Middle East

IDF raids building used by Hamas terrorists, kills 15

The IDF said the Navy identified the threat and together with the 179th Reserve Armoured Brigade, hit the terrorists.

2024-01-21T12:35:51.278401+00:00 IST

Spokesman clarifies claim UN was unaware of Hamas tunnels

After coming under fire for claiming that the United Nations had no knowledge of Hamas' tunnel system in the Gaza Strip, a spokesman for the global body's chief offered a clarification to the Tazpit Press Service.

2024-01-21T09:41:17.072048+00:00 IST

Arab Israeli school holds day to promote tolerance

The Division for Religious Testimonies in the Administration for Special Duties at Israel's Ministry of the Interior held a study day this week to promote tolerance in Israel at the "Mar Elias" High School in I'billin, an Arab city in the north of Israel.

2024-01-21T01:02:40.666859+00:00 IST

UAE launches Global TradeTech Sandbox during World Economic Forum

The UAE government, during its participation in the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, launched a Global TradeTech Sandbox.

2024-01-21T01:02:23.957516+00:00 IST

Shakhboot bin Nahyan attends inauguration of Congo President

On behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, attended the inauguration ceremony of Felix Tshisekedi as the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, after his re-election for a second term.

2024-01-21T00:54:40.382633+00:00 IST

Iran-backed militants launch ballistic missiles at US airbase

Several US personnel were wounded after Iran-backed militants in Western Iraq launched multiple rockets and ballistic missiles on Saturday (local time) targeting Washington's al-Assad Airbase in Western Iraq, said US Central Command.

2024-01-21T00:09:43.735294+00:00 IST

Netanyahu refutes reports, claiming he not ruling out Palestine

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refuted reports that claimed he told US President Joe Biden that he has not ruled out the creation of a Palestinian state, the Times of Israel reported.

2024-01-20T22:47:06.397241+00:00 IST

4 military advisers of Iran killed in Israeli strike: IRGC

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said that four of its "military advisers" have been killed in an Israeli air strike on a residential building in Syria's capital, Damascus, Al Jazeera reported.

2024-01-20T15:29:16.318503+00:00 IST

Sultan bin Ahmed witnesses graduation of UOS’s female students

Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UOS), affirmed that the university's prestigious position in the world and its successful journey in science and knowledge are thanks to Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, founder of the university, who made the dream of the UOS an actual reality to be one of the leading higher education institutions locally, regionally and globally.

2024-01-20T14:33:46.033297+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed, Slovenian FM discuss regional developments

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed with Tanja Fajon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia, the developments of the situation in the Middle East and its humanitarian fallout.

2024-01-20T14:24:11.086834+00:00 IST

UAE: World of Coffee 2024 begins tomorrow at DWTC

The World of Coffee 2024 is set to kick off tomorrow at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

2024-01-20T09:51:13.308343+00:00 IST

UAE: EDCC to highlight technological capabilities at UMEX

Emirates Defence Companies Council will participate in the sixth edition of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and the Simulation Training from January 22 to 25 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre

2024-01-20T09:39:05.639885+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi’s ‘Falcon Economy’ in the limelight at WEF 2024

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) led the Emirate's official economic delegation to the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), which concluded yesterday in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, to showcase 'Falcon Economy's attributes, ample growth opportunities, and commitment to transformative strategies, steering towards a sustainable, green economy that positions Abu Dhabi at the forefront of global initiatives leading to Net Zero, driven by innovation and technology.

2024-01-20T09:30:29.661537+00:00 IST

Sharp increase in Israeli Arabs studying at colleges in Palestine

In the last decade there has been a sharp increase in the number of young people from Israel's Arab communities applying to study in institutions of higher education in the Palestinian Authority (PA).

2024-01-20T01:12:07.708318+00:00 IST

UAE: Crisis and Emergency Management Community Forum to convene

The National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has announced the launch of the Crisis Emergency Management Community Forum, which will be held on 15 February 2024 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

2024-01-20T00:33:31.501626+00:00 IST

UAE: Salik drives gains at Dubai Financial Market Friday

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) climbed higher on Friday, driven by a surge in toll operator Salik (SALIK.DU).

2024-01-20T00:32:58.038680+00:00 IST

US destroys three Houthi anti-ship missiles in Red Sea

The United States carried out a fresh round of attack against the Houthi rebels in Yemen destroying three anti-ship missiles in the Red Sea.

2024-01-19T23:03:41.472619+00:00 IST

Biden speaks with Netanyahu after almost a month

The US President also discussed the ongoing efforts to secure the release of all remaining hostages under Hamas captivity and reviewed the situation in Gaza.

2024-01-19T21:18:57.479681+00:00 IST

Israeli researchers unravel mysteries of biodiversity

Led by PhD student Tal Raz and Professor Shai Meiri of Tel Aviv University and Professor Uri Roll of Ben-Gurion University in the Negev, the researchers gave further confirmation that tropical regions near the equator serve as centers of high biodiversity for land vertebrates.

2024-01-19T17:03:46.026260+00:00 IST

Israeli civilian hospitals to no longer treat enemy combatants

Enemy combatants will now only be treated in facilities belonging to the Israel Defence Forces or Israeli Prison Services

2024-01-19T17:02:59.029545+00:00 IST

Tel Aviv women march for hostages' release, demand swift action

Videos circulated on social media depicted women carrying signs with messages such as "no more time," while chants of "me too, unless you're a Jew" and "wake up world" echoed through the streets.

2024-01-19T15:13:50.768598+00:00 IST