Middle East

IAF's Sarang Helicopter team and Tejas Jet impress

The Dubai Air Show commenced on Monday 13 and will continue until Friday 14, with various air forces in attendance. The Indian ambassador to the UAE, Sunjay Sundhir inaugurated the India Pavilion during the second day of the show.

2023-11-15T06:39:47.387138+00:00 IST

Israeli forces enter part of Shifa Hospital, fighting Hamas

The military added that forces were joined by medical teams and Arabic speakers "who have undergone specified training to prepare for this complex and sensitive environment, with the intent that no harm is caused to the civilians being used by Hamas as human shields."

2023-11-15T01:51:21.406827+00:00 IST

Israelis rescuing man’s best friend from war

Adam Benett and his friend Yoav Ben David have rescued over 600 animals, including some 430 dogs, 200 cats, birds, fish and guinea pigs, in southern Israel since Hamas' October 7 terror massacre.

2023-11-15T01:45:59.348636+00:00 IST

Israel confirms death of hostage who appeared in video

One day after Israeli hostage Cpl. Noa Marciano appeared in a Hamas video, the Israel Defense Forces allowed the publication on Tuesday morning that the 19-year-old had already died in captivity.

2023-11-14T17:57:19.203472+00:00 IST

UAE's climate diplomacy initiatives propel global action

Climate diplomacy is a cornerstone of the UAE's efforts to mobilise global collaboration among organisations, individuals, and both public and private sectors in concrete actions supporting global climate work, aligning with the UAE's hosting of COP28.

2023-11-14T17:56:08.501925+00:00 IST

UAE: RAK Ruler receives Danish Ambassador

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received Anders Bjorn Hansen Denmark's Ambassador to the UAE, who paid courtesy visit to the Ruler at his palace in the Saqr bin Mohammed City.

2023-11-14T17:51:26.490732+00:00 IST

Sultan AlNyadi praises role of media in supporting development

Emirati astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi, the first Arab to serve on the International Space Station (ISS) for a 6-month mission, has appreciated the role of the media in supporting the country's development efforts in various fields.

2023-11-14T17:20:39.730623+00:00 IST

Emirates to build new USD 950 million engineering facility

Emirates, the world's largest international airline, today announced a massive USD 950 million investment to build a new ultra-modern engineering facility at Dubai World Central (DWC).

2023-11-14T17:20:04.560537+00:00 IST

UAE: Airbus, Mubadala sign agreement to mentor new generation of

Airbus and Mubadala Investment Company have signed an agreement to provide internship opportunities for Emirati senior university students in engineering.

2023-11-14T17:18:55.664320+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi hosts 2nd Global Media Congress

The second edition of the Global Media Congress was inaugurated by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on Tuesday.

2023-11-14T15:32:55.646012+00:00 IST

Kin of hostages begin protest march in Tel Aviv for their release

The families of Israelis being held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, have started a protest march in Tel Aviv for their release, along with their supporters, according to The Times of Israel.

2023-11-14T14:12:15.438414+00:00 IST

“Only one hospital in functioning northern Gaza”: UN

Amid intense Israeli strikes near and at medical facilities, the United Nations has expressed concern over the fact that only one hospital is functioning in northern Gaza, CNN reported on Tuesday.

2023-11-14T13:51:12.160845+00:00 IST

Israel to transfer incubators to hospitals in Gaza Strip

The Israel Defence Forces on Tuesday announced that it is coordinating the transfer of incubators from Israel to hospitals in the Gaza Strip, reported The Times of Israel.

2023-11-14T13:41:41.362368+00:00 IST

US must "do more" in Gaza: Indonesia President Jokowi tells Biden

The Indonesian President of Indonesia Joke Widodo has urged United States President Joe Biden to do more in Gaza to end the "atrocities" and help to bring a ceasefire, Al Jazeera has reported.

2023-11-14T11:46:07.928171+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi: 'From G20 to COP28' conference hosted by ORF

A conference titled 'From G20 to COP28: Energy, Climate and Growth' was held in Abu Dhabi on November 12 aiming to align the outcomes of India's G20 Presidency on climate action with the COP28 agenda, informed the official press release.

2023-11-14T10:15:16.765669+00:00 IST

UAE Minister receives Belarus Minister of State for Defence

This meeting comes as part of Bowardi's program to meet senior officers and officials from brotherly and friendly countries during their visit to the exhibition.

2023-11-14T09:43:03.978826+00:00 IST

"Hamas is terror group": Newly appointed UK Home Secy Cleverly

Cleverly's reactions came after a video surfaced that showed Morgan repeatedly asking the far-left politician if the Palestinian militants who conducted a catastrophic attack on Israel last month were terrorists, but he wouldn't respond directly. It happened during a "Piers Morgan Uncensored" programme.

2023-11-14T09:42:38.268180+00:00 IST

‘PopCOP’ activation launched by Year of Sustainability

The UAE's Year of Sustainability, in collaboration with COP28, launched 'PopCOP', a collection of community action events across the UAE, inviting all those who call the UAE home to explore, plan for and work towards the healthy, thriving future of the planet, and share their thoughts and hopes for action with the negotiators and leaders at COP28.

2023-11-14T08:59:17.566547+00:00 IST

Israel approves new plan to increase energy storage

The plan regulates the issuing of building permits and enables the establishment of storage facilities in a wide range of suppliers and locations in order to respond to the variety of uses and advantages of the storage facilities, which will, among other things, also provide backup for electricity production facilities.

2023-11-14T08:54:03.271486+00:00 IST

Israel Air Force hits 200 Hamas targets: IDF

The IDF reported this morning that over the past 24 hours, the Air Force attacked about 200 different Hamas targets, including terrorists, weapons production sites, anti-tank missile launch sites, and military headquarters.

2023-11-14T08:39:56.535865+00:00 IST