Middle East

UAE: DP World Women's Cycling Challenge kicks off tomorrow

The 4th edition of the DP World Women's Cycling Challenge is set to welcome some of the best women cyclists in the region to Al Qudra Cycle Track on October 7, 2023.

2023-10-06T17:53:41.531325+00:00 IST

FAB issues largest-ever USD tier 2 bond from a UAE Bank

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), UAE's largest bank and one of the world's largest and strongest financial institutions, successfully issued its inaugural USD Tier 2 capital securities on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

2023-10-06T17:36:48.410974+00:00 IST

Know who is 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi

Mohammadi (51), who has been a defiant voice for women's rights in Iran, has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison and has been banned from seeing her husband and children.

2023-10-06T16:37:22.383705+00:00 IST

Indian govt considering reducing MEP of basmati rice: Min Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal on Friday said that the government is seriously considering reducing the minimum export price (MEP) of basmati rice.

2023-10-06T15:50:01.787845+00:00 IST

Preparatory meetings for UMEX and SimTEX 2024 get underway

UMEX and SimTEX 2024 will be held under the patronage of Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, from January 22-25 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

2023-10-06T15:34:47.115994+00:00 IST

Dubai's weeklong real estate transactions exceed AED9.5bn

The DLD report showed that 248 plots were sold for AED 1.75 billion, while 1,197 apartments and villas were purchased for AED 3.18 billion.

2023-10-06T15:13:38.755774+00:00 IST

5th AccessAbilities Expo to open in Dubai on October 9th

More than 250 international exhibitors, brands, and rehabilitation centres from more than 50 countries will participate in the exhibition, the largest of its kind in the region.

2023-10-06T14:51:31.943683+00:00 IST

Zayed Higher Organisation to promote inclusive sports

The Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding with the Abu Dhabi Racquet Games Club, underscoring their commitment to bolstering services for People of Determination, fostering their engagement in sports and promoting inclusivity.

2023-10-06T09:59:07.185112+00:00 IST

Dubai Municipality receives UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award

Dubai Municipality has been awarded the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award in recognition of its ground-breaking 'FOG WATCH' initiative that aims to automate the disposal, final treatment, recycling, and primary use of food waste in sewage systems. The award is one of the greatest and most prestigious awards in its category organised by UN-Habitat.

2023-10-06T09:57:00.222026+00:00 IST

MoIAT, Nafis launch training programmes to empower talent

The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has partnered with the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis) to launch 4 trainings under 'The Industrialist Programme'.

2023-10-06T09:56:35.555209+00:00 IST

Death toll rises to 100 in drone attack on Syria military college

The death toll has risen to 100 in a drone attack on a Syria military college that took place in Homs province of the country early Friday, Al Jazeera reported.

2023-10-06T09:13:52.424133+00:00 IST

UAE: MoIAT, Nafis launch training programmes to empower national

The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has partnered with the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis) to launch 4 trainings under 'The Industrialist Programme'.

2023-10-06T08:49:44.686075+00:00 IST

ICA Congress Abu Dhabi 2023 organises 'Hackathon' for school and

The International Council on Archives (ICA) Congress Abu Dhabi 2023 is organising the "Archives Hackathon" from October 10 to 12 as part of the Congress's events.

2023-10-06T08:49:43.637318+00:00 IST

Zayed Educational Complexes: A proactive vision for future of UAE

The Zayed Educational Complexes project, implemented by the Emirates Schools Establishment (ESE) in cooperation with the Presidential Court and the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, is one of the largest educational projects in the UAE, reflecting its steadfast approach to investing in human capital.

2023-10-06T08:48:26.462020+00:00 IST

India is big investment for us: EMAAR group CEO

UAE-based Emaar Properties Group CEO Amit Jain on Friday said India is a big investment for his company and the expansion announcement could be seen during the Vibrant Gujarat summit in New Delhi.

2023-10-06T08:34:30.326680+00:00 IST

Drone attack on military college in Syria’s Homs kills 80

A drone attack on a military college in Syria's Homs province during a graduation ceremony has killed as many as 80 people and wounded 240 others, the Syrian health minister has said, Al Jazeera reported.

2023-10-06T00:45:01.967432+00:00 IST

UAE investing a lot in India: LuLu group MD Yusuff Ali

"Both countries and their relations are growing day by day. UAE imports a lot of products from India...UAE exports petroleum products and petroleum by-products to India. So the relationship is very strong and UAE is investing a lot in India..." the LuLu group chairman said while speaking on UAE-India trade.

2023-10-05T21:36:40.789484+00:00 IST

"India, UAE focused on funding of sustainable transition..." CII

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) President R Dinesh has said both India and UAE have a common interest in the infrastructure development in India and the opportunities that exist with more and more privatization.

2023-10-05T19:34:28.209300+00:00 IST

Former Israel Defense Minister Gantz meets US NSA

"In the meeting we discussed advancing the vital security interests of the State of Israel, the broadening of Israel's integration into the region, and confronting threats posed by Iran and its proxies in the Middle East," said Gantz.

2023-10-05T18:13:28.219898+00:00 IST

UAE: DXB welcomes TUS Airways’ inaugural flight from Larnaca

TUS Airways, the leading and largest airline in Cyprus, operated its first flight to Dubai on Sunday 1st October 2023.

2023-10-05T18:09:07.322021+00:00 IST

Israeli doctors treat hundreds of Armenian blast victims

An Israeli medical delegation flew to Armenia on Wednesday after an explosion at a fuel depot killed at least 20 people and injured hundreds more on September 25.

2023-10-05T18:04:42.053362+00:00 IST