Middle East

UAE: MoHAP awarded global accreditation in institutional agility

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has received the global accreditation certificate for The International Business Agility Model from the International Business Agility Institute (TIBAI).

2023-12-29T08:39:34.172322+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi announces lorry and worker-bus ban on New Year's Eve

Trucks, heavy vehicles and buses transporting labourers will be banned from Abu Dhabi roads on New Year's Eve, the Traffic and Patrols Directorate of the Abu Dhabi Police, in cooperation with the Integrated Transport Centre, announced.

2023-12-29T07:30:08.750212+00:00 IST

65 million digital files, half-million documents: The intelligenc

The Israeli search for terror tunnels is being aided by a trove of intelligence seized by soldiers, namely 65 million digital files and a half-million physical documents, the Israel Defense Forces disclosed on Thursday.

2023-12-29T07:07:49.809699+00:00 IST

ERC launches humanitarian initiative during Zayed Charity Maratho

The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), in collaboration with Egypt's Misr El Kheir Foundation, launched a humanitarian initiative during the Zayed Charity Marathon in Egypt, distributing food parcels to 15,000 beneficiaries in Giza and Fayoum Governorates and Helwan in the Southern Area of Cairo.

2023-12-29T06:51:45.465869+00:00 IST

American-Israeli missing since Hamas attack declared dead

Judi Weinstein Haggai's body is being held by Hamas in Gaza, along with that of her husband, Gad Haggai, who was fatally wounded in the attack.

2023-12-29T02:11:50.094859+00:00 IST

Israel invests in regional centres to create new high te

The ministries said that the innovation centres will have the aim of "encouraging the germination and growth of new startups with strong regional connectivity and promoting high-tech employment in the region."

2023-12-29T02:10:49.556594+00:00 IST

14,575 foreign workers come to Israel to fill labour shortage

Of these, on Thursday morning, 210 Sri Lankans arrived on a flight from their country and will work in agriculture.

2023-12-29T02:10:29.928223+00:00 IST

Hamas' sexual violence during Oct 7 attacks revealed: Report

The investigation identified at least seven locations where Israeli women and girls appear to have been sexually assaulted or mutilated.

2023-12-29T02:07:06.979968+00:00 IST

Israel: Hezbollah drone intercepted over Haifa area

A Hezbollah drone crossed into Israel on Thursday afternoon, setting off sirens in Haifa's bayside suburbs along the country's northern coast.

2023-12-28T17:30:45.581266+00:00 IST

Nakheel beaches receive Blue Flag Global Accreditation

Nakheel, the world-leading real estate master developer, has announced that eight Nakheel beaches have received the prestigious Blue Flag status at its Jebel Ali, Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Islands locations.

2023-12-28T17:05:01.770068+00:00 IST

UAE: RAK Ruler attends Mohamed bin Zayed Festival

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attended part of the 13th edition of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Festival for Purebred Arabian Camel Racing (Al Sawan - 2023-2024), held under the patronage of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

2023-12-28T17:03:17.547003+00:00 IST

UAE: ADNOC Distribution becomes official partner of Pyramids FC

ADNOC Distribution announced that it has become the official partner of Pyramids FC, a leading Cairo-based football club which competes in the Egyptian Premier League, and represents the country in Africa's CAF Champions League this season.

2023-12-28T17:03:00.871038+00:00 IST

Israel PM Netanyahu meets with visiting US Congressman

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with the visiting US Congressman Brian Mast.

2023-12-28T16:09:37.819760+00:00 IST

IDF asks residents in parts of Central Gaza to leave immediately

In a message posted in Arabic on X, the IDF urged residents in 15 identified blocks south of Wadi Gaza to move to shelters. The areas include the Al-Bureij refugee camp.

2023-12-28T14:33:15.782392+00:00 IST

Israeli population poised to pass 10 million in 2024

The residents of the Gaza Strip, who are benefiting from this noble initiative, have expressed their gratitude for the UAE's effort, which alleviates their struggles in accessing clean drinking water.

2023-12-28T14:07:45.518225+00:00 IST

Israel working to set new date for local polls delayed due to war

The elections were originally scheduled for November, but were postponed due to the war in Gaza.

2023-12-28T13:52:13.272841+00:00 IST

Suicide drone from Syria crashes in Golan Heights

An Iran-backed militia in Syria launched a suicide drone at Israel's southern Golan Heights.

2023-12-28T09:05:55.926860+00:00 IST

Fifth batch of medical volunteers join UAE field hospital in Gaza

A new batch of medical volunteers joined their colleagues at the UAE field hospital in Gaza.

2023-12-28T08:55:57.642072+00:00 IST

UAE: Hatta Festival's inaugural edition features several workshop

The inaugural edition of the Hatta Festival has stirred a wave of anticipation and excitement among visitors of different age groups and interests, who are being drawn to a unique variety of creative and artistic workshops.

2023-12-28T08:51:10.435457+00:00 IST

Mauritius PM Jugnauth organises diplomatic reception

Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth organised a diplomatic reception in Balaclava on Wednesday, as part of year-end celebrations, Le Matinal, a Mauritius-based media platform reported.

2023-12-28T07:52:37.757466+00:00 IST

IDF uncovers Hamas’ tunnels around multiple hospitals within Gaza

Expanding their offensive against Hamas, Israel Defence Forces located and destroyed three terror tunnel shafts belonging to the Hamas terror organization near the Rantisi Hospital and in the nearby High School on Wednesday.

2023-12-28T05:05:43.295167+00:00 IST