Middle East

Israel employment rate affected by war in Gaza

Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics released the Labor Force Survey data for November 2023.

2023-12-24T16:54:15.783699+00:00 IST

FTA issues guide outlining criteria to determine corporate tax

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued a new guide outlining the criteria to determine natural persons subject to the Corporate Tax Law, which came into effect on June 1, 2023.

2023-12-24T16:44:23.887940+00:00 IST

US Presidential polls shadowed by Trump's cases, Biden's struggle

Recent survey ahead of US presidential elections revealed that former President Donald Trump is leading incumbent President Joe Biden in pivotal swing states critical for the 2024 race, however, Trump is trapped in legal hassles, indicted on multiple criminal charges that are expected to come to trial at critical moments in his 2024 run for the White House, while Biden who is aiming for a second straight term in office is facing voters' ire over inflation

2023-12-24T16:35:56.675565+00:00 IST

Israeli military decisions not ‘dictated’ by outsiders: Netanyahu

At the start of the meeting of the Israeli cabinet on Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his appreciation for the American government's continued support during the ongoing war in Gaza but also stipulated that the US does not tell Israel what to do militarily.

2023-12-24T16:34:34.177227+00:00 IST

'This war is exacting a high price...but we have no other choice'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed grief over the deaths of Israeli soldiers who were killed over the weekend amid the ongoing war with terror group Hamas, Times of Israel reported.

2023-12-24T16:01:07.454808+00:00 IST

Israel strikes 200 targets in Gaza over past day: IDF

The IDF said its troops in northern Gaza located a Hamas weapons compound in a civilian structure, located adjacent to schools, a mosque and a clinic.

2023-12-24T15:53:06.430400+00:00 IST

UAE: Dubai Police organises 'Tourist Camps' event

The Dubai Police, represented by the Tourist Police Department of the General Department for Criminal Investigation, organised events for "Tourist Camps" to provide a safe tourism environment and work towards community happiness, coinciding with the launch of winter activities.

2023-12-24T14:18:45.351815+00:00 IST

Almost 2,500 terrorists captured outside of Gaza: IDF

As part of the operation, combat engineering devices uncovered and destroyed IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices) that were deployed under and on the sides of the roads. In addition, a wanted person suspected of trafficking in weapons was arrested.

2023-12-24T13:48:30.045032+00:00 IST

UAE holds final forum on economic policy project

The Ministry of Economy, in cooperation with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), organised the final forum on the UAE's Economic Policy Alignment Project, which was launched in February 2023.

2023-12-24T09:31:39.451515+00:00 IST

Israel presses Gaza offensive, seizes large amounts of weapons

Israel pressed its offensive against Hamas on Thursday night as soldiers uncovered and destroyed rocket launchers and other weapons, the Israel Defense Forces said on Friday morning.

2023-12-24T09:31:10.212824+00:00 IST

RTA to construct 762 bus shelters in key Dubai areas by 2025

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to construct 762 public bus shelters in strategic locations throughout the emirate.

2023-12-24T09:29:20.585998+00:00 IST

Israel discovers Hamas bomb belts adapted for children

The Israeli military struck 200 terror infrastructure targets in Gaza over the past 24 hours and seized weapons belonging to Hamas, the Israel Defence Forces said on Sunday.

2023-12-24T09:18:59.897065+00:00 IST

Israel police attacked during riot in Barta’a

Also, a woman Border Police officer arrested the suspect who punched her on Friday in Barta'a.

2023-12-24T09:00:53.928559+00:00 IST

Residents of Judea, Samaria fear return of Palestinian labourers

Before the current Hamas war, Palestinian Arabs flooded the neighborhood each morning--building, pouring concrete, laying stone and tiles. Now most of the houses stand half-finished, waiting for somebody to finish the job.

2023-12-24T09:00:00.089980+00:00 IST

"UAE financial markets undergoing transformation"

Nadim Najjar, Managing Director, Central Eastern Europe, Middle East Africa (CEEMA), for the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), asserted that UAE financial markets are undergoing a remarkable transformation.

2023-12-23T23:12:36.076844+00:00 IST

Majalis Abu Dhabi hosts first group wedding

Majalis Abu Dhabi, at the Citizens and Community Affairs Office, part of the Presidential Court, has hosted the first group wedding at Majlis Al-Markhaniya in Al Ain.

2023-12-23T23:04:28.965840+00:00 IST

Kuwait oil price up 33 cents to USD 81.98 pb

The price of Kuwaiti crude oil went up by 33 cents to USD 81.98 per barrel on Friday, compared with USD 81.65 pb on Thursday, said Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Saturday.

2023-12-23T23:03:50.613827+00:00 IST

RTA holds forum to discuss laws related to Intelligent Transport

The event discussed laws related to intelligent transportation and artificial intelligence and how to use them in transportation applications.

2023-12-23T17:10:57.959121+00:00 IST

UAE Vice President issues decree regulating farms in Dubai

The decree is aligned with Dubai's food security strategy and its commitment to ensuring the highest public health and safety standards.

2023-12-23T16:56:24.322752+00:00 IST

Dubai Police reviews preparations for New Year’s Eve celebrations

Dubai Police held a meeting with strategic partners, including shopping malls and management of major residential communities, to discuss preparations for New Year's Eve celebrations.

2023-12-23T16:54:52.671804+00:00 IST

UAE leaders condole Saudi King on passing of Prince Mohammed

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the custodian of the two holy mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, on the passing of Prince Mohammed bin Badr bin Fahd bin Saad Al Awal Al Abdurrahman Al Saud.

2023-12-23T09:50:32.792272+00:00 IST