Middle East

UAE: BMC carries out 1st deceased donor liver transplant

The medical team at Burjeel Medical City (BMC) in Abu Dhabi, the flagship facility of Burjeel Holdings, performed a successful liver transplant surgery for a 66-year-old patient, thanks to a deceased 23-year-old donor, giving her a new life after struggling with liver cirrhosis and liver cancer for two years.

2024-04-26T23:37:29.359945+00:00 IST

Qatar announces USD 3 million aid to Ukrainian human rights body 

Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the funds aim to support initiatives designed to improve the lives of children, citizens affected by armed conflicts, and the overall population in Ukraine.

2024-04-26T23:32:38.639775+00:00 IST

UAE: Dialogue sessions, workshops in Fujairah Media Forum 2024

The second day of the Fujairah Media Forum 2024 featured multiple dialogue sessions involving distinguished Emirati and Arab media professionals. Concurrently, a workshop titled "Media Influence and How to Attract the Audience" took place.

2024-04-26T22:50:05.290919+00:00 IST

Israeli, US militaries to coordinate Gaza aid distribution plans

The US Military explains that JLOTS is a critical joint capability that enables US forces to enter a land area from sea despite insufficient port infrastructure.

2024-04-26T17:53:20.748630+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Airports records 6.9 million passengers in Q1 2024

The travels of more than 6.9 million passengers were facilitated through the Abu Dhabi Airports' network from January to March 2024, marking a robust surge of 35.6 per cent compared to the same period in 2023, when figures reached 5.1 million.

2024-04-26T17:25:15.458545+00:00 IST

Eleventh Middle East Joint Surgery Congress kicks off in Dubai

Ali Al Suwaidi, Head of the Emirates Orthopaedic Division at the Emirates Medical Association, and the Presidents of the American and Asian Orthopaedic Associations were present at the inauguration.

2024-04-26T17:02:37.970974+00:00 IST

MBRF to participate in 33rd edition of Abu Dhabi International

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) is set to participate in the 33rd Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), which will be held from 29th April to 5th May 2024, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) under the theme "Where the World's Tales Unfold".

2024-04-26T17:00:59.528636+00:00 IST

Israel Minister Ben Gvir injured after car accident in Ramla 

Israeli National Security Minister, Itamar Ben Gvir on Friday sustained injuries after his car flipped following a car accident in Ramla City Israel, The Times of Israel reported on Friday.

2024-04-26T16:51:16.402800+00:00 IST

ADDED reveals AED11 billion investment opportunities in transport

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has issued a new guide outlining investment opportunities with high growth potential in Abu Dhabi's transportation industries.

2024-04-26T16:48:54.528208+00:00 IST

GISEC Global 2024 celebrates 3 new Guinness World Records

The conclusion of the GISEC Global 2024 exhibition on Thursday witnessed the announcement of three Guinness World Records in a landmark achievement for the UAE Cyber Security Council.

2024-04-26T16:24:31.603348+00:00 IST

Israel slams German decision to resume cooperation with UN Gaza

Israel's Foreign Ministry called the German government's decision to renew cooperation with UNRWA (the UN Relief Works Agency) in Gaza "unfortunate and disappointing" adding that UNWRA is "part of the problem and not part of the solution."

2024-04-26T09:42:53.072274+00:00 IST

NYUAD students, graduates participate in international art show

Nine students and recent graduates from New York University Abu Dhabi's (NYUAD's) Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) programmes, with the support of the Abu Dhabi Festival, have their works on display in a current group exhibition titled "Elemental Relations", in Venice, Italy.

2024-04-26T09:42:22.179215+00:00 IST

UAE: Fujairah Media Forum 2024 discusses social media challenges

The Fujairah Media Forum 2024 today delved into a set of topics, including "Media Industry in the UAE" and "Social Media Influencers: Ambassadors Without Embassies" during two sessions on the forum's first day.

2024-04-26T00:18:55.159729+00:00 IST

Casa Árabe named Cultural Personality of the Year

Organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) under the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT), the Sheikh Zayed Book Award has named Casa Arabe in Spain as the winner of the Cultural Personality of the Year category for its 18th edition.

2024-04-25T23:57:39.060591+00:00 IST

UAE: Bayanat, Yahsat shareholders approve merger

The merger will create SPACE42, a global AI-powered space technology champion based in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with global reach.

2024-04-25T23:31:29.435300+00:00 IST

SAA discusses enhancing proactive work plan strategies

Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA), presided over the coordination meeting for the concerned work teams at the airport, in the presence of Sheikh Faisal bin Saud Al Qasimi, Director of SAA, and several department managers, and representatives from the SAA's strategic partners from the Sharjah Civil Aviation Department, the Airport Passengers Customs Centre, and the Ports and Airports Police Department at Sharjah Police.

2024-04-25T18:17:17.348435+00:00 IST

‘Convening of Champions’ meeting concludes in Abu Dhabi

The meeting was composed of a two-day technical discussion, sharing and development of collaborative plans, followed by a one-day high-level segment and was co-hosted by the Muslim Council of Elders, the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, UNESCO, Arigatou International, KAICIID International Dialogue Centre and the Guerrand-Hermes Foundation for Peace.

2024-04-25T18:07:10.992664+00:00 IST

UAE, Indonesia partner to reduce waste leakage into oceans

The formal signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of The AVPN Global Conference 2024 in Abu Dhabi in the presence of Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak Al Shamsi, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, and Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure.

2024-04-25T17:52:49.141651+00:00 IST

ADIO accelerates commercial air taxi operations across UAE

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) announced the signing of a framework agreement with Archer Aviation Inc., a leader in the development of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, at the DRIFTx mobility event, at the Yas Marina Circuit here today.

2024-04-25T17:52:19.706865+00:00 IST

UAE participates in World Energy Congress

The high-level delegation included Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, and representatives of Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, Etihad Water and Electricity, and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and BEEAH Group.

2024-04-25T17:44:17.128198+00:00 IST

EAC organises 17th Emirates Physical Fitness Championship

Held under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, the championship attracted more than 500 male and female athletes of People of Determination from 55 centres and schools.

2024-04-25T17:43:53.706373+00:00 IST