Middle East

UAE: Culture Summit Abu Dhabi kicks off at Manarat Al Saadiyat

Culture Summit Abu Dhabi kicked off today in the UAE capital with an exceptional programme of keynote speeches, creative talks, panel discussions and cultural performances. The sixth edition brings over participants from 90 countries under the theme of 'A Matter of Time'.

2024-03-03T16:25:40.391524+00:00 IST

UAE: Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2024 to begin March 8

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) is set to launch the 34th edition of the Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2024 from March 8 to April 13. The 37-day event will cover all cities and regions across the emirate.

2024-03-03T16:14:12.060710+00:00 IST

Israeli forces eliminate 30 Hamas terrorists in Central Gaza

During the strikes, soldiers eliminated Hamas terrorists operating from civilian facilities in urban areas.

2024-03-03T08:38:09.394842+00:00 IST

DEWA employees recycle over 7.1 tonnes of plastic bottles

DEWA provides smart machines to recycle plastic bottles and aluminium cans in some of its buildings.

2024-03-03T08:21:11.012370+00:00 IST

Local boatmakers take center stage at Dubai Int'l Boat Show

Dubai-based Al Suwaidi Marine (ASM) has launched two new fishing boat vessels: a 36-foot craft and a smaller 31-foot sport craft.

2024-03-03T06:45:06.299169+00:00 IST

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets with Crown Prince of Bahrain

Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa warmly welcomed Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and expressed his pleasure at the visit, which reflects the brotherly ties between the leadership and people of the UAE and Bahrain.

2024-03-02T22:50:44.623613+00:00 IST

Sultan Al Qasimi witnesses opening of 33rd Sharjah Theatre Days

Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed the opening of the 33rd edition of Sharjah Theatre Days, organised by the Department of Culture, at the Cultural Palace in Sharjah.

2024-03-02T22:46:12.900028+00:00 IST

Khaled bin Zayed Attends Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 Finale

The event marks the 20th year of Formula One races taking place in Bahrain this year under the theme '20 Years of Making History'.

2024-03-02T22:45:22.814134+00:00 IST

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets with Crown Prince of Bahrain

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met with His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, in Manama.

2024-03-02T17:39:45.488746+00:00 IST

Dubai Derma 2024 launches pre-courses and workshops

The Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference and Exhibition--Dubai Derma 2024 Pre-courses--has officially kicked off today. As the largest scientific dermatology event in the Middle East, North Africa, and the Indian Subcontinent region, it brings together prominent dermatology specialists, industry leaders, and key decision-makers from around the world.

2024-03-02T17:26:51.677040+00:00 IST

Nicaragua drags Germany to ICJ

Nicaragua has sued Germany at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for financing Israel and limiting money to the United Nations Palestinian Refugee Agency (UNRWA), the court said on Friday, according to Al Jazeera.

2024-03-02T16:54:47.872365+00:00 IST

3rd International Meeting on Innovation & Sepsis kicks off in Dub

The third International Conference on Innovation and Sepsis, "TECNO SEPSIS 2024," commenced today, marking the beginning of a two-day event in Dubai under the auspices of Prime Healthcare Group.

2024-03-02T15:51:54.823609+00:00 IST

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi received by Crown Prince of Bahrain

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Manama on a brotherly visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

2024-03-02T15:45:36.599493+00:00 IST

Sharjah Consultative Council receives US business delegation, sho

The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) has received a US delegation featuring representatives from diverse economic sectors at the council's headquarters.

2024-03-02T15:43:20.116657+00:00 IST

Indian Navy to enhance its operational capability

The Indian Navy is all set to commission the naval detachment in Minicoy as INS Jatayu in the presence of Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, on March 6.

2024-03-02T11:56:10.467379+00:00 IST

UAE: Dubai hosts promotional conference

The Canton Fair, also known as the China Import and Export Fair -- one of the most prominent international trade events, launched its 135th promotional conference in Dubai, in a move that strengthens trade and economic ties between the United Arab Emirates and the People's Republic of China.

2024-03-02T08:34:08.275280+00:00 IST

Israel adopting ‘European’ standards on food imports

Israel's Ministry of Health announced the opening of food and tobacco import routes that comply with European regulations and based on a declaration of legal marketing in Europe. The move, said the ministry, was made out of a desire to "harmonize and fully integrate the European regulation with the Israeli one." The ministry will publish legal memoranda on the matter as early as next week.

2024-03-02T08:33:09.141709+00:00 IST

US strikes Houthi missile preparing to launch towards Red Sea

The missile was prepared to be launched from Houthi controlled areas of Yemen towards the Red Sea and presented an 'imminent threat' to US aircraft in the Red Sea.

2024-03-02T05:51:33.694758+00:00 IST

“India has successfully delivered…”: Piyush Goyal at WTO MC 13

Emphasisng the importance of securing their well-being, Goyal stated, "I think that India has successfully delivered on the issues that were our role and have achieved the outcomes that we expected."

2024-03-02T01:04:00.425364+00:00 IST