Middle East

Saqr Ghobash receives German, Swiss Ambassadors

Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), separately received Alexander Schonfelder, Ambassador of Germany to the UAE, and Arthur Mattli, Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to the UAE.

2024-05-13T13:31:47.716595+00:00 IST

India, Iran sign Chabahar long term contract

The Indian delegation to Iran was led by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, while Mehrdad Bazrpash, Minister for Roads and Urban Development, was present from the Iranian side.

2024-05-13T11:57:22.336162+00:00 IST

Israel plans new agricultural waste treatment facility

The Takuma area was devastated in the Hamas October 7 terrorist massacre and this is just one of many plans for the rehabilitation of the region.

2024-05-13T09:38:51.501459+00:00 IST

Two hostile drones crash near Moshav Beit Hillel, sparking fire

Two hostile aerial drones crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory, exploding in the area of Moshav Beit Hillel

2024-05-13T09:32:58.673861+00:00 IST

UAE tops global fibre connectivity with 99.3 pc penetration

The UAE has once again been recognised as the global leader in Fibre to the Home (FTTH) penetration. This marks the eighth consecutive year the country has held this top position with a penetration rate of 99.3 percent, as reported by the FTTH Council in its latest annual report.

2024-05-13T09:10:15.389739+00:00 IST

Mubadala Energy announces significant gas discovery in Indonesia

Mubadala Energy, the international energy company headquartered in Abu Dhabi and the operator of the South Andaman Gross Split PSC, today announced another substantial gas discovery from the Tangkulo-1 Exploration well, drilled in South Andaman, about 65 kilometres offshore North Sumatra, Indonesia.

2024-05-13T09:00:10.016164+00:00 IST

Innovation Hub UAE: Mobilising international efforts

The Food Innovation Hub launch stems from a deep conviction that the best way to tackle global rapid shifts lies in active international cooperation in adopting sustainability practices and sharing expertise and success stories between governments and the private sector.

2024-05-13T01:07:23.328517+00:00 IST

UAE participates in meeting on International Counter Ransomware

The United Arab Emirates recently participated at a meeting at RSA Conference here that brought together the members of the International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI).

2024-05-13T01:06:32.184525+00:00 IST

Ambulance driver caught 'smuggling' Palestinians into Israel

Eight Palestinians were caught being smuggled into Jerusalem by the drivers of a private ambulance dressed as medical personnel on Saturday night, Israel's Border Police announced on Sunday.

2024-05-13T00:20:12.458065+00:00 IST

Muslim Council of Elders commends UAE's rejection

The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, commended the UAE's honourable position in support of the Palestinian cause and the country's rejection of the statements made by the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, in which he had suggested that the UAE could participate in the civil administration of the Gaza Strip, under Israeli occupation.

2024-05-12T17:25:10.650928+00:00 IST

Dubai Health welcomes a new cohort of Emirati nurses

Dubai Health, the first integrated academic health system in the emirate, has announced the addition of a new cohort of Emirati nurses to its team.

2024-05-12T17:21:21.066927+00:00 IST

UAE: Dubai’s heritage architecture preservation project

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has approved the second phase of the project dedicated to preserving Dubai's heritage architecture.

2024-05-12T17:20:42.376042+00:00 IST

Egypt to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ICJ

In a statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "The submission ... comes in light of the worsening severity and scope of Israeli attacks against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip, and the continued perpetration of systematic practices against the Palestinian people, including direct targeting of civilians and the destruction of infrastructure in the Strip, and pushing Palestinians to flee."

2024-05-12T17:20:27.506385+00:00 IST

Fourth round of Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup 2024 to begin J

This is the first tournament in the series of Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup in Europe, in conjunction with the "City of Kings Show" Championship.

2024-05-12T16:51:34.290631+00:00 IST

Dubai CommerCity set to participate in Seamless Middle East 2024

Dubai CommerCity, the first and leading free zone dedicated exclusively to digital commerce, and a joint venture between the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and Wasl Properties, is participating in Seamless Middle East 2024.

2024-05-12T16:37:53.933018+00:00 IST

Dubai to host Food Innovation Conference 2024

Hosted at the Museum of the Future and Emirates Towers in Dubai, the conference brings together over 150 international experts, academics, local, regional and global private businesses and farmers, who will be taking part in various discussion panels that focus on driving tech support of resilient, inclusive and sustainable food systems, fostering global cooperation and addressing the latest trends in the field of sustainable food systems.

2024-05-12T15:09:00.157831+00:00 IST

Navy ship INS Kiltan reaches Vietnam's Cam Ranh Bay

The Indian Naval Ship, INS Kiltan, arrived at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, on Sunday, where it received a warm welcome from the Vietnam People's Navy and the Indian Embassy there.

2024-05-12T14:22:18.081219+00:00 IST

Israel forces operating in Eastern Rafah and other Gaza areas

Based on intelligence, troops continued precise operations in specific areas of eastern Rafah and on the Gaza side of the Rafah Crossing.

2024-05-12T14:11:43.827804+00:00 IST

Israel signs emergency wheat agreement with Romania

The agreement marks the fourth pact in Israel's strategic initiative, "Treat the Wheat," to secure emergency wheat supplies. In exchange, Israel will provide Romania with agricultural technology and knowledge.

2024-05-12T13:47:00.825102+00:00 IST

Israeli tanks enter Jabalia refugee camp

As the Rafah invasion continues to grow more intense, there are more developments taking place in ongoing operations in the area, with Israeli military tanks going deeper into the Jabalia refugee camp, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday.

2024-05-12T13:15:31.885273+00:00 IST

Netanyahu calls Colombia’s President an ‘anti-Semite’

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Colombian President Gustavo Petro an anti-Semite in the wake of Petro's decision to sever diplomatic ties with the State of Israel. In announcing his decision, Petro accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza.

2024-05-12T09:27:03.927132+00:00 IST