Middle East

UAE President visits Tomb of National Leader, Martyrs’ Lane

During his official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today visited the tomb of the national leader of Azerbaijan, Heydar Aliyev, the founder of modern Azerbaijan, where the UAE President laid a wreath.

2024-01-08T17:15:23.534424+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Municipality organises 'Waste Collection Championship'

The Abu Dhabi City Municipality, in collaboration with the Shahama Municipality Centre and as part of the "My City is More Beautiful" initiative, hosted the "Shahama for Sustainability" waste collection championship at Park 9 in Yas Bay Waterfront.

2024-01-08T17:14:26.623175+00:00 IST

Netanyahu tells troops ‘Hezbollah made a big mistake’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday visited the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) 769th "Hiram" Brigade, which is waging a defensive battle on the northern border with Lebanon.

2024-01-08T17:14:06.025291+00:00 IST

‘Ahlan Modi’: PM Modi to address Indian diaspora in Abu Dhabi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his upcoming visit to United Arab Emirates (UAE) next month, will address the Indian diaspora at a community reception titled 'Ahlan Modi' on February 13.

2024-01-08T17:06:22.226993+00:00 IST

UAE: Dubai records over AED2.1 bn in realty transactions Monday

The sales included 431 villas and apartments worth AED 983.33 million, and 46 land plots worth AED 674.53 million

2024-01-08T17:00:27.454361+00:00 IST

UAE VPs congratulate Bangladeshi PM on party election win

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, have sent congratulatory messages to Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, on her party's win in the country's 12th national election.

2024-01-08T16:45:54.517887+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi's 6th Culture Summit to take place from March 3-5

The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the new dates for the sixth edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi from March 3 to 5, 2024.

2024-01-08T16:27:44.089507+00:00 IST

UAE President arrives in Azerbaijan on official visit

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today arrived in Baku on an official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan at the invitation of Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan.

2024-01-08T16:24:19.856091+00:00 IST

Three Palestinians arrested for deadly shooting attack

The three are suspected of carrying out a shooting attack at a traffic junction in the Binyamin region, killing Amar Mansour, a 33-year-old Arab-Israeli resident of eastern Jerusalem. Mansour worked as a delivery contractor and was the father of two.

2024-01-08T15:05:33.510352+00:00 IST

Lebanese hackers targets Beirut airport with anti-Iran messages

The messages, attributed to the group 'Soldiers of God,' were showcased on screens at the airport, deviating from their typical role of displaying flight information.

2024-01-08T14:04:14.668964+00:00 IST

Israel and Hezbollah on collision course for a war neither wants

According to Lebanese reports, a senior commander of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Unit, Wissam Tawil, was killed in an air strike near the village of Majda Selm.

2024-01-08T13:26:43.556370+00:00 IST

Gaza war hampers Israeli tourism industry’s post-COVID recovery

Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reported that 3.2 million foreign visitors entered the country in 2023. This was more than the 2.9 million in 2022, but still a great deal less than the 4.6 million in 2019, the year prior to the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns.

2024-01-08T13:11:42.284100+00:00 IST

Irani, Muraleedharan meet Türkiye, Malaysia Haj Affairs Ministers

During the meetings, experiences on Haj management and administration were shared and there was an exchange of ideas on best practices with the respective counterparts.

2024-01-08T13:10:07.196229+00:00 IST

Saudi Arabia: MoS Muraleedharan meets Indian envoy in Jeddah

Union Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan met with Indian Ambassador in Saudi Arabia, Suhel Ajaz Khan and other officials of the Indian Consulate in Jeddah on Monday.

2024-01-08T13:07:03.233130+00:00 IST

Israel Minister Gallant meets former US Vice President Pence

With Pence, Minister Gallant highlighted the importance of maintaining strong bipartisan support for Israel as it pursues its goals in the war: the release of 136 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza including US citizens and foreign nationals, and the dismantling of the Hamas terrorist organization.

2024-01-08T10:27:41.557805+00:00 IST

Israel strikes terror targets overnight in Gaza, Lebanon

Israel struck Hamas and Hezbollah terror facilities in Khan Yunis and Lebanon in overnight strikes, the Israel Defence Forces said on Monday morning.

2024-01-08T09:10:39.580016+00:00 IST

Participants of annual ‘Camel Trek’ arrive in Global Village

The participants of the annual 'Camel Trek' arrived in the Heritage Village of the Global Village after embarking on a continuous 12-day journey through the UAE desert, starting from the Arada area in Abu Dhabi and concluding in Dubai.

2024-01-08T01:43:46.654621+00:00 IST

Cutting-edge industrial solutions to be unveiled as SteelFab 2024

SteelFab 2024, the biggest event of its kind across the Middle East and North Africa region, launches tomorrow, Monday, at Expo Centre Sharjah, bringing together over 275 exhibitors hailing from 35 countries for the exhibition's 19th edition.

2024-01-08T01:33:18.138025+00:00 IST

Sharp decline in visitor arrivals to Israel in 2023

Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reported that 3.2 million foreign visitors entered the country in 2023. This was more than the 2.9 million in 2022, but still a great deal less than the 4.6 million in 2019, the last year before the COVID crisis lockdowns.

2024-01-08T01:24:41.414241+00:00 IST

UAE: Mohammed bin Rashid meets with participants of ‘Camel Trek’

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with participants of the annual 'Camel Trek' at the Seih Al Salam area of Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve in Dubai.

2024-01-07T17:50:45.700576+00:00 IST

UAE announces its participation in Nasa’s Lunar Gateway Station

In the presence of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE has announced its participation in developing a module on Nasa's Lunar Gateway Station alongside the USA, Japan, Canada and the European Union, in addition to sending the first Emirati astronaut into lunar orbit as part of the project.

2024-01-07T17:45:17.073137+00:00 IST