Middle East

Hamas fires massive rocket salvo at Tel Aviv, central Israel

Hamas fired at least 30 rockets at Israel's central region on Thursday afternoon, in the heaviest barrage in weeks.

2023-12-21T17:15:31.335389+00:00 IST

20-building development in Tel Aviv area, submitted for approval

The Tel Aviv District Committee submitted a "huge" plan of the Governmental Authority for Urban Renewal in cooperation with the Bat Yam Municipality for urban renewal in the city.

2023-12-21T17:09:35.519681+00:00 IST

UAE: PCFC reserves best of Dubai for cruise ship passengers

With the start of the 2023-24 cruise season, the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) has been putting in every effort to facilitate the smooth arrival and departure of cruise ships to and from Dubai ports.

2023-12-21T17:00:21.346744+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed meets Secretary General of PLO Executive Comm

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with Hussein Al-Sheikh, Secretary General of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organisation, in Abu Dhabi to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to the escalating conflict.

2023-12-21T16:57:09.672208+00:00 IST

UAE Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, UK Minister hold talks

During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways of reinforcing military and security cooperation, as well as further exchanging expertise between the two countries.

2023-12-21T16:43:32.221618+00:00 IST

UAE celebrates its 2022 sports champions at 17th annual ceremony

Under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the General Authority of Sports (GAS) organised its 17th annual ceremony to honour the UAE's sports champions for 2022.

2023-12-21T15:31:13.109284+00:00 IST

Desperate Hamas terrorists forced to hunt animals to survive

Desperate to survive, Hamas terror squads in Gaza are now forced to hunt animals for food.

2023-12-21T15:18:02.238780+00:00 IST

Media key driver of UAE's development across fields: Saqr Ghobash

Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), lauded the key role of national media as a driver of the UAE's development across all fields.

2023-12-21T15:17:00.247356+00:00 IST

Israel investing millions for sustainable energies in remote area

Over the past two years (2022-23), Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure provided more than 90 local authorities with grants totaling over 130 million Shekels (USD 36 million) to promote sustainable energy.

2023-12-21T13:36:31.596573+00:00 IST

UAE President discusses bilateral ties with Indonesia President

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia, held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations and ways to enhance ties

2023-12-21T09:49:44.621550+00:00 IST

Israel strikes Hezbollah after rocket barrage

Israel's Iron Dome defence system intercepted five of the rockets, with the other landing in an open area, according to authorities.

2023-12-21T09:48:07.835900+00:00 IST

Israel working to integrate more Ethiopians in high-tech work

Israel's Ministry of Labour and its Innovation Authority announced plans to finance programmes for the training and placement of Ethiopians in the country's high-tech industry

2023-12-21T09:37:19.503493+00:00 IST

Mother reaches out to soldiers who mistakenly killed her son

The Israel Defence Forces disclosed on Wednesday that cries for help from the three hostages were recorded by a military dog from the Oketz canine unit.

2023-12-21T09:35:16.615969+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Municipality installs solar-powered lights

The Abu Dhabi City Municipality, through the Infrastructure and Municipal Assets Sector, in partnership with the private sector, has finalised a pilot project introducing solar-powered cosmetic lighting along Al Kasser Walkway on the Abu Dhabi Corniche.

2023-12-21T09:30:19.779475+00:00 IST

Dubai Chambers organises 6 legal awareness workshops

Dubai Chambers has hosted six workshops covering various legal topics to empower businesses in Dubai. Attended by 350 participants, the workshops were organised in partnership with several legal firms to better understand key legal requirements within the emirate's business landscape.

2023-12-21T09:26:48.053905+00:00 IST

Israeli Defense Minister pledges country will defend Red Sea

Israel's Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant visited an Israeli Navy "Sa'ar 6" class Missile Ship sailing in the Gulf of Eilat on Wednesday. He also met with the Navy commanders and soldiers operating in the vicinity of the city of Eilat.

2023-12-21T01:38:38.963429+00:00 IST

Israel investing millions for sustainable energies

Over the past two years (2022-23), Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure provided more than 90 local authorities grants totalling over 130 million Shekels (USD 36 million) to promote sustainable energy.

2023-12-21T01:28:35.349588+00:00 IST

Israel working to integrate more Ethiopians in high-tech work

Israel's Ministry of Labor and its Innovation Authority announced plans to finance programmes for the training and placement of Ethiopians in the country's high-tech industry.

2023-12-21T01:23:49.596861+00:00 IST

UNSC delays vote on resolution calling for more humanitarian aid

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Wednesday delayed the vote on a resolution calling for more humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, CNN reported.

2023-12-20T23:54:12.273934+00:00 IST

UAE: Culture Ministry honours winners of Al Burda Award

In the presence of Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture, on Tuesday, 24 winners of the 17th edition of the Al Burda Award were honoured.

2023-12-20T17:47:08.265042+00:00 IST