Middle East

Israeli military sets new rules for times of emergency

The State of Israel is divided into 30 areas that are used in times of emergency to convey instructions to the public in the various areas of life.

2024-03-29T16:18:54.078815+00:00 IST

Israel authorises negotiating delegation for hostage talks

Netanyahu has authorised an Israeli negotiating delegation to travel to Qatar and Egypt in the coming days to hold talks on the release of hostages still held in Gaza.

2024-03-29T16:05:38.648142+00:00 IST

Netanyahu tells hostages’ families ‘Your boys are our heroes’

Netanyahu pledged that he will not leave anyone behind and that he is "personally dealing with this around the clock."

2024-03-29T08:17:13.871182+00:00 IST

Trends Research and Advisory commemorates Zayed Humanitarian Day

Trends Research and Advisory has reiterated the significance of commemorating Zayed Humanitarian Day, observed annually on the 19th of Ramadan, as a pivotal opportunity to champion the principles of love, tolerance, and human fraternity.

2024-03-29T08:16:57.005933+00:00 IST

US destroys four drones launched by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels

The United States Central Command successfully destroyed four unmanned aerial systems (UAS) launched by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen on Thursday, the US Central Command said.

2024-03-29T01:21:05.719748+00:00 IST

Israel takes steps to increase communications competition

Israel's Ministry of Communications increased competition and "significantly and immediately" reduced the prices for using Bezeq's (Israel's national telephone company) infrastructure.

2024-03-29T00:43:05.339758+00:00 IST

ADAFSA Collaborating Centre for Camel Diseases launches first pro

The ADAFSA Collaborating Centre for Camel Diseases has achieved a significant global milestone by successfully conducting the first proficiency test for peste des petits ruminants (PPR) serology in camels.

2024-03-29T00:40:29.964197+00:00 IST

Emirates Red Crescent concludes Al Khair Medical Week in Yemen

Al Khair Medical Week organised by the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) at the Al Mahwar Medical Centre in Rabwat Khalaf in the city of Mukalla, Hadramaut Governorate, Yemen, witnessed a large turnout from the local population, with about 1,000 people benefiting from its medical services.

2024-03-28T16:56:24.988715+00:00 IST

UAE: 'Birds of Goodness' executes 17th humanitarian aid airdrop

The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence announced the implementation of the 17th airdrop of humanitarian and relief aid as part of the "Birds of Goodness" operation.

2024-03-28T16:49:27.267115+00:00 IST

Neurologist raises alarm on Epilepsy risk among injured soldiers

With numerous Israeli soldiers being treated for war injuries showing symptoms of epilepsy, one doctor is working to raise awareness for the condition.

2024-03-28T16:44:57.992494+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Chamber creates working group for needs of startups

This initiative aims to support and represent the interests of these businesses in the region. The goal is to make Abu Dhabi the top choice for business in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) by 2025.

2024-03-28T16:21:13.524388+00:00 IST

New video released to increase awareness on October 7

The video calls on the international community, including women's rights organizations and international human rights organizations, to condemn the events "in a clear voice and act in solidarity for women's rights."

2024-03-28T15:03:12.632796+00:00 IST

Manhunt for terrorist after 3 Israelis injured in Jordan valley

Magen David Adom emergency responders said that a 30-year-old man was seriously injured while a man in his 20s was lightly hurt, both with gunshot wounds. Medics also treated a 13-year-old boy who was lightly hurt by glass shards.

2024-03-28T09:49:41.992754+00:00 IST

Israel and cyprus move forward on underwater electric cable plan

Israel's Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Eli Cohen, met Wednesday with the Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry of Cyprus, George Papenstasio. During the meeting, it was agreed that the construction of the underwater electric cable that will connect Israel to Cyprus and from there, reach Europe, will be promoted as a high priority.

2024-03-28T09:49:18.405080+00:00 IST

200 palestinian terrorists holed up in hospital compound killed

Israel returned to the hospital, Gaza's largest, after receiving intelligence that senior Hamas figures were inside the compound planning attacks. Since entering the compound on March 18, Israel has killed over 200 terrorists and detained 800 terror suspects, of whom at least 500 have been confirmed as members of the Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror groups.

2024-03-28T08:58:25.002452+00:00 IST

Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with US Congressional Deleg

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on Wednesday at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem with a bipartisan US Congressional delegation, organised by AIPAC, the America Israel Public Affairs Committee.

2024-03-27T22:13:09.697041+00:00 IST

Berklee Abu Dhabi to host 'Harmony Across Cultures Concert' tomor

This event will highlight Korean percussion master Dong-Won Kim, known for his mastery of traditional Korean percussion, vocalisation, and improvisation, accompanied by the talented Haegeum musician Kook Jaewhan and Daeguem player LEE Sung Gu.

2024-03-27T21:56:44.225731+00:00 IST

UAE: Abdullah bin Zayed meets Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs i

During the meeting, which was held as part of Sheikh Abdullah's working visit to Prague, the two sides discussed ways of boosting bilateral relations and joint cooperation.

2024-03-27T21:51:47.018481+00:00 IST

Older Israelis show higher resilience than young adults to war

Bar-Ilan University researchers investigating the psychological toll of war on Israelis found older adults showed greater resilience to acute stress and post-traumatic stress disorder than younger adults.

2024-03-27T17:49:18.219784+00:00 IST

Netanyahu decries US failure to veto UN resolution in meeting

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday met at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem with US Senator Rick Scott (Republican - Florida) and thanked him for visiting Jerusalem and for his unwavering support for the State of Israel, especially at this time.

2024-03-27T17:47:47.391547+00:00 IST