Middle East

Jordan's King to host four-way summit with Biden, Abbas, Sissi

Following this meeting, President Biden will join a summit hosted by King Abdullah, featuring the participation of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, as reported by The Times of Israel.

2023-10-17T14:33:56.399239+00:00 IST

Ismail Haniyeh, Yehya Sinwar, El Deif at top of IDF's target list

The IDF posted on X, the entire hierarchy of Hamas and among them were the group's leader Ismail Haniyeh, Yehya Sinwar whom the Israeli military calls the hard-line leader of Hamas in Gaza, and El Deif, the alleged mastermind of the October 7 attack.

2023-10-17T11:28:38.109766+00:00 IST

French President Macron set to visit Israel amid war with Hamas 

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday announced that he will visit Israel following the fatal terror attacks by Hamas terror group in Israel, reported The Jerusalem Post.

2023-10-17T11:13:59.477363+00:00 IST

Folktales Exhibition to reinterpret popular Emirati Folktales

MAKTABA, the library management department of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), in cooperation with the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY), today inaugurated the Folktales Reimagined exhibition, which is being held from 16th October to 16th November at the Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi.

2023-10-17T09:00:55.443633+00:00 IST

UAE space sector vital component to address climate change

The UAE space sector is a vital component of the country's efforts to address climate change challenges with numerous space initiatives and projects. These projects are based on modern science and knowledge, supporting the UAE's commitment to sustainability, environmental protection, combatting climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting clean and renewable energy solutions.

2023-10-17T09:00:23.732866+00:00 IST

IDF kills four terrorists trying to cross from Lebanon

The Israel Defence Forces on Monday said it killed four terrorists who attempted to enter Israel from Lebanon and plant an explosive device.

2023-10-17T07:58:28.569824+00:00 IST

Iran warns of 'preemptive measure' against Israel

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Monday warned that "any pre-emptive measure" against Israel is "possible in the coming hours."

2023-10-17T04:37:28.857498+00:00 IST

Israel targets Hezbollah military infrastructure in Lebanon

Taking to X, Israeli Air Force stated, "A short while ago, the IAF struck terror targets and military infrastructure of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Lebanon, in response to fire yesterday (Monday) towards Israel."

2023-10-17T03:54:33.720564+00:00 IST

UAE, Saudi Arabia lead MENA VC fundraising

MENA venture capital funding in the third quarter saw $250 million raised across 78 deals, a 32% increase compared to Q2 of 2023, according to the Q3 2023 MENA Venture Investment Premium Report by startup data platform MAGNiTT.

2023-10-17T02:02:32.267535+00:00 IST

Gas Safety Committee in Abu Dhabi announces inspection results

The Gas Safety Committee in Abu Dhabi has announced the preliminary results of the inspection campaigns that were initiated last July. This is part of an initiative to conduct a comprehensive examination of liquefied petroleum gas filling pipelines, safety equipment, and gas systems in buildings, as well as their affiliated residential units.

2023-10-17T01:52:43.147601+00:00 IST

Hamas releases first video of Israeli hostage

The video shows Miya Shem, a 21-year-old woman from Shoham abducted during the terror group's attack on the Supernova Sukkot Music Festival on Kibbutz Re'im on Oct. 7. At least 260 people were killed at the rave.

2023-10-17T01:52:00.651935+00:00 IST

'People wait for India's stand on any issue', Uttarakhand CM

"We have just celebrated the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav... Today India's respect has increased in the world. Today people wait for India's stand on any issue in the world. Before 2014, we were identified as a suppressed nation. India was not able to present its views to the world on big world platforms, but today the whole scenario has changed," Dhami said while addressing a community event in Dubai on Monday.

2023-10-17T01:40:28.447642+00:00 IST

US President Joe Biden will visit Israel tomorrow, says Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said that President Biden is coming to Israel at a "critical moment" and will reaffirm the US' solidarity with Israel.

2023-10-17T01:22:29.819813+00:00 IST

Former French PM meets relatives of missing citizens in Israel

Amid escalating tensions in Israel following its war with Hamas, former French Prime Minister Manuel Valls on Monday met with the family members of several French citizens who have been missing since Hamas attacked Israel.

2023-10-17T00:49:01.773598+00:00 IST

Iron Dome thwarts rocket attack on Tel Aviv as sirens sound

Three rockets were intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome Missile System in Tel Aviv on Monday as sirens blared for the third time in a day.

2023-10-16T20:32:36.944419+00:00 IST

UAE: Cybersecurity in the spotlight at GITEX GLOBAL

Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity, UAE Government, gave a keynote address at GITEX GLOBAL, highlighting how digital transformation across all sectors in the UAE has made it a catalyst for improved collaboration.

2023-10-16T17:39:53.406860+00:00 IST

Israel’s Chief Justice retires amid uncertainty over successor

"As fate would have it, on the day of my retirement from the judiciary, we are in one of the most difficult periods in the country's history. We are burying our dead and covering our wounds, and praying for the return of all the abducted and missing to their families soon," Hayut wrote in a farewell letter.

2023-10-16T17:38:43.609113+00:00 IST

UAE C4IR gathers world experts to explore AI’s impact on society

The workshop, titled 'Voices of Tomorrow: Shaping the Future of AI', explored how AI is changing the world, with a specific focus on the relationship between humans and AI

2023-10-16T17:37:57.244077+00:00 IST

Opening of Knesset winter session interrupted by rocket sirens

The afternoon rocket barrages fired by Gaza terror groups reached Tel Aviv.

2023-10-16T17:35:50.997667+00:00 IST

Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition to kick off in January

Moreover, organisers stated that they are keen to present a distinctive and innovative version in all aspects, display the latest developments and trends, and acquaints investors and those interested in the real estate sector with the opportunities available for investment in Sharjah and the UAE.

2023-10-16T17:34:51.962462+00:00 IST

PM Netanyahu invited US President to Israel: PMO

Spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Tal Heinrich has said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has invited US President Joe Biden to the country and hopes to host the president soon.

2023-10-16T17:33:10.246977+00:00 IST