Middle East

Israel puts forward climate change preparedness plan

Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection said that its Directorate of Preparedness for Climate Change convened to discuss the draft of the National Plan for Preparedness for Climate Change.

2023-11-23T02:03:45.054548+00:00 IST

Pope Francis meet representatives of families of Israeli hostages

Pope Francis met Wednesday morning in the Vatican with representatives of families of Israelis held hostage in Gaza. The families asked him to issue a clear call for the release of all the abductees held by Hamas and not to leave anyone behind.

2023-11-23T02:02:56.677896+00:00 IST

400 Gaza tunnels destroyed in past month, says Israel

The Yahalom special forces unit of the Combat Engineering Corps has played a significant role in uncovering and destroying these shafts using various methods.

2023-11-22T18:06:36.160783+00:00 IST

UAE Foreign Minister congratulates David Cameron

During a phone call, Sheikh Abdullah expressed his best wishes to Secretary Cameron for success in his duties, praising the historical ties between their two countries.

2023-11-22T17:45:25.190348+00:00 IST

Houthi hijacking an Iranian threat to global shipping

The ship, partially owned by Israeli businessman Rami Ungar, has no Israeli nationals aboard and was travelling from Turkey to India. Its 25 crew members are being held in Yemen.

2023-11-22T14:47:13.609194+00:00 IST

Archaeologists: Arms production in Israel goes back 7,200 years

As far back as 7,200 years ago, there was a large-scale and systematic production of weapons in the area that is today's Israel, the Antiquities Authority announced on Wednesday.

2023-11-22T11:20:11.467956+00:00 IST

Israel president calls hostage deal ‘moral and ethical duty’

Israel's President Isaac Herzog released a statement about the planned deal for the release of about 50 Israeli women and children hostages held in Gaza. The deal, reportedly, includes a cease-fire agreement lasting at least four days

2023-11-22T10:11:26.293148+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Investment Office accelerates key community market proj

Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has announced plans to support new community market projects to enhance the quality of life for residents in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi.

2023-11-22T09:25:38.960256+00:00 IST

UAE: Khalifa University installs flight simulator for enhanced ae

Khalifa University of Science and Technology and Boeing announced today that they have installed a flight simulator to support students studying aerospace engineering at the university.

2023-11-22T09:23:40.877054+00:00 IST

UAE: Masdar City Free Zone introduces specialised AI business pac

The Masdar City Free Zone has introduced a new licensing package for start-ups and businesses focused on artificial intelligence (AI). The package is part of a collaboration between Masdar City and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), designed to accelerate the region's AI growth.

2023-11-22T09:19:18.271044+00:00 IST

IDF Chief of Staff tells troops their advances in Gaza help to fr

he Israel Defence Force (IDF) Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, met with reserve forces fighting inside the Gaza Strip on Tuesday.

2023-11-22T06:48:12.736772+00:00 IST

Biden comments on the release of 50 hostages by Hamas

"I welcome the deal to secure the release of hostages taken by Hamas during its brutal assault against Israel on October 7th." The US president said. "I'm gratified that these brave souls, who have endured an unspeakable ordeal, will be reunited with their families once this deal is fully implemented."

2023-11-22T05:19:30.597615+00:00 IST

Qatar says mediation led to Israel-Hamas conflict pause

Qatar on Wednesday announced the success of mediation process that has resulted in a humanitarian pause in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

2023-11-22T04:06:49.052288+00:00 IST

Saudi Arabia urges all nations to halt weapon exports to Israel

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday urged all nations to cease weapon exports to Israel, according to Al Arabiya Post.

2023-11-22T03:46:13.694195+00:00 IST

Israel cabinet approves deal for release of 50 hostages, in retur

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office issued a statement on Wednesday, confirming the release of roughly 50 hostages abducted by the Hamas terror group in Gaza during the October 7 attack, reported The Times of Israel.

2023-11-22T03:02:48.557611+00:00 IST

Israel takes steps to replace grain production lost due to war

In order to prevent grain shortages and to restore Israel's agriculture, Israel's Ministry of Agriculture allocated 9 million Shekels (USD 2.5 million) for sowing and harvesting wheat for silage and hay intended for non-living food (fodder).

2023-11-22T01:56:09.016768+00:00 IST

Israel: Personal belongings tell story of music festival

Rows of dusty sandals and sneakers, some in pairs. A bin of damaged sunglasses, a couple without lenses. T-shirts, shorts and other clothing in neat piles alongside colourful purses and handbags.

2023-11-22T01:51:51.704017+00:00 IST

FNC, PAM discuss agenda of Women's Parliamentary Forum

Maryam Majid bin Thaniah, Second Deputy Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), and Vice President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean's (PAM) Women's Parliamentary Forum, held a virtual meeting with Joana Lima, President of the PAM Women's Parliamentary Forum, to discuss the forum's agenda, issues and activities for 2023 -2024.

2023-11-22T01:50:33.216716+00:00 IST

"We are at war and will continue the war:" Netanyahu

"We will continue the war until we achieve all our war aims: To eliminate Hamas, return all our hostages and missing persons and ensure that there is no element in Gaza that threatens Israel," Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

2023-11-22T01:49:51.860856+00:00 IST

Clear sign of an unjust international system of the West: Iran

The leaders of the BRICS countries--Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa-- joined the virtual meeting along with their counterparts from newly added member states.

2023-11-21T21:41:08.903840+00:00 IST

Hostage deal could bring ‘disaster’ on Israel: Cabinet Minister

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir warned on Tuesday that an emerging deal to secure the release of some hostages in exchange for a ceasefire in the war against Hamas could backfire

2023-11-21T18:14:16.491906+00:00 IST