Middle East

UAE inks healthcare pact for Sudan with Medical Corps–UK

The UAE Aid Agency signed an agreement with International Medical Corps-UK to provide healthcare support to Sudanese people affected by conflict, contributing USD 2 million for mobile health services, nutrition support, and essential relief for displaced and vulnerable communities.

2025-12-24T10:01:21.300303+00:00 IST

Mansoor bin Mohammed reviews preparations for World Sports Summit

Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, has affirmed that the World Sports Summit being organised by the Dubai Sports Council adds a new page to Dubai's sporting calendar that embodies the emirate's unwavering commitment to helping build a better future for humanity.

2025-12-24T01:06:14.792366+00:00 IST

Hezbollah Terrorist serving in Lebanese Military eliminated

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) said that on Tuesday it eliminated three Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon, including a terrorist who simultaneously served in the intelligence unit of the Lebanese Army and a terrorist who was engaged in air defense in the Sidon sector.

2025-12-23T16:05:00.760802+00:00 IST

Sharjah Festival of African Literature to open January 14

The Sharjah Festival of African Literature (SFAL) will be held from January 14-18 University City in Sharjah, under the patronage of Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

2025-12-23T13:50:09.815677+00:00 IST

Israel, Cyprus, Greece hold leaders’ meeting in Jerusalem

The leaders of Cyprus, Greece and Israel expressed their determination to continue and deepen cooperation despite geopolitical challenges at the Trilateral Summit in Jerusalem

2025-12-23T08:53:58.278614+00:00 IST

Al Ain Zoo records 390 animal births in 2025

The zoo said the births reflect its ongoing commitment to wildlife conservation and the protection of global biodiversity.

2025-12-23T08:53:50.308842+00:00 IST

Three wounded when vehicle attempts to evade security

Hatzalah ("Rescue" emergency services) Judea and Samaria Without Borders reported that at approximately 3:00 AM, Tuesday, an IDF (Israel Defence Forces) unit carried out a "suspect arrest procedure" against a Palestinian vehicle that attempted to evade inspection at the security checkpoint at the entrance to Nablus between the Shomron and Itamar checkpoints.

2025-12-23T08:43:43.999711+00:00 IST

Israel issues call for new research to promote quality local govt

Israel's Ministry of the Interior and its Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology have joined forces for a first-of-its-kind initiative: a call for applied research in the core areas of local authorities, regional clusters and municipal corporations. The ministries said this is part of a strategic move to promote "quality local government."

2025-12-22T18:25:16.672696+00:00 IST

Israeli military strikes Hezbollah terrorists near sidon Lebanon

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Monday afternoon attacked a number of Hezbollah terrorists in the Sidon region of southern Lebanon.

2025-12-22T18:22:19.442098+00:00 IST

Dubai Municipality announces region’s first integrated RV route

Dubai Municipality has announced the launch of the region's first integrated recreational vehicle (RV) route, marking a pioneering step in developing a new model of nature-based tourism in Dubai.

2025-12-22T17:42:58.936861+00:00 IST

Israel’s tech sector surges in 2025 despite fewer deals

Israel's technology sector saw a sharp rebound in 2025, with estimated private funding reaching $15.6 billion, according to early figures released Monday by Startup Nation Central. At the same time, overall deal volume fell to 717 rounds, the lowest in a decade. The data suggest a market increasingly focused on fewer, larger, and more mature companies.

2025-12-22T17:39:03.640458+00:00 IST

Israel: 200 families caught defrauding state of social benefits

In a joint enforcement operation by the Israel Police District, Israel's National Insurance Institute, and its Population and Immigration Authority called "National Justice", about 200 families living in Judea and Samaria were exposed who committed fraud by making false declarations in order to receive social rights/benefits reserved for residents of Israel.

2025-12-22T17:38:08.687395+00:00 IST

Seven Israelis Who Illegally Crossed Border Into Syria Returned

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) said that on Monday afternoon a number of Israeli citizens who breached the border in the Golan Heights area into Syrian territory.

2025-12-22T17:37:50.955285+00:00 IST

Exercise Desert Cyclone-II progresses with intensive joint urban

Exercise Desert Cycllone-II is progressing with intensive joint training at Al-Hamra, with troops from the Indian Army and the UAE Land Forces undertaking a rigorous mix of classroom instruction and field-based modules. The ongoing training focuses on core urban combat fundamentals, including the marking and clearing of buildings, IED awareness, casualty evacuation, first aid and structured mission planning, aimed at enhancing interoperability and developing common operating procedures in built-up areas, the statement by the Indian Army said.

2025-12-22T12:32:55.107765+00:00 IST

UAE marks 2025 with strategic AI transformation, infrastructure

The year was defined by high-stakes international partnerships, most notably the establishment of a 5-gigawatt UAE-US AI Campus in Abu Dhabi. Serving billions of users through a mix of nuclear, solar, and gas power, the site represents the largest supercomputing cluster outside the United States.

2025-12-22T09:12:41.402067+00:00 IST

UAE Deputy PM meets Elon Musk

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, met on Sunday with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in the presence of Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE.

2025-12-22T01:02:11.677447+00:00 IST

Israeli arms firms post record revenues in 2024

Israeli arms manufacturers recorded their highest-ever revenues in 2024, driven by a sharp rise in defence exports, according to official data released by the Israeli government, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday.

2025-12-21T17:48:03.176806+00:00 IST

Israel to regulate contractors that work in highway projects

Israel's Ministry of Construction and Housing has published regulations for the establishment of a new contracting branch for traffic arrangements for public comments which will for the first time regulate the activities of contractors in the field of traffic management and road safety.

2025-12-21T17:47:04.425375+00:00 IST

10.9% Increase in Permits Issued for New Apartments

Israel's' Central Bureau of Statistics reported that in the 12 month period of October 2024-September 2025, permits were issued for the building of approximately 81,560 new apartments; an increase of 10.9% compared to the previous 12 months (October 2023-September 2024).

2025-12-21T17:45:35.541402+00:00 IST

Israeli Forces fire on terrorists who violated Gaza ceasefire in

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that earlier today, forces from the Jerusalem Brigade combat team operating in the northern Gaza Strip identified a number of suspects who had gathered near the Yellow Line and fired shots to disperse them.

2025-12-21T17:43:02.893966+00:00 IST

UAE innovative policies strengthen new, circular economy pathways

The United Arab Emirates continues to advance the new economy as a core pillar of sustainable economic growth, driven by innovation, advanced technology and the knowledge economy, contributing to economic diversification and enhanced competitiveness across sectors, including artificial intelligence, financial technology, the green economy and advanced industries.

2025-12-21T17:41:41.115095+00:00 IST