Middle East

Winners of Inaugural ‘Xposure International Film Awards’

Those attending the Xposure International Photography Festival (Xposure) this year have witnessed a considerable addition to the scope of the global event with the introduction of the Xposure International Film Awards. This expansion seeks to diversify Xposure's celebration of the mediums of visual storytelling other than photography, complementing the acclaim of the 7-day event as the largest photography festival in the world.

2024-03-05T00:56:21.217043+00:00 IST

Nahyan bin Zayed honours teams participating in UAE tour 2024

Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, has honoured teams that participated in the hosting and organisation of the UAE Tour 2024, including government entities, strategic partners and volunteers.

2024-03-05T00:55:40.752516+00:00 IST

First woman tapped to command Israeli air force base

For the first time in Israeli history, a woman has been tapped to command an Israeli Air Force base, the Israel Defence Forces announced on Monday

2024-03-04T17:45:10.601630+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Investment Office, Idris Elba forge Strategic Alliance

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has partnered with renowned actor and humanitarian Idris Elba to leverage the emirate's vision for a secure and sustainable food and water future.

2024-03-04T17:38:04.995594+00:00 IST

Sharjah Cinema Days enrich artistic scene, attract over 5,000

The "Sharjah Cinema Days" initiative, which concluded its activities yesterday (Sunday), March 3, achieved remarkable success that reflects the vitality of the cultural scene in Sharjah.

2024-03-04T17:32:31.403122+00:00 IST

Dubai Holding to expand ‘Leaders of Tomorrow Graduate Programme'

Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company with operations in 13 countries, today announced the expansion of its "Leaders of Tomorrow Graduate Programme" internationally while reaffirming its commitment to foster talent from universities in the UAE.

2024-03-04T17:03:25.424869+00:00 IST

SIH draws curtain on 21st Heritage Days

The number of participants reached 600 exhibitors, representing 12 countries, and more than 30 governmental and supporting entities participated

2024-03-04T16:59:46.477270+00:00 IST

UAE Cyber Security Council launches campaign for cybersecurity

The UAE Cybersecurity Council launched "The National Campaign for Cybersecurity", an awareness campaign targeting government and private institutions, as well as all members of society, with the aim of enhancing public awareness of the threats emanating from an open cyberspace and the various ways to protect against cyberattacks

2024-03-04T16:57:03.486089+00:00 IST

“Deal with Adani Group is open”: Oman official on Duqm port

Oman is highly optimistic about Indian investments in the country, particularly in the development of the Duqm port by the Adani Group, an Oman official said.

2024-03-04T12:43:35.265598+00:00 IST

First African Leader visits Israel since October 7 massacre

Israel President Isaac Herzog Sunday evening hosted President Umaro Sissoco Embalo of Guinea-Bissau.

2024-03-04T12:21:33.995826+00:00 IST

Israeli archaeologists find rare 1,900-year-old coin

The nearly 1,900-year-old coin was unearthed in the Metsoke Ha'Atakim Nature Reserve near the Dead Sea

2024-03-04T10:06:39.512478+00:00 IST

Israeli authorities bust money-laundering ring

During raids in several towns, investigators seized hundreds of thousands of shekels in cash, five luxury cars, computers, checks, jewelry, invoices, and more.

2024-03-04T09:38:36.585935+00:00 IST

Israel is raising tobacco taxes

The government said the tax hikes are in furtherance of its decision on "preventing smoking and promoting a healthy lifestyle," and come with the approval of the Knesset Finance Committee of the Knesset.

2024-03-04T00:35:02.528095+00:00 IST

New regulations now require full mobile phone service in Judea

In these areas, mobile telephone services are not just about convenience for the consumer. They can be a matter of life and death in times of emergency, such as terrorist attacks.

2024-03-04T00:01:14.754859+00:00 IST

12 indicted on fraud charges related to transportation tenders

The investigation of the affair began in 2018 by the Investigations Department of the Competition Authority together with the Israel Police - Lahav Unit 433.

2024-03-04T00:00:46.191678+00:00 IST

Xposure 2024: Emirati filmmaker traces her trailblazing journey

In an engaging fireside chat with Dr Abdelsalam Alhammadi of Sharjah TV, the filmmaker recounted how she shattered the glass ceiling in the male-dominated film industry.

2024-03-03T23:40:39.896627+00:00 IST

Israel not sending delegation to Cairo for Gaza talks

The decision stems from Hamas's failure to respond to two key demands presented by Israel.

2024-03-03T21:39:27.766566+00:00 IST

Israel to revise Eurovision lyrics amid controversy over referenc

Amid a controversy with the organizers of the Eurovision Song Competition, Israel agreed to modify the lyrics of two possible songs that referred to Hamas's October 7 massacre.

2024-03-03T16:37:25.681521+00:00 IST

Hamas terrorists filmed hiding in ambulance after airstrike

A squad of Palestinian terrorists in the Zeitoun area of Gaza were caught on film escaping in an ambulance in footage released on Sunday by the Israel Defense Forces.

2024-03-03T16:30:37.355414+00:00 IST

UAE participates in Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council

Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, headed the UAE's high-level delegation to the Republic of Azerbaijan to participate in the 10th Ministerial Meeting of the Southern Gas Corridor (SGC) Advisory Council and the 2nd Ministerial Meeting of the Green Energy Advisory Council.

2024-03-03T16:28:52.013515+00:00 IST