Middle East

UAE and Iraq enjoy strong fraternal ties: Nahyan bin Mubarak

Sheikh Nahyan extended a warm welcome to the Iraqi Minister and discussed with her regional and international issues of mutual concern.

2024-02-09T09:46:16.661451+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Federal Appeals Court hears plea in terror outfit case

The Abu Dhabi Federal Appeals Court held a hearing on Wednesday in Case No (87) of 2023 State Security, in which a number of individuals and entities are accused of crimes related to establishing and managing a terrorist organisation, as well as money laundering proceeds from the crimes of forming and setting up a clandestine terrorist organisation.

2024-02-08T18:10:21.762372+00:00 IST

Israel: 2 arrested just before they could commit assassination

The police said that the arrests came as part of a "targeted operational activity" with the aim of thwarting the activities of a criminal assassination squad in Ashdod.

2024-02-08T18:07:20.631185+00:00 IST

EDGE to collaborate with Turkish Aerospace Industries

EDGE, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence groups, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turkish Aerospace, a prominent Turkiye-based aerospace and defence technology company, at the World Defence Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to work together on several aerospace-specific initiatives.

2024-02-08T17:57:14.357103+00:00 IST

Israel reveals millions in cash found sent by Iran to Hamas

This came during a visit to the IDF's Document and Technical Means Collection Unit, where he was briefed on the latest findings gathered by troops in Gaza.

2024-02-08T17:46:17.466095+00:00 IST

Israeli commandos take fight to densest parts of Khan Yunis

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) are continuing the offensive on Hamas terror bases in Gaza. Fighters from its Maglan commando unit are fighting in the densest areas in Khan Yunis and are increasing their attacks in western Khan Yunis.

2024-02-08T17:36:16.586463+00:00 IST

UAE: Sharjah Media City receives delegation from Korea

Khalid Omar Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Media City (Shams), discussed cooperation with a delegation from the Republic of Korea, which included Guan Wang, CEO of the "Geng G" E-Sports Academy, and Heesuk Kang, Business Director at Naver-Z.

2024-02-08T11:34:18.283942+00:00 IST

Son of Hamas founder: ‘Hamas does not care about people’

Mosab Hassan Yousef, also known as "The Green Prince," is the son of Hamas co-founder Sheikh Hassan Yousef. He has now joined Israel's public diplomacy campaign on the war in Gaza.

2024-02-08T10:39:16.813716+00:00 IST

US Secretary of State says Israel president Herzog is optimistic

Israel President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday afternoon met at the President's Residence in Jerusalem with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is visiting Israel and the region.

2024-02-08T10:28:36.787139+00:00 IST

Sharjah Int'l Conservation Forum discusses marine stranding

Organised by the Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA), the event - which will conclude today - gathered over 215 environmental experts, researchers, and specialists from around the globe at Sharjah Safari.

2024-02-08T09:30:41.777962+00:00 IST

Terrorist fires on Israeli soldiers

From preliminary details, it appears that several Palestinian victims at the scene were hit by the terrorist's gun fire.

2024-02-08T09:20:12.692028+00:00 IST

Israel planning increase in days of service for military reservis

Israel's Ministry of Defense published for public reference the legal memoranda of plans to change the legislation regarding the IDF's (Israel Defense Forces) reserve system.

2024-02-08T09:09:20.959549+00:00 IST

Fifth edition of UAE SWAT Challenge concludes in Dubai

The fifth edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge, held at the Training City in Al Ruwayyah, Dubai, concluded today. The event, attended by Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, alongside tactical team leaders from various countries across the globe, featured the participation of 73 teams representing 41 countries.

2024-02-08T01:18:37.357051+00:00 IST

Israeli Military hits Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that Wednesday night its fighter jets attacked a series of targets belonging to the terrorist organisation Hezbollah in the area of the al-Khyam village in southern Lebanon.

2024-02-08T01:17:45.760518+00:00 IST

Israeli forces kill senior terrorist operative near Tulkarm

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that Mu'azzam Ali, who was described as a senior terrorist operative, was killed Wednesday in the Nur Shams camp near Tulkarm, along with two other terrorists, while barricading himself in a house. He was suspected of shooting at Israeli forces in the past and of terrorist activities.

2024-02-08T01:12:12.704500+00:00 IST

President of UAE Show Jumping Cup kicks off tomorrow

The 13th edition of the President of the UAE Show Jumping Cup will kick off tomorrow morning with a two-star competition featuring a single round at a height of 130 cm.

2024-02-07T18:21:19.208024+00:00 IST

Israeli forces arrest 21 Palestinian terror suspects

Israeli security forces arrested 21 Palestinian terror suspects in raids around Judea and Samaria on Tuesday night, the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday.

2024-02-07T17:57:26.284262+00:00 IST

Hiker stumbles upon 2,800-year-old Scarab

An Israeli army reservist stumbled upon a 2,800-year-old Assyrian scarab amulet while hiking in northern Israel's Nahal Tabor Nature Reserve during a day off, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Wednesday.

2024-02-07T17:48:38.782393+00:00 IST

Israeli hospital software malfunctions continue

Hospitals using the software have been instructed to back up patients' medication lists in a manual sheet.

2024-02-07T17:39:25.007112+00:00 IST

Tunnel used by senior Hamas figures, hostages found in Khan Yunis

The tunnel, over one kilometer in length, was located in a civilian area of Khan Yunis, Gaza's second-largest city, the IDF said.

2024-02-07T17:33:36.888565+00:00 IST

Netanyahu meets with Argentinian President Javier Milei

"You're a great friend of the Jewish state," Netanyahu told Milei. "We are delighted with your decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move your diplomatic post there, and also, of course, an embassy."

2024-02-07T17:33:01.108589+00:00 IST