Middle East

EPAA presents its sustainability efforts at COP28

As part of its ongoing commitment to support national events related to sustainability and climate action, and with the aim of showcasing its efforts to protect the environment, wildlife, and biodiversity, the Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) is participating in the 28th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP28) hosted by the UAE.

2023-12-07T17:44:50.686640+00:00 IST

Denmark Consul General in Dubai discusses his country’s sustainab

Lars Steen Nielsen, Consul-General and Head of Mission of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, shed light regarding the country's commitment to sustainability, collaborative efforts, plans and active participation in the COP28.

2023-12-07T17:34:33.362943+00:00 IST

UAE: Dragon Oil signs a charter to decarbonise oil and gas at COP

Dragon Oil Company signed the "Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter" agreement during the activities of the COP 28 Conference.

2023-12-07T17:21:08.463486+00:00 IST

Israeli Labor Party leader Merav Michaeli retiring from politics

Labor Party leader Merav Michaeli announced that she will not run for leadership of her party or campaign for a Knesset seat in the next elections.

2023-12-07T17:09:03.226788+00:00 IST

Hamas fired rockets from Gaza humanitarian zone

Hamas fired rockets at Israel from the humanitarian zone in southern Gaza, near displaced civilians and a United Nations facility, the Israel Defence Forces said on Thursday.

2023-12-07T16:52:10.772424+00:00 IST

Winners of Big 5 Global Impact Awards announced

The awards recognise innovation, sustainable development, technology and digital achievements in the construction industry, where people, projects, initiatives and organisations won accolades.

2023-12-07T09:37:14.560894+00:00 IST

Palestinians threaten violence over Chanukah march

Some 200 Jewish activists are expected to join a contentious Chanukah march in Jerusalem's Old City on Thursday evening, the first night of the festival of lights, to protest against Jordan's control over Judaism's holiest site, according to organisers and the Israel Police.

2023-12-07T09:20:32.281655+00:00 IST

UK Defence Minister to visit Israel, West Bank to push Gaza aid

The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza is scheduled to open for foreign nationals and dual citizens to exit the strip, including 63 US citizens and individuals from Romania, the UK, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan, along with 13 United Nations personnel intending to enter Gaza.

2023-12-07T08:56:01.471755+00:00 IST

Israeli military continues offensive in Khan Yunis

As part of the 98th Division's activity in Khan Yunis, terrorists were eliminated and dozens of terrorist targets were attacked by the Israel Air Force.

2023-12-07T08:34:05.697486+00:00 IST

Mosque decision points to possible Sinwar escape route

Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip Yahya Sinwar, considered one of the masterminds of the October 7 massacre, may try to escape into Egypt through entry points under mosques, according to Israeli media reports.

2023-12-07T07:56:15.815288+00:00 IST

90 per cent drop in visitor arrivals to Israel in November

Due to the war in Gaza, there was more than a 90 per cent drop in the number of tourists who entered Israel from November 2022.

2023-12-07T04:42:06.366487+00:00 IST

Netanyahu says ‘only matter of time’ before Hamas chief found

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday evening released a statement clarifying two points. One dealt with Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, now that the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) has surrounded the area in southern Gaza where he was believed to be located.

2023-12-07T04:36:57.468436+00:00 IST

Israel approves minimal increase in amount of fuel entering Gaza

The Israeli Prime Minister's Office on Wednesday announced that it would approve the proposal of the war cabinet to allow a minimal supplement of fuel in the southern Gaza strip.

2023-12-06T23:02:30.378111+00:00 IST

Houthis fires ballistic missiles at Israeli city of Eilat

The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen fired ballistic missiles over the Red Sea that were intercepted and shot down by Israel's long-range Arrow air defence system, The Times of Israel reported on Wednesday.

2023-12-06T20:43:55.792831+00:00 IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Riyadh

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday to hold a meeting with Saudi Arabian Prime Minister Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.

2023-12-06T19:15:01.145234+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority launches 2nd World Early Chil

Under the patronage of Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Office of Development and Martyrs Families Affairs at the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), the authority has launched the second edition of World Early Childhood Development (WED) Movement, a visionary movement uniting the UAE with global multidisciplinary experts, partners and disruptors driving innovation and advocacy, to catalyse cross-sectoral collaboration for early childhood development.

2023-12-06T17:14:44.353466+00:00 IST

COP28 unifies global efforts aimed at finding effective solutions

Albino Akol Atak, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management of the Republic of South Sudan, stressed that the UAE exerts immense efforts to help and support people and communities most vulnerable to the effects of climate change and natural disasters.

2023-12-06T16:56:46.775068+00:00 IST

Russian President Putin concludes his UAE visit 

Russian President Vladimir Putin departs for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for his second leg of the tour, after concluding his working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday.

2023-12-06T15:54:02.041410+00:00 IST

Israeli military finds stockpile of terrorist weapons and explosi

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that it uncovered near both a clinic and a school in Gaza, in what it described as "one of the largest stockpiles of weapons found in the Gaza Strip" to date, hundreds of missiles and launchers, long-range rockets, drones and explosive charges ready for use.

2023-12-06T15:37:33.795235+00:00 IST

Russian President Putin arrives in Abu Dhabi to hold discussions

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday to hold meetings with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as reported by TASS.

2023-12-06T13:59:45.790778+00:00 IST

Rocket sirens sound in Israeli city of Eilat

Some incoming sirens were sound in the southernmost city of Israel, Eilat, on Monday as Israel and Hamas continue to remain in a deadlock, with the war entering its 61st day on Wednesday, The Times of Israel reported.

2023-12-06T12:59:13.579629+00:00 IST