Middle East

Interlinked wins the Arabian Travel Market startup competition

33 emerging travel companies participated in this year's competition, which was held in cooperation with Intilaq Company, headquartered in the United Kingdom, an increase of 158 per cent compared to last year's numbers, and Clearcut Technologies Middle East, StayKey, and Interlinked qualified as finalists.

2024-05-09T17:06:38.636382+00:00 IST

Israel’s economy loses billions a year due to cyber attacks

Alongside this, the Directorate report presents new studies that show that the chance of an attack in an organization can be reduced by 30-50 per cent if the organization invests in a number of basic protection measures

2024-05-09T15:58:29.887255+00:00 IST

UAE's Minister of Energy and Infra tours rain-affected areas

The tour aimed to review work progress in rehabilitating these areas and improving the efficiency and integrity of dams and roads.

2024-05-09T09:33:17.400545+00:00 IST

Israeli forces launch ops against Hamas sites in Gaza’s Zeitoun

The operation began with a series of intelligence-based aerial strikes on approximately 25 terror targets, including military structures, terror tunnels, observation posts, sniper posts, and other terror infrastructure.

2024-05-09T09:30:43.830358+00:00 IST

Israeli forces demolish home of terrorist who killed 2

In the weeks after the attack, police detectives arrested the terrorist's 39-year-old brother for illegally purchasing the gun and giving it to Fadi.

2024-05-09T08:26:43.826840+00:00 IST

How a UN agency puts unfiltered Hamas propaganda on the record?

The Press Service of Israel has learned that the agency in question, the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is republishing reports produced by Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor, a Geneva-based non-governmental organization.

2024-05-09T08:24:40.185389+00:00 IST

Israeli Border Police officer dies of injuries from counterterror

Chief Inspector Yitav Lev Halevi was a 28-year-old commander in the Border Police's elite Yamam counterterror unit.

2024-05-09T08:24:03.574531+00:00 IST

Annual Meridian Forum for Space Diplomacy

The annual Meridian Forum for Space Diplomacy, held in the US capital, Washington, presented the first annual award for global leadership in the field of space diplomacy to His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, the UAE Ambassador to the United States of America, in honor and recognition of the country's efforts and celebrating its achievements in the field. outer space.

2024-05-09T02:06:03.566551+00:00 IST

US Defence Secy Austin confirms pause on bomb shipment to Israel

Amid the ongoing ground offensive in Rafah, United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed on Wednesday that the US is pausing a shipment of "high-payload munitions" to Israel, as the operation has no plan for the residing civilians in the region, reported CNN.

2024-05-08T22:18:21.673793+00:00 IST

UAE: Burjeel holdings reports revenue growth of 11.1 per cent

Burjeel Holdings PLC today announced its financial results in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the three-month period ended 31st March 2024, delivering revenue growth of 11.1 per cent to AED 1.2 billion in Q1 2024.

2024-05-08T18:12:09.114449+00:00 IST

Sharjah highlights its competitive environment

During their participation in the 13th edition of AIM Congress in Abu Dhabi, a delegation representing the emirate participated in the Sharjah pavilion to showcase the emirate's commitment to fostering responsible investment, sustainable economic growth, as well as strategies to attract FDI to local markets.

2024-05-08T17:46:07.458499+00:00 IST

UAE: AUS launches three research centres at innovation expo

Research at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) is set to grow with the launch of three cutting-edge research centres, each dedicated to addressing critical challenges and driving innovation in their respective fields

2024-05-08T17:32:15.365495+00:00 IST

Dubai Department of Economy, Emirates sign partnership

The agreement was formalised on the sidelines of Arabian Travel Market in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, and Helal Saeed Almarri, Director-General of Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. The agreement was signed by Issam Kazim, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), and Adnan Kazim, Emirates' Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer.

2024-05-08T17:05:04.036007+00:00 IST

UAE: Aviation experts at ATM highlight pivotal role of innovation

The session, titled "Looking Skyward for Innovation: How Technology is Disrupting Aviation", was moderated by travel expert Mark Frary and included panellists from Cirium, IATA, AviationXLab, and Riyadh Air.

2024-05-08T17:04:27.564931+00:00 IST

Ras Al Khaimah to elevate tourism with electric air mobility

Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA) and Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) have signed a future-forward Memorandum of Understanding with Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports), the company leading the development of vertiport infrastructure for electric air taxi services.

2024-05-08T09:40:16.322562+00:00 IST

Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with military widows

The Prime Minister heard from the widows and orphans about their fathers and husbands - dedicated and loving family men - who have fallen.

2024-05-08T09:33:15.527660+00:00 IST

Former Israeli hostage, 84, returns home after 5 months

Avraham was abducted from her home in Kibbutz Nahal Oz on October 7 and released with 17 other hostages on November 26.

2024-05-08T09:31:42.782098+00:00 IST

Pentagon: Gaza aid pier complete, weather delays installation

The pier being set up by the US Navy consists of the pier where aid ships will dock, and a causeway for trucks to bring the aid to the mainland.

2024-05-08T09:25:41.110852+00:00 IST

UAE, Jordan to enhance recognition of seafarers’ competence

The MoU was signed by Hessa Al Malek, Advisor to the Minister for Maritime Transport Affairs at MoEI, and Omar Al-Dabbas, Director-General of the Jordanian Maritime Authority.

2024-05-08T09:04:00.707370+00:00 IST

Emirates inks strategic tourism agreements

Underscoring Emirates' commitment to boost tourism inflows across its network, the airline has reaffirmed its strategic cooperation with Tourism Seychelles and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and has forged a new partnership with the Hong Kong Tourism Board.

2024-05-08T01:54:56.985712+00:00 IST

SCCI’s trade mission to India holds “Sharjah-India Business Forum

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) embarked on the first leg of its trade mission to India as it organised the Sharjah-India Business Forum in the city of Chennai.

2024-05-08T01:53:29.827475+00:00 IST