Middle East

UAE President directs provision of treatment of 1,000 children

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the provision of medical treatment at UAE hospitals for 1,000 Palestinian children accompanied by their families from the Gaza Strip.

2023-11-02T01:34:52.877161+00:00 IST

15 Israeli soldiers killed during ground operation of Gaza: IDF

At least 15 Israeli soldiers have been killed during the ground invasion in Gaza since Tuesday as its forces press deeper into the enclave, attacking dozens of targets affiliated with its Hamas terror group, The New York Times reported citing the Israeli military.

2023-11-02T00:56:47.866082+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi welcomes first cruise liner commencing cruise season

This upcoming cruise season promises significant growth with Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal slated for 126 calls, starting on 1st November. Additionally, Sir Bani Yas Cruise Beach is set to host 63 calls, having welcomed the first on October 31. Notably, nine of these calls will be maiden voyages, signalling ships making their inaugural visit to Abu Dhabi.

2023-11-01T17:44:33.925767+00:00 IST

New Abu Dhabi airport terminal an aviation milestone

The new state-of-the-art Terminal A at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) welcomed its first passengers to Abu Dhabi, signalling a new era in aviation history for the UAE.

2023-11-01T17:32:46.680951+00:00 IST

Dubai Business Forum highlights key roles of SMEs

Addressing a panel discussion, Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation, and Shamsa Al Falasi, CEO of Citibank, highlighted the vital contribution of small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) as the main drivers of Dubai's economy.

2023-11-01T17:26:02.168953+00:00 IST

Jordan withdraws its ambassador from Israel

"Today, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs @AymanHsafadi decided to summon the Jordanian ambassador to Israel to Jordan immediately, and Al-Safadi directed the relevant department to inform the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs not to return its ambassador who had previously left the Kingdom, as an expression of the position of Jordan," as per Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates' official handle on 'X'.

2023-11-01T17:02:37.514825+00:00 IST

India plans to open CBSE office in Dubai: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan has said India plans to open an office of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in Dubai.

2023-11-01T16:22:21.272551+00:00 IST

Israel arrests 46 wanted Palestinians in counter-terror raids

Israeli security forces arrested 46 wanted Palestinians in overnight counter-terror raids around Judea and Samaria on Tuesday night, the Israel Defense Forces announced on Wednesday. The IDF said 30 of the people arrested were associated with Hamas.

2023-11-01T14:38:33.105398+00:00 IST

"When They Say from the River to the Sea They Mean No Jews": Isra

Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with leaders of the European Jewish community on Tuesday, led by President of the European Jewish Congress Ariel Muzicant.

2023-11-01T09:46:22.049522+00:00 IST

IDF kills commander of Hamas’ central Jabaliya Battalion, Ibrahim

The Israel Defence Force (IDF) reported that Tuesday evening its fighter jets, acting on intelligence provided by the ISA (Israeli Security Agency), killed Ibrahim Biari, the Commander of Hamas' Central Jabaliya Battalion.

2023-11-01T09:42:51.668616+00:00 IST

Hamas base in Gaza captured, 50 terrorists killed

The IDF reported that on Tuesday, as part of the expanded ground offensive, its armoured forces under the command of the Givati infantry brigade conquered a Hamas terrorist military stronghold in West Jabaliya, located in the northern Gaza Strip.

2023-11-01T08:34:30.092290+00:00 IST

Biden speaks with Jordan King on Israel-Gaza conflict

As the Israel-Hamas war enters day 26, US President Joe Biden in a call with King Abdullah II of Jordan, agreed that it is critical to ensure that Palestinians are not forcibly displaced outside of Gaza.

2023-11-01T04:25:07.967652+00:00 IST

Israel adding hundreds more electric vehicle charging stations

Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure is funding the placing of 707 ultra-fast and high-speed (DC) charging stations for vehicles on traffic routes and in central locations nationwide.

2023-11-01T01:11:03.778068+00:00 IST

IDF says it intercepted ‘aerial threat’ over Red Sea near Eilat

The Israel Defence Forces on Wednesday said that the aerial defence array intercepted "an aerial threat" that was identified in the Red Sea area, south of Eilat.

2023-11-01T01:06:15.905869+00:00 IST

Members of Kibbutz Nir Oz in Jerusalem set up 239 empty beds

Members of Kibbutz Nir Oz who were at the epicentre of Hamas's attack have set up 239 empty beds in Safra Square in Jerusalem, showcasing the number of hostages currently held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

2023-11-01T00:42:53.675966+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed, John Kerry discuss climate change

Sheikh Abdullah underscored the UAE's keenness on establishing a distinguished and pioneering model of partnership with the United States in the field of climate change, based on the strategic relations binding the two friendly countries.

2023-10-31T22:38:03.579328+00:00 IST

UAE, Turkey expanding trade relations

Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, led a high level public and private sector delegation from the UAE to attend the first session of the UAE-Turkey Joint Economic and Trade Commission (JETCO) in Istanbul.

2023-10-31T20:54:34.746645+00:00 IST

Israel-Hamas war: 2,50,000 Israelis displaced

The official said that it took more than two weeks to identify some of the southern victims of the October 7 mass murder attack launched by Hamas death squads, including a mother burned to death in Kibbutz Kfar Aza after her home was burned down and her husband killed.

2023-10-31T20:09:57.244719+00:00 IST

Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia condemn Israel's strikes in Jabaliya

The foreign ministries of Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia have condemned Israel's strikes in Jabaliya in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, in which Hamas, in an unverified claim, said some 50 Palestinians were killed.

2023-10-31T20:03:23.977821+00:00 IST

IDF claims to kill Hamas commander in strike on Jabalya camp

IDF noted that Biari was one of the leaders responsible for sending 'Nukbha' terrorist operatives to Israel to conduct a terrorist attack on Israel on October 7.

2023-10-31T19:26:12.100163+00:00 IST