Middle East

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.

2024-05-12T09:22:31.702401+00:00 IST

You stood proudly against haters: Israeli Prez to singer Golan

Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrated against Israel's participation in the competition. Golan and her entourage were instructed by Israeli security not to leave their hotel except for competition events.

2024-05-12T09:16:29.422310+00:00 IST

Protestors demand release of Gaza hostages

Protestors called for the resignation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and demanded early elections.

2024-05-12T06:32:11.664806+00:00 IST

British-Israeli hostage, Nadav Popplewell died: Hamas

In the video republished on social media and cited by Israeli news outlets, a man is seen wearing a white T-shirt and he introduces himself as 51-year-old Nadav Popplewell from the Nirim kibbutz in southern Israel, Al Jazeera reported.

2024-05-12T06:17:51.510942+00:00 IST

UAE: MBRSC announces commencement of new phase of second analog

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) today announced the commencement of phase two of the second analog study under the UAE Analog Programme, with Emirati crew member Shareef AlRomaithi entering the Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) habitat at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, USA at 2 AM (UAE time) on Saturday.

2024-05-12T02:05:02.029338+00:00 IST

UAE: Critical Care Conference unveils resuscitation device

The 20th Emirates Critical Care Conference, held in Dubai, showcased cutting-edge advancements in medicine. These include a remotely controlled cardiac resuscitation device with a 20-meter range.

2024-05-12T02:03:37.619334+00:00 IST

UAE: Muslim Council of Elders welcomes UN's vote

The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, has welcomed the UN General Assembly's adoption of a draft resolution, presented by the UAE on behalf of the Arab Group, that calls for granting the State of Palestine full membership at the United Nations.

2024-05-12T02:00:36.434803+00:00 IST

Israel Defense Forces "intensified" action in central Gaza

This comes after the Israeli military ordered the immediate evacuation of several more neighbourhoods in eastern Rafah as the Israeli military steps up its operations in the southern Gazan city.

2024-05-12T00:02:43.833334+00:00 IST

UAE welcomes UN vote supporting full membership to Paliestine 

The UAE welcomed the vote by the United Nations General Assembly with an overwhelming majority of votes in favour of supporting granting the State of Palestine full membership and requesting the Security Council reconsider the State of Palestine's application for membership.

2024-05-11T18:04:14.789860+00:00 IST

Second edition of 'Investopia Europe' kicks off in Milan

Investopia, a global ecosystem initiated by the UAE Government, launched its second edition of Investopia Europe, part of the Investopia Global Talks series at Palazzo Mezzanotte, the historic headquarters of the Italian Stock Exchange in Milan.

2024-05-11T18:03:59.110949+00:00 IST

Global Council for Tolerance and Peace commends efforts

The Global Council for Tolerance and Peace commended the statements made by the UAE, in its capacity as Chair of the Arab Group for the month of May, the Republic of Uganda, the Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement, and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Chair of the Islamic Group at the UN, regarding their support for granting Palestine full membership in the United Nations.

2024-05-11T17:23:11.475564+00:00 IST

UAE: 25 private sector companies gather to propel Emiratisation u

The Emirati Human Resources Development Council, in collaboration with the UAE Food and Beverage Business Group and under the auspices of the Ishraq programme, organised a pivotal conference titled "Driving Emiratisation Practices & Partnerships."

2024-05-11T17:18:07.070706+00:00 IST

UAE expresses solidarity with people of Afghanistan

The UAE conveyed its sincere condolences and expressed its solidarity with the friendly people of Afghanistan over victims of floods in several areas of Baghlan Province in northeastern Afghanistan, caused by heavy seasonal rain, which resulted in dozens of deaths, and severe damage.

2024-05-11T17:13:26.043040+00:00 IST

Dubai Police unveils UAE’s first 'Tent Pegging' Police team

Dubai Mounted Police Station has established the nation's first "Tent Pegging" police team, an officially recognised equestrian sport that showcases the riders' high-level skills and abilities in handling horses efficiently.

2024-05-11T16:46:08.715245+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week kicks off next Monday

Taking place between 13th to 15th May 2024, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), the global event is set to convene a distinguished assembly of healthcare leaders, researchers, policymakers, specialists, investors, and entrepreneurs across the global healthcare and life sciences ecosystem.

2024-05-11T15:45:23.064847+00:00 IST

Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 delivers medical aid in Gaza Strip

This donation is part of the UAE's ongoing efforts to improve the quality of medical services provided to Palestinian families.

2024-05-11T15:40:31.690537+00:00 IST

Dubai Police People of Determination Council pioneers inclusion

Al Shamsi emphasised the Council's goal to integrate and empower people of determination through innovative, pioneering, and sustainable methods.

2024-05-11T15:20:47.697781+00:00 IST

Emir of Kuwait dissolves parliament

Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, issued this evening an Emiri decree dissolving parliament and suspending some constitutional articles for no more than four years.

2024-05-11T12:32:01.526706+00:00 IST

'ZHO' participates in International Exhibition

Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) will be taking part in the 2024 International Exhibition for the Social Technology Forum, scheduled to take place from 13th to 18th May in the Sverdlovsk Region of Russian Federation.

2024-05-11T08:44:24.224735+00:00 IST

OIC welcomes UNGA vote on Palestine's bid for full membership

In a statement, the OIC said this resolution expressed an international consensus on backing the legitimate rights of Palestinian people, including self-determination, freedom, justice, independence and the need of ending the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories occupied since 1967.

2024-05-11T07:31:04.387793+00:00 IST

GCC welcomes UNGA resolution on Palestine's full membership bid

The GCC secretary-general pointed out that the fact that the resolution received a vote from 143 countries comes as an affirmation and belief in the Palestinian right to this recognition so that the State of Palestine can exercise all its rights and duties at this world body.

2024-05-11T07:23:32.904068+00:00 IST