Middle East

UAE President receives Mohammed bin Rashid

During the meeting at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, they exchanged greetings with the assembled majlis guests and engaged in talks together covering a number of topics.

2023-10-31T17:29:07.362717+00:00 IST

Israeli PM Netanyahu lists six goals for economy during war

Netanyahu said the special cabinet's first goal is to maintain Israel's macro-economic framework so that the economy will function and not collapse.

2023-10-31T17:22:40.996760+00:00 IST

Israeli military fighting ‘fierce’ battles in Gaza

IDF forces are conducting fierce battles against terrorists of the terrorist organisation Hamas deep in the Gaza Strip.

2023-10-31T14:31:03.552790+00:00 IST

In a first, Arrow system intercepts missile from Red Sea

In a historic first, the Arrow air defence system successfully intercepted a surface-to-surface missile launched from the "Red Sea area" towards Israel during the ongoing conflict with Hamas, The Times of Israel reported on Tuesday.

2023-10-31T13:25:05.529573+00:00 IST

Dharmendra Pradhan to embark on a three-day visit to UAE

Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan, is set to embark on a three-day visit to the United Arab Emirates from November 1 to 3, 2023. This visit holds great promise for strengthening the educational and skilling ties between India and the UAE.

2023-10-31T13:05:29.839494+00:00 IST

Hezbollah chief's first public speech since war began on Friday

Tensions have escalated along the Israel-Lebanon border, with several small-scale clashes, including some fatalities. Hezbollah has been repeatedly cautioned to remain on the sidelines.

2023-10-31T12:07:09.408352+00:00 IST

1,110 Terrorists Captured in Judea and Samaria

The Israeli Defence Force (IDF) said that, as it continues to ensure the security of the entire State of Israel during the war in Gaza, together with Israel's anti-terror organisation the Shin Bet (General Security Service), overnight it captured 38 wanted terrorists throughout Judea and Samaria. Eight of whom are Hamas terrorists, TPS reported on Tuesday.

2023-10-31T11:46:02.532631+00:00 IST

‘Calls for ceasefire are calls for Israel to surrender to Hamas'

On Monday night Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a press conference in English for the foreign media in which he said that Israel's war in Gaza is a fight for civilization and against barbarism

2023-10-31T09:31:15.610482+00:00 IST

UNA to participate in 2nd Global Media Congress in Abu Dhabi

The Union of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation News Agencies (UNA) will participate with a special stall in the second edition of the Global Media Congress (GMC), which will be held from November 14 to 16 in Abu Dhabi

2023-10-31T09:25:37.840844+00:00 IST

Israel warns citizens against travel to Russia’s Muslim regions

Following Sunday's riot at the Makhachkala Uytash Airport in Dagestan, Israel's Foreign Ministry and National Security Council warned Israeli citizens against travelling to a number of Russian republics and regions in the North Caucasus

2023-10-31T09:22:46.791727+00:00 IST

Israel looks to Moldova for needed foreign labour during war

The Ministry said it will seek to bring 1,200 workers from Moldova

2023-10-31T09:22:16.288176+00:00 IST

Malawi's Climate Change Minister praises UAE's COP28 preparations

Malawi's Minister of Natural Resources and Climate Change Michael Osei has praised the UAE's exceptional work in organising COP28, especially its inclusion of small island states and donors.

2023-10-31T09:16:22.002395+00:00 IST

20 Sri Lankan nursing assistants arrive in Israel as need rises during war

On Monday 20 nursing assistants from Sri Lanka landed in Israel to help fill a need for such professionals during the Iron Swords War in Gaza.

2023-10-31T08:45:49.477158+00:00 IST

"Committed to get all Israeli hostages out of Gaza": IDF

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Jonathan Conricus has said that the military is committed and determined to get all of the 238 Israeli hostages that are inside Gaza.

2023-10-31T08:43:17.477492+00:00 IST

31 journalists killed in Israel-Hamas war since October 7: Report

The Committee to Protect Journalists confirmed that 31 journalists have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war since October 7, The Times of Israel reported.

2023-10-31T06:24:43.206166+00:00 IST

IDF demolishes home owned by senior Hamas official Arouri in West

As the ground operations continue in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli Defence Force on Tuesday demolished a home owned by a Hamas official in the West Bank, The Times of Israel reported.

2023-10-31T05:42:47.535199+00:00 IST

US hostage Natalie Raanan arrives back in Chicago 10 days after release by Hamas

Natalie Raanan, who was previously being held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, has arrived back in Chicago ten days after being released from Hamas captivity, The Times of Israel reported.

2023-10-31T04:21:29.292283+00:00 IST

COP28 President says world must unite on climate action

Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President, addressed a record number of ministers and delegations from around the world at the opening session of Pre-COP, declaring that the international community needs to unite on climate action and that "we have to come through. We must unite. We must act. And we must deliver in Dubai."

2023-10-31T00:51:04.946196+00:00 IST

UAE Minister of Economy attends Turkish National Day reception

The reception, which was held at the Rixos Premium Saadiyat Hotel Abu Dhabi, was also attended by Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, UAE Minister of State, as well as a number of officials, heads of Arab and foreign diplomatic missions accredited to the UAE, and members of the Turkish community in the UAE.

2023-10-30T23:18:54.743560+00:00 IST

UAE President meets with participants in Pre-COP ministerial meet

UAE President welcomed the guests during the meeting and engaged in discussions on how to enable COP28 to achieve the most ambitious outcomes possible, in addition to accelerating joint efforts and cooperation to reach shared objectives.

2023-10-30T21:49:37.642873+00:00 IST

We have set clear goal of destroying Hamas: Israel's PM Netanyahu

At the start of the Cabinet meeting, Netanyahu said, "We are in the midst of the war. We have set the clear goal of destroying Hamas's military and governing capabilities. We are doing this systematically."

2023-10-30T21:34:07.737862+00:00 IST