Middle East

IDF almost finished restoring Gaza fence technology

The IDF's Gaza Division, together with the Borders Directorate and the Technology and Logistics Division in the Ministry of Defense have been working non-stop since the beginning of the fighting, and under fire, to repair and return to service the parts of the Gaza border fence that were damaged on October 7.

2023-10-26T16:47:09.482572+00:00 IST

UAE President receives UAE Jiu-Jitsu Team

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed the UAE Jiu-Jitsu national team, members of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation's Board of Directors, and partners and sponsors of the sport.

2023-10-26T16:45:33.013124+00:00 IST

Emirates Post Group launches commemorative stamp

Emirates Post Group, in partnership with Mohammed bin Rashid Library (MBRL), has unveiled commemorative stamps as well as a unique souvenir sheet celebrating the cultural evolution within the UAE. The issuance underscores and highlights MBRL's significant role as a lighthouse of knowledge, culture, and creativity in the UAE and Arab world.

2023-10-26T16:44:43.307871+00:00 IST

Dozens of residents of Kfar Aza hold rally in Tel Aviv

Dozens of people from Kfar Aza, one of the areas most severely damaged by Hamas' October 7 attacks on southern Israel, have been carrying out protests in Tel Aviv on Thursday, The Times of Israel reported.

2023-10-26T13:37:25.216480+00:00 IST

Israel strikes over 250 Hamas sites, including missile launcher

The Israeli fighter jets carried out overnight airstrikes over 250 Hamas sites in the Gaza Strip including a rocket launch site that was hidden between a mosque and kindergarten, Times of Israel reported on Thursday.

2023-10-26T12:07:46.932094+00:00 IST

Georgia Minister to discuss environmental agenda at COP28

Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia Levan Davitashvili highlighted the importance of his country's participation in the Conference of the Parties (COP28), emphasising its significance as a global platform that brings together world leaders to address global climate challenges

2023-10-26T11:39:50.908269+00:00 IST

Record numbers of journalists come to Israel to cover war

Israel's Government Press Office reported that since the start of the "Iron Swords" war, it has received a record number of 1,880 foreign journalists

2023-10-26T10:23:43.666284+00:00 IST

"IMEEC possible reason behind Hamas attack": Biden

"I'm convinced one of the reasons Hamas attacked when they did, and I have no proof of this, just my instinct tells me, is because of the progress we were making towards regional integration for Israel, and regional integration overall. We can't leave that work behind," Biden said.

2023-10-26T08:00:01.287810+00:00 IST

Hamas supporters use online games to torment Israeli kids

Israel's Ministry of National Security has reported that it has received reports of attacks made during games played on the popular game platform Roblox, wherein kids playing the game were exposed to characters (avatars) wearing uniforms and holding weapons with the flags of Palestine and Saudi Arabia, attack Israeli players.

2023-10-26T06:30:26.071272+00:00 IST

UAE: Fujairah Research Centre, Environment Authority foster ties

This strategic collaboration aims to foster cooperation in the areas of innovation, research, and development, with a primary focus on joint projects in education and training programmes related to beekeeping.

2023-10-26T00:11:40.945252+00:00 IST

UAE, Netherlands discuss judicial, legal cooperation

The meeting discussed issues related to extradition requests, assistance in criminal matters, efforts made to combat organised crime, money laundering and drug crimes, and other topics of common interest.

2023-10-26T00:11:21.111376+00:00 IST

UAE hosts 7th strategic dialogue of Interpol

The Ministry of Interior and the Gulf Police Service recently hosted the seventh edition of the strategic dialogue focused on developing an efficient, multilateral framework for global police work.

2023-10-26T00:11:00.967787+00:00 IST

Former Israel PM flays NSA for praising "enemy" Qatar

Coming down heavily on the Israel government after the country's National Security Adviser Tzahi Hanegbi thanked Qatar for its "crucial" diplomatic efforts amid the ongoing war on the terrorist group Hamas, former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said "Qatar is itself our enemy" and not a crucial partner for humanitarian and diplomatic relations, The Times of Israel reported.

2023-10-25T19:53:24.477115+00:00 IST

Fujairah Crown Prince receives Consuls of Sudan, Ethiopia, Iran

Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, today received separately Zahir Abdelfadil Agab, Consul-General of the Republic of Sudan in Dubai, Al Sadiq Sayed Ahmed, Deputy Consul-General of the Republic of Sudan in Dubai; Mohammad Soleymani, Consul-General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Dubai and Northern Emirates; and Aklilu Kebede Erena, Consul-General of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Dubai.

2023-10-25T17:43:23.495036+00:00 IST

UAE: Emirates Red Crescent launches ‘Ambassadors Initiative’

Under the theme "Sustainable Giving," the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) launched the "Ambassadors' Initiative," which aims to encourage volunteering.

2023-10-25T17:41:47.976208+00:00 IST

Immigrants who fled Ukraine conflict are volunteering in Israel

The 300 volunteers arrive on busses from Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem and Beersheva at army bases around Israel to work in 12-hour shifts sorting and packing medical equipment and field rations. They all fled Russia and Ukraine to avoid war, only to find it in their new home.

2023-10-25T17:41:00.902787+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi to host 13th World Arabian Racing Horses Forum

Abu Dhabi will host the 13th World Arabian Racing Horses Forum at the Dusit Thani Hotel from November 27-30.

2023-10-25T17:39:10.903672+00:00 IST

UAE President, German Chancellor discuss latest development

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke by telephone today to Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, to discuss the latest regional developments.

2023-10-25T17:38:42.758782+00:00 IST

“Hamas Is Our Common Enemy”: Czech Prime Minister in Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday at the Kirya (IDF headquarters) in Tel Aviv met with Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala.

2023-10-25T17:37:36.558592+00:00 IST

Emirates Airline extends flight suspension to and from Tel Aviv

The Emirates airline has further extended the suspension of all its flights to and from Israel until November 14, Khaleej Times reported.

2023-10-25T14:53:54.905228+00:00 IST

"Hamas not terrorists but...": Turkey President Erdogan

Amid Israel's ongoing war with Hamas, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has termed Hamas as 'mujahideen' defending their lands, as he announced the cancellation of his visit to Israel.

2023-10-25T12:44:53.536974+00:00 IST