Middle East

"I want you to know you are not alone": Biden

US President Joe Biden reassured Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of the United States' unwavering support for Israel. He emphasized the commitment to stand by Israel as it defends its citizens, particularly in the face of recent terrorist attacks by Hamas.

2023-10-18T15:16:33.415608+00:00 IST

Courage, commitment, bravery of Israelis stunning: Biden

"Their courage, their commitment, their bravery is stunning. I'm proud to be here," Biden said in a message to Israeli's during his official visit to Tel Aviv.

2023-10-18T13:25:05.891285+00:00 IST

Israeli produce near Lebanese border risks rotting on trees

Produce growing in areas near the Lebanese border risks going to waste during the war if no solutions are found, warned Amir Bakr, CEO of 'Avocado Gal' at the 'Galilee Development Company.

2023-10-18T13:09:51.519403+00:00 IST

UNSC to hold emergency session after Gaza hospital blast

The United Nations Security Council was scheduled to hold an emergency session on Wednesday morning following an explosion at a Gaza hospital that has set the Middle East on edge.

2023-10-18T12:57:43.522063+00:00 IST

Israelis advised to ‘immediately’ leave Turkey amid anti-war demo

Amidst Israel's war with Hamas and rising Arab terror threats abroad, Israel's National Security Council issued new warnings on Wednesday against citizens travelling to Arab countries, singling out Turkey as the greatest threat.

2023-10-18T12:49:27.145081+00:00 IST

Israel bans private flights, civilian drones due to war

Due to the war situation, Israeli authorities have banned private flights and the use of civilian drones, Israel's Civil Aviation Authority and Transportation Ministry announced on Wednesday morning.

2023-10-18T12:17:57.348660+00:00 IST

Israel-Hamas war: IAF jets hit Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has reported that the Israeli Air Force jets recently launched targets in Lebanon.

2023-10-18T01:12:49.091037+00:00 IST

UAE: Mansoor bin Mohammed tours GITEX GLOBAL 2023

Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, toured today the 43rd edition of GITEX GLOBAL. The world's largest tech show, being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from October 16-20, has attracted 6,000 exhibitors and 180,000 tech executives from 180 countries.

2023-10-18T01:12:30.121050+00:00 IST

Al Sidr Environmental Film Festival presents two-day program

Al Sidr Environmental Film Festival, organised in collaboration with the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) and New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), announced its engaging two-day program set to take place on October 22 and 23, 2023, at the Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi.

2023-10-18T01:12:10.504321+00:00 IST

Foreign Minister Saud thanks counterpart Jaishankar

Expressing gratitude to his Indian counterpart, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for the evacuation of Nepal citizens from Israel, Nepal Foreign Minister NP Saud has said the help is appreciated.

2023-10-18T00:56:50.460726+00:00 IST

"Barrage of rockets was fired by terrorists in Gaza": IDF

On the attack at a hospital in Gaza, the spokesperson of Israel Defence Forces (IDF), RAdm. Daniel Hagari confirmed that an analysis by the IDF operational systems indicates that a barrage of rockets was fired by terrorists in Gaza, passing in close proximity to al-Ahli Hospital there.

2023-10-18T00:49:09.604849+00:00 IST

Islamic Jihad responsible for failed rocket launch that hit Gaza hospital, says Netanyahu

After an explosion that struck Gaza hospital on Tuesday and killed hundreds of people, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel Defense Forces operational systems have indicated that rockets were fired by terrorists in Gaza.

2023-10-17T20:58:28.656240+00:00 IST

Explosion in Gaza hospital kills hundreds

A Gaza civil defence chief stated on Al-Jazeera television that over 300 people were killed in the explosion at Al-Ahli al-Arabi Hospital.

2023-10-17T20:08:15.195731+00:00 IST

"Gaza will no longer be threat to Israel or anyone else": Cohen

Addressing a virtual press conference, Minister Cohen on Tuesday firmly declared that Gaza would no longer be a threat to Israel or anyone else. Israel's aim is to prevent Hamas from retaining power in Gaza or any other place. He condemned the horrifying acts of violence, including the torture of babies and the murder of innocent women.

2023-10-17T18:03:00.824600+00:00 IST

Israel-Hamas war strains healthcare facilities, injuring civilian

A Nepali national, one of many admitted to Be'er Sheva Hospital near the Gaza border, expressed his longing for family and home. He urged governments to resolve the situation promptly, highlighting the distress faced by those caught in the crossfire.

2023-10-17T17:57:23.788403+00:00 IST

Hamas senior commander killed in Gaza, confirms IDF

The Israel Air Force fighter jets and under joint intelligence guidance with the Shin Bet, on Tuesday killed one of the senior members of the Hamas terrorist organization, Iman Nofal.

2023-10-17T17:51:23.713563+00:00 IST

UAE: Global Future Councils tackles job protection in AI era

The session gathered experts from the Universidad de San Andres, the Office of the Prime Minister of Serbia, Business News International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Inter-American Development Bank

2023-10-17T17:39:25.106434+00:00 IST

Digital Dubai organises graduation ceremony at GITEX Global 2023

As part of its participation in the GITEX Global 2023 exhibition, Digital Dubai has organised a graduation ceremony at the event for the second and third cohorts of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Executive Program.

2023-10-17T17:31:21.504957+00:00 IST

Moro Hub, Digital Dubai Authority join forces to strengthen cyber

Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of DEWA, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Digital Dubai Authority (DDA) to deliver state-of-the-art cyber security services to various government entities across the Emirate of Dubai.

2023-10-17T17:28:08.578787+00:00 IST

"Germany has only one place, and it is alongside Israel"

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday met Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and reiterated its support to Israel in its ongoing war with Hamas, The Times of Israel reported.

2023-10-17T17:19:26.525175+00:00 IST