Middle East

Dept of Health Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi University forge partnership

During GITEX Global Week 2023, the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH) the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi University (ADU), to elevate joint collaboration in education, life sciences and clinical research. Reinforcing the Emirate's position as a leading destination for innovation, both parties will exchange knowledge and expertise across the healthcare and academic fields to advance Abu Dhabi's health tech ecosystem.

2023-10-16T17:18:13.241083+00:00 IST

UAE: Mansour bin Zayed chairs Mubadala Investment's Board Meeting

UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mubadala Investment Company Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan has chaired Mubadala's board meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi.

2023-10-16T17:17:36.606571+00:00 IST

Israel at war with Hamas, not with Palestinians: Israeli PMO spox

Heinrich emphasised the resilience of Israeli families and the importance of taking action against Hamas, saying, "Their resilience is our strength. The ones who are aching the most are the ones giving us the most strength."

2023-10-16T16:41:16.702151+00:00 IST

UNRWA says fuel and humanitarian aid stolen from Gaza compound

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the UN agency which supports Palestinian refugees, said on Monday that equipment had been taken from its facility in Gaza, where security cameras covering the entrance and exit "were damaged further to blasts from the conflict in previous days and ceased to operate."

2023-10-16T16:37:24.308761+00:00 IST

Zero politics, zero egos’: Knesset begins wartime winter session

Two and a half months later, Israel is at war. The country is led by a unity government. And in the wake of a devastating Hamas attack on southern communities, reservists of all stripes quickly mobilised.

2023-10-16T12:53:44.948677+00:00 IST

Israel-Hamas war: Zaka serves as a reminder of tragic human toll

Zaka, short for "Zihui Korbanot Ason," is an Israeli volunteer organisation that specialises in identifying unnatural deaths during tragic events, including terror attacks and natural disasters.

2023-10-16T11:52:55.157532+00:00 IST

UAE Foreign Minister, Timor-Leste President discuss ties

During the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah and President Ramos-Horta discussed friendly relations and ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields, including economic, trade, and investment, all aimed at serving the development goals of both countries and benefiting their people.

2023-10-16T10:14:01.633354+00:00 IST

Blinken arrives in Tel Aviv again ahead of Israel Gaza offensive

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Monday, the second time within a few days, to pledge support for the country as it prepares a major military offensive in Gaza, the Washington Post reported. Blinken who was in Israel on Thursday returned to the country after a tour in which he met with Egyptian President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and King Abdullah II of Jordan.

2023-10-16T09:51:04.781040+00:00 IST

Israel Air Force taking ground forces commanders over Gaza Strip

Brigade and battalion commanders, many of whom have never entered into Gaza Strip were shown from combat helicopters where ground troops are expected to enter and advance during the looming ground offensive.

2023-10-16T09:45:47.741579+00:00 IST

Israel President reveals shocking details of Hamas terror tactics

Israel President Isaac Herzog revealed a disturbing Hamas booklet found on the body of a Palestinian terrorist killed in one of the Gaza-area communities on Sunday.

2023-10-16T09:16:13.132827+00:00 IST

We continue to act to destroy, demolish Hamas: Israel

He asserted that Israel continues to act in order to destroy and demolish the capabilities of Hamas, adding that the terrorist group will not be allowed to use Gaza Strip as a staging ground for attacks against Israel and our civilians."

2023-10-16T09:09:30.182447+00:00 IST

Israel PM’s office denies reports of any ceasefire in Gaza 

The statement comes after Reuters news agency, citing two Egyptian security officials, reported that Israel agreed to halt fire from 9 am.

2023-10-16T08:11:16.105160+00:00 IST

Israel announces plan to evacuate residents

The IDF stated that 28 communities have been included in the plan. Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has approved the implementation of the plan.

2023-10-16T06:41:35.412015+00:00 IST

‘Fauda' actor Rona-Lee Shimon ready to join fight against Hamas

The actor has appreciated India's solidarity with Israel and its condemnation of the October 7 attack by Hamas terrorists from the blockaded Gaza Strip into Israeli towns resulting in the loss of hundreds of Israeli civilian lives and the capture of more than 100 hostages. Israel swiftly retaliated with airstrikes on Gaza that have killed hundreds of Palestinians.

2023-10-16T05:43:59.434312+00:00 IST

Gaza, Egypt border to reopen for foreign national Palestinians

The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt will reopen for foreign national Palestinians at 9 am (local time on Monday when humanitarian aid will also start crossing into Gaza

2023-10-16T05:39:49.708059+00:00 IST

Hamas' willingness to commit war crimes visible even from

Taking to X, Israel Defence Forces posted satellite image to show how Israel looked before and after Hamas's attacks on October 7.

2023-10-16T03:21:21.006480+00:00 IST

Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed visits Tarahum

Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has visited the Tarahum - for Gaza campaign centre in Abu Dhabi.

2023-10-16T01:47:51.778393+00:00 IST

USS ‘Eisenhower’ Carrier strike group headed to Israel

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered the USS Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean in a move widely seen as a deterrent to Iran and Hezbollah.

2023-10-16T01:39:04.602450+00:00 IST

'Rafah will be reopened for aid': US top diplomat

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has voiced confidence in his recent conversation with Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi regarding the delivery of aid to people in Gaza and said that the Rafah crossing will be reopened.

2023-10-16T01:37:32.920865+00:00 IST

Israel forces carry out fresh strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israel Defence Forces have struck the Hezbollah "military infrastructure" in Lebanon as a retaliatory move to Sunday's fire, The Times of Israel reported.

2023-10-16T00:38:20.767640+00:00 IST

Emirati Field Hospital receiving Afghanistan quake victims

The field hospital opened by the Joint Operations Command of the UAE Ministry of Defence yesterday has received numerous injured people from the residents of the Herat region, who have been affected by the recent earthquake that struck Northern Afghanistan.

2023-10-15T23:48:13.969538+00:00 IST