Middle East

India-Iran boost connectivity through Chabahar Port

EAM Jaishankar is in Iran as part of the ongoing high-level exchanges between the two sides, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.

2024-01-15T11:35:41.365804+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Chamber obtains three ISO certificates

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has obtained three ISO certificates for its dedication to upholding the highest international standards and optimal global management practices in quality, environmental sustainability, and occupational health.

2024-01-15T09:05:38.992249+00:00 IST

Turkish police detain 99 Afghan refugees in Erzincan

Nearly 100 Afghan refugees have been detained from the city of "Erzincan" in Turkey, Khaama Press reported.

2024-01-15T03:39:10.707968+00:00 IST

Israel’s foreign trade in goods decreased in 2023

Both imports and exports decreased from 2022, which is understandable given the disruption of commerce in Israel caused by the war in Gaza that began with the attack on October 7, 2023.

2024-01-14T22:33:12.935183+00:00 IST

Israel to install solar energy facilities on highways

As part of the project, the concessionaire will be responsible for its planning, licensing and financing, the construction of the facilities and their connection to the electricity grid, and the operation of ongoing maintenance.

2024-01-14T20:34:49.308747+00:00 IST

Israel cleans up massive burning illegal waste dumping site

Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection, together with several local authorities, in recent days extinguished and removed waste that was burned illegally at the illegal waste site Talor Charadi in the northern industrial area of Ashdod.

2024-01-14T19:54:12.126623+00:00 IST

UAE: DEWA commissions 1,414 distribution substations of 11 kV

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), said that DEWA commissioned 1,414 distribution substations of 11kV across Dubai in 2023. The construction of the substations and related tasks resulted in a total of 996,648 man-hours, according to the highest standards of health and safety.

2024-01-14T17:31:29.152750+00:00 IST

Israeli soldier killed, large stockpile of weapons captured

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that forces from its Kfir Infantry Brigade are currently fighting in the area of the city of Khan Yunis in the south of the Gaza Strip and are expanding their operations there to destroy terrorist infrastructures.

2024-01-14T17:27:39.038606+00:00 IST

Argentine president to visit Israel next month

Argentine President Javier Milei will visit Israel in February, becoming the first Latin American leader to come to the Jewish state since the war against Hamas in Gaza began.

2024-01-14T17:22:08.701859+00:00 IST

UAE: Jawaher Al Qasimi visits Cairo's National Cancer hospital

Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of UAE-based global non-profit The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), conducted a comprehensive tour of the Southern Hospital within the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Cairo.

2024-01-14T17:21:19.844654+00:00 IST

UAE participates in Arab housing ministerial forum in Libya

The meeting discussed a number of housing issues, including regulatory frameworks, ways to improve the sector, and the UAE's candidacy for the presidency of the General Assembly and membership of the executive office of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme.

2024-01-14T17:00:05.110353+00:00 IST

Latifa bint Mohammed visits 3rd edition of ‘Al Marmoom: Film in t

Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Member of the Dubai Council, visited the third edition of the 'Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert' festival, organised by Dubai Culture at Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve.

2024-01-14T16:58:03.405887+00:00 IST

Gaza civilians call for Israel to overthrow Hamas

The Palestinians were talking to Arab-speaking officers of Unit 504, which specialises in human intelligence.

2024-01-14T16:43:45.698713+00:00 IST

Tens of thousands rally for release of hostages in Tel Aviv

Organisers said that an estimated 120,000 people attended the opening hours of the event at the plaza outside the Tel Aviv Museum of Art

2024-01-14T16:22:02.801153+00:00 IST

Israel: Two terrorists killed after breaking through roadblock

The forces pursued the terrorists' vehicle during which the terrorists fired at them. The soldiers returned fire and killed them.

2024-01-14T16:17:45.262041+00:00 IST

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to resign after war

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar will be resigning from his position at the end of the war in Gaza over the 'intelligence failures' ahead of the deadly Hamas onslaught on October 7, Times of Israel reported.

2024-01-14T14:34:06.179989+00:00 IST

Netanyahu affirms unyielding stance to dismantle Hamas

In a press briefing, Netanyahu dismissed potential interference from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and other entities, including what he referred to as the "axis of evil" led by Iran.

2024-01-14T13:14:22.023501+00:00 IST

Tel Aviv: 24-hr mass rally demands release of hostages from Gaza

This 24-hour rally, one of the largest in Israel over the past year, brought together families of the hostages, dignitaries, and concerned citizens.

2024-01-14T11:06:27.728957+00:00 IST

War between Israel-Hamas enters day 100

s Israelis prepared to mark 100 days of captivity for the hostages abducted by Hamas on Sunday, the Israel Defence Forces said soldiers destroyed launch pits used by Hamas to fire rockets at Israel.

2024-01-14T09:10:33.786164+00:00 IST

Israel quietly transitions to phase 3 in war against Hamas

Without fanfare, the Israel Defense Forces is transitioning from phase 2 in the war against Hamas--the high-intensity stage of surging ground forces throughout Gaza--to phase 3, involving far more targeted operations, with a focus on the south of the strip.

2024-01-14T09:09:22.337011+00:00 IST

Israel reveals major Hamas terror operation in Europe

Hamas is working to advance terror attacks against targets in the Middle East, Africa and Europe, Israeli security authorities said on Saturday night.

2024-01-14T09:08:43.748654+00:00 IST