Middle East

UAE: Nahyan bin Mubarak visits WorldSkills Asia 2023

UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan said that the UAE's leadership values the country's achievements in promoting peaceful, academic and scientific coexistence among nations around the world.

2023-11-28T01:46:11.899559+00:00 IST

USD 128 billion in US company deals during Dubai Airshow: US Amba

Martina A. Strong, the Ambassador of the United States to the United Arab Emirates revealed that American companies secured over USD 128 billion in deals for cutting-edge American technology, innovative products, and premium services during the Dubai Airshow, including a USD 52 billion deal between Emirates Airlines and Boeing.

2023-11-28T01:11:25.242053+00:00 IST

Israel approves list of 50 women prisoners to be released

The Israeli government has approved the inclusion of 50 women prisoners in the list of prisoners eligible for release as part of an agreement to extend a temporary truce with Hamas in Gaza.

2023-11-28T01:01:09.556457+00:00 IST

11 Israeli hostages released by Hamas on fourth day of truce

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the release of 11 Israeli hostages on the fourth day of the truce to the Red Cross on Tuesday.

2023-11-27T22:03:32.198078+00:00 IST

Israeli soldier freed from Hamas in daring Gaza raid speaks out

Megidish was among some 240 people taken back to Gaza during Hamas's assault on October 7, which killed at least 1,200 people and wounded over 5,000.

2023-11-27T17:41:16.466189+00:00 IST

Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets with Elon Musk

The President was accompanied in the meeting by representatives of families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Musk earlier met with Prime Minister Netanyahu and toured with him the areas destroyed by Hamas attack.

2023-11-27T17:39:59.483721+00:00 IST

Released Palestinian prisoner investigated for inciting terror

The Israel Police opened an investigation into one of the Palestinian terrorists released from prison as part of the hostage deal with Hamas, Israeli lawmaker Zvi Sukkot (Religious Zionism) said on Monday.

2023-11-27T17:39:44.504326+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Int'l Food Exhibition sees action-packed agenda

Day One of the Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition (ADIFE) has drawn to a close bringing together participants from across the government, industry, agriculture and Food Beverage (FB) sectors to witness a rich range of exhibitions along with parallel sessions hosting speeches on key aspects of the food industry's future development.

2023-11-27T17:38:15.416336+00:00 IST

COP28 Director General leads discussion on leveraging technology

Ambassador Majid Al-Suwaidi, Director General Special Representative of the COP28 Presidency, led a session at the Dubai Future Forum on harnessing the power of technology to support climate action.

2023-11-27T17:35:10.565412+00:00 IST

Hamas terrorists admit taking hostages to Shifa hospital

The Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) released footage on Monday of two Hamas terrorists explaining to interrogators how they used an ambulance to kidnap Thai and Nepalese agricultural workers during the massacre of October 7 and taking them to the Shifa Hospital.

2023-11-27T17:32:53.339102+00:00 IST

UAE: ADJD released 82,000 electronic judicial rulings

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) released over 82,000 judicial rulings on its website between 2020 and the third quarter of 2023 to promote legal and cognitive awareness in society, ensure the integrity and transparency of court rulings, and strengthen Abu Dhabi's position in the Rule of Law Index

2023-11-27T17:01:44.503325+00:00 IST

Hostage-prisoner swap: Qatar announces truce extended by 2 days

"The State of Qatar announces, as part of the ongoing mediation, an agreement has been reached to extend the humanitarian truce for an additional two days in the Gaza Strip," posted spokesperson Majed Al Ansari on X.

2023-11-27T16:57:11.482957+00:00 IST

Elon Musk agrees with Netanyahu that 'Hamas must be destroyed'

In a live chat on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that there is "no choice" other than to destroy the Hamas terror group in order to bring about a better future for Gaza, according to The Times of Israel.

2023-11-27T16:25:53.215313+00:00 IST

Hamas' bid to separate mothers hinders 4th release of hostages

Israel asserts that the truce with Hamas prohibits such separation, which has occurred once before during the temporary ceasefire.

2023-11-27T15:39:55.352264+00:00 IST

White House uncertain about release of more American hostages

John Kirby, National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, told CNN that the administration is working on the situation "literally by the hour" and that they "don't know" if two American women are set to be released later in the day.

2023-11-27T14:34:53.309058+00:00 IST

Dubai Municipality to announce environmental commitments at COP28

During COP28, Dubai and the UAE will present their pioneering model for planning, designing and building sustainable communities to a global audience.

2023-11-27T13:41:39.671707+00:00 IST

Houthis fire missiles at US destroyer

US Centcom said that two ballistic missiles were fired in the direction of the USS Mason in the Gulf of Aden on Sunday night

2023-11-27T13:32:32.863437+00:00 IST

Life in Limbo: Israeli evacuees find charitable support

They're staying in a cramped two-bedroom apartment that someone kindly made available. But the women's apparel store back in Ashkelon that she owns remains closed. After 52 days of war, the Wieners -- and thousands of other Israeli evacuees -- are stretched to their financial limits.

2023-11-27T12:47:51.668724+00:00 IST

Musk agrees to coordination with Israel for internet in Gaza 

According to the deal, Starlink satellite units can only be operated in Israel with the approval of the Israeli Ministry of Communications, including in the Gaza Strip.

2023-11-27T12:27:17.761479+00:00 IST

Israel: Elon Musk visits Kfar Aza attacked by Hamas on Oct 7

The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, escorted Tesla CEO Elon Musk on a tour of Kfar Aza, an Israeli Kibbutz that was attacked on October 7, 2023, by Hamas, according to The Times of Israel.

2023-11-27T12:20:10.422049+00:00 IST

Elon Musk to meet Israeli President amid antisemitism backlash

Scheduled during Musk's visit to Israel, the meeting will focus on combatting rising antisemitism online. The president's office stated that representatives of families affected by a Hamas terror attack on October 7 will also join to share their experiences.

2023-11-27T11:53:50.057668+00:00 IST