Middle East

Selevko wins Abu Dhabi Classic Trophy Figure Skating 2024

Aleksandr Selevko from Estonia won first place in the professional category of the Abu Dhabi Classic Trophy Figure Skating 2024, which concluded yesterday.

2024-02-19T17:17:42.510220+00:00 IST

Israeli forces seize weapons in Western Khan Yunis as offensive c

Israeli military forces continue to operate in Khan Yunis, uncovering large amounts of weapons in Gaza's second-largest city, the Israel Defense Forces said on Monday.

2024-02-19T17:04:52.798988+00:00 IST

Israeli forces seize weapons in Western Khan Yunis

In the western area of Khan Yunis, troops carried out targeted raids on Hamas facilities, uncovering AK-47s, drones, explosive devices, and additional military equipment.

2024-02-19T13:25:14.675618+00:00 IST

Hamas has no confidence in its commanders: Gallant

The commanders briefed the Minister on operational developments in the Gaza strip, with an emphasis on operations conducted in the area of Nasser Hospital.

2024-02-19T09:42:27.616894+00:00 IST

Sea of Galilee approaches maximum capacity during winter storm

Since Sunday, the lake's water level has risen five centimeters and now stands at 1.10 meters below the upper red line, the Galilee's maximum capacity.

2024-02-19T09:36:30.829951+00:00 IST

Israel to expand ops if hostages not returned before Ramadan

This statement represents the most explicit deadline yet for potential Israeli military action in the southern Gaza city, where over 1 million displaced Palestinians seek refuge near the Egyptian border.

2024-02-19T08:50:35.515595+00:00 IST

Israeli-led research team unlocks new era in cloning technology

An international team of Israeli-led researchers unveiled a significant improvement to the process of genetically cloning plants, potentially revolutionizing modern agriculture.

2024-02-19T00:11:42.938588+00:00 IST

'World Police Summit addresses contemporary challenges'

Rudy Perez, Assistant Chief of Police at the City of Golden Valley, MN, US, said that the World Police Summit, which will be held in Dubai on March 5-7, 2024, is a global platform for innovation, cooperation, and progress in the field of law enforcement.

2024-02-19T00:11:14.497824+00:00 IST

Brazilian President Lula compares operation in Gaza to Holocaust

Brazilian President Lula da Silva compared Israel's ongoing operation in Gaza to the 'Holocaust' against the Palestinian people, a remark that left Tel Aviv 'livid' as it hit back, calling the remarks "shameful," the Times of Israel reported.

2024-02-18T22:25:58.391185+00:00 IST

Israeli cabinet unanimously reject Palestinian statehood

Further showcasing the growing friction between the US and Israel, the Israeli cabinet unanimously approved a declaration strongly opposing any plan for Palestinian statehood, the Times of Israel reported.

2024-02-18T22:13:25.367567+00:00 IST

UAE, Jordan discuss strengthening parliamentary cooperation

Speaker of the Jordanian Lower House of Parliament, Ahmed Safadi and Speaker of the UAE Federal National Council, Saqr Ghobash, today discussed the prospects of underscoring the robust historical ties between the two nations.

2024-02-18T17:41:58.238958+00:00 IST

Latifa bint Mohammed inaugurates ‘Introducing Zayed Museum

Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Member of the Dubai Council, today inaugurated the 'Introducing Zayed National Museum: The Foundations of Unity' exhibition, being held at the Etihad Museum from February 18 to December 5, 2024.

2024-02-18T17:34:27.326715+00:00 IST

Dubai Municipality to review integrated digital programmes

Dubai Municipality is set to participate in Gulfood 2024, one of the largest food and beverage exhibitions to be held from 19th to 23rd February at Dubai World Trade Centre, to review its integrated digital programmes and services aimed at enhancing Dubai's food sector.

2024-02-18T17:34:07.744164+00:00 IST

Double podium for UAE Team Emirates in Spain, Portugal

UAE Team Emirates took two podiums in two races today with Juan Ayuso taking 2nd on the 4.5km TT at the Vuelta Andalucia, while Rui Oliveira sprinted to a close 2nd place on stage 3 of the Volta Algarve.

2024-02-18T09:05:55.239731+00:00 IST

UAE: Friends of Arthritis Patients to launch 11th marathon

The Friends of Arthritis Patients, one of the health-supporting associations affiliated with the Health Promotion Department of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, announced its intention to launch the eleventh marathon on February 25, 2024.

2024-02-18T09:02:35.095781+00:00 IST

Hamed bin Zayed crowns winner of UAE President's Cup for Purebred

Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan crowned the winner of the main race in the UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses.

2024-02-18T01:18:58.074980+00:00 IST

UAE: Sultan bin Ahmed attends UOS Alumni Association ceremony

During the ceremony, Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed inaugurated the Media Club for the graduates as a new initiative by the Alumni Association, and he was granted honorary membership in the club.

2024-02-17T22:53:53.789382+00:00 IST

Second UAE aid ship arrives at Al Arish Port

The arrival of the ship was witnessed by Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs; Mariam Khalifa Al Kaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt; Rashid Mubarak Al Mansouri, Secretary-General of Emirates Red Crescent; and Major General Dr. Mohamed Abdel Fadil Shousha, Governor of North Sinai.

2024-02-17T20:35:56.783932+00:00 IST

WTA stars set to collide as draw made for 2024 Dubai Duty Free

The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships is set for a star-studded week of world-class action following the official 56-player draw for the WTA 1000 event, which is set to get underway tomorrow at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium and run until February 24th.

2024-02-17T18:01:39.039239+00:00 IST

Israel blasts UN official who called Hamas a ‘political movement’

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz blasted a UN official who insisted that Hamas is a "political movement" and not a terror organisation.

2024-02-17T17:56:53.992034+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi unveils global roadmap for environmental education

The Abu Dhabi Roadmap, a high-level plan outlining global recommendations to bolster Environmental Education (EE) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), was revealed on Day Four of the 12th World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC2024) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). A culmination of four days of vibrant discussions, workshops and events, the roadmap outlines a call to action to catalyse and reinvigorate efforts in EE and ESD focused on addressing the Triple Planetary Crisis.

2024-02-17T17:56:19.621438+00:00 IST