Middle East

UAE: Air Arabia launches new flights to Phuket

Air Arabia announced the launch of a new route to the enchanting island of Phuket, Thailand, from Sharjah.

2023-11-27T09:17:28.313700+00:00 IST

Israel says it is ‘evaluating’ list it received of hostages

Taking to X, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office stated, "Announcement by the Prime Minister's Office-Coordinator for the Hostages and Missing: Discussions are being held on the list that was received overnight and which is now being evaluated in Israel. Additional information will be issued when possible."

2023-11-27T07:48:38.164710+00:00 IST

‘I’m with you to the end’: Eritrean risked life to save officer

Eritrean national Mulugeta Tsagi received permanent residency status in Israel on Sunday as a "thank you" saving an Israeli soldier's life on October 7.

2023-11-27T01:04:03.031892+00:00 IST

Conference of Youth kicks off in Dubai ahead of COP28

More than 1000 young people from across the world gathered on Sunday for the Conference of Youth (COY18) in Dubai to amplify their voices as they advocate for climate change.

2023-11-26T23:19:05.255989+00:00 IST

International forum on 'Role of Media in Inciting Hatred and Viol

The Muslim World League (MWL) gathered the Union of OIC News Agencies, comprising 57 countries, and the most significant international news agencies from Asia, Europe, and the Americas in an international forum, entitled "The Role of Media in Inciting Hatred and Violence," which kicked off today in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

2023-11-26T23:17:36.384727+00:00 IST

Dubai Municipality set to announce environmental commitments and

Dubai Municipality, a COP28 Strategic Pathway Partner, is set to launch a series of new projects and commitments designed to support local and global climate action during the conference.

2023-11-26T23:17:11.571350+00:00 IST

Second Israeli-linked ship hijacked off Yemen coast

An Israeli-linked ship was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden, off the coast of Yemen, the vessel's management said on Sunday.

2023-11-26T21:08:18.786992+00:00 IST

39 terrorists released by Israel as part of hostage deal

Israel's Prisons Service concluded the third phase of the release of security prisoners, as part of the "Heaven's Doors" operation to return home Israeli hostages during the four-day Gaza ceasefire.

2023-11-26T19:09:05.185190+00:00 IST

13 released hostages are in Israeli territory: IDF 

The hostages will be taken to the Hatzerim airbase for an initial medical checkup and make calls to their families.

2023-11-26T17:58:02.394169+00:00 IST

Israeli Foreign Minister Cohen slams Irish PM

Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen responded critically to a statement made by the Prime Minister of Ireland Leo Varadkar in response to the release of Israeli hostages from captivity in Gaza by calling them found.

2023-11-26T17:23:52.459014+00:00 IST

Hamas blocking humanitarian aid to North Gaza, Says Israel

In a statement posted on X, formerly called Twitter, Israel's Coordinator for Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) wrote, "A Hamas checkpoint blocked the trucks delivering humanitarian aid to the residents of northern Gaza. To Hamas, residents of Gaza are their last priority."

2023-11-26T17:12:07.546398+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition 2023 to begin tomorrow

Under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), the Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition (ADIFE) will begin tomorrow with thousands of sector leaders, exhibitors and visitors in attendance

2023-11-26T15:46:18.109628+00:00 IST

NYUAD hosts Climate Action, Health Conference ahead of COP28

The Institute at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) will host a two-day Climate Action and Health Conference from November 27-28 as part of the University's wide-ranging contribution to sustainability in the lead up to COP28.

2023-11-26T15:26:27.270729+00:00 IST

Bank of Sharjah selected as joint lead manager in Sukuk issuance

Bank of Sharjah announced its selection as Joint Lead Manager and Bookrunner in the debut USD 350 million 144A/Reg S senior unsecured sukuk for Abu Dhabi-based Ittihad International Investment LLC, alongside other international and regional banks.

2023-11-26T15:13:14.414989+00:00 IST

Israel seizes over USD 1.3 million in cash from Hamas

Israeli soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip have confiscated five million shekels (USD 1.3 million) in cash from terror facilities and the homes of Hamas operatives, Israel's Defense Ministry announced on Sunday.

2023-11-26T14:28:15.835607+00:00 IST

Israel kills five terrorists in Jenin raid

Five Palestinian terrorists were killed and an explosives laboratory in the Jenin refugee camp was destroyed in an overnight counter-terror operation, the Israel Defense Forces announced on Sunday morning.

2023-11-26T12:50:36.304621+00:00 IST

18 Thai nationals still in captivity in Gaza

Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that according to information it has received from Israel, 18 Thai nationals remain captive in Gaza.

2023-11-26T12:39:48.059183+00:00 IST

Israel warns Palestinians not to return to Northern Gaza

On Day three of the temporary Israel-Hamas ceasefire, the Israel Defense Force warned Palestinians who evacuated northern Gaza not to return.

2023-11-26T12:29:50.656216+00:00 IST

India-Iran Foreign Office Consultations held in Tehran today

The 18th India-Iran Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) were held in Tehran on Sunday.

2023-11-26T12:15:22.349383+00:00 IST

HBMSU participates in International Council for open, education

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) participated in the 29th International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) World Conference 2023 in Costa Rica, underscoring its prominent leadership in the global higher education landscape.

2023-11-26T09:10:32.405549+00:00 IST

UAE: Fortune Global Forum kicks off tomorrow in Abu Dhabi

The Fortune Global Forum will bring the CEOs and leaders of the world's largest multinational companies, policy-makers, and investors together in Abu Dhabi between 27th to 29th November 2023, to discuss major challenges faced by the global economy and develop tomorrow's business strategies.

2023-11-26T09:10:04.753880+00:00 IST