Middle East

ACRES Real Estate Exhibition to spotlight 120 projects on May 16

The Organising Committee of the ACRES Real Estate Exhibition declared the completion of its preparations for the inaugural edition launch in Dubai, set to debut this year from May 16 to 19 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

2024-05-05T16:37:18.737971+00:00 IST

UAE: Mohammed bin Rashid issues Decree forming ‘Dubai Council’

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, issued Decree No. (35) of 2024 forming the "Dubai Council", chaired by him.

2024-05-05T16:34:40.171026+00:00 IST

Israeli security bars wrestling team from competing in Turkey

The Israeli Security Agency (Shin Bet) barred a delegation of five wrestlers from flying to Istanbul for an Olympic qualifying event on May 9-13. The ban effectively ends the team's hopes of competing in the Paris Olympics in August.

2024-05-05T14:01:41.829774+00:00 IST

'Israel will not surrender or withdraw IDF troops from Gaza Strip

As Hamas indicated a comprehensive ceasefire as part of a hostage release deal, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in no uncertain terms that Israel will not accept an end to the campaign and the withdrawal of IDF troops from the Gaza Strip, reported Times of Israel.

2024-05-05T13:42:53.288545+00:00 IST

Israel cabinet votes to shut Al Jazeera operations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also posted on X, "The government under my leadership decided unanimously: The incitement channel Al Jazeera will be shut down in Israel."

2024-05-05T12:27:31.910527+00:00 IST

Arabs pushing for roadmap leading to Palestinian state

On April 19, the US vetoed a Security Resolution unilaterally recognizing Palestinian statehood. State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel said at the time that the Palestinians do not meet the criteria for statehood and that the Palestinian Authority needed to undergo significant reform. Israel and the US insist that Palestinian statehood must come from direct peace negotiations.

2024-05-05T09:45:32.260790+00:00 IST

Israel: New hospital planned for Be’er Sheva

The new hospital will be owned by Israel's National and United Health Funds and will be established and operated through Sheba Hospital.

2024-05-05T08:33:45.819793+00:00 IST

UAE Armed Forces unification anniversary rich in lessons

In a speech on the occasion of the 48th anniversary of the unification of the armed forces, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed emphasised the significance of the May 6, 1976 anniversary.

2024-05-05T08:31:57.708001+00:00 IST

Israel: Five terrorists eliminated in Tulkarm

During what the police called a "targeted operation" that lasted over 12 hours, the forces closed in on the building and the terrorist squad opened fire on them.

2024-05-05T08:10:46.886566+00:00 IST

Artists as young as eight craft their own story books

A lively buzz of creativity hummed through the air at the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival (SCRF 2024) on Friday as children as young as eight transformed into budding authors at the Wooden Books workshop. With vibrant imaginations in full swing, the young writers crafted tales that stretched from African savannas to the bustling cities of the UAE.

2024-05-05T00:53:27.838372+00:00 IST

Algeria requests UNSC meeting on mass graves in Gaza

Algeria has called for a closed-door meeting of the UN Security Council next Tuesday to discuss the mass graves discovered in the Gaza Strip, according to the Algeria Press Service.

2024-05-05T00:52:35.913399+00:00 IST

Don’t fear AI, learn to use it well, says expert at SCRF 2024

New-age technology such as machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) can play a transformative role in education by delivering personalised learning experiences and improving student performance.

2024-05-05T00:52:10.988743+00:00 IST

UAE: Nahyan bin Mubarak praises role of intellectuals in fostering human values

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, lauded the participation of over 80 Arab and international writers and intellectuals at the Ishraqat Festival.

2024-05-04T18:18:46.987738+00:00 IST

Emirate of Ajman records 7 pc growth in tourism revenue in Q1-24

The Emirate of Ajman witnessed a 7 per cent increase in total tourism revenue in the first quarter of 2024, driven by a 3 per cent rise in occupancy rates and a 9% growth in visitor numbers compared to the same period in 2023.

2024-05-04T17:30:53.483872+00:00 IST

Muslim Council of Elders organises seminar on women's rights at A

The Muslim Council of Elders' Pavilion at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2024 organised a seminar titled: "Reading of the book 'Concern for Female Rights."

2024-05-04T17:29:24.719758+00:00 IST

UN demands better protection for journalists on environment beat

Marking the World Press Freedom Day on Friday, 3rd May, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted an uptick in violence faced by journalists covering environmental issues, which has made the profession increasingly dangerous.

2024-05-04T17:25:51.377907+00:00 IST

UAE: Sharjah Consultative Council committee reviews works of Shar

The Health, Labour and Social Affairs Committee of the Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) received an in-depth review of the operations of the Sharjah Health Authority and its crucial role in healthcare within the Emirate of Sharjah.

2024-05-04T17:19:04.223083+00:00 IST

UAE, Uzbekistan sign investment memorandum

The memorandum was signed by Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment, and Sherzod Shermatov, Minister of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

2024-05-03T23:49:16.813999+00:00 IST

'Joint Assessment Team" declares end of adverse weather condition

The team stated that they had intensified monitoring and follow-up operations over the past few days to ensure that the necessary measures have been taken to deal with the weather event in a proactive, professional, and flexible manner by the relevant authorities.

2024-05-03T23:48:08.085497+00:00 IST

Israeli students denounce US university demonstrations

Demonstrators calling for universities to boycott and divest their holdings in Israel have set up tent camps and barricades at numerous American campuses.

2024-05-03T23:47:11.914039+00:00 IST