister Zayed meets with top UN official for Gaza

The two sides discussed developments in the Middle East, mechanisms to enhance the response to the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, and ways to provide sustainable support to civilians in the Strip.

2024-05-23T21:11:59.582010+00:00 IST

UAE: Second edition of Integrate Middle East concludes

Integrate Middle East, the flagship event convening technology leaders and integrated solution buyers across diverse industries, successfully concluded after three eventful days marked by groundbreaking innovation and collaboration.

2024-05-23T18:10:23.365345+00:00 IST

Second edition of Integrate Middle East concludes

Integrate Middle East, the flagship event convening technology leaders and integrated solution buyers across diverse industries, successfully concluded after three eventful days marked by groundbreaking innovation and collaboration.

2024-05-23T17:55:29.630273+00:00 IST

UAE: Wasl launches iconic project on Sheikh Zayed Road

Dubai's real estate development and management leader, Wasl announced the launch and development of One B Tower - a new luxury high-rise situated in a prime location overlooking the picturesque Dubai Water Canal in Business Bay

2024-05-23T17:46:20.697660+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed receives Yemen's Minister of Foreign Affairs

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Shaya Mohsin Zindani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs of Yemen.

2024-05-23T17:46:01.852434+00:00 IST

Ministers of State attend opening of new UAE embassy in Latvia

The United Arab Emirates opened its new embassy in the capital of the Republic of Latvia, Riga, in a ceremony attended by a ministerial delegation which included Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, and Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade.

2024-05-23T17:05:24.012806+00:00 IST