Middle East

Israeli government approves expansion of Haifa airport

The airport in Haifa was established by the British in 1934 and was the first international airport in Israel.

2023-12-28T01:59:39.792111+00:00 IST

54 local Arab towns to get millions in funding for infrastructure

The programme has a budget of about 216 million Shekels (USD 60 million).

2023-12-28T01:38:56.831564+00:00 IST

Commemorations of 20th anniversary of Karbala bombings held

The political and military leadership, the Land Forces Command, the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) and service members honoured the memory of those who died in the line of duty during the 2003-2008 operation for Iraq's stabilisation and reconstruction.

2023-12-28T01:26:32.022893+00:00 IST

UAE: Dubai's realty transactions exceed AED4bn Wednesday

Dubai's real estate market recorded 494 sales transactions worth AED2.18 billion on Wednesday, in addition to 101 mortgage deals totalling AED1.07 billion, and 42 gift deals amounting to AED787.19 million, data released by Dubai's Land Department (DLD) showed.

2023-12-27T17:35:04.164300+00:00 IST

Israel: Druze Restaurant goes Kosher to unite with soldiers

The aroma of spices and the sound rattling of pans filled the kitchen of the Noor restaurant. The restaurant, nestled in the Galilee Druze village of Julis, was made kosher in an act of solidarity with soldiers passing through the town.

2023-12-27T17:22:49.575551+00:00 IST

UAE stocks surge, market cap jumps over AED2.84bn

UAE stocks bolstered their gains on Wednesday, with their market capitalisation rising by over AED2.84 billion.

2023-12-27T17:22:19.410226+00:00 IST

Erdogan last person to preach morality to us: Benjamin Netanyahu

Hitting out at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over his "Hitler" remarks against him, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Erdogan is the "last person" to preach morality to Israel.

2023-12-27T17:18:57.784330+00:00 IST

UAE provides urgent food supplies to flood-affected Seychelles

The UAE dispatched a plane carrying 50 tonnes of aid in food supplies to the Republic of Seychelles to provide humanitarian relief to thousands of families impacted by the recent floods, which have caused severe and widespread damage.

2023-12-27T17:00:48.129851+00:00 IST

Israel increases aid to artists during wartime

Israel's Ministry of Culture and Sports offered additional aid to artists, increasing its aid fund's budget 400 per cent.

2023-12-27T15:49:16.027870+00:00 IST

Israel spending millions on environmental projects

An allocation of 200 million Shekels (USD 55 million) was approved for the rehabilitation of areas affected by the war in both the northern and southern parts of Israel, of which 100 million Shekels (USD 27 million) comes from the 2024 budget.

2023-12-27T15:35:51.112829+00:00 IST

Growth indicators of insurance sector in UAE

The insurance sector in the UAE witnessed growth and expansion across various key indicators during 2022, according to a report by the Central Bank of the UAE, reflecting a strong, dynamic, and active market driven by increasing demand and effective risk management.

2023-12-27T09:13:15.812724+00:00 IST

ADNIC wins ‘Best Sustainable Insurer of the Year’

Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) was named 'Best Sustainable Insurer of the Year' at the Global Sustainability Leadership Awards by the World Sustainability Congress.

2023-12-27T09:11:16.483154+00:00 IST

UAE: Sharjah Scout Theatre Festival to take place next Friday

The 11th Sharjah Scout Theatre Festival will take place next Friday at the Sharjah Scouts Commission headquarters, under the patronage of Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

2023-12-27T06:59:17.990671+00:00 IST

UAE: Bahrain launches real estate data bank platform 'Aqari'

The Kingdom of Bahrain on Tuesday launched the real estate data bank platform (Aqari Data Bank), which is among the e-services launched by the Kingdom's Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA).

2023-12-27T06:56:36.025166+00:00 IST

Intel investing USD 25 billion in Israeli manufacturing facility

Intel Israel and Israeli government authorities announced plans to build a new manufacturing facility in Kiryat Gat on Tuesday morning with a USD 25 billion investment.

2023-12-27T06:53:32.066385+00:00 IST

US shoots down 12 Houthi attack drones, 5 missiles in Red Sea

There was no damage to ships in the area or injuries reported, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said.

2023-12-27T00:08:34.109689+00:00 IST

Millions allocated to deal with trash problems caused by Gaza war

The ongoing fighting has led to a slight increase in the amount of waste from the local authorities, an increase in waste treatment expenses and to added difficulties for financing the increase in expenses.

2023-12-26T23:55:29.467283+00:00 IST

Israeli Reserve soldiers stumble upon 1,500 year-old lamp

The find, by Nathaniel Melchior and Alon Segev, part of the 404th Battalion within the 282nd Fire Brigade, sparked a chain of events that led to the 1,500 year-old candle's safe handover to the Antiquities Authority.

2023-12-26T23:55:12.506739+00:00 IST

83 trucks of aid, 7 ambulances enter Gaza

On Tuesday 83 humanitarian aid trucks and seven ambulances were inspected at the Nitzana checkpoint and transferred to Gaza via the Rafah Crossing from Egypt.

2023-12-26T23:54:19.306256+00:00 IST

Maritime Hub Abu Dhabi launched to further strengthen maritime

Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, working in cooperation with the Integrated Transport Centre - Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), has announced the official launch of Maritime Hub Abu Dhabi, "Maritime Hub Abu Dhabi - Maritime Hub (maritimehub-ad.com)", a platform to bridge the gap between public and private stakeholders to connect and strengthen the maritime sector.

2023-12-26T17:06:28.380387+00:00 IST

UAE: Rubu’ Qarn draws curtain on its 4th Station

The Rubu' Qarn Creating Future Leaders and Innovators concluded its promotional campaign, "Rubu' Qarn Station", where the fourth station was held on Khorfakkan Beach.

2023-12-26T16:58:32.808508+00:00 IST