Middle East

Israel destroys terror infrastructure in Gaza’s ‘towers neighborh

Israeli soldiers completed operations in northern Gaza's "Towers Neighbourhood," destroying a chemical laboratory for weapons production, tunnel shafts and anti-tank firing positions, the Israel Defence Forces said on Friday.

2024-01-06T01:38:25.374896+00:00 IST

Dubai records AED 5.8 billion in weekly real estate transactions

A total of 1,721 real estate and properties transactions valued at AED 5.8 billion were conducted during the week ending 5th January, according to the Dubai Land Department (DLD).

2024-01-05T18:44:54.680107+00:00 IST

UAE welcomes 8th group of wounded Palestinian children

The eighth group of wounded Palestinian children and cancer patients arrived in the UAE on Friday in implementation of the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to provide medical treatment for 1,000 wounded children, and 1,000 cancer patients from the Gaza Strip, in the UAE's hospitals.

2024-01-05T17:40:36.227293+00:00 IST

Israeli jets strike Hezbollah targets

Israeli fighter jets struck the areas of Ayta ash Shab and Majdal Zun in Lebanon.

2024-01-05T17:39:50.581475+00:00 IST

Israel destroys terror infrastructure in Gaza Towers Neighborhood

Israeli soldiers completed operations in northern Gaza's "Towers Neighborhood," destroying a chemical laboratory for weapons production, tunnel shafts and anti-tank firing positions, the Israel Defense Forces said on Friday.

2024-01-05T17:39:19.659220+00:00 IST

UAE market cap soars as top 16 companies hit AED 2.7 trillion

As of January 2024, the aggregate market capitalisation of the top 16 national companies listed on local exchanges stood at AED2.7 trillion. Driven by planned market expansions and existing valuations exceeding AED 3.6 trillion, this figure is anticipated to experience significant growth, potentially reaching AED 6 trillion in the coming years.

2024-01-05T17:33:46.689799+00:00 IST

Umm Al Emarat Park to host Abu Dhabi’s 1st Community Special Olym

Taking place on 5th January at the Park's Great Lawn, this event promises guests a day of excitement and inclusivity aiming to celebrate the strength and resilience of People of Determination.

2024-01-05T09:40:31.503000+00:00 IST

Netanyahu meet with visiting US Senator Lindsey Graham

"We're absolutely committed to achieving our war goals," Netanyahu told Graham.

2024-01-05T09:30:22.036493+00:00 IST

Israeli missing since October 7 declared dead

Tamir Adar, a resident of Kibbutz Nir Oz, was declared dead after disappearing during Hamas's October 7 massacre, the kibbutz announced.

2024-01-05T09:28:36.930730+00:00 IST

Israel forces eliminated terrorists, destroyed rocket launchers

During the last day, IDF (Israel Defense Forces) forces operating from the air, sea and land attacked more than 100 terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip in the areas of Al Buraij and Khan Yunis, including military headquarters and rocket launching positions and buildings where terrorist infrastructure was stored alongside weapons.

2024-01-05T08:45:29.870342+00:00 IST

Israel Defence minister meets with senior Advisor to Biden

Minister Gallant was joined by IDF Chief-of-Staff Lt Gen Herzi Halevi, Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Herzog, and senior defense officials in briefing the Special Coordinator on the security situation on Israel's northern border and the conditions required by the defense establishment to facilitate the secure return of Israel's northern communities to their homes in the region.

2024-01-05T04:48:54.340038+00:00 IST

UAE President receives Chairman of People's Council of Turkmenist

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, Chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan and National Leader of the Turkmen People.

2024-01-05T01:38:33.636489+00:00 IST

Israel: Tax incentives offered to aid housing crisis for war evac

The Investments Authority of the Ministry of Economy and Industry and the Tax Authority are working to provide individual support to entrepreneurs among the evacuees from the war zones who own residential buildings.

2024-01-05T01:38:18.120905+00:00 IST

‘Hundreds’ of terror suspects detained in refugee camp raid

"Hundreds" of Palestinian terror suspects have been detained in an Israeli raid on a refugee camp in Samaria, the Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday.

2024-01-04T17:56:18.580826+00:00 IST

Israel’s UN envoy links Iran to Houthi attacks in Red Sea

Eight of the 15 Security Council members called for Wednesday afternoon's briefing and closed consultations to address Yemen's Houthi rebels and their increasing attacks on commercial vessels, which they seek to prevent from reaching Israel in retaliation for Israel's war against Hamas, a fellow Iranian proxy.

2024-01-04T17:23:23.941680+00:00 IST

IS claims responsibility for Iran bombings: Report

The Islamic State on Thursday claimed responsibility for the bombing attack that killed 84 people in Kerman, Iran, on Wednesday, according to a post on the terror outfit's official Telegram account, The New York Times reported.

2024-01-04T17:20:37.873308+00:00 IST

Senior Islamic Jihad terror leader eliminated in Gaza

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) operating together with the Shin Bet (Israel's anti-terror General Security Service) eliminated the head of the operational headquarters of the northern Gaza Strip and a senior member of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization Mamdoh Lulu.

2024-01-04T17:13:47.750842+00:00 IST

Int’l Court of Justice schedules hearings on Gaza ‘genocide’

The hearings will be held at the ICJ headquarters in The Hague on January 11 and 12, the court announced on social media.

2024-01-04T17:12:18.461456+00:00 IST

Kazakhstan should only look forward: Kazakh President

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has said that as a progressive nation, Kazakhstan should only look forward and prioritize national values such as unity, solidarity, diligence and the pursuit of knowledge.

2024-01-04T11:09:30.813182+00:00 IST

UAE President issues federal decree establishing International Hu

Chaired by Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Office of Development and Martyrs Families Affairs at the Presidential Court, the council is responsible for supervising international humanitarian and philanthropic affairs.

2024-01-04T09:02:04.092263+00:00 IST

Knesset gives approval to loyalty pledge for Israeli diplomats

Backed by former Israeli foreign minister Eli Cohen, who was officially replaced by Israel Katz on Tuesday, the amendment to the Civil Service Law requires that diplomats swear allegiance before taking up a post as head of a diplomatic mission or consulate.

2024-01-04T08:09:45.523595+00:00 IST