Middle East

Israeli bank freezes UNRWA’s account

Bank Leumi, one of Israel's largest and oldest banking institutions, alerted UNRWA to suspicious financial transfers, but the UN agency did not provide satisfactory explanations, prompting bank officials to freeze the account, the Israel Hayom daily reported on Sunday.

2024-02-06T17:14:18.707729+00:00 IST

Israel presses offensive in Khan Yunis

"Our goal is a complete victory over Hamas," Netanyahu said at a Likud faction meeting in the Knesset. "We will kill the Hamas leadership, so we must continue to operate in all areas in the Gaza Strip. We must not end the war before then. It will take time--month, not years."

2024-02-06T17:00:21.230020+00:00 IST

UN establishes ‘independent’ review group to review UNRWA

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has established an "independent" Review Group to look into how UNRWA (UN Relief Workers Agency for the Palestinian areas) workers took part in the atrocities committed by Hamas on October 7.

2024-02-06T09:41:04.884830+00:00 IST

Israeli hospital uses heated rocks to reduce pollution

The Wolfson Medical Center in Holon (just south of Tel Aviv) is reducing the emission of pollutants into the atmosphere with the help of heating crushed rocks. The hospital will install a heat energy storage system from the Israeli cleantech company Brenmiller Energy costing approximately 16 million Shekels (USD 4.6 million).

2024-02-06T09:30:53.758200+00:00 IST

Israel: Haifa’s largest hospital hit by suspected cyber attack

The Rambam Medical Center, Haifa's largest hospital, was hit by a suspected cyber attack on Sunday night.

2024-02-06T09:30:33.493115+00:00 IST

UAE President receives phone call from UN Secretary-General

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on Monday.

2024-02-06T00:52:25.383734+00:00 IST

Sunken submarine in Haifa Bay made historical site

For the first time in Israel, the submarine "Shira" (scire) in Haifa Bay has been designated as a historical site for preservation. It has been marked on the nautical maps of the Israel Mapping Center in order to protect and preserve it as part of regional history.

2024-02-06T00:51:29.741515+00:00 IST

11th Israeli delegation of hostages’ relatives went to Denver

An outreach mission of Israel's Ministry of the Diaspora and the Fight against Anti-Semitism in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of relatives of Israelis held hostage in Gaza and those murdered in the October 7 massacre.

2024-02-06T00:49:19.240476+00:00 IST

Yemen appoints Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak as country's new PM

In a surprise move, Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak, Yemen's foreign minister, has been appointed Prime Minister by the country, according to Al Jazeera.

2024-02-06T00:13:55.314922+00:00 IST

Mahant Swami Maharaj arrives in Abu Dhabi for Hindu temple inaugu

The spiritual leader reached the Gulf nation as a state guest to preside over the historic inauguration of the UAE's first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi on February 14. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the temple.

2024-02-05T22:53:51.482821+00:00 IST

ADMO Lifestyle Holding, Addmind launch global lifestyle vertical

Alpha-Mind is a UAE-based joint venture company that owns and manages a global portfolio of experiential lifestyle, food and beverage (F&B), and entertainment brands, created and developed by Addmind. Its portfolio currently comprises seven iconic names - CLAP, ONGAKU, Babylon, Sucre, Alma Bar, Bar Du Port, and Iris, including the Iris Beach House hotel brand.

2024-02-05T18:09:15.753872+00:00 IST

UAE sends ambulances to Egyptian city of Al Arish in Gaza Strip

Responding to the rising need for critical care in the Gaza Strip, this initiative bolsters the Emirati Integrated Field Hospital's capacity to serve the Palestinian people. As a leading provider of comprehensive first aid and medical treatment, the hospital plays a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of the Palestinian people.

2024-02-05T17:52:37.408222+00:00 IST

120 patients exposed to medication error due to software failure

Ariela Even, Director of Pharmacy and Technologies in the Government Medical Centers Division of the Ministry of Health, told the Knesset's Health Committee that after checking 85% of the healthcare institutions affected by the malfunction, 120 patients were given prescriptions not ordered by doctors.

2024-02-05T17:49:04.896629+00:00 IST

Israel PM Netanyahu tells Israeli soldiers ‘no substitute for tot

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the 8104th Battalion of the ODF's (Israel Defence Forces) 179th Armoured Brigade on Monday at the IDF Armoured Corps Memorial at Latrun.

2024-02-05T17:30:34.095390+00:00 IST

Dubai Health Vice Chairman opens Medlab Middle East 2024

Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairman of Dubai Health, opened Medlab Middle East today at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

2024-02-05T17:28:18.489563+00:00 IST

SEF 2024 makes history, doubling visitor numbers to 10,000

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2024) has successfully concluded its two-day gathering, drawing 10,000 visitors, double the attendance compared to its last edition.

2024-02-05T17:27:31.206204+00:00 IST

Uyghurs in Istanbul protest against Chinese atrocities on anniver

Uyghur activists gathered near the Chinese Consulate in Sariyer, Istanbul, on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of the 1997 Gulja massacre.

2024-02-05T15:24:46.867416+00:00 IST

Israeli scientists find new underwater canyon near Cyprus

The Geological Institute of Israel uncovered a never before known about underwater canyon near Cyprus.

2024-02-05T09:30:04.223063+00:00 IST

Israeli forces continue operations in Central Gaza

In a joint activity of the ground forces, aided by aircraft, naval vessels and tanks, the terrorists were eliminated.

2024-02-05T09:25:39.049918+00:00 IST

US envoy visits Israel in effort to head off war with Hezbollah

In a bid to head off an escalating war with Hezbollah, White House envoy and mediator Amos Hochstein met with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in Tel Aviv on Sunday night.

2024-02-05T09:16:23.471937+00:00 IST