Middle East

Israel improving waste water management

The work of the team was conducted on the basis of the vision of the sewage system, which guarantees the provision of sewage services of adequate quality, quantity and reliability and with economic efficiency, for the development of the country and the realization of its various national goals, so that all the effluents will be put to various uses without usage restrictions, mainly for agriculture, while preserving the environment and natural water sources and without discharge in the streams.

2024-03-23T09:37:51.457206+00:00 IST

Maktoum bin Mohammed and Sheikhs visit Hisham Al Qasim Majlis

Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, visited the Council of His Excellency Hisham Abdullah Al Qassim, CEO of Wasl Asset Management Group, in the Al Khawaneej area in Dubai, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah.

2024-03-23T09:37:35.398273+00:00 IST

UAE: 21st edition of Dubai horse show held in Dubai

The 21st edition of the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship, held in the Dubai Trade Center, began today, Friday, with the participation of 205 horses from 15 countries competing in 14 categories, for financial prizes worth USD 4 million.

2024-03-23T09:36:34.550527+00:00 IST

1,000 Sri Lankan workers to come to Israel in March

Last week 122 Sri Lankan workers landed, this week 377 and next week 258 more workers will land in Israel.

2024-03-23T09:34:05.864128+00:00 IST

Completion of connecting 4th station to power grid announced

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation announced the completion of the process of connecting the fourth station within the Barakah peaceful nuclear energy plants to the UAE's electricity grid.

2024-03-23T09:28:41.462060+00:00 IST

President of UAE receives written message from King of Bahrain

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a written message from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain, on further strengthening the privileged relations between the two fraternal countries.

2024-03-23T02:22:54.469575+00:00 IST

UAE condemns terrorist attack in Moscow

The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack at a concert hall in a mall in Russia's capital, Moscow, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries to innocent people.

2024-03-23T02:10:40.041499+00:00 IST

As Israeli soldiers share PTSD struggles Purim celebrations shift

In light of the ongoing war with Hamas, Israeli society is reevaluating one of its longstanding Purim holiday traditions -- firecrackers

2024-03-23T02:09:27.309409+00:00 IST

Strengthening water security crucial to fostering stability: UAE

On World Water Day, which falls annually on 22nd March, Al Dahak said, "Water is the fundamental element of life, enabling human societies to stabilise, develop civilizations, and achieve prosperity."

2024-03-22T17:42:29.654294+00:00 IST

UAE, Egypt conduct 11th humanitarian aid airdrop in Gaza

UAE, Egypt conduct 11th humanitarian aid airdrop in Gaza under 'Birds of Goodness' operation

2024-03-22T17:38:35.877473+00:00 IST

7 Israelis injured during 5-Hour pursuit of terrorist

The terrorist fired on a minibus at a junction between the Israeli communities of Talmon and Dolev in the Binyamin region.

2024-03-22T17:27:24.374264+00:00 IST

UAE participates in Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels

Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, led the UAE delegation participating in the Nuclear Energy Summit that was held for the first time on Thursday in the Belgian capital, Brussels.

2024-03-22T17:16:03.428350+00:00 IST

ADAFSA highlights its various water sustainability initiatives

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has emphasised the importance of conserving water resources in the face of scarcity of renewable sources by ensuring their optimal use and avoiding harmful practices that exacerbate water waste and depletion.

2024-03-22T17:14:17.499045+00:00 IST

UAE condemns terrorist attack in Kandahar

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability in contravention of international law.

2024-03-22T08:40:50.913845+00:00 IST

UAE: Minister of Justice meets Belgian counterpart

Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice, received Paul van Tigchelt, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice of Belgium, along with his accompanying delegation, at the Ministry's headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

2024-03-22T08:40:31.344816+00:00 IST

RTA upgrades 165 ticket vending machines across Metro stations

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the upgrade of 165 out of the 262 Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) across metro stations. The step aims to delight metro users by implementing several improvements and upgrades to these devices.

2024-03-22T01:21:23.251949+00:00 IST

Israel improving wastewater management

Israel's the Government Authority for Water and Sewerage, in collaboration with other relevant government ministries, has been working for the past two years on preparing a long-term plan for the treatment of wastewater, led by a steering team, consisting of professionals from various fields. Water management is crucial for Israel considering the expanding population in Israel which is expected to hit 16 million by 20250.

2024-03-22T01:16:19.866859+00:00 IST

UAE: Hamdan bin Zayed receives Ramadan well-wishers

Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, received Ramadan well-wishers at Mezaira'a Palace in Liwa City, Al Dhafra Region.

2024-03-22T00:42:04.613182+00:00 IST

Antony Blinken meets Arab leaders, calls for "enduring peace"

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and other Arab leaders while reiterating the call for a truce in the Gaza war and support for the two-state solution, Al Jazeera reported.

2024-03-22T00:41:15.233900+00:00 IST

'Israel’s war will continue...' Israel PM Netanyahu tells US

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told US Republican Senators that 'Israel's war on Gaza will continue', despite increasing criticism from Democratic leaders over the escalating humanitarian crisis in the 'besieged' Palestinian enclave, Aljazeera reported.

2024-03-21T17:35:37.522496+00:00 IST