Middle East

IDF ready for "anything, everything" for ground invasion of Gaza

Amid escalating tensions in its ongoing war with Hamas, Israel is making strategic preparations for an imminent ground invasion as part of its mission to eliminate the persistent threat posed by the Hamas terrorist organisation.

2023-10-20T16:30:51.041866+00:00 IST

Egypt: UN chief Guterres arrives at Rafah crossing

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived at the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing with Gaza in northern Sinai in Egypt on Friday, CNN reported citing the office of the UN spokesperson.

2023-10-20T13:52:17.067726+00:00 IST

7 hospitals, 21 health care centres in Gaza "out of service"

The death toll since October 7 in the Gaza Strip has risen to 4,127, with 1,661 children among the casualties, as reported by the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza.

2023-10-20T12:51:56.066171+00:00 IST

Israel: Upper Galilee residents ordered to enter protected areas

Due to a security incident in Moshav Margaliot in the Upper Galilee region of Israel, residents of the nearby towns of Manara, Mashgav Am and Kfar Giladi have been instructed to enter protected areas until further notice.

2023-10-20T10:59:36.701106+00:00 IST

UAE President arrives in Riyadh

Upon arrival at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, he was received by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, along with other high-ranking officials.

2023-10-20T09:56:59.739466+00:00 IST

Israel, 21 nations call for immediate release of abducted citizen

Eli Cohen held a meeting with dozens of foreign ambassadors whose citizens have been held by Hamas in Gaza and asked to pressurise Hamas to ensure their smooth release.

2023-10-20T08:33:12.697140+00:00 IST

Order to enter Palestinian enclave would be given soon: Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also visited the frontlines, rallying a group of Golani soldiers near the Gaza border and telling them Israel was on its way to a major victory.

2023-10-20T06:29:24.815356+00:00 IST

GITEX Global weighs in on sustainability, e-government

Last year, the UAE announced the "UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative", a national drive to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, making the Emirates the first Middle East and North African nation to do so.

2023-10-20T02:03:21.299119+00:00 IST

Prayers held at Western Wall for safe return of hostages

A special Thursday evening prayer session was held at the Western Wall for the safe return of hostages held in Gaza, and for the success of the Israel soldiers in the war against Hamas.

2023-10-20T02:02:17.909818+00:00 IST

Bulgarian Academy of Sciences President launch supercomputer

Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolay Denkov and Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) President Julian Revalski on Thursday launched a new Bulgarian supercomputer. The ceremony took place at the BAS Institute of Mathematics and Informatics in Sofia.

2023-10-20T02:01:53.809425+00:00 IST

Heavy clashes in refugee camp during Israeli counter offensive

Israeli forces were exchanging fire with armed terrorists in the Nur Shams refugee camp in northwestern Samaria on Thursday afternoon.

2023-10-19T17:50:38.447856+00:00 IST

Ras Al Khaimah ruler delivers keynote address

Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi in the presence of the Vice Chairman of Ras Al Khaimah's Investment and Development Office Sheikh Khalid bin Saud Al Qasimi, delivered a keynote address at the official launch event for RAK Digital Assets Oasis, the world's first free zone dedicated to digital and virtual assets companies, stating that the initiative represents the Emirate's growing status as a global hub for innovation and technology.

2023-10-19T17:48:05.191208+00:00 IST

UAE President receives World Food Programme Executive Director

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Cindy McCain at the Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi.

2023-10-19T17:46:38.802285+00:00 IST

Hamdan bin Zayеd reviews Dolphin Energy’s clean energy

Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has visited Dolphin Energy, gas company of Abu Dhabi.

2023-10-19T17:45:29.185629+00:00 IST

UAE: ADAFSA launches ‘Jahaziya’ early-warning platform

"Jahaziya" embodies a framework for predicting forthcoming risks.

2023-10-19T17:44:36.542170+00:00 IST

UAE: Maktoum bin Mohammed tours 43rd edition of GITEX GLOBAL

First Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today toured the 43rd edition of GITEX GLOBAL.

2023-10-19T17:43:18.631435+00:00 IST

Number of confirmed Israeli hostages rises to 203

IDF Spokesman Rear Adm Daniel Hagari said the families have been notified and stressed that the number will likely rise as the military gets new information.

2023-10-19T17:40:51.087239+00:00 IST

IRENA 26th Council meeting begins in Abu Dhabi

The two-day meeting, chaired by the United States of America, discusses and analyses IRENA's activities in line with its strategic priority of facilitating consultation and cooperation between member states, as well as reviewing the draft work programme, budget proposal, and annual report of the agency.

2023-10-19T17:39:26.446804+00:00 IST

Families of Israeli hostages fear for loved ones

It's been 12 days since the Hamas terror organization attacked Gaza-area communities, taking at least 203 hostages, ranging in age from nine months to 90 years-old.

2023-10-19T17:20:35.624478+00:00 IST

1st woman in Hamas politburo reportedly killed in Israeli strike

The report came hours after the Israeli Defense Forces announced that it killed Rafat Abu Hilal, the highest commander of Gaza's Popular Resistance Committees.

2023-10-19T15:45:27.795868+00:00 IST

First woman in Hamas Politburo killed in Israeli strike

Hamas-affiliated media reported on Thursday morning that Jamila al-Shanti, the first woman elected to the Hamas politburo was killed in an Israeli airstrike.

2023-10-19T14:54:43.043407+00:00 IST