Middle East

Kuwait: Hardeep Puri calls on Sheikh Meshal

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri called on the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and conveyed condolences on the demise of former Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

2023-12-17T22:21:20.100846+00:00 IST

Israel-Hamas war: Second Crossing for aid to Gaza operating

The Israeli agency COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip) reported that starting Sunday Dec. 17 UN aid trucks will undergo security checks and be transferred directly to Gaza via the Kerem Shalom crossing (located at the intersection of the borders of Gaza, Israel and Egypt). COGAT said this is being done to "abide by our agreement with the US" and that the opening of the second border crossing for the transfer of humanitarian aid will increase the daily volume of such aid entering Gaza.

2023-12-17T17:32:28.276456+00:00 IST

UAE: Third batch of UAE medical volunteers depart for Gaza

The third batch of volunteers, heading to the Gaza Strip, left the country today to join the field hospital that the UAE had established in the Gaza Strip to provide Palestinians with the necessary medical treatment and care.

2023-12-17T17:25:06.340129+00:00 IST

UAE: Fifth edition of ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon sets new women's r

The fifth edition of the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon witnessed a new women's record set by first-timer Brigid Kosgei, as more than 25,000 participants from 168 different nationalities took to the streets of the UAE capital.

2023-12-17T17:24:13.785736+00:00 IST

UAE: Thani Al Zeyoudi honours winners of Jiu-Jitsu Cup

Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, today honoured the winners of the Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Cup in Abu Dhabi. The event, held at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City over the weekend, saw top-ranked female athletes testing their skills against each other across multiple divisions, including Adult, Under-18, Under-16, and the newly introduced Under-14.

2023-12-17T17:23:46.030634+00:00 IST

Israeli forces raid vacation homes of Yahya Sinwar and other Hama

Israeli soldiers in Khan Yunis raided the vacation homes of several senior Hamas leaders including Yahya Sinwar, the Israel Defense Forces announced on Sunday.

2023-12-17T17:21:47.344462+00:00 IST

Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf laid to rest in private ceremony

Kuwait's Emir, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah, 86, who passed away on Saturday was laid to rest in a private ceremony today, Al Jazeera reported.

2023-12-17T17:19:13.235166+00:00 IST

Israeli forces uncover biggest Hamas tunnel

A massive tunnel system of Hamas terrorists, the entrance of which, is located only 400 meters from the Erez Crossing was discovered by the Israel Defence Forces on Sunday.

2023-12-17T17:07:31.551176+00:00 IST

UAE supports Ukrainian health sector with 2nd batch of ambulances

Implementing the wise leadership's directives, this shipment follows a previous one last September that carried 23 ambulances. Thus, 50 ambulances provided by the UAE were delivered to Ukraine in 2023.

2023-12-17T15:55:07.200791+00:00 IST

Museum of the Future welcomes world leaders, delegates during off

The Museum of the Future welcomed over 30 presidents, prime ministers and delegates from 30 different countries around the world as the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) successfully concluded at Expo City Dubai.

2023-12-17T15:07:19.332776+00:00 IST

Israeli soldiers find Hamas tunnel shaft underneath baby’s crib

A video released by the military showed a white crib next to a hole in the floor with descending spiral steps.

2023-12-17T14:35:11.085876+00:00 IST

Dubai Roads and Transport Authority unveils its digital strategy

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled its Digital Strategy 2023-2030, with 82 projects and initiatives at a total investment of AED1.6 billion.

2023-12-17T14:21:57.414471+00:00 IST

IDF says it conducted strikes on Hezbollah sites in Lebanon

According to IDF, a fighter jet and attack helicopter struck several buildings used by Hezbollah and a drone hit a group of operatives. The IDF said another aircraft and tank struck weaponry and a Hezbollah observation post.

2023-12-17T14:19:08.408597+00:00 IST

Israel Defence Forces hit 200 Hamas sites in past day

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have carried out strikes against some 200 Hamas sites in the Gaza Strip over the past day, according to The Times of Israel.

2023-12-17T13:40:57.614476+00:00 IST

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri pays homage to Kuwait Emir

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri alongwith Indian Embassy officials paid homage to Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who passed away on Saturday.

2023-12-17T12:39:53.438447+00:00 IST

UAE: Economy ministry participates in Mena RegTech Conference

UAE's Ministry of Economy (MoEc), represented by the Anti-Money Laundering Department, took part in the seventh edition of the MENA RegTech Conference, an event dedicated to exploring the innovative applications of regulatory technology in MENA.

2023-12-17T09:00:23.889813+00:00 IST

Fujairah Ruler mourns passing of Kuwait Emir

Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, mourned Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the late Emir of Kuwait, who passed away on Saturday.

2023-12-17T08:59:23.598111+00:00 IST

Ajman Ruler mourns passing of Kuwait Emir

Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, mourned Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the late Emir of Kuwait, who passed away on Saturday.

2023-12-17T08:59:16.102556+00:00 IST

US destroyer shoots down wave of Houthi drones

A US destroyer destroyed a wave of Houthi drones over the Red Sea on Saturday morning, the US Central Command (Centcom) announced.

2023-12-17T00:46:08.240703+00:00 IST

'Clean UAE' campaign wraps up in Dubai

The 22nd edition of the 'Clean UAE' campaign, held under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, embarked on a monumental journey across all seven Emirates, imprinting a lasting impact on the nation's environmental panorama.

2023-12-17T00:15:04.323378+00:00 IST