Middle East

UAE: GISEC Global 2024 to address growing influence of AI on inte

As the Middle East prepares for GISEC Global 2024, the largest and most impactful cybersecurity nexus in the region, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to emerge as a hot topic in industry discussions.

2024-04-02T17:03:46.657910+00:00 IST

Israel’s composite state of economy index increased in February

The Bank said that while the war continued in February its impact on activity continued to weaken.

2024-04-02T16:47:48.843124+00:00 IST

Consulate General of India organises Labour Awareness Programme

The Consulate General of India in Dubai organised a Labour Awareness Programme on Health and Financial Management coinciding with iftar for Indian blue-collar workers on Tuesday.

2024-04-02T16:38:41.864781+00:00 IST

World Central Kitchen pauses Gaza operations after 7 workers kill

World Central Kitchen said it was suspending its aid operations in Gaza after seven of its workers were killed overnight.

2024-04-02T16:38:14.467728+00:00 IST

Israel: Novel cocktail of repurposed drugs offers hope to breast

In a significant stride towards combating metastatic breast cancer, Israeli researchers unveiled a novel therapeutic approach utilizing already-existing medications that offers hope for improved survival rates.

2024-04-02T16:35:52.480502+00:00 IST

814 Israeli civilians killed in Palestinian terror attacks

The data shows that in the first quarter of 2024, 30,876 According to the Institute's breakdown, the 814 include five children under the age of five, five ages 6-10, and 29 children 11-18 years old.with autism received services from the office. This is compared to 27,105 in 2022 and 22,231 in 2021.

2024-04-02T16:17:53.005958+00:00 IST

Gulf officials: First youth games in Emirates enhance sports

Officials in a number of sports federations in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries stressed the importance of the first Gulf Youth Games in improving players' skills, refining their abilities, and raising their level of readiness for future participations.

2024-04-02T15:47:59.995013+00:00 IST

UAE Athletics Federation announces list of participants

The UAE Athletics Federation announced the list of participants in the first Gulf Youth Games, scheduled from April 16 to next May 2.

2024-04-02T15:47:38.289223+00:00 IST

Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia cautions its nationals

The Embassy of India in Riyadh has issued a public notice cautioning Indian nationals residing in Saudi Arabia about fake social media accounts and email addresses that sought to deceive people by soliciting money for travel arrangements from Saudi Arabia to India.

2024-04-02T08:59:25.377186+00:00 IST

Israel raises gasoline prices

The maximum price per liter of unleaded 95 octane gasoline for the consumer at a self-service station (including VAT) shall now not exceed 7.72 Shekels (USD 2.2) per liter, an increase of 0.21 Shekels (USD 0.6) from the previous price raise.

2024-04-02T08:32:16.630026+00:00 IST

Israel raises minimum wage

The hourly minimum wage was raised to 32.30 Shekels (USD 8.85) per hour.

2024-04-02T08:24:05.005130+00:00 IST

Israel Police continue crackdown on violent crime in arab people

In a search near what the police said was a "criminal complex" in the city's Ein Abraham neighborhood, a Kalashnikov rifle, cartridges and a lot of ammunition were found.

2024-04-02T08:17:35.599893+00:00 IST

Australian among 5 people killed in Gaza

At least five people working with the World Central Kitchen (WCK) have been killed in Gaza, WCK founder Jose Andres told CNN on Monday, without giving specific details.

2024-04-02T05:55:52.141432+00:00 IST

Iran vows response to deadly attack on consulate in Damascus

The attack, which rocked the Syrian capital, has left Iran reeling and vowing a robust response.

2024-04-01T22:53:08.513945+00:00 IST

Israel adopts European standards for importing electrical product

On Sunday, March 31, 2024, the government approved the proposal of the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Eli Cohen, to fully open the electrical products market, which is estimated at 10 billion Shekels (USD 2.75 billion) per year, so that all products that comply with European regulations will enter Israel without exceptions.

2024-04-01T22:52:26.796341+00:00 IST

Ashdod man accused of smuggling millions worth of cigarettes

According to the indictment filed by the Tax Authority, the accused was at the head of a number of smuggling incidents that took place between August 2023 and January 2024.

2024-04-01T22:52:08.944641+00:00 IST

Smuggling of nine tons of unchecked produce thwarted

These included cucumbers, zucchini, eggplants, tomatoes, hot peppers, green beans and cauliflower. 72 one and a half liter bottles of pickled cucumber were also found in the truck.

2024-04-01T22:47:45.396539+00:00 IST

Finale of 5th Al Dhafra Grand Kingfish Championship to take place

Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, the Cultural Programs and Heritage Festivals Committee Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of the finale of the 5th Al Dhafra Grand Kingfish Championship for Men and Women on Al Mughirah beach in Al Dhafra city, as part of the Kingfish Fishing Season in Abu Dhabi.

2024-04-01T17:59:33.457703+00:00 IST

Top Iranian commander killed in Israeli strike in Damascus:

The top Iranian commander, Zahedi, who is now dead, commanded the Quds Force's Unit 18000.

2024-04-01T17:41:55.648018+00:00 IST

Israel labels Herodium Park state land

Israel's Civil Administration designated 42 acres of the Herodium Park as state land on Monday in a move raising hopes that the 2,000-year-old site's tourism infrastructure will be upgraded and eventually designated as an international heritage site.

2024-04-01T17:31:05.145205+00:00 IST

UAE President and King of Jordan discuss bilateral relations

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. During the call, the two leaders discussed the close ties and various aspects of cooperation and collaboration between the UAE and Jordan, all aimed at fostering mutual growth and driving development and prosperity

2024-04-01T17:30:47.473437+00:00 IST