Middle East

UAE-Saudi Arabia weekly flights soar 13.3 pc to 383 during Ramzan

The authority explained that flydubai increased its flights to the Kingdom by 40 per cent from 93 weekly flights in February to 130 flights in March, covering destinations such as Abha, Jazan, Neom, AlUla, Qaisumah, Dammam, Qassim, Hail, Hofuf, Jeddah, Riyadh, Madinah, Taif, Yanbu, Najran, and Tabuk.

2024-04-08T12:47:04.911543+00:00 IST

Saudi authority offers smart solutions to visitors of two mosques

To facilitate visitors of the Two Holy Mosques, SDAIA has integrated services from various government entities into the "Tawakkalna" application, available in seven languages in 77 countries worldwide. These services include issuing Umrah permits, checking weather conditions, determining the Qibla direction, and specifying prayer times.

2024-04-08T12:41:21.487975+00:00 IST

ERC increases Iftar meals at Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Indonesia

The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has intensified its Ramadan programmes at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Solo, Indonesia

2024-04-08T12:30:53.175140+00:00 IST

Over 300 aid trucks enter Gaza

In a statement on X, Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) said that 228 trucks representing 70 per cent of the total number, were carrying food.

2024-04-08T11:13:21.257273+00:00 IST

Israeli military reports readiness for broad mobilization

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that on its plans for the "transition from defense to offence," which includes preparations for the "broad mobilization" of reservists.

2024-04-08T09:21:21.789413+00:00 IST

Zayed higher organisation participates in 2nd edition of 'Ramadan

Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination participated in the second edition of the "Ramadan Together" initiative, launched by the Emirates Blood Donation Association, continuing the campaign launched last year.

2024-04-08T09:13:50.576549+00:00 IST

UAE: Shakhboot bin Nahyan inaugurates integrated field hospital

Under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, has inaugurated the integrated UAE field hospital in the city of Abeche, to provide medical and healthcare services to Sudanese refugees in the Republic of Chad.

2024-04-08T09:10:43.077354+00:00 IST

Gallant says Israeli troops redeploying for Rafah ‘Mission'

The comments came when he held a situation assessment at the IDF's (Israel Defence Forces) Southern Command together with the Director General of the Ministry of Defense, Head of the Southern Command and additional senior officials.

2024-04-08T08:33:33.282416+00:00 IST

Hamas embedded rocket launchers in aid distribution area

Israel destroyed three Hamas rocket launch sites embedded in a Khan Yunis humanitarian zone, the Israel Defence Forces said on Monday.

2024-04-08T08:12:27.199236+00:00 IST

Israel ‘pulls out troops’ from southern Gaza: Report

Meanwhile, conflicting reports continue to emerge on what happened during negotiations in Egypt between Israeli officials and a Hamas delegation, Al Jazeera reported.

2024-04-08T06:50:51.219760+00:00 IST

Hamdan bin Zayed issues resolution on reporting envt data

Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, and Chairman of the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD), has issued Decree No. (1) of 2024 on environmental data reporting.

2024-04-08T00:47:22.862626+00:00 IST

UAE Team Emirates secure overall of Tour of the Basque Country

UAE Team Emirates rider Juan Ayuso secured the overall title in a dominant performance at the Tour of the Basque Country (officially known as Itzulia Basque Country 2024), the biggest win of his career.

2024-04-08T00:36:44.173490+00:00 IST

Israeli forces discover, demolish 900-meter tunnel in Khan Yunis

Israeli soldiers in Khan Yunis discovered and demolished a 900-meter tunnel, the Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday.

2024-04-07T17:48:49.332793+00:00 IST

Israel: Bus fired upon in Sunday’s terrorist shooting

Two people were wounded, one seriously and one moderately.

2024-04-07T17:42:23.876755+00:00 IST

After 6 months of war, how have Arab perceptions of Israel change

Israel is committed to specific war goals, but as long as the hostages are still being held captive, Hamas forces remain in Gaza and Yahya Sinwar is at large, Iran and its proxies will continue to play for time, betting on the West to impose a ceasefire.

2024-04-07T17:39:59.201044+00:00 IST

Billboards hung in Israel call for hostage release

The visuals feature images of those still in captivity, alongside the rallying cry, "bring them home now," serving as a stark reminder of the prolonged ordeal endured by these individuals and their families.

2024-04-07T17:35:21.026342+00:00 IST

Israel’s President tells Rwandan President Jews know ‘All Too Wel

Herzog called Kagame a "true friend of Israel" and presented him with a necklace bearing the "unequivocal demand" to bring home the Israeli hostages brutally held captive by the terrorist organisation Hamas in Gaza.

2024-04-07T17:29:51.718378+00:00 IST

UAE: Sustainability, unity and youth take centre stage

Dubai Opera is gearing up to host the opening ceremony of the first Gulf Youth Games, which will be held in the UAE from April 16 to May 2. The event will feature 3,500 male and female athletes competing in 25 individual and team sports.

2024-04-07T17:23:02.367607+00:00 IST

UAE: Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan meets transitional president

Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, met with General Brice Olgie Nguema, transitional President of Gabon, in the capital, Libreville, where the two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries across various fields of common interest.

2024-04-07T17:18:48.558672+00:00 IST

Israel withdraws all ground troops from southern Gaza Strip

The Israel Defence Forces have withdrawn all ground troops from the southern Gaza Strip after a long four-month fight in the Khan Younis area, reported The Times of Israel.

2024-04-07T13:56:15.726137+00:00 IST

Over 70,000 worshippers gather for record-breaking night

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi welcomed a record number of worshippers on the 27th night of Ramadan. A total of 70,000 people attended prayers, including 11,589 performing Taraweeh and 59,091 praying Tahajjud, as the mosque provided Iftar meals for 33,500 people.

2024-04-07T09:01:24.466372+00:00 IST