Middle East

Abu Dhabi: 4th edition of Research Grant Programme launched

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has launched the fourth edition of the Research Grant Programme to support researchers in the Arabic language to submit high-quality projects that help advance the language, enhance knowledge, and promote scientific studies.

2024-01-12T09:48:16.337967+00:00 IST

Sharjah and Sfax Chambers discuss ties between UAE, Tunisia

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Sfax, Tunisia, held a meeting to discuss advancing cooperation and joint efforts to further develop the relations between the two countries' business communities.

2024-01-12T09:46:16.620603+00:00 IST

Israel, Germany continue cooperation on new energy development

Germany's Vice Chancellor and Minister of Economy and Climate Protection Robert Habeck and Israel's Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Eli Cohen met on Thursday at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure in Jerusalem.

2024-01-12T09:42:33.396503+00:00 IST

Elite Hamas commanders killed in Israeli airstrikes

In the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis, an Israeli fighter jet struck a Hamas military compound and killed seven terrorists. One of the terrorists killed was a commander in Hamas's elite Nukhba force who took part in the massacre of Israelis in Gaza-area communities on October 7.

2024-01-12T08:47:53.681327+00:00 IST

"We are fighting terrorists, and we are fighting lies": Netanyahu

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed South Africa over its genocide case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague during its war against Hamas in Gaza on Thursday.

2024-01-12T07:38:36.047752+00:00 IST

Houthis say retaliatory strikes launched on US, UK warships 

Iran-backed Houthi rebels have initiated retaliatory assaults on the warships of the United States and the UK (United Kingdom) in the Red Sea in response to the assault by Western partners, a senior member of the Houthi group, Abdul Salam Jahaf, said in a statement on Friday, according to CNN.

2024-01-12T05:04:48.771016+00:00 IST

'Two alleged journalists killed in Gaza were senior terrorists'

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) said that two people in Gaza who were killed by its forces and alleged to be journalists were in fact senior-ranking terrorists from Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad

2024-01-11T18:17:34.395543+00:00 IST

UAE, Kosovo sign entry visa requirement exemption MoU

The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Kosovo have signed a memorandum of understanding on the mutual exemption of visa requirements for holders of ordinary, diplomatic, special and mission passports.

2024-01-11T17:36:05.088843+00:00 IST

Fujairah to host International Solving Contest

The Fujairah Chess and Culture Club announced the hosting of the 5th Fujairah Endurance Chess Solving Championship, which will feature both the Endurance Blitz tournament and the 20th International Solving Contest, with the participation of elite players from around the world.

2024-01-11T17:35:42.737970+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed congratulates Morocco

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, congratulated the Kingdom of Morocco on the winning of the presidency of the UN Human Rights Council by Morocco's Permanent Representative to the UN.

2024-01-11T17:25:04.543026+00:00 IST

UAE: Hamdan bin Zayed reviews energy, water projects, initiatives

Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, met with Awaidha Murshed Al Marar, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Energy's (DoE) at Nakheel Palace.

2024-01-11T16:52:48.722266+00:00 IST

Iran looms large as UN Security Council condemns Houthis

The United Nations Security Council didn't name Iran explicitly, but the message was clear, stating, that Yemen's Houthis wouldn't be able to threaten global trade if not for the Islamic Republic's support.

2024-01-11T13:10:45.169805+00:00 IST

ISIS-Influenced terrorists planning Jerusalem attacks arrested

According to the Israeli Police and the General Security Services (Shin Bet), the suspects planned to prepare charges and explosive devices targeting security forces

2024-01-11T11:00:03.522210+00:00 IST

Israel fines Meta/Facebook millions over ‘monopolistic’ practices

Meta also agreed to report in the future to the Competition Authority about merger transactions to which it is a party.

2024-01-11T10:57:24.607455+00:00 IST

Israel presses offensive in Khan Yunis

In the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis, soldiers identified three armed terrorists emerging from a building and directed an air strike, eliminating the terror squad.

2024-01-11T09:46:23.944280+00:00 IST

Israeli evacuees: ‘Meet our conditions or we won’t return home’

As Israeli government leaders lay the groundwork for eventually allowing a quarter-million evacuees to return to their homes near the Gaza and Lebanese borders, leaders of evacuated Gaza-area communities threatened not to return unless key security and welfare demands are met

2024-01-10T18:24:27.917878+00:00 IST

Israel strikes 150 Gaza targets in past day

The Israeli military struck around 150 terror targets in Gaza over the past day, the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday morning.

2024-01-10T18:00:00.419980+00:00 IST

UAE: Right partners, discipline, persistency to make money

Two-panel discussions on day one of the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai on Wednesday discussed what it takes to make money through content creation and how creators can become smart managers of their brands.

2024-01-10T17:46:02.426660+00:00 IST

Israeli researchers uncover genetic dysfunction

Tel Aviv University researchers have unveiled a pivotal connection between the deletion of a specific gene associated with Williams syndrome and its related developmental disorders, potentially opening new avenues for targeted treatment.

2024-01-10T17:45:45.644840+00:00 IST

UAE: 1 Billion Followers Summit takes place at Al Daheeh Show

Aspiring content creators were treated to an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creation of one of the top Arab YouTube channels during a workshop titled 'How to Produce Al-Daheeh Episode' at the 1 Billion Followers Summit, taking place in Dubai on January 10-11.

2024-01-10T17:44:49.340126+00:00 IST

‘Surge in illegal Arab building along Green Line'

An alarming increase in illegal Arab construction along the Judea and Samaria security barrier has come to light thanks to research by Israeli NGO Regavim.

2024-01-10T17:24:09.941634+00:00 IST