Middle East

UAE: Sharjah announces distance learning, remote work 

The local Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Team in Sharjah decided to activate the distance learning system across all schools and higher education institutions in the emirate due to the expected weather situation in the country on Thursday and Friday, from 2nd to 3rd May.

2024-05-01T09:45:06.310642+00:00 IST

Chinese scientist faces challenges to continue research

Chinese virologist, Zhang Yongzhen gained prominence in 2020 when he shared critical data with the world disclosing the genome of a virus that caused COVID-19.

2024-05-01T09:13:00.808727+00:00 IST

Sharjah Chamber explores avenues of cooperation with China

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has conducted a meeting with the representative office of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) in the Gulf region, to discuss ways to boost cooperation and mutual investments between the two business communities.

2024-04-30T18:28:23.279500+00:00 IST

Dubai announces remote learning for all private schools

Dubai Government Tuesday announced that all private schools in the emirate will transfer to emote learning on Thursday and Friday (2nd and 3rd May 2024) due to weather conditions.

2024-04-30T17:32:02.522447+00:00 IST

UAE condemns terrorist attack on Kenya’s northern border

The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Mandera County, in northern Kenya, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of a number of innocent people.

2024-04-30T17:31:14.364158+00:00 IST

Conference on Advancement in Autism Research held in Abu Dhabi

Additionally, it highlighted the importance of academic communication among all relevant faculties to document and exchange experiences and information on the latest research developments related to autism spectrum disorder.

2024-04-30T17:31:07.261848+00:00 IST

Dubai set to host Arab Tourism Media Awards 2024

Dubai is set to host the Arab Tourism Media Awards for the year 2024, organised by the Arab Union for Tourist Media, on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market from May 6th to 9th at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

2024-04-30T17:30:49.915624+00:00 IST

UAEFTS processed transactions worth AED3 trillion in Jan-Feb 2024

The gross value of interbank fund transfers through the UAE Fund Transfer System (UAEFTS) rose to more than AED 3 trillion during January and February 2024, according to the latest statistics from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE)

2024-04-30T17:07:45.560703+00:00 IST

UAE leads Gulf Youth Games 2024 with 286 medals

Held across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Fujairah, under the theme "Our Gulf is One... Our Youth is Promising", the event saw delegations from GCC countries compete and depart on Wednesday.

2024-04-30T16:15:37.868290+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Int'l Book Fair presents comprehensive cultural program

The programme encompasses diverse cultural sessions with thinkers, creators, and influencers, celebrating the cultural legacies of influential figures.

2024-04-30T09:48:38.013929+00:00 IST

Israel strikes Hamas rocket launchers, tunnel shafts

Israeli fighter jets struck operational tunnel shafts, an anti-tank missile launch post and Hamas terror infrastructure in northern and central Gaza, the Israel Defence Forces said on Tuesday morning

2024-04-30T09:14:38.762215+00:00 IST

COP28 Prez addresses first Board meeting for Loss and Damage Fund

During his address, Al Jaber said that while delivering an agreement to operationalise the Fund at COP28 was a "huge breakthrough for climate progress", more needs to be done.

2024-04-30T08:54:00.845927+00:00 IST

Israel fears ICC might issue arrest warrants against Netanyahu

The Israeli officials believe that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's name will be included in a warrant.

2024-04-30T06:08:15.547143+00:00 IST

The people of Israel need the blessings now more than ever

Rachel and Nissim, a married couple in their 60-s from Holon in central Israel, recounted their journey to the Western Wall, noting the challenges posed by the security situation.

2024-04-29T23:57:30.267898+00:00 IST

Heat wave breaks 85-year Tel Aviv record

Despite the weather, Israelis enjoying a week off for Passover headed off to the nation's parks.

2024-04-29T23:44:23.627841+00:00 IST

99 million-year-old amber yields fossil surprise

The study, led by Dolav Fabrikant from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Tanya (Tatiana) Novoselsky from the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History at Tel Aviv University, has been published in the peer-reviewed Israel Journal of Entomology.

2024-04-29T23:43:55.604870+00:00 IST

Hamas received extraordinarily generous proposal: Blinken

Hamas has maintained that a permanent ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal are prerequisites for any agreement.

2024-04-29T20:01:05.883280+00:00 IST

Gross banks' assets exceed AED 4.2 trillion milestone in February

Gross banks' assets in the country surpassed the AED4.2 trillion mark by the end February 2024, for the first time in its history, according to the latest statistics from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE).

2024-04-29T16:57:05.656333+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed participates in Arab Ministerial

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in the six-party Arab Ministerial meeting alongside US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken.

2024-04-29T16:47:57.309716+00:00 IST

UAE: Ministry of Tolerance celebrates International Workers' Day

The celebration included an opening speech by Al Nahyan, a documentary on the UAE workers and their social, health, sports, and entertainment care

2024-04-29T14:40:49.871614+00:00 IST

UAE: SCA extends decision to exempt registration fees for sukuk

The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) today decided to extend the exemption from registration fees for green or sustainability-linked bonds or sukuk.

2024-04-29T14:11:36.981064+00:00 IST