Middle East

Abu Dhabi International Show Jumping kicks off tomorrow

Held under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, the Abu Dhabi International Show Jumping brings together the world's top show jumping riders and horses from December 21st to 24th, 2023.

2023-12-20T17:43:39.230212+00:00 IST

UAE sends plane carrying household power generators to Ukraine

The aid includes 1,640 household power generators, each with a capacity ranging from 3.5 kW to 8 kW, designed to provide electricity to civilian homes.

2023-12-20T17:43:21.870924+00:00 IST

Israel pledges to upgrade electric grid in druze communities

Israel's Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Israel Katz and Knesset Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz met with the spiritual leader of the country's Druze community, Sheikh Mewafek Trif in order to reassure him, and his community, of their importance to Israeli society.

2023-12-20T17:35:51.123217+00:00 IST

UAE Foreign Minister, New Zealand Deputy PM review ties

The two ministers also reviewed bilateral cooperation and ways to develop it across development, renewable energy and food security areas.

2023-12-20T17:29:30.651650+00:00 IST

Conducted airstrikes against Hezbollah sites in Lebanon: IDF

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said it carried out airstrikes against a series of Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon.

2023-12-20T12:11:49.498363+00:00 IST

Israel strikes 300 Hamas targets in 24 hours

Targets included a building in Khan Yunis which served as a headquarters and weapons storage facility. Weapons seized by Israeli forces included ammunition, explosive charges, and 20 mortar shells.

2023-12-20T09:48:42.823087+00:00 IST

12,000 foreign workers have returned to Israel since war

Inbal Mashash, the director of the Population and Immigration Authority's Foreign Workers Administration, testified to the Knesset Committee on Foreign Workers that the 12,000 is made up of new laborers as well as workers who had returned to their homelands after Hamas's October 7 massacres in southern Israel.

2023-12-20T09:48:03.462838+00:00 IST

Photos of Palestinian kids dressed in Hamas uniforms found

As part of the activity, soldiers raided the homes of Hamas operatives. In addition to the weapons, Israeli forces also seized maps which included a significant tunnel route, intelligence findings and photos of armed children dressed in Hamas uniforms.

2023-12-20T09:38:14.226652+00:00 IST

Humaid Al Nuaimi issues Emiri Decree

Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued Emiri Decree No.14 of 2023, transitioning Ajman University from a for-profit entity to a non-profit institution.

2023-12-20T09:32:51.541233+00:00 IST

Sharjah Museums Authority launches 4th Annual Lamma Event

Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) has announced that the fourth annual Lamma family entertainment event, scheduled from 20th to 24th December at the Sharjah Archeology Museum, will offer a diverse array of activities.

2023-12-20T09:31:13.788406+00:00 IST

Israel proposes 1 week pause to Hamas in exchange for 40 hostages

The hostages, including women, the elderly, and those in urgent need, would be part of the deal presented to Hamas through Qatari mediators.

2023-12-20T06:36:25.935537+00:00 IST

Romanian airline TAROM restarting flights to Israel

The Romanian airline TAROM announced it will be restoring flights to Israel. Like most foreign carriers, TAROM's flights were cancelled after the October 7 massacre due to security concerns over the war in Gaza.

2023-12-20T01:16:46.233335+00:00 IST

"UAE aid delivering essential supplies to communities in need"

Mohammed Ateeq Al Falahi, Director-General of the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, has emphasised that the UAE, under the leadership of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, extends bridges of giving to all peoples of the world during trying times.

2023-12-20T00:30:49.656291+00:00 IST

Israel shoots down Hezbollah rockets, hits targets in Lebanon

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that its air defense system successfully intercepted six rocket launches from Lebanese territory directed towards Israel.

2023-12-20T00:17:49.523353+00:00 IST

Israel rejects claims that two Gazan women were killed in church

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) released details of its investigation into allegations that two women--a mother and daughter - were killed by IDF troops while they were inside a church in Gaza.

2023-12-20T00:06:25.292341+00:00 IST

Hamas used hospitals as military facilities: Gaza Hospital chief

Ahmad Kahalot said Hamas even brought a captured soldier to the hospital.

2023-12-19T18:07:12.363317+00:00 IST

New drinking water infrastructure for Gaza being implemented

The Israeli agency COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip) reported that on Monday the first phase for establishing a water line from mobile desalination facilities located on the Egyptian side to the Rafah crossing was completed.

2023-12-19T17:17:18.252491+00:00 IST

Israel hits Syrian army positions

The attack was carried out with artillery and IDF tanks attacked a military position of the Syrian Army.

2023-12-19T17:02:19.933465+00:00 IST

UAE Ambassador meets with Speaker of Jordanian Senate

Sheikh Khalifa bin Mohammed highlighted the depth of the fraternal strategic relations between the UAE and Jordan, and the keenness of the leadership of the two countries to develop and advance them at all levels to achieve common interests.

2023-12-19T16:43:26.149512+00:00 IST

Brand Dubai showcases local entrepreneurial flair

Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, is organising the 'Proudly from Dubai Market' at the Hatta Festival. The unique market, one of the key highlights of the festival, runs until December 31st at the scenic Leem Lake in Hatta.

2023-12-19T09:39:19.851244+00:00 IST

15 per cent increase in air traffic at UAE airports during COP28

Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), said the UAE's airports witnessed a 15 percent increase in air traffic during the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) held at Expo City Dubai.

2023-12-19T09:35:46.251545+00:00 IST