Middle East

“Attempt to cover up…”: Israel condemns report

Slamming the report, Lior Haiat said that all the proposals for cosmetic reforms offered by the group are "meaningless" and ignore the real problem that "UNRWA is part of the terrorist infrastructure of Hamas."

2024-03-31T08:58:37.028354+00:00 IST

Mohammed bin Rashid attends 28th edition of Dubai World Cup

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, attended the 28th Dubai World Cup held today at the Meydan Racecourse.

2024-03-31T08:52:49.844622+00:00 IST

UAE: Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Al Hefaiyah Lake in Kalba

Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated Al Hefaiyah Lake in Kalba on Saturday.

2024-03-31T08:49:05.105978+00:00 IST

Israel: Police arrest 16 protestors calling for hostage release

The police said in a statement on Friday that the protestors were arrested for "for disruption of traffic and road blockages."

2024-03-31T03:47:56.180987+00:00 IST

Empowering Youth: A fundamental pillar of Elder's Muslim Council

A standout initiative by the Muslim Council of Elders to nurture young people's abilities and refine their skills in peace-making and human coexistence is the Emerging Peacemakers Forum.

2024-03-31T01:13:33.432543+00:00 IST

ne'ma, reducing food waste and redistributing meals during Ramada

Coinciding with Zayed Humanitarian Day, observed on the 19th of Ramadan each year to, commemorate the philanthropic legacy of UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the campaign stands to remind the community to be mindful of the blessing of food and encourage simple behavioural changes to reduce contribution to food loss and waste, in line with Emirati traditions and values.

2024-03-31T00:53:11.970238+00:00 IST

DPWF contributes AED10 mn to Mothers’ Endowment campaign

This contribution by DP World Foundation is part of a community wide response to the campaign by individuals, businesses and institutions, racing to support its aims of honouring mothers by enabling contributions to be made in their name, and highlighting their role in nurturing families and supporting the education of their children.

2024-03-31T00:52:09.661237+00:00 IST

WHO chief says 9,000 Gaza patients in need of urgent evacuation

Amid the continuing Israeli onslaught on Gaza in retaliation to the Hamas terror attacks on October 7, last year, and fears of a new front opening up in Rafah amid the ongoing war, World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday said approximately 9,000 patients trapped in the Strip were in urgent need of evacuation abroad, CNN reported.

2024-03-30T18:03:52.605055+00:00 IST

119 horses from 15 countries to compete in Dubai World Cup 2024

An elite group of the world's horses will participate in the international evening, including 33 winners of Group 1 races in major world championships, in addition to 5 horses which won titles in the Dubai World Cup last season.

2024-03-30T17:53:07.054154+00:00 IST

UAE, World Central Kitchen announce departure of maritime shipmen

This second shipment, which carries hundreds of tonnes, has enough food to prepare more than one million meals, and includes self stable and ready-to-eat items such as rice, pasta, flour, legumes, canned vegetables, and proteins.

2024-03-30T17:45:29.695274+00:00 IST

UAE welcomes additional provisional measures issued by ICJ

Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, said that the UAE reiterated its appreciation for the efforts of South Africa in this regard, and reaffirmed the importance of providing protection for civilians, and ensuring the entry and delivery of humanitarian and relief aid urgently, sustainably and without impediment to the Gaza Strip.

2024-03-30T17:34:31.776937+00:00 IST

Winners of 2nd Abu Dhabi Government Games Championship crowned

The competitions were organised from March 13-28, by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, with the support of the Government Support Department, and featuring participation of over 2000 employees from more than 40 government agencies from Abu Dhabi.

2024-03-30T09:14:24.523823+00:00 IST

GAIAE organises event on Zayed Humanitarian Day

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, on Friday attended an event marking the Zayed Humanitarian Day.

2024-03-30T08:44:18.268942+00:00 IST

DEWA awards winners of 2nd cycle of Cleantech Hackathon

Over 160 candidates from 25 nationalities and 20 universities worldwide participated in the 2nd cycle of the Cleantech Hackathon launched by the Innovation Centre of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA).

2024-03-30T08:44:10.165975+00:00 IST

Israel switches to daylight savings time

Daylight saving time will end on Sunday, October 27, 2024.

2024-03-30T01:42:41.826212+00:00 IST

Belgian FM tours places destroyed by Hamas

Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz held a meeting with the visiting Foreign Minister of Belgium Hadja Lahbib, who was born in Algeria.

2024-03-30T01:42:23.559319+00:00 IST

Sheikh Zayed left mark on global humanitarian work

The efforts of the late Sheikh Zayed also left its mark on the field of humanitarian work worldwide.

2024-03-30T01:36:49.100464+00:00 IST

UAE, Kenya sign investment memorandum to advance AI initiatives

The UAE Ministry of Investment and the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy of the Republic of Kenya have signed an Investment Memorandum establishing a framework for investment cooperation in digitalisation and technology.

2024-03-29T17:30:43.483618+00:00 IST

Israel cracks down on e-cigarette tax evasion

The Tax Authority conducted an extensive nationwide operation to enforce the taxation of electronic cigarettes and found evidence of tax evasion of tens of millions of Shekels.

2024-03-29T17:01:42.475312+00:00 IST

UAE launch ‘Cook of Thousand Meals’ initiative

The UAE Food Bank, an initiative under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives Foundation, in partnership with Taya Art Production, launched the 'Cook of Thousand Meals' initiative, under which 20 thousand meals were prepared and distributed for Iftar and Suhoor.

2024-03-29T16:57:57.916489+00:00 IST

Dubai Municipality receives International Safety Award

Dubai Municipality received the International Safety Award from the British Safety Council. The award is granted to institutions that adhere to the highest standards of occupational health and safety, ensuring a sustainable, healthy, and safe workplace that safeguards the well-being of employees, contractors, and visitors, including People of determination, while also preserving property.

2024-03-29T16:56:19.620414+00:00 IST