Middle East

Two Hamas leaders killed in Gaza air strikes including anti-tank

The strike was carried out with the intelligence aid of the Shin Bet (Israel's anti-terror General Security Services).

2024-05-22T07:08:35.707311+00:00 IST

UAE: Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City inaugurates Centre of Innovati

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, a member of the PureHealth network, announced on Tuesday the official opening of its Centre of Innovation and Medical Simulation.

2024-05-22T06:54:35.323188+00:00 IST

Sharjah, Shabab Al-Ahly reach President's Handball Cup final

The Sharjah Club handball team qualified for the final of the Cup of the President of the State, after its victory today over Al Jazira 34-26 in the semi-final, which was held at the Shabab Al Ahli Club hall.

2024-05-22T01:16:12.289388+00:00 IST

Iraq requests UN to end mandate of UNAMI mission

The Government of Iraq has officially requested the United Nations to end the mandate of its Assistance Mission to Iraq (UNAMI) permanently, as of December 31, 2025, provided that its efforts during the remainder of this year are limited to completing its work only in economic reform files. , service delivery, sustainable development, climate change, and other development aspects.

2024-05-22T01:06:59.978652+00:00 IST

Salem Abdul Rahman enhances his chances in Sharjah

Our national team and Sharjah Club player, Salem Abdul Rahman, achieved an important victory in the eighth and penultimate round of the Masters competition in the Sharjah International Chess Championship, after defeating his Czech competitor, Engwin Tai, in an exciting match.

2024-05-22T01:06:33.525674+00:00 IST

Egyptian Intelligence altered terms of Gaza ceasefire: Report

Egyptian intelligence quietly altered the terms of a ceasefire proposal that Israel had already signed earlier this month, which could have potentially released Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners and set a pathway to temporarily end the fighting in Gaza, CNN reported citing three people familiar with the discussions.

2024-05-21T22:06:23.368651+00:00 IST

Israel seizes broadcasting equipment of Associated Press

"The Associated Press decries in the strongest terms the actions of the Israeli government to shut down our longstanding live feed showing a view into Gaza and seize AP equipment," Lauren Easton, vice president of corporate communications at the AP, was quoted as saying by Al Jazeera.

2024-05-21T21:06:24.111643+00:00 IST

UAE: Ajman Department of Finance and FTA sign MoU

The Ajman Department of Finance and the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding the rules and standards for disclosing information held by the Authority or its employees

2024-05-21T17:59:38.411524+00:00 IST

UAE-listed banks lead GCC in Q-o-Q growth in 2024 at 5.6 per cent

Bottomline performance for the GCC banking sector remained steady with a healthy q-o-q growth of 11.8% and a Y-o-Y growth of 10.5% to reach $14.4 billion during Q1-2024, according to GCC Banking Sector Report - Q1-2024, released today by kamco Invest.

2024-05-21T17:59:15.994286+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge

More private schools in Abu Dhabi have been recognised for their efforts to strengthen UAE National students' knowledge of Emirati traditions, customs, and values

2024-05-21T17:55:27.145230+00:00 IST

"Cooperating with authorities": Emirates on 39 flamingos killed

Following the death of 39 flamingos after being hit by an Emirates flight, the airline spokesperson said that the aircraft had also been damaged in the incident, adding that the airline company is cooperating with the authorities on the matter.

2024-05-21T17:23:56.545703+00:00 IST

Israel prepares for emergency scenarios in case of ‘All-Out-War’

Israel's Ministry of Transportation, its National Emergency Authority and the Ministry's infrastructure companies practiced responding to challenges in a multi-sector emergency scenario.

2024-05-21T09:55:53.576333+00:00 IST

Yalla Group reports AED289 million in revenues in Q1 24

Yalla Group Limited has announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024, ending on 31st March. The company's revenues surpassed the AED289 million mark (USD 78.7 million), marking a 7.1 per cent increase from the same quarter last year.

2024-05-21T09:28:00.296106+00:00 IST

‘SAFEEN’ trials first electric tug in Middle East for Marine

SAFEEN Group, part of AD Ports Group, has announced it is trialling an electric tug within their Marine Services fleet, the first of its kind in the Middle East, which will be deployed at AD Ports Group's flagship facility, Khalifa Port.

2024-05-21T09:24:20.833433+00:00 IST

Iran: Funeral ceremonies begin for President Raisi

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri has assigned a high-ranking delegation to investigate the case, state media reported.

2024-05-21T07:22:43.533133+00:00 IST

US lawmakers seek sanctions on ICC over Netanyahu arrest bid

Meanwhile, human rights attorney Amal Clooney is among the experts who advised the ICC prosecutor to seek the arrest warrants. The wife of actor George Clooney in a statement explained how she had found herself advising ICC chief prosecutor Khan.

2024-05-21T04:30:12.509040+00:00 IST

UAE: NCM warns of fog formation, poor visibility

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) urged motorists to follow the traffic regulations regarding a chance of fog formation.

2024-05-21T01:07:40.947790+00:00 IST

UAE's Abdullah bin Zayed, Chilean counterpart discuss ties

The two sides reviewed aspects of joint cooperation in various fields, including economic, trade, investment, and renewable energy, and ways to develop them, especially in light of the two countries' recent announcement of completing negotiations on the comprehensive economic partnership agreement.

2024-05-21T01:07:08.461504+00:00 IST

Cultural diversity in UAE a source of strength, flexibility

Zaki Nusseibeh, Cultural Adviser to the UAE President and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), emphasised that the UAE's celebration of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, underscores the importance of embracing a rich fabric of cultures, which makes its society diverse and vibrant.

2024-05-20T18:16:07.734582+00:00 IST

Israeli agency refutes UN claim Israel causing famine in Gaza 

The Israeli agency COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip) issued a statement criticizing the UN's World Food Program (WFP) for falsely claiming that Israel's military moves in Gaza could cause the closure of border crossings, thereby cutting off the supply of food to the area

2024-05-20T18:08:43.430522+00:00 IST

International Criminal Court seeking arrest warrants for Sinwar

International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan announced that he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders for war crimes, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

2024-05-20T18:03:23.630938+00:00 IST