Middle East

Israel: Eight arrested for inciting terrorism

Jerusalem district police Friday morning arrested eight people on suspicion of inciting and supporting terrorism and terrorists, four of them residents of Jerusalem, and four residents of the north of the country.

2024-04-06T08:46:20.122107+00:00 IST

Dubai welcomes 3.67 million overnight visitors in Jan-Feb 2024

According to the DET's Tourism Performance Report for January-February 2024, Dubai recorded 1.77 million international visitors in January, and 1.9 million in February.

2024-04-06T07:58:41.029040+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Chamber establishes 54 new working groups

These working groups are part of the efforts to support the growth and prosperity of the private sector by providing an ideal platform for businesses within Abu Dhabi to discuss the challenges facing various sectors, explore innovative solutions to address them and propel their growth.

2024-04-06T07:46:31.997870+00:00 IST

Israel sacks 2 officers over strikes on aid workers in Gaza

The Israeli military said that it has dismissed two officers and reprimanded three others for their roles in an attack in Gaza that killed seven aid workers, Al Jazeera reported. The Israeli military said that the officers had mishandled critical information and violated the army's rules of engagement.

2024-04-06T02:37:57.618171+00:00 IST

UAE Conservation Centre witnesses first birth of Arabian Tahr

The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) announced the first birth of the Arabian Tahr at Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation Centre. This took place in the centre's new expansion, which was opened at the beginning of last March by Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

2024-04-06T01:35:54.114409+00:00 IST

UAE: House of Wisdom organises 40 activities

The House of Wisdom (HoW) celebrated the holy month of Ramzan with its annual Ramadaniyat event, which included a series of over 40 cultural and creative activities, drawing in 8,000 visitors. These events spanned workshops, exhibitions, and Ramzan evenings, transforming HoW's external and internal courtyards into vibrant spaces mirroring the Emirate's cultural richness.

2024-04-06T01:16:53.126123+00:00 IST

Researchers identify 6 barriers to home physiotherapy

The effectiveness of physiotherapy hinges on the consistent practice of prescribed exercises at home, but maintaining this regularity is challenging for many patients.

2024-04-05T18:00:15.924192+00:00 IST

Israel thwarts plot to assassinate cabinet minister

It was cleared for publication that members of the 11-man terror cell were in custody, including seven Israeli-Arabs and four Palestinians from Samaria.

2024-04-05T17:52:09.834388+00:00 IST

Hamas slashes food prices, contradicting reports of Gaza famine

Contradicting claims of famine in Gaza, Hamas lowered the prices of food, while residents said the problem was a lack of money to purchase the basics.

2024-04-05T17:45:32.798830+00:00 IST

UAE: Saeed Ahmed Lootah Charity Foundation donates AED15 mn to Ha

Al Jalila Foundation, which leads the giving mission of Dubai Health, announced that Saeed Ahmed Lootah Charity Foundation has donated AED15 million to support the development of the Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital, Dubai's first integrated, comprehensive cancer hospital.

2024-04-05T17:26:11.478656+00:00 IST

Aggregate capital, reserves of UAE-based banks increase to AED500

The aggregate capital and reserves of banks operating in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reached AED 500 billion at the end of January 2024, according to the latest statistics from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE).

2024-04-05T17:25:29.011434+00:00 IST

Israel: Galilee Tourism Industry reinvents itself as war enters s

Six months since October 7, the tourism industry in Israel's Galilee and Golan regions is reinventing itself as it navigates the adversities of war.

2024-04-05T17:25:13.347816+00:00 IST

Emirati Jordanian camp for Syrian refugees hosts Iftar

The Emirati-Jordanian camp for Syrian refugees in Mrajeeb Al Fhood hosted an Iftar for 200 families of Syrians and underprivileged Jordanian families.

2024-04-05T09:35:30.320689+00:00 IST

McDonald’s buys all Israeli franchise restaurants amid boycotts

McDonald's announced that it will buy its 30-year-old Israel franchise from Alonyal Ltd, reclaiming ownership of 225 outlets employing over 5,000 individuals.

2024-04-05T09:07:27.102331+00:00 IST

Netanyahu tells US delegation ‘Our victory is your victory’

"I want to thank you for your support," Netanyahu told them. "There's a long tradition of the American-Israeli alliance. It's always been necessary, but it's more necessary now in the face of the barbarism that we face, that threatens our entire civilization."

2024-04-05T08:51:33.331510+00:00 IST

Israel: Eight arrested for inciting terrorism

Jerusalem district police Friday morning arrested eight people on suspicion of inciting and supporting terrorism and terrorists, four of them residents of Jerusalem, and four residents of the north of the country.

2024-04-05T08:47:58.109479+00:00 IST

'Birds of Goodness' executes 24th humanitarian aid airdrop

The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence announced the implementation of the 24th airdrop of humanitarian and relief aid as part of the "Birds of Goodness" operation.

2024-04-05T01:38:25.119747+00:00 IST

UAE: National Aquarium Abu Dhabi houses two African manatees

The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi welcomed two African manatees to their new home, becoming the first ambassadors of their species in the region.

2024-04-05T01:36:32.899509+00:00 IST

UAE: SAF announces Sharjah Biennial 16 Initial artist list

Sharjah Art Foundation announces its initial selection of artists participating in the sixteenth edition of Sharjah Biennial (SB16), curated by Alia Swastika (Director of the Biennale Jogja Foundation, Yogyakarta), Amal Khalaf (Director, Cubitt, London, and Curator at Large, Public Practice, Serpentine Galleries, London), Megan Tamati-Quennell (curator of modern and contemporary Maori and Indigenous art, New Zealand), Natasha Ginwala (Artistic Director, COLOMBOSCOPE, curator and writer, Colombo and Berlin), and Zeynep Oz (independent curator, Istanbul and New York).

2024-04-05T01:02:50.926897+00:00 IST

Israel approves reopening of Erez crossing to allow aid into Gaza

Notably, Erez Crossing, also known as Beit Hanoun, is a border crossing between Israel and the northern Gaza Strip. It has been reopened for the first time since the October 7 assault by Hamas.

2024-04-05T00:05:42.654467+00:00 IST

Israel passes new environmental law adopting European standards

The reform will allow the State of Israel to align with the environmental standards of the European Union and reduce pollution and environmental risks from industrial activity in Israel.

2024-04-04T17:45:13.579360+00:00 IST