Middle East

Active firing in southern city of Sderot in Israel for third day

As the Hamas terror group attacks on Israel continue for the third day, there is a very active scene in the southern city of Sderot in Israel as people living there can still hear explosions happening in the distance, reported Israeli-based i24NEWS.

2023-10-09T07:50:23.583858+00:00 IST

700 people dead, over 2000 injured in Israel

As the Hamas terror groups continue to attack Israel for three days, the death toll has crossed over 700 and is expected to rise further, leaving 2243 injured, reported The Times of Israel.

2023-10-09T06:04:28.051858+00:00 IST

"Hamas is no different than ISIS, Al Qaeda...": Israel envoy

Noting that this is Hamas's direct quote from their charter, Erdan further emphasized that the day of judgment will not come until Muslims fight the Jews and kill them.

2023-10-09T04:08:22.755343+00:00 IST

"Ruthless terrorists gunned down innocent Israeli civilians"

"Ruthless terrorists gunned down innocent Israeli civilians in the streets, murdering anything that moved... These terrorists broke into homes and shot people point blank as if they were stomping on insects...," he said.

2023-10-09T03:15:32.349934+00:00 IST

Israel Air Force destroys headquarters linked with Hamas

According to the Israel Air Force, the air force also attacked a headquarters spread over an area of three floors and a headquarters associated with the senior Hamas naval force, Muhammad Kashta.

2023-10-09T02:34:40.187634+00:00 IST

DHA and DCAS to participate in AccessAbilities Expo

This year's edition of the event is expected to achieve record growth in the number of global exhibitors specialised in manufacturing advanced technologies and devices that contribute towards empowering People of Determination as well as key regional rehabilitation centres serving more than 50 million People of Determination living in the Middle East.

2023-10-09T00:54:23.421538+00:00 IST

Dubai Press Club, MBRU host health science training programme

Representing a synergistic partnership between the media and health sectors, the initiative is part of broader efforts to integrate high-quality specialised health coverage into mainstream media.

2023-10-09T00:53:46.880558+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed, Blinken discuss latest regional developments

During the call, Sheikh Abdullah stressed the importance of exercising the utmost restraint, noting that Gaza's escalation forebodes dire repercussions for the region.

2023-10-09T00:50:38.037231+00:00 IST

A stunned, silent Israel in mourning

With schools and places of entertainment shuttered, Israeli cities, including its economic hub of Tel Aviv, looked like ghost towns as the first batches of the names of the dead were released, including many young soldiers in their 20s.

2023-10-08T22:18:18.121149+00:00 IST

Timing of Hamas attack “symbolic, picked”: Israeli researcher 

Israel saw unprecedented bloodshed beginning in the morning of a Jewish holiday, as a barrage of rockets slammed into southern and central Israel on Saturday morning after Hamas launched an attack, the Times of Israel reported.

2023-10-08T20:39:02.372107+00:00 IST

UN in touch with countries to discuss Israel, Gaza situation

United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland is in contact with the United States, European Union, Qatar, Egypt and Lebanon to discuss the ongoing situation in Israel and Gaza.

2023-10-08T19:21:07.391998+00:00 IST

Israel Defense Forces spokesperson calls situation "dire"

In an interview with ANI, Weiss said that the Israeli military is working "very hard" to secure the border area.

2023-10-08T18:35:28.160573+00:00 IST

UAE participates in World Bank and IMF meetings in Marrakech

The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Finance, announced its participation in the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) taking place in Marrakech, Kingdom of Morocco, from October 9 to 15, 2023.

2023-10-08T18:16:46.382405+00:00 IST

Security Cabinet approves war situation: Israel PM's Office

According to Israel PM's Office, the war was forced on Israel in a "terrorist assault from the Gaza strip" which started at 6 am (local time) on Saturday.

2023-10-08T14:23:58.985395+00:00 IST

Whoever took part in "war crime" will pay its price: IDF

Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari on Sunday called Hamas attack a "war crime" and asserted that whoever took part "will pay the price."

2023-10-08T13:05:59.254575+00:00 IST

MBRF provides over 22,000 books to Emirates Schools Establishment

In line with the role of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) in enhancing education in the UAE, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) donated 22,000 books to the Emirates Schools Establishment (ESE) to be distributed at the newly established Zayed Education Complexes as part of the 'My Family is Reading' initiative.

2023-10-08T11:32:07.342560+00:00 IST

Seventy countries to gather in Abu Dhabi for Cybersecurity week

The UAE Cybersecurity Council will organise the Regional Cybersecurity Week 2023 from 8th to 12th October, in cooperation with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Arab Regional Cybersecurity Center (ARCC).

2023-10-08T11:22:55.820405+00:00 IST

Death toll in Hamas attack in Israel rises to 350

While addressing a briefing on Sunday, IDF spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said the priorities were to end the fighting in Israeli communities and control breaches in the fence dividing Gaza and Israel, CNN reported.

2023-10-08T11:01:31.034479+00:00 IST

Dubai Municipality launch world's first system for Certification

Dubai Municipality has launched the world's first system for Certification and conformity marks in the field of 3D printing in the construction industry, which will serve as a proactive measure to streamline procedures and improve the quality of concrete mixes used in factories licenced and operating in Dubai.

2023-10-08T10:48:15.538463+00:00 IST

"Israel's response will not be very gentle," says former envoy

Following the deadly attack by Hamas that killed at least 350 people in Israel, and injured over 1500, the former Ambassador of Israel to India, Daniel Carmon has said that the country's response will not be very gentle but very forceful.

2023-10-08T10:26:08.064748+00:00 IST

Cop kills 2 Israelis, 1 Egyptian in Alexandria: Report

A police officer opened fire on Israeli tourists in Egypt, claiming the lives of two Israelis and an Egyptian, Al Jazeera reported quoting the local media.

2023-10-08T09:50:12.003708+00:00 IST