Middle East

Israel pavilion at Cannes Film Festival to highlight Oct 7 trauma

The Israeli Pavilion will be established for the eighth time under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Sports, and will be dedicated to film creation, co-productions and collaborations between the Israeli film industry and foreign film industries.

2024-05-16T07:34:42.751263+00:00 IST

Israel forces destroy weapons workshop as Hamas tries to regroup

Israeli soldiers operating in northern Gaza eliminated dozens of terrorists in encounters and airstrikes as Hamas tries to regroup in the Zeitoun area, the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday.

2024-05-16T01:05:27.312445+00:00 IST

'Blue Residency' further cements UAE’s role as a global leader

Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change and COP28 President, said that the UAE's visionary leadership in sustainability is rooted in the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and continues today with the groundbreaking announcement of the launch of the 'Blue Residency Visa.'

2024-05-16T01:04:40.679224+00:00 IST

UAE: Agthia Group reports 32 pc net profit growth in Q1-24

Agthia Group PJSC ("Agthia" or "the Group"), today said that its net profit grew 32 per cent year-on-year to AED127.6 million. The Group net profit margin expanded by 63bps to stand at 8.8 per cent, notwithstanding FX headwinds and the introduction of income tax in the UAE.

2024-05-16T01:03:28.804745+00:00 IST

DCAA spotlights air transport enablement at Airport Show 2024

The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has highlighted its pivotal role in advancing the aviation industry and related activities in the emirate during the 23rd edition of the Airport Show.

2024-05-15T18:12:16.057008+00:00 IST

Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed attends Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare We

Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of 2PointZero, a subsidiary of the International Holding Company (IHC), has attended the final day of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week.

2024-05-15T17:49:51.847938+00:00 IST

Sharjah Chamber hosts business and investment forum

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), in collaboration with the Economic Development Board of the Republic of Mauritius, hosted the Sharjah-Mauritius Business and Investment Forum on Wednesday to foster investment cooperation and explore opportunities between the two nations.

2024-05-15T17:40:49.397142+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed strongly condemns attack on Slovakian PM

UAE's Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, strongly condemned the attack on His Excellency Robert Fico, Prime Minister of Slovakia, noting that he was deeply saddened to hear of this heinous crime.

2024-05-15T17:40:31.593214+00:00 IST

UAE Cabinet approves National Youth Agenda 2031

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, chaired the UAE Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior.

2024-05-15T17:40:15.057642+00:00 IST

Aerial footage shows Palestinian gunmen in UNRWA Rafah facility

Footage released by the Israel Defence Forces showed several terrorists milling around UN vehicles arriving at the compound.

2024-05-15T09:53:49.277639+00:00 IST

Israel Police detect fraud committed in the name of IDF soldiers

The Israel Police reported on what it called a "large-scale fraud" committed in the name of Israel Defence Forces (IDF) soldiers. A suspect in Jerusalem was arrested and indicted in what police described as "sophisticated fraud crimes" with an estimated value of half a million Shekels, while" cynically exploiting the public's desire to help soldiers during war."

2024-05-15T09:50:26.325566+00:00 IST

Israel kills 15 terrorists in Hamas command center inside school

The war room was embedded in a UN Relief and Works Agency school in the central Gaza area of Nuseirat

2024-05-15T09:13:26.297270+00:00 IST

UAE: Ahmed bin Saeed opens Airport Show 2024 in Dubai

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, inaugurated the 23rd edition of Airport Show at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on Tuesday, 14th May 2024.

2024-05-15T01:57:35.685527+00:00 IST

UAE: Dubai ranked No.1 globally for attracting Greenfield FDI

Dubai has further reinforced its position as the world's leading hub for foreign direct investment (FDI). According to the Financial Times Ltd's "fDi Markets" data, Dubai ranked No.1 overall in global Greenfield FDI projects attraction in 2023, the third successive year it has achieved this ranking.

2024-05-15T01:48:41.034865+00:00 IST

UAE: 'Jaywan' poised to generate savings of up to AED1 billion

Abdulaziz Al Ghurair, Chairman of the UAE Banks Federation (UBF), affirmed that the national domestic card scheme, Jaywan, is poised to generate substantial financial savings for numerous companies and retailers across the country, amounting to AED 1 billion compared to conventional cards such as Visa and MasterCard.

2024-05-15T01:41:37.647680+00:00 IST

Sharjah to promote Emirati culture aesthetics in Greece at TIBF

Celebrating a new milestone in its cultural journey of fostering meaningful intercultural connections, Sharjah will assume the role of the first Arab Guest of Honour at the 20th Thessaloniki International Book Fair (TIBF), scheduled from 16th to May 19.

2024-05-14T17:29:19.776745+00:00 IST

UAE: Food Conference explores resilient, sustainable food systems

On its second day, the Food Innovation Conference 2024 led discussions on the role of advanced technology in cultivating a transformative change in food systems, and explored ways to design and manage effective collaboration models that enhance innovation.

2024-05-14T17:25:37.421286+00:00 IST

UAE: Friends of Cancer Patients signs MoU with Saqr Hospital

In a concerted effort to bolster the fight against breast cancer, Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saqr Hospital, an affiliate of Emirates Health Services, with the aim of amplifying awareness campaigns for early breast cancer detection and to expand the spectrum of services available to women diagnosed with this condition.

2024-05-14T17:24:31.917410+00:00 IST

UAE continues to demonstrate robust growth in non-oil sectors: OP

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said today that the "UAE continues to demonstrate robust growth in its non-oil sectors, driven by strong government support and solid demand".

2024-05-14T17:05:31.444768+00:00 IST

Food Innovation Conference 2024 significant for Gulf region: MBRG

Abdulkareem Sultan AlOlama, CEO of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), emphasised the significance of the Food Innovation Conference 2024 for the Gulf region.

2024-05-14T17:05:14.746956+00:00 IST

DP World, Einride announce largest deployment of electric, autono

DP World has formed a partnership with freight mobility company Einride to electrify inter-terminal container flows at Jebel Ali Port, improving efficiency and sustainability at the 10th busiest port in the world.

2024-05-14T16:54:39.638607+00:00 IST