Middle East

India under PM Modi's leadership is considered...: Lulu Group MD

At the meeting with top business leaders from India and UAE hosted by Abu Dhabi Chamber, Yusuff Ali MA said, he said that the common focus of UAE and India is peace, stability and economic progress.

2023-10-05T17:48:58.884779+00:00 IST

India-UAE looking to expand trade to USD100 billion: Piyush Goyal

"Basic foundation on which I believe we are looking to expand the trade between our two countries, significantly, at least to make it USD 100 billion, very quickly, said Goyal at the meeting with top business leaders from India and UAE hosted by Abu Dhabi Chamber.

2023-10-05T17:28:04.556808+00:00 IST

UAE President receives Speaker of Iranian Parliament

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, accompanied by Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC).

2023-10-05T17:23:33.928579+00:00 IST

UAE President, Malaysian Prime Minister discuss bilateral ties

During the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, Ibrahim conveyed to UAE President the greetings of the King of Malaysia, Al Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al Mustafa Billah Shah, and his wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of the UAE.

2023-10-05T17:05:18.832171+00:00 IST

One person killed as Typhoon Koinu lashes southern Taiwan

An 80-year-old woman in Taichung die due to severe blooding caused by a cut by broken glass due to the typhoon, according to the center.

2023-10-05T16:54:51.946637+00:00 IST

In historic first, Israeli Minister gives speech in Riyadh

"As demonstrated by the Abraham Accords, when nations converge on mutual goals, outcomes can be monumentally transformative," Karhi told the audience at the Universal Postal Union's 2023 Extraordinary Congress.

2023-10-05T16:06:21.690943+00:00 IST

UAE congratulates Morocco for winning bid to host 2030 FIFA Cup

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed its confidence that Morocco has the expertise to host a prestigious edition of the tournament, given its organisational capabilities, human resources, and numerous achievements in the field of sports.

2023-10-05T15:56:40.921953+00:00 IST

Experts weigh in on advantages, risks of Israel-Saudi deal

The study seeks to clearly outline the advantages of the deal, including possible opportunities for partnership, along with the security risks of potential concessions that may be required of Israel to secure such an agreement

2023-10-05T15:56:22.391533+00:00 IST

Israel and Mexico to launch direct flights

Direct flights between Tel Aviv and the Mexican cities of Mexico City and Cancun will be launched, said Israel's Transportation Minister Miri Regev during a visit to Mexico.

2023-10-05T15:42:49.688455+00:00 IST

India-UAE is very strong relationship...: Envoy Sunjay Sudhir

He also spoke about the agreements signed between two nations during Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal's ongoing visit to UAE.

2023-10-05T15:10:01.974966+00:00 IST

India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor is...: Indian envoy

Indian ambassador to UAE Sunjay Sudhir on Thursday said India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor is a special kind of connectivity between the continents through the Gulf.

2023-10-05T15:03:39.603245+00:00 IST

Even moon is not the limit: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

In an exclusive interview with ANI in Abu Dhabi, Piyush Goyal said, "...While at one point in time, we would say the sky is the limit, I can say now even the moon is not the limit."

2023-10-05T14:27:27.907410+00:00 IST

NPCI, UAE Etihad payments ink MoU for cross-border remittances

This MoU will facilitate the users of both countries, which would be as seamless as a domestic transaction using a beneficiary identifier (mobile number / VPA).

2023-10-05T12:40:01.163166+00:00 IST

India, UAE to collaborate in fields of industries, advanced tech

The India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry and UAE's Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday on cooperation in the fields of industries and advanced technologies.

2023-10-05T10:48:51.818646+00:00 IST

Switzerland takes bold steps to combat climate change

Switzerland is making significant strides in addressing the pressing issue of climate change, recognising the substantial risks it has brought in recent years.

2023-10-05T09:51:03.408592+00:00 IST

Israeli research offers new hope for Alzheimer’s patients

An Israeli study shedding new light on the elusive mechanisms behind sporadic Alzheimer's Disease could pave the way for groundbreaking treatments and prevention strategies

2023-10-05T09:47:29.972127+00:00 IST

UAE Council discusses national environmental goals

Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment (MoCCAE), chaired the third meeting of the UAE Council for Environmental and Municipal Work for the current year.

2023-10-05T09:46:54.807769+00:00 IST

UAE: MoHRE begins evaluating Emirates Labour Market Award

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has started field visits and evaluation processes for files nominated for the Emirates Labour Market Award under the supervision of specialised committees that comply with a set of criteria and standards tailored to each of the three categories of the award.

2023-10-05T09:29:56.579940+00:00 IST

UAE: Mansour bin Zayed receives Cuban Deputy Prime Minister

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has received Ricardo Cabrisas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment of Cuba.

2023-10-05T09:27:14.646248+00:00 IST

Masdar, Boeing join forces for sustainable aviation fuel

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC - Masdar, is teaming up with aerospace company Boeing to propel the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in the UAE and globally. The partnership aims to further support the commercial aviation industry's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

2023-10-05T09:22:07.007994+00:00 IST

Ankara Blast: Turkey says bombers came from Syria

After discovering that the two terrorists who blew a bomb in front of government offices in Ankara over the weekend were from Syria, Turkey said, adding that all Kurdish installations in Syria and Iraq are legitimate military targets, Al Jazeera reported.

2023-10-05T09:11:29.981487+00:00 IST