Middle East

Mohammed bin Rashid humanitarian ship arrives in Al Arish

In implementation of the directives of President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Mohammed bin Rashid Humanitarian Ship arrived at Al Arish Port in the Arab Republic of Egypt as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, carrying humanitarian and relief aid designated to support the people of the Gaza Strip.

2025-12-31T17:45:10.696024+00:00 IST

Erdogan slams Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as illegitimate

Turkish President Erdogan condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland as "illegitimate and unacceptable", warning it could destabilise the Horn of Africa. Somalia also criticised the move as illegal, while analysts said it threatens regional stability and could spread Middle East tensions into Africa.

2025-12-31T06:25:34.764064+00:00 IST

Terrorist eliminated after attacking Israeli soldier

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that Tuesday evening a terrorist attempted to run over an IDF force operating in the area of the village Einabus in Samaria. The force responded by firing at him and eliminating the terrorist.

2025-12-31T01:13:33.476215+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed receives phone call from US Secretary of State

During the call, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah and the US Secretary of State reviewed a number of issues of shared interest, including the situation in the Gaza Strip and the latest developments in Yemen.

2025-12-30T23:14:14.981571+00:00 IST

UAE announces termination of remaining counterterrorism personnel

In light of the recent developments in Yemen, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Tuesday that it is terminating the remaining counterterrorism personnel in Yemen in volition and in a manner that ensures the safety of its personnel and in coordination with the concerned partners.

2025-12-30T21:39:44.787224+00:00 IST

Israel sees 6.1% increase in Industrial Production

Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics released the data on industrial production of the manufacturing, mining and quarrying sectors: August-October 2025.

2025-12-30T17:04:29.360923+00:00 IST

Israeli Agency refutes claims made by Doctors Without Borders

The Israeli agency COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip) released a statement of clarification regarding the registration of international organizations that send aid to Gaza and their non-compliance with Israeli registration requirements, following allegations made by Doctors Without Borders (DWB)

2025-12-30T17:01:51.904984+00:00 IST

UAE issues statement on ongoing developments in Yemen

The United Arab Emirates expressed concern regarding the statement issued by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the fundamental inaccuracies it contains regarding the UAE's role in the ongoing developments in the Republic of Yemen.

2025-12-30T14:38:03.710294+00:00 IST

UAE signs cooperation agreement with Norwegian Refugee Council

The UAE International Aid Agency has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian Refugee Council to provide assistance to refugees in East Africa, with the aim of expanding the scope of humanitarian aid delivered to populations in countries affected by conflicts, and supporting host communities for refugees in Ethiopia, Uganda, and other countries in the region.

2025-12-30T03:04:45.334524+00:00 IST

UAE strongly condemns attempt to target residence of Russian Pres

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed the UAE's solidarity with the President of the Russian Federation, as well as with the government and people of Russia.

2025-12-30T00:43:43.079010+00:00 IST

UAE, Ecuador confirm arrest of Interpol Red Notice suspect

The UAE has arrested Ecuadorian national Roberto Carlos Alvarez Vera, who was listed on Interpol's Red Notice, following a request from Ecuador. Both countries said the arrest reflects their commitment to the rule of law and cooperation in combating transnational crime.

2025-12-29T17:28:53.427987+00:00 IST

UAE issues Federal Decree Law on National Educational Curriculum

The UAE has issued a Federal Decree Law establishing a comprehensive framework to govern the national educational curriculum. The law defines roles, approval processes and curriculum changes across public and private schools, aiming to ensure quality, consistency and flexibility in education nationwide.

2025-12-29T17:20:25.014321+00:00 IST

UAE tops Arab region in food, beverage sector investment

In its third sectoral report for 2025 on the Arab food and beverage sector, issued at its headquarters in the State of Kuwait today, Dhaman said that five Arab countries: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Morocco and Qatar, attracted 421 FDI projects, making up 82 percent of the total, with Capex of more than US$17 billion, or 79 percent. These projects created 71000 jobs, accounting for 76 per cent of the total.

2025-12-28T23:39:29.695594+00:00 IST

Council of League of Arab States condemns Israel’s recognition of

After hearing a briefing by Ambassador Ali Abdi Awrai, Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Somalia to the Arab League, the Council strongly condemned Israel's recognition, on 26th December 2025, of the Somaliland region, affirming its complete rejection of this invalid measure and its resulting political and security repercussions. It stressed that the region is an integral part of the Federal Republic of Somalia, in accordance with the Charter of the League of Arab States and the Charter of the United Nations.

2025-12-28T23:29:07.398439+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi delivers world’s first ITVISMA gene therapy

Abu Dhabi has become the first place globally to deliver ITVISMA gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy, marking a major healthcare milestone and reinforcing the emirate's role as a leader in genomics, precision medicine, and advanced treatments.

2025-12-28T17:46:24.919182+00:00 IST

UAE pledges USD 8 million to aid East Africa refugees

The UAE International Aid Agency has signed an agreement with the Norwegian Refugee Council to provide humanitarian assistance to refugees in East Africa, committing USD 8 million to support displaced communities in Ethiopia, Uganda, and other countries in the region.

2025-12-28T17:23:16.202422+00:00 IST

Israel sent over 4k aid trucks to Gaza last week: COGAT report

COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip), which coordinates and facilitates humanitarian aid for Gaza, said on Sunday that 4,200 humanitarian aid trucks entered the Gaza Strip in the past week.

2025-12-28T16:17:36.170550+00:00 IST

‘Spearhead’ Brigade ends more than 100 days on combat line

After reporting to the reserves since the beginning of the war and operating in Gaza, Lebanon, and now in Syria, forces of the IDF's (Israel Defence Forces) 55th "Spearhead" Brigade have completed more than 100 days of operation in the region and their mission.

2025-12-28T12:37:48.103120+00:00 IST

Israel releases footage of Hamas' attack from Oct 7, 2023

"Hamas released a 42-page document claiming it did not target civilians during the Oct 7 Massacre. It denies the murder of civilians, the killing of children, and sexual violence, while rejecting documented facts. This footage shows a fraction of Hamas' brutal actions during the massacre and was released for publication over two years ago. It shows what Hamas now denies. These are not allegations. These are documented events."

2025-12-28T12:28:56.675429+00:00 IST

Suspect in Jerusalem car ramming of police officer arrested

Jerusalem Police officers arrested a resident of eastern Jerusalem suspected of hitting a police officer during a traffic enforcement operation in the Atarot area in northern Jerusalem and fleeing the scene on foot.

2025-12-28T12:21:16.055205+00:00 IST

UAE marks historic year of global, continental achievements

The United Arab Emirates concluded 2025 with a record-breaking series of athletic achievements, securing unprecedented medal hauls across regional, continental, and global competitions.

2025-12-28T09:43:33.793186+00:00 IST