Middle East

More than 7 mn beneficiaries of "BE AWARE" campaign

The Sharjah Police General Command revealed the conclusion of its awareness campaign, "BE AWARE," which was organised by the Criminal Investigations Department and the Media and Public Relations Department, in cooperation with strategic partners.

2023-10-05T00:50:29.178132+00:00 IST

UAE: Hamdan bin Zayed visits ADIPEC 2023

Sheikh Hamdan was briefed on the pioneering technology and solutions that are fast-tracking decarbonisation and advancing sustainable practices across the energy sector.

2023-10-05T00:42:20.812233+00:00 IST

Miniature Spectrometers for All: An Israeli breakthrough

Israeli researchers unveiled a tiny component based on artificial intelligence that could enable individuals to conduct a variety of tests, with their devices -- from checking blood oxygen levels to determining the amount of fat in a glass of milk and even lead to the develop of "neural cameras."

2023-10-04T17:40:28.687415+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone eyes growth opportunities

Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports, has announced a new partnership with Masdar City Free Zone, a thriving business community and sustainability hub, located in Masdar City. The new agreement will enhance space offerings and end-to-end logistics services for businesses in both free zones.

2023-10-04T17:29:44.085638+00:00 IST

UAE President confers First Class Medal of Independence

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan awarded the First Class Medal of Independence to Tiago Castigo on the occasion of the end of his tenure as Ambassador of the Republic of Mozambique to the UAE.

2023-10-04T17:22:53.492363+00:00 IST

MoIAT launches Green ICV to reward companies

The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has announced the adoption of the new Green ICV criteria and bonus within the National In-Country Value (ICV) Programme to encourage sustainability practices throughout various supply chains.

2023-10-04T09:53:28.068241+00:00 IST

ADFD delegation explores opportunities for strategic ties

A high-level delegation representing Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) recently visited NAFFCO, a global leader in fire safety solutions.

2023-10-04T09:48:51.480175+00:00 IST

UAE leaders congratulate President of Germany on Unity Day

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, dispatched similar messages to President Steinmeier and to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on the occasion.

2023-10-03T17:43:33.840419+00:00 IST

UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention, WHO team up for workshop

UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), in collaboration with the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, has organised a comprehensive three-day training workshop in a proactive move aimed at bolstering the nation's healthcare infrastructure and ensuring the health and well-being of its youngest citizens

2023-10-03T16:48:45.793747+00:00 IST

UAE Minister Thani Al Zeyoudi meets Japanese counterpart

During the meeting, Al Zeyoudi underlined the strength of economic relations between the UAE and Japan, which he said continue to expand

2023-10-03T16:43:41.436327+00:00 IST

Thousands celebrate Sukkot holiday in Hebron

The tomb is the burial place of the Biblical patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, along with their wives and is Israel’s second-most visited holy site.

2023-10-03T15:58:14.757365+00:00 IST

David Litvinov and heavy lifting of Israeli-Saudi peace

David Litvinov, was a member of a four-man team competing 2023 World Weightlifting Championships held in Riyadh in September. The delegation openly represented Israel under the Jewish state’s flag in Riyadh while on a mission to secure a spot in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

2023-10-03T15:39:18.106436+00:00 IST

Blinken to visit Israel, Saudi Arabia amid normalisation push

The trip, which the State Department has yet to confirm, is to take place during the third week of October and include a visit to Ramallah in the Palestinian Authority.

2023-10-03T15:39:05.726794+00:00 IST

ADNOC 1st company in Middle East to receive ISCC Certification

ADNOC announced on Tuesday that its Ruwais Refinery had received International Sustainability Carbon Certification (ISCC) for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), making it the first company in the Middle East to earn the distinction.

2023-10-03T09:02:57.086186+00:00 IST

Dubai Chambers reveals 4 pillars to shape Dubai Business agenda

Hosted under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the forum will be held under the theme ‘Shifting Economic Power: Dubai and the Future of Global Trade.’

2023-10-03T09:02:19.807202+00:00 IST

UAE Foreign Minister, Chilean counterpart discuss bilateral ties

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Alberto van Klaveren, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chile, discussed bilateral relations and means to further develop them across various sectors.

2023-10-03T07:21:56.172923+00:00 IST

Thousands attend priestly blessing at Jerusalem’s western wall

Thousands of Jews converged on the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Monday for Sukkot holiday prayers, including the Birkat Kohanim (Priestly Blessing).

2023-10-03T07:12:53.875523+00:00 IST

CBUAE lifts monitoring imposed on bank operating

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) announced the conclusion of administrative measures it had previously imposed on a bank operating in the UAE. This is a result of the bank’s adherence to the directives of the CBUAE with regard to the appointment of a consultant to take action and remediate its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Framework.

2023-10-03T07:12:23.573990+00:00 IST

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to run for third term

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has announced that he would run for a third term in the next election in December, according to Al Jazeera.

2023-10-03T06:59:42.624546+00:00 IST

UAE President attends opening of IHE 2023 in Doha

Several heads of states and international delegations are attending the exhibition as it unfolds at Al Bidda Park from 2nd October 2023 to March 2024, spanning 179 days.

2023-10-02T18:46:21.618054+00:00 IST

UAE President arrives in Qatar

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, welcomed UAE President and the accompanying delegation upon their arrival at Doha International Airport.

2023-10-02T17:32:09.418764+00:00 IST