Middle East

DoH, ADPHC unveil Abu Dhabi’s vision for sustainable healthcare

Ahead of their participation in the biggest annual event on the climate agenda, COP28, the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH) the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate and Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC), are set to showcase their sustainable healthcare projects, aiming to highlight the impact of climate change on three critical pillars that are essential to ensuring the sustainability of healthcare services, which are: the impact of climate change on individuals, the community, and the healthcare system.

2023-11-25T01:50:33.541917+00:00 IST

"Days ahead of us will be complicated": IDF spokesperson

He described the release of 24 hostages from Gaza, including 13 Israeli nationals, as "a great relief," but added that "our hearts are with the hostages who are still being held in Gaza."

2023-11-25T00:02:34.617772+00:00 IST

Israel PM Netanyahu speaks after return of 1st batch of hostages

Notably, Hamas has agreed to release some 50 hostages, which include women and children over the four days of the truce with Israel. The released hostages are only a small group out of some 240 people held hostage by Hamas terrorists since October 7, when Hamas launched an attack on Israel.

2023-11-24T21:15:25.974385+00:00 IST

Mleiha celebrates UAE’s 52nd Union Day with traditional splendour

The Heritage Village in Mleiha, a site steeped in Bedouin tradition and a symbol of the Emirates' deep-rooted connection to its land and the unwavering patriotism of its people, was a fitting location for the celebration of the 52nd UAE Union Day, which took place over two days on November 23, 24.

2023-11-24T18:07:52.998776+00:00 IST

UAE Vice President tours Expo City Dubai

During an inspection tour of Expo City Dubai, Sheikh Mansour toured the venue of the World Climate Action Summit, the sites of the pavilions of countries and organisations, and the halls that will host all meetings of the parties to discuss the negotiating texts.

2023-11-24T17:27:33.074314+00:00 IST

Nuaimi meets Secy of Intl Relations of Brazil's Workers' Party

Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee of the Federal National Council (FNC), today received Secretary for International Relations of the Workers' Party of Brazil, Romenio Pereira, at the FNC's headquarters.

2023-11-24T17:26:52.175561+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince meets ICAO Secretary General

During the meeting, they discussed opportunities to collaborate in civil aviation with the aim of enhancing safety, security, aviation efficiency and environmental protection, as well as ways to facilitate the transition towards a more sustainable aviation system.

2023-11-24T17:25:06.717053+00:00 IST

Dubai to host international corporate governance experts

Dubai is preparing to host a distinguished gathering of international corporate governance experts at the upcoming ICGN-Hawkamah Conference, themed 'Capital, Companies, and COP28.'

2023-11-24T17:23:00.147151+00:00 IST

First group of Israeli hostages handed over to Red Cross

The release of 13 hostages, mother and children, is the first of four expected stages. Notably, Hamas has agreed to release some 50 hostages, which include women and children over the four days of the truce with Israel.

2023-11-24T15:03:17.457698+00:00 IST

Israeli PM Netanyahu meets his Spanish, Belgian counterparts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday met his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez and Belgian counterpart Alexander De Croo in Tel Aviv.

2023-11-24T14:08:28.219579+00:00 IST

Israel content with strong, consistent support from India: Gilon

Israeli Ambassador Naor Gilon has said the country is very content with strong, consistent support from India amid the war with Hamas.

2023-11-24T12:43:56.400426+00:00 IST

Who are the Palestinian prisoners slated for release?

Under the terms of the ceasefire agreement, 150 Palestinian prisoners and 50 Israeli hostages -- primarily women and children -- will be released in stages over a four-day period. Israel published a list of 300 Palestinian prisoners of whom 150 will be freed. Israeli terror victims have a 24-hour window to file legal petitions to the Supreme Court.

2023-11-24T09:52:41.103950+00:00 IST

Israeli startups forge ahead despite war

That's why Start-Up Nation Central, a Jerusalem-based nonprofit that works to foster Israeli innovation, created the #nomatterwhat campaign in partnership with the Viola Ventures venture capital fund, the G-CMO Forum of Israeli chief marketing officers and the Atreo branding and marketing agency.

2023-11-24T09:42:51.969947+00:00 IST

IDF destroys Shifa hospital tunnel

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said it completed its operational assessment of the cease-fire lines. Friday morning the IDF forces destroyed the terrorist tunnel that was exposed in Shifa Hospital.

2023-11-24T09:42:18.043465+00:00 IST

Israel-Hamas war: Four-day ceasefire comes into effect

At 4 pm (local time), 13 hostages in Gaza are set to be freed, followed by an unspecified number of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails.

2023-11-24T07:39:05.931358+00:00 IST

Elon Musk set to visit Israel next week

Business tycoon Elon Musk is expected to visit Israel next week, during which he will visit towns near the Gaza border that were attacked by Hamas on October 7.

2023-11-24T06:44:44.275950+00:00 IST

Gaza war to continue for at least two months, Israel Defence Min

The four-day cease-fire between Israel and the militant group Hamas will commence today, but experts say the short pause in fighting will resume with intensity for at least two months, The Times of Israel has reported.

2023-11-24T06:02:33.356447+00:00 IST

Over 14,800, including 5,850 children, killed in Gaza: Hamas

The death toll in Gaza from the Israeli offensive since October 7 has risen to 14,854, with 5,850 children among the casualties, CNN reported, citing Hamas authorities in the Strip.

2023-11-24T04:49:40.949300+00:00 IST

130k liters fuek, 200 aid trucks to enter Gaza daily during pause

The hostage-and-truce agreement, mediated by Egypt and Qatar, follows the abduction of 240 people by Hamas and other terror groups on October 7 during a violent rampage in southern Israel, resulting in the death of 1,200 people, mostly civilians.

2023-11-24T03:15:11.739202+00:00 IST

IDF kills Hamas Naval leader Amar Abu Jallah

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) eliminated the commander of Hamas' Khan Yunis naval force, Amar Abu Jallah.

2023-11-24T01:41:11.155994+00:00 IST

Israel working to expand access to high speed fiber optics

The inter-ministerial tender committee led by the Ministry of Communications decided on a quick mechanism for transferring payments from the incentive fund to companies operating in the combat zones and in the rest of the country as part of the first incentive tender to expand high-speed fibre optic cables to many more communities.

2023-11-24T01:40:16.549910+00:00 IST