Middle East

ACRES concludes on high note, recording major real estate deals

The 1st edition of Acres Real Estate Exhibition 2024, organised at the Dubai World Trade Centre, concluded on a high note Monday, marking a significant milestone with substantial real estate deals for both local and international projects

2024-05-20T18:02:52.821036+00:00 IST

DGR, Alliance Française boost France-UAE cultural, education ties

The Department of Government Relations (DGR) in collaboration with the Alliance Francaise in Sharjah, has launched a series of initiatives and events aimed at strengthening cultural and educational ties with the French Republic.

2024-05-20T18:01:17.039461+00:00 IST

ADAFSA pledges continued support for Emirati honey bee

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Emirati beekeepers by providing high-quality queen bees of the local Emirati honey bee breed.

2024-05-20T13:59:34.060258+00:00 IST

Iran Prez dies in chopper crash, Vice President to assume duties

Meanwhile, the Iranian cabinet has appointed Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani as acting foreign minister following the death of Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.

2024-05-20T09:29:45.049013+00:00 IST

Alef Education Holding announces intention to list on ADX

Alef Education Holding plc announced its intention to proceed with an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and listing of its ordinary shares for trading on the Main Market of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).

2024-05-20T09:29:04.642293+00:00 IST

Riyadh gears up to host world aviation leaders at WAGA2024

The Riyadh Airports Company is set to host the World Annual General Assembly, Conference, and Exhibition (WAGA2024) from May 21 to 23.

2024-05-20T09:26:30.968091+00:00 IST

Iran chopper crash: Bodies of Raisi transported to Tabriz

The body of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, along with other officials who died in a helicopter crash, is being transported to Tabriz city in Iran, reported CNN, citing Tasnim News.

2024-05-20T07:22:09.282847+00:00 IST

Global reactions pour in to death of Iranian President Ebrahim Ra

Following the tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, world leaders offered their condolences on Monday to Raisi, the Iranian Foreign Minister and other officials who were on board.

2024-05-20T07:06:11.935038+00:00 IST

Iranian President, foreign minister killed in copter crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi and foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, along with other officials who were on board the helicopter, have died in the northwest of Iran, reported Iran-based Press TV.

2024-05-20T05:00:24.731239+00:00 IST

Iran President Raisi dead in helicopter crash: Iranian media

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died on Monday in the helicopter crash that occurred on Sunday evening, Al Jazeera reported, citing Mehr News Agency, a semi-official news agency of the Iranian government.

2024-05-20T04:33:13.329080+00:00 IST

"No Sign Of Life" at President Raisi's helicopter crash site

As the Iranian rescue teams located Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter, no clue of any living persons has been reported in the crash, according to Iran-based Press TV.

2024-05-20T03:22:40.992099+00:00 IST

Iran Prez Raisi's chopper located, rescue teams reach crash site

After over 10 hours of searching, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter has been located, Iran-based news network Press TV reported.

2024-05-20T03:02:36.810218+00:00 IST

Saudi King to undergo medical examinations in Jeddah: Royal Court

The Saudi Royal Court said Sunday that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia will undergo medical examinations at the Royal Clinics of Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah due to a high fever and joint pain.

2024-05-20T00:47:55.496067+00:00 IST

UAE following with deep concern media reports

In a statement, Saif Mohamed Al Zaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran, expressed his sincere wishes of success to the search and rescue operation, and extended his prayers for the well-being of the Hon. President and Amir-Abdollahian, and their accompanying delegation.

2024-05-20T00:45:27.874032+00:00 IST

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei urges prayers for President Raisi

President Ebrahim Raisi was travelling back to Iran following a visit to Azerbaijan when his helicopter came down in bad weather conditions on Sunday afternoon.

2024-05-19T19:40:00.565037+00:00 IST

Israel holds medical exercises for possible Hezbollah escalation

Since the October 7 Hamas massacre and the subsequent war against Hamas in Gaza the Hezbollah terrorist organization, from its bases in Lebanon, has been launching rockets indiscriminately at Israeli cities in the north.

2024-05-19T18:01:42.067747+00:00 IST

Al Hammadi scores gold for the UAE

Mohammed Al Hammadi, the player of our Paralympic athletics team on Sunday, won the first gold medal for the UAE in the World Athletics Championships for People of Determination, currently being held in Japan "Kobe-2024".

2024-05-19T18:01:05.854005+00:00 IST

Rescue teams trying to locate Iranian President Raisi's chopper

Rescue teams have reached the city of Jolfa in the northwestern Iranian province of East Azarbaijan and trying to locate the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter which made hard-landing, Press TV reported.

2024-05-19T14:30:18.616067+00:00 IST

Top Hamas weapons smuggle killed in Israeli airstrike: IDF 

Azmi Abu Daqqa, a prominent Hamas operative in the terror group's Procurement Dept. was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Rafah, the Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday.

2024-05-19T14:13:19.289002+00:00 IST

UAE flies first relief plane for flood-hit victims in Brazil

The UAE today sent the first relief plane carrying 100 tonnes of food, medical supplies, and relief aid to help the victims of the floods and heavy rains that recently swept Brazil.

2024-05-19T08:49:42.641244+00:00 IST

UAE: Sultan bin Ahmed graces Sir Bu Nair 24's finale

Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, attended Saturday's evening Sir Bu Nair Festival 24 closing ceremony. Friday and Saturday saw a plethora of government and community representatives join hands with the Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) to host the festival.

2024-05-19T08:46:01.068615+00:00 IST