Middle East

COP28 aims to bolster climate action, reinforcing Paris Agreement

The unprecedented heatwaves that hit different parts of the world in July and August of last year caused widespread disruptions in many countries, leading to forest fires, water and food shortages, and hurricanes that killed thousands of people.

2023-11-11T09:45:59.201165+00:00 IST

UAE Foreign Minister meets German Foreign Minister

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed with Annalena Baerbock, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, developments in the Middle East region and their security and humanitarian repercussions.

2023-11-11T09:43:31.987586+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince attends Al Mazrouei and Al Qemzi weddings

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council attended a wedding reception hosted by Issa Saif Al Mazrouei and Ahmed Darwish Al Qemzi for the marriage of their sons Ali Issa Al Mazrouei to the daughter of Mohamed Juma Al Rumaithi, and Khalifa Ahmed Al Qemzi to the daughter of Jamal Khalaf Al Mazrouei.

2023-11-11T08:54:42.236452+00:00 IST

UAE: ADNOC Drilling and Alpha Dhabi to establish strategic partne

ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC (ADNOC Drilling) and Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC (Alpha Dhabi) have agreed to establish a strategic investment joint venture (JV) to invest up to AED 5.5 billion (USD 1.5 billion) to acquire technology-enabled companies in the oilfield services (OFS) and energy sectors.

2023-11-11T08:48:28.515440+00:00 IST

UAE as international talent hub offers further collaboration oppo

The UAE's long-term vision and strategy in Artificial Intelligence (AI) creates economic growth and positions the country as a very important international talent hub, Carme Artigas, Spanish Secretary of State for Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM).

2023-11-11T08:47:26.608916+00:00 IST

Israel revises Oct 7 Hamas attack death toll to about 1,200

The revision comes as Israel continues its assiduous efforts to identify all victims, five weeks after the tragic events unfolded.

2023-11-11T06:50:48.664710+00:00 IST

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince condemns Israel's counter-offensive

In his opening remarks at the Saudi-African Summit, he said, "We stress the necessity of stopping this war and forced displacement and creating the conditions for the return of stability and peace."

2023-11-11T05:54:24.387715+00:00 IST

Failed Hamas rocket hit Al-Shifa hospital: IDF

Following the attack on the Shifa hospital in Gaza, the Israel Defence Forces said that the Hamas terror group misfired a projectile that was aimed at IDF troops operating in the vicinity.

2023-11-11T05:19:30.178040+00:00 IST

Iranian President to travel to Saudi Arabia to attend OIC Summit

Raisi will depart for Saudi Arabia on Saturday to participate in the OIC summit in Riyadh.

2023-11-11T04:09:40.968888+00:00 IST

Israel, Hamas negotiate to release civilian hostages in Gaza

Israel and Hamas are currently negotiating two hostage release proposals, one involving a small number of people to be released, and the other involves the release of 100 or more civilians held in Gaza, as per the officials, The New York Times reported.

2023-11-11T04:07:42.033006+00:00 IST

401st Brigade eliminated around 150 terrorists: IDF

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Saturday said that the 401st Brigade has eliminated approximately 150 terrorists and taken control over Hamas's strongholds in northern Gaza.

2023-11-11T03:38:26.607726+00:00 IST

Israel not harming civilians in Gaza says Israeli PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to French President Emmanuel Macron's call for Israel to stop attacking the civilians in Gaza, said that Hamas is responsible for these deaths, and not Israel, The Times of Israel reported.

2023-11-11T03:00:48.372459+00:00 IST

Dubai's weeklong real estate transactions exceed AED 10.3 bn

The total value of real estate transactions conducted in Dubai during the week ending November 10, 2023, exceeded AED 10.3 billion, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD).

2023-11-11T01:53:43.210855+00:00 IST

Israel considers closing Hezbollah-affiliated news channels

The Israeli government is considering shutting down the activities of the Hezbollah-affiliated, Beirut-based Al Mayadeen TV news channel in the country, according to Hebrew media reports.

2023-11-11T00:58:31.741311+00:00 IST

IDF’s 401st Brigade eliminates 150 terrorists

Israel Defense Forces (IDF)'s 401st Brigade has eliminated approximately 150 terrorists and gained control over Hamas terrorist strongholds in northern Gaza.

2023-11-11T00:14:18.310957+00:00 IST

IDF kills Hamas Nakba unit commander Ahmed Musa

The IDF reported that its forces in Gaza, under the direction of the Intelligence Division, eliminated a number of terrorists from Hamas' Nakba unit who participated in the October 7 massacre.

2023-11-10T19:51:42.793475+00:00 IST

Arrow 3 system makes first-ever operational interception

Israeli forces for the first time successfully launched an Arrow 3 interceptor operationally on Thursday evening, the Israeli Defense Ministry confirmed.

2023-11-10T19:51:25.478628+00:00 IST

US diplomats warn Biden of “losing Arab support”

American diplomats in the Arab world have given stark warnings to the Biden administration about growing fury in the region over Washington's stand in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, CNN reported citing a diplomatic cable obtained.

2023-11-10T16:28:59.006075+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed chairs first session of joint committee

At the beginning of his speech, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Retno Marsudi and the delegation participating in the first meeting of the UAE-Indonesian Joint Committee.

2023-11-10T09:37:10.536135+00:00 IST

NYU Abu Dhabi Centre for Genomics and Systems Biology

The Centre for Genomics and Systems Biology (CGSB) at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has opened applications for the second round of its Artist-in-Residence Programme, with deadline on 1st December.

2023-11-10T09:36:26.881802+00:00 IST

Sharjah Waste-to-Energy plant: A leading model of UAE

The Sharjah Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant stands as a testament to the UAE's commitment to sustainable solutions and low-carbon growth. This groundbreaking initiative, the first of its kind in the Middle East, has taken significant strides in transforming waste into a valuable resource for energy production.

2023-11-10T09:33:14.401922+00:00 IST