Middle East

ADNEC Group participates in 18th Defence Services

ADNEC Group, through its events management company Capital Events, is participating in the Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition as part The UAE National Pavilion from May 6th to 9th in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to provide essential developments related to the Group's upcoming defence exhibitions and conferences.

2024-05-08T01:53:07.837747+00:00 IST

Sirens blare across Galilee as Hezbollah launches rockets, drones

Sirens blared throughout the Galilee panhandle as Hezbollah launched rockets and aerial drones at northern Israel on Tuesday, the Israel Defence Forces confirmed.

2024-05-07T17:59:34.443668+00:00 IST

Israeli military destroys two more Hamas Gaza terror tunnels

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that in recent weeks its soldiers, led by the engineering unit of the IDF's Gaza Division along with the Engineering Corps of the IDF Southern Command, and other units have mapped and dismantled two additional attack tunnels located in the Beit Hanoun area in the northern Gaza Strip.

2024-05-07T17:52:27.617196+00:00 IST

UAE: MoFA receives credentials of Consul-General of Malta

Sheikh Maktoum bin Butti Al Maktoum, Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dubai Office, met with Patricia Borg Cooper, Consul General of the Republic of Malta in Dubai, and received her credentials.

2024-05-07T17:47:06.620717+00:00 IST

27 per cent increase in number of tourists to Egypt in 4 months

The total number of tourists visiting Egypt during the first four months of 2024 increased by 27 per cent, supported by inbound tourism from Arab countries, which witnessed a 54 per cent growth compared to the same period in 2023, according to Ghada Shalaby, Vice Minister for Tourism of Egypt.

2024-05-07T17:40:12.770062+00:00 IST

Hungary, UAE as gateway regions offer new opportunities for globa

The emergence of "gateway regions" such as Hungary and the UAE is a new opportunity for the global economy during a challenging decade, according to Gyorgy Matolcsy, Governor of the Central Bank of Hungary (MNB).

2024-05-07T17:21:12.897791+00:00 IST

Israel: 26 Drug Dealers Arrested in Eilat

The Israel Police said that the arrests came at the end of an undercover operation that lasted for about 10 months. The undercover agent operated among criminals in the city who were suspected of the distribution and trafficking of dangerous drugs.

2024-05-07T17:17:08.541233+00:00 IST

Oman unveils preparations for Khareef Dhofar 2024 at ATM

As part of the Dhofar Governorate's preparations for the launch of the Khareef Dhofar 2024 activities in cooperation with the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism to promote the tourism season, the Dhofar Municipality participated in the Arabian Travel Market 2024 exhibition.

2024-05-07T17:03:46.550458+00:00 IST

UAE committed to sustainable development, economic diversificatio

The 13th AIM Congress commenced today in Abu Dhabi, with an opening ceremony emphasising the importance of adapting to a shifting investment landscape to foster global economic development.

2024-05-07T16:50:44.817708+00:00 IST

UAE: Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with President and CEO of State S

Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), today met with Yie-Hsin Hung, President and CEO of State Street Global Advisors, one of the world's largest asset managers.

2024-05-07T16:46:22.933011+00:00 IST

Israel takes control of Palestinian side of Rafah border crossing

Ground troops and fighter jets struck and eliminated Hamas terror targets in the Rafah area including military facilities and underground sites

2024-05-07T09:20:39.965695+00:00 IST

2 Palestinians arrested for online incitement, support for Hamas

One suspect, a 35-year-old man, was arrested on Monday and is charged with incitement and supporting Hamas. The second suspect, 39, was arrested last week also for posting inflammatory content supporting Hamas.

2024-05-07T09:01:15.769755+00:00 IST

Hamas accepts proposal on Israeli withdrawal from Gaza

According to the document, the agreement will be implemented in three phases, each lasting 42 days. The first phase entails the release of 33 Israeli hostages, including women, children, the elderly, and the sick, over the course of six weeks.

2024-05-07T04:03:00.867627+00:00 IST

Israel’s war cabinet unanimously votes to continue Rafah operation

In response to Hamas' offer for a hostage deal, the War Cabinet said, "At the same time, although the Hamas proposal is far from Israel's necessary requirements, Israel will send a delegation of mediators to exhaust the possibility of reaching an agreement under conditions acceptable to Israel."

2024-05-07T02:45:29.562307+00:00 IST

Multiple explosions reported in Rafah area of southern Gaza

Multiple explosions were reported in the Rafah area of southern Gaza on Monday night, according to CNN. This comes hours after Israel said that Hamas' ceasefire proposal is far from meeting its core demands.

2024-05-07T01:42:11.731206+00:00 IST

Emirates announces first 9 destinations to join its A350 network

Emirates has today announced the first set of destinations to be served by its A350 aircraft entering service in September 2024. With 10 new A350s expected to join the Emirates fleet by 31 March 2025, the airline plans to deploy its latest aircraft type to 9 destinations in the coming months, offering customers its latest signature cabin experiences.

2024-05-07T01:21:39.464048+00:00 IST

Hamdan bin Mohammed attends celebration marking 48th anniversary

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, attended a celebration held to mark the 48th anniversary of the unification of the armed forces.

2024-05-07T01:21:34.835819+00:00 IST

Emirates signs MoUs with Tourism Boards of Malaysia, Turkey

Emirates has signed a number of Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) on the first day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) with Tourism Malaysia, Turkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce. These agreements demonstrate the airline's commitment to entice more travellers across its network of more than 140 destinations to experience the sights, culture and attractions of each destination, in addition to supporting travel opportunities for local UAE companies and SMEs.

2024-05-07T01:21:14.358673+00:00 IST

Israel on Hamas' ceasefire proposal

Following Hamas' acceptance of a ceasefire proposal to Qatari and Egyptian mediators on Monday, Israel, in a strong response, has said that the proposal is far from meeting their core demands.

2024-05-07T01:00:02.826333+00:00 IST

Holocaust survivor recalls being heckled by anti-Israel protester

A survivor whose comments to the Berkeley City Council in March regarding commemoration of the Holocaust were interrupted by anti-Israel and antisemitic protesters when she mentioned the October 7 Hamas attacks. The activists screamed at her and others, saying that they were "Zionist pigs" and "traitors to this country."

2024-05-06T21:05:52.200251+00:00 IST

US "quite concerned" on shut down of Al Jazeera in Israel

Expressing 'concern' over the closure of Al Jazeera operations in Israel recently, the United States has said that the action is quite concerning, and added that Washington supports media freedom all around the world.

2024-05-06T19:13:02.349465+00:00 IST