Middle East

UAE President confers Medal of Independence

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan awarded the First-Class Medal of Independence to Gabriel Abed, Ambassador of the Republic of Barbados to the UAE, on the occasion of the end of his tenure as ambassador to the country.

2024-02-01T08:50:43.472817+00:00 IST

Former Netanyahu Chief of Staff Ari Harow convicted in corruption

Ari Harow, a former Chief staff in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, was convicted Wednesday on charges of fraud and breach of trust. The conviction came in a Tel Aviv court after Harow admitted the facts of the indictment against him as part of a plea agreement in the 3H Global company case.

2024-02-01T08:49:10.607235+00:00 IST

'Al-Jundi' Journal publishes its new February 2024 issue

Al-Jundi, a journal issued by the Ministry of Defence, has published its new February 2024 issue No. 601.

2024-02-01T08:45:20.712270+00:00 IST

"UN has not been a stellar organization": Netanyahu tells UN amb

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on Wednesday, met with a delegation of ambassadors to the UN, including from Malta, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Ukraine, Slovenia and Sierra Leone and spoke with them about how UN workers have aided Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

2024-02-01T08:40:59.722322+00:00 IST

Islamic Jihad explosives found hidden in UNRWA sacks

Hidden inside the UNRWA sacks were rockets, anti-tank missiles, mines and explosive charges, the IDF said.

2024-02-01T01:15:57.265064+00:00 IST

Israel’s competition authority opposes merger of financial firms

The Competition Authority said it carried out a "long and comprehensive inspection procedure regarding various competitive aspects" and determined that the merger raises a "reasonable fear of significantly harming competition in the field of private health insurance."

2024-02-01T01:15:13.837298+00:00 IST

Former Netanyahu chief of staff Ari Harow convicted in corruption

The conviction came in a Tel Aviv court after Harow admitted the facts of the indictment against him as part of a plea agreement in the 3H Global company case.

2024-02-01T01:14:54.079199+00:00 IST

Houthi cruise missile narrowly misses US warship in Red Sea

The USS Gravely used its Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) to down the missile, the first time this automated machine gun designed for close-range intercepts has been employed since the US started intercepting Houthi missiles last year.

2024-01-31T22:21:16.741317+00:00 IST

Dubai launches league for inmates of correctional institutions

The Dubai Sports Council (DSC) and Dubai Police announced the launch of the General League for Inmates, the first of its kind in the region dedicated to inmates in penal and correctional institutions, which will be held from February 7 to May 31.

2024-01-31T17:45:37.494947+00:00 IST

UAE economy projected to grow by 5.7 pc in 2024: Undersecretary

Younis Haji Al Khoori, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance (MoF), said the UAE economy is projected to grow by 5.7% in 2024 despite prevailing global economic challenges, including a global economic slowdown and difficult financial conditions.

2024-01-31T17:41:40.735449+00:00 IST

UN delegation visits Israel to assess security situation

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations is leading a delegation of UN envoys on a tour of the country for the first time since Hamas' Oct. 7 massacre.

2024-01-31T17:38:39.092822+00:00 IST

Israel promoting greater use of renewable energies

The ministry said, "The program will significantly improve the quality of life of the residents, make the local authority cleaner and save the municipality's expenses."

2024-01-31T15:47:38.514353+00:00 IST

Tel Aviv power plant switches to green only energy production

The ministry said that this decision is expected to bring many benefits to the electricity sector, the general public and the quality of the environment

2024-01-31T09:19:35.801073+00:00 IST

Ten Islamic Jihad terrorists arrested in Gaza school

Israeli soldiers raided a school in northern Gaza where they arrested ten Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists, the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday morning.

2024-01-31T09:12:59.056313+00:00 IST

‘UNRWA’s transition to taking part in terror not surprising’

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) has come under fire following revelations of the involvement of at least 12 employees in the October 7 Hamas onslaught on Israeli communities near the Gaza border.

2024-01-31T08:46:30.303531+00:00 IST

Diplomats hosted for special tour of BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi

Indian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sunjay Sudhir on Tuesday hosted diplomats from across the globe for a special tour of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi.

2024-01-31T04:16:54.815884+00:00 IST

Israel seeks UNRWA removal in Gaza over staff terror ties

In a press briefing on Tuesday, the Prime Minister's Office detailed how UNRWA aids Hamas.

2024-01-31T01:15:16.496223+00:00 IST

Israeli innovation cuts water usage without yield compromise

Israeli researchers have successfully utilized genetic editing technology to cultivate tomato varieties that consume less water as they grow without compromising on yield.

2024-01-31T01:14:39.611951+00:00 IST

Israeli Natn'l Security Minister threatens govt over hostage deal

Israel's National Security Minister, Otzma Yehudit Party leader Itamar Ben-Gvir, threatened on Tuesday to bring down the government if it reaches a "reckless" hostage deal with Hamas.

2024-01-31T01:13:58.462695+00:00 IST

Iran-backed militia halts US attacks after drone strike

This announcement comes just two days after a drone attack resulted in the death of three US service members and left 40 wounded in Jordan.

2024-01-30T23:29:39.675926+00:00 IST

IDF channels “large volumes of water” in suspected Hamas tunnels

This confirmation comes after weeks of speculation and follows reports in December suggesting the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) were testing the method of seawater pumping into tunnels.

2024-01-30T22:45:01.785867+00:00 IST