Middle East

Israeli forces raid Shifa Hospital after Hamas attack

The military released footage of gunmen firing on the soldiers.

2024-03-18T08:46:46.773995+00:00 IST

Imported human eggs for fertility treatment found infected

Hemophilia B, also known as Christmas disease, is an inherited bleeding disorder caused by a lack of blood clotting factor IX.

2024-03-18T08:43:42.475525+00:00 IST

Israel PM Netanyahu meets with German Chancellor

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with the visiting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem.

2024-03-18T08:26:55.196330+00:00 IST

Israel cracks down on reckless off road driving

The reckless driving incidents included the destruction of agricultural areas by riding off the road vehicles on farmland.

2024-03-18T08:25:30.543964+00:00 IST

Israel expects 300 million trips a year on fast electric trains b

Israel's Transportation Ministry reported that in recent days, Israel Railways marked a major milestone in the development plan for the coming decades, with the completion of the upgrade of the signalling system to electronic signalling throughout the country.

2024-03-18T08:22:29.141494+00:00 IST

UAE: Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed meets with Prime Ministe

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdurrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar.

2024-03-18T08:12:01.824987+00:00 IST

Israel launches military operation at Gaza's al-Shifa Hospital

Israel Defence Force (IDF) Spokesperson RAdm Daniel Hagari said in the wee hours of Monday that the operation is a response to concrete intelligence requiring immediate action, emphasising that the objective is to combat Hamas militants rather than harm civilians.

2024-03-18T03:47:12.202887+00:00 IST

Israel sees decrease in job vacancies

The data showed changes compared to the period that came before the start of the Iron Swords War against the Hamas terrorist organization in Gaza.

2024-03-18T01:20:30.168865+00:00 IST

Israel sees rise in consumer price index in February

The CBS reported that prices of the following groups increased in particular: fruit 10.7 per cent, footwear 1.4 per cent, culture and entertainment 1.2 per cent, miscellaneous 1 per cent, dwelling maintenance 0.9 per cent and food, furniture and household equipment 0.7 per cent, each.

2024-03-17T23:57:56.871350+00:00 IST

Waste from humanitarian aid to Gaza polluting Mediterranean Sea

Waste from humanitarian shipments that ended up in the sea was removed in a cleanup dive carried out off the coast of Ashkelon by Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection.

2024-03-17T20:29:54.145681+00:00 IST

UAE: Al Wahda, Baniyas crowned champions at Jiu-jitsu

Al Wahda Club Jiu-Jitsu Academy and Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club were crowned champions at the Jiu-Jitsu President's Cup, held at the Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, from March 15-16.

2024-03-17T18:28:26.225477+00:00 IST

UAE committed to strengthening international cooperation

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, affirmed that the Genetic International Trade Association (GITO) Summit in Dubai carries great importance in exploring investment opportunities and enhancing trade exchange between India, African countries, the Middle East and North Africa region, which reflects the UAE's commitment to enhancing international cooperation and strengthening the global economy, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

2024-03-17T18:27:02.088007+00:00 IST

UAE leaders congratulate President of Ireland on National Day

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Michael D. Higgins, President of the Republic of Ireland, on the occasion of his country's National Day.

2024-03-17T17:32:00.094688+00:00 IST

UAE: SCCI inaugurates 'Souq Al Freej' market

The initiative, which is held at Sharjah National Park and runs until 4th April, emphasises the Chamber's commitment to bolstering small and medium-sized ventures and supporting productive families, offering them a unique platform to showcase and market their products.

2024-03-17T17:04:50.156645+00:00 IST

IACAD donates AED 1 million to Mothers’ Endowment campaign

IACAD said its donation to the campaign is made as an ongoing charity on behalf of the mothers of its employees and those who donate to its initiatives, in line with the campaign's aims of honouring mothers and highlighting their vital role in their children's education.

2024-03-17T16:57:38.428912+00:00 IST

Israeli military attacks Hezbollah terror targets in Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that overnight its warplanes attacked a military building used by the terrorist organization Hezbollah in the Al-Khiam area in Lebanon.

2024-03-17T08:45:53.935966+00:00 IST

DEWA contributes AED 20 million to Mothers’ Endowment campaign

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced it will contribute AED 20 million to the Mothers' Endowment campaign.

2024-03-17T08:32:15.415395+00:00 IST

Sharjah Press Club announces 13th Sharjah Ramadan Majlis featurin

The Sharjah Press Club, operating under the umbrella of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, unveiled the agenda of the 13th edition of the annual Sharjah Ramadan Majlis.

2024-03-17T08:31:50.815306+00:00 IST

18 Hamas terrorists killed in Gaza, airstrikes pound Hezbollah

Israeli troops continued operations in the central Gaza Strip, where over the past day approximately 18 terrorists were killed by sniper, shell, and aerial fire, the Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday morning.

2024-03-17T08:16:48.742746+00:00 IST

UAE: SBA advances global publishing, translation at LIBF 2024

The emirate of Sharjah reinforced its status as a beacon of Arab culture, supporting Emirati and Arab authors and publishers, and highlighting its array of initiatives and programmes to advance the publishing industry during Sharjah Book Authority's (SBA) participation in the London International Book Fair (LIBF) 2024, which concluded recently, leading a delegation representing the emirate's cultural pillars.

2024-03-17T08:06:44.465197+00:00 IST

Al Wahda, Baniyas advance to Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup finals

The inaugural day of the championship on Friday featured elimination rounds for both male and female athletes (adults), with both Al Wahda and Baniyas delivering stellar performances as they advanced to the finals in both divisions.

2024-03-17T01:19:37.718175+00:00 IST