Middle East

Shortage of bulletproof jackets in Israel amid Hamas war

As Israel is engaged in an intense war with Hamas after the terror group launched a deadly attack, the country is having a shortage of bulletproof jackets and protective gear due to the sudden spike in demand.

2023-10-21T09:09:40.472267+00:00 IST

Aid starts entering Gaza as Rafah crossing opens

Over 3000 tonnes of humanitarian aid started entering Gaza, as the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza opened on Saturday for the first time since the horrific attack on Israel by Hamas, Times of Israel reported.

2023-10-21T08:19:01.881619+00:00 IST

US issues advisory for citizens in Gaza ahead of border opening

The United States Embassy in Jerusalem has issued an advisory for its citizens ahead of the opening of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt.

2023-10-21T07:03:34.352625+00:00 IST

Israel: Indian Embassy officials meet community representatives

The officials of the Indian Embassy in Israel met a few community representatives and assured them of all possible assistance amid the ongoing war with Hamas.

2023-10-21T06:26:17.330401+00:00 IST

COP28 President-Designate, Secretary-General of Muslim Council of

Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, COP28 President-Designate and UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, affirmed, in alignment with the vision of the UAE's leadership, the conference presidency places great emphasis on the role of religious leaders and figures.

2023-10-21T00:32:44.084786+00:00 IST

International research conference considers accelerating pace of

A once-in-a-decade international research conference will discuss changes in the Earth's climate system which will reverberate for centuries and even thousands of years, and which are impacting lives on a daily basis now.

2023-10-20T23:58:15.878991+00:00 IST

UAE President holds phone call with US Defense Secretary

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Lloyd Austin, US Secretary of Defence. During the call, Nahyan and the US Secretary of Defence discussed cooperation between the UAE and the United States in defense matters as part of the strategic relations that bind the two countries.

2023-10-20T23:27:43.252039+00:00 IST

Palestine Red Crescent Society appeals to evacuate Gaza hospital

The Palestine Red Crescent Society (RCS) on Friday made an urgent appeal for the evacuation of Al-Quds Hospital in northern Gaza to prevent another tragic incident like Al-Ahli Hospital.

2023-10-20T22:41:02.451201+00:00 IST

We've secured an understanding for aid movement in Gaza: Blinken

"We secured an understanding that we would develop a plan to move assistance. That understanding was cemented by President Biden when he was in Israel and also speaking to President Al Sisi of Egypt," Blinken said while addressing a press briefing on Friday.

2023-10-20T22:25:59.448397+00:00 IST

Two US hostages released by Hamas amid conflict, IDF confirms

Following the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed the release of two US citizens who were being held hostage by Hamas, and that the duo is now in Israeli troops' hands.

2023-10-20T21:37:25.165845+00:00 IST

Israel strikes over 100 Gaza terror targets overnight

Israeli air strikes have hit more than 100 terrorist targets in Gaza overnight, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Friday morning

2023-10-20T18:26:39.985793+00:00 IST

Air Force Striking Hamas at ‘Rate Not Seen in Decades’: Israel

The Israeli Air Force is striking Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip "at a rate not seen in decades," a military official said on Friday.

2023-10-20T17:59:02.061392+00:00 IST

UAE President meets Vietnamese Prime Minister

During their meeting, which took place at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center, where the summit is held, the UAE President and the Vietnamese Prime Minister discussed the friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries.

2023-10-20T17:58:30.766361+00:00 IST

UAE poised for green issuance surge ahead of COP28

The CB Initiative CEO pointed to the role of the UAE in promoting sustainable finance principles, noting that the country has become a hub for emerging market financing.

2023-10-20T17:49:22.960388+00:00 IST

Dubai records AED 8.2 billion in weekly real estate transactions

A total of 1,524 real estate and property transactions valued at AED 8.2 billion were conducted during the week ending October 20, 2023, according to the Dubai Land Department (DLD).

2023-10-20T17:48:39.366761+00:00 IST

Dubai Chambers hold 2023 edition of Diplomatic Circle Dinner

The proceedings commenced with a welcome speech from Abdul Aziz Abdulla Al Ghurair, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, who addressed the audience of more than 100 members of the diplomatic community.

2023-10-20T17:48:17.903990+00:00 IST

Families of hostages display 203 empty chairs at Shabbat dinner

The hostages were taken by Hamas on October 7 during an attack on Israel that resulted in the deaths of over 1,400 people and left thousands wounded.

2023-10-20T17:38:54.653622+00:00 IST

Dubai Internet City, Korea National IT Industrysign MoU

Dubai Internet City, the region's leading technology hub and part of TECOM Group PJSC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA), backed by the Government of the Republic of Korea, to foster innovation and entrepreneurship efforts that bolster the growth of the global technology sector.

2023-10-20T17:20:26.537926+00:00 IST

UAE: National Career Exhibition wraps up successful 25th edition

The 25th edition of the National Career Exhibition, held at Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS), has concluded on a high note, further extending its legacy as a leading employment and professional development event.

2023-10-20T17:06:30.608788+00:00 IST

Israel says majority of hostages in Gaza are alive

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it has been able to reduce the number of missing, initially thought to be around 3,000 on the first day of the war, to between 100 and 200 on Friday as they have confirmed people's locations.

2023-10-20T17:04:28.570308+00:00 IST

'US support to “Zionist regime” in Israel complicates situation'

Iran has warned the United States against sending weapons to Israel amid the ongoing war with the Hamas terror group, stating that it will further "complicate" the situation, Iran-based IRNA News Agency reported citing the country's top military official.

2023-10-20T16:59:56.992274+00:00 IST