Middle East

UAE: Dubai records over AED3.3 bn in realty transactions Monday

Dubai real estate market recorded 715 sales transactions worth AED 2.28 billion, in addition to 201 mortgage deals of AED 993.9 million, and 30 gift deals amounting to AED 76.3 million on Monday.

2024-01-23T00:16:46.945197+00:00 IST

Israel’s FM works for hostages’ freedom in meetings with EU

Katz said his agenda there is to "secure unified EU Council support for Israel's self-defence measures against Hamas and to ensure the safe return of all our hostages."

2024-01-22T18:12:00.859106+00:00 IST

Israel: Likud lawmakers present program to ensure defeat of Hamas

Titled "Plan for Victory in the Gaza Strip" and dated Jan. 16, the 102nd day of the war, the plan calls first for the IDF's continued destruction of Hamas's "order of battle"--its command structure, fighters, equipment and infrastructure.

2024-01-22T18:02:28.460843+00:00 IST

Israeli military confirms expanding Khan Yunis offensive

The IDF said it launched a combined attack of four brigades on the west of Khan Yunis, encircling and maneuvering within the Khan Yunis refugee camp. The goal is to dismantle Hamas's military capabilities in the area.

2024-01-22T17:57:42.240502+00:00 IST

French Defence Minister in Israel

Netanyahu noted that Israel is still waiting for proof that the medicines have reached their destination and emphasized that the implementation of the understandings must be monitored.

2024-01-22T17:53:49.684973+00:00 IST

13,572 Israelis injured since October 7 attacks

The number includes civilians and soldiers, in Gaza border communities, areas near the Lebanese border, Israelis injured by rocket fire in central Israel, and military personnel fighting inside Gaza.

2024-01-22T17:53:09.440884+00:00 IST

Israeli soldiers among 14 indicted for selling entry permits

The Israel Police arrested 14 suspects on charges of trafficking in entry permits to Israel for Palestinians for a fee. The 14 were indicted on the charges after an investigation was conducted by the police together with the military and Israel's tax authority.

2024-01-22T12:46:04.878197+00:00 IST

Over 100 flights cancelled at Dublin airport due to storm

Ireland's national meteorological service Met Eireann issued an orange weather warning early on Sunday for most of the country, including Dublin

2024-01-22T11:50:16.612124+00:00 IST

Israeli air strike eliminates terrror squad in Gaza

Israeli aircraft struck an armed Hamas squad in central Gaza that was about to attack soldiers, the Israel Defense Forces said on Monday morning.

2024-01-22T09:24:13.358099+00:00 IST

Children’s puzzle showing terrorists attacking Israel found

Units of the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) operated in the Al Mu'azi area in Gaza where they raided dozens of terrorist infrastructures set up by Hamas near and inside civilian buildings in the camp. As part of the activity, the forces located many weapons hidden inside homes belonging to families with children and in one location they even found a children's puzzle showing the infiltration of Israeli territory by armed terrorists.

2024-01-22T09:02:21.515219+00:00 IST

UAE President chairs ADNOC Board of Directors meeting

During the meeting, which was held at ADNOC Headquarters, the president directed ADNOC to grow its diversified portfolio and provide secure, reliable and responsible energy to support the delivery of a just, orderly and equitable global energy transition.

2024-01-22T08:14:00.850505+00:00 IST

Frozen Palestinian funds earmarked for Gaza to be transferred

Israel's Security Cabinet approved a plan to transfer frozen funds earmarked for the Palestinian Authority to Norway on Sunday amid a battle over Ramallah's financial support for the Gaza Strip Under the terms of an agreement endorsed by Norway and the US, Norway will not transfer the frozen funds to Ramallah without Israeli consent.

2024-01-22T00:48:42.679596+00:00 IST

UAE: Sharjah Shopping Promotions wraps up activities

The annual retail extravaganza Sharjah Shopping Promotions has come to a close after 36 days packed with shopping and entertainment activities. Since its launch on December 1, large crowds across Sharjah flocked to the event, which was organised by Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI).

2024-01-22T00:41:49.618040+00:00 IST

UAE: WED Innovation Lab kicks off in Abu Dhabi tomorrow

After the successful launch of WED at COP28, which effectively incorporated children's early learning years into the global climate conversation, Abu Dhabi's Early Childhood Authority, as part of the run-up to their hosting of the second WED Forum in the capital in October 2024, is set to organise the WED Innovation Lab that will commence its activities from tomorrow.

2024-01-22T00:41:31.402573+00:00 IST

IDF releases footage of tunnel where Hamas held 20 hostages

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Sunday released footage of a tunnel in southern Gaza, where Hamas was allegedly holding around 20 hostages at different times, CNN reported.

2024-01-21T23:10:45.456759+00:00 IST

Jewish, Muslim women denounce world silence on Hamas’ attacks

A Jewish beauty queen from Israel and a Muslim doctor from Britain denounced Hamas' sexual violence and the silence of feminist groups at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday.

2024-01-21T17:51:55.684868+00:00 IST

Israel is working to increase Bedouin employment in high-tech

Four dedicated programmes were selected for the Bedouin, which will train over 200 men and women over the next two years across the country and provide a response to the high-tech manpower challenges and the lack of representation of the Bedouin in high-tech industry.

2024-01-21T17:51:03.151641+00:00 IST

Israeli Bar Mitzvah boy forgoes party, treats 200 soldiers

Amichai was slated to celebrate his bar mitzvah a month after the breakout of Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza. He was called to the Torah but decided to push off his party to quieter times.

2024-01-21T17:45:25.702981+00:00 IST

Israel continues to deal with noise pollution from cars

The operation was carried out after the city of Harish appealed to Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman for help on the matter.

2024-01-21T17:44:46.327241+00:00 IST

Israel expands quota of foreign agricultural workers

The Israeli Cabinet raised the quota of foreign workers for the agricultural sector by 10,000 on Sunday.

2024-01-21T15:15:44.931859+00:00 IST

UAE's Minister of Economy inaugurates World of Coffee 2024

The exhibition features over 1,650 local, regional, and global brands and companies, marking a 50 per cent increase in space. This year's event has garnered significant global interest, with 51 countries participating in its activities.

2024-01-21T13:09:01.023888+00:00 IST