Middle East

Growing Diplomacy: Israel and Morocco sign agriculture agreement

In a significant move toward expanding agricultural collaboration, Israel’s Minister of Agriculture, Avi Dichter, and his Moroccan counterpart, Mohammed Sadiki, have signed a declaration to bolster agricultural cooperation between the two nations, further solidifying the growing ties since the normalization agreements established nearly three years ago.

2023-10-01T01:54:06.721862+00:00 IST

Maktaba launches 11th Little Writer in the Big Book competition

This year’s edition will focus on sustainability, aligning with the UAE designating 2023 as the Year of Sustainability. Students are encouraged to document their sustainable practices and experiences through stories written in Arabic.

2023-10-01T01:49:47.214093+00:00 IST

UAE: Hamdan bin Mohammed witnesses graduation of third cohort

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, witnessed the graduation of candidates from the third cohort of the Dubai Future Experts Programme.

2023-10-01T01:37:58.558843+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi announces temporary truck, worker-bus ban on Monday

Brigadier General Mahmoud Yousef Al Balushi, Director of the Traffic and Patrols Directorate in the Central Operations Sector, explained that the ban would be in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Monday. Exemptions from the ban include vehicles from public cleaning companies and logistical support.

2023-09-30T17:42:43.824968+00:00 IST

UAE condemns terrorist bombings in Balochistan, KP

The UAE has strongly condemned the two terrorist bombings that took place in the provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which resulted in multiple deaths and injuries.

2023-09-29T17:43:07.388503+00:00 IST

NATO military commander visits Israel

The chairman of the military committee of the NATO alliance, Admiral Rob Bauer of the Royal Netherlands Navy, came to visit as the official guest of the IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi

2023-09-29T17:42:09.494086+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Police Commander-in-Chief meets Commissioner

Staff Major General Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Abu Dhabi Police Commander-in-Chief, met Commissioner of the Israeli National Police, General Yaakov Shabtai.

2023-09-29T17:35:17.064580+00:00 IST

ADAFSA to develop integrated strategy to reduce food loss

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) is intensifying its efforts to develop an integrated strategy to reduce food loss and waste (FLW), and improve the efficiency of the production chain, as part of its commitment to its central role in agricultural and food sustainability in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

2023-09-29T17:34:16.101060+00:00 IST

INS Nahshon arrives in Israel

The ship completed its journey from the US, which lasted over a month, during which dozens of men and women sailors managed to cover over 6500 miles across the Atlantic Ocean.

2023-09-29T17:30:29.808294+00:00 IST

'Tourism Opens Minds' initiative launched in Riyadh

The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has launched a new global initiative designed to unite and encourage nations, tourism sector leaders and consumers to be more open-minded when choosing a travel destination

2023-09-29T17:13:33.776200+00:00 IST

Israeli 3D printing aids injured mountain goat’s return

Dr Tomer Nisimian, Chief Veterinarian at the Nature and Parks Authority, noted the complexity of caring for baby mountain goats and the challenges faced during treatment.

2023-09-29T17:12:23.554800+00:00 IST

Zayed bin Hamad meets Omani Equestrian Federation delegation

Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society, Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, received a delegation from the Omani Equestrian and Racing Federation

2023-09-29T16:36:45.160633+00:00 IST

UAE Embassy in Brazil hosts 'Arab Emirates COP28 RUN'

The UAE Embassy in Brazil organised a sports event entitled “Arab Emirates COP28 RUN”, which saw the participation of more than 2,000 athletes from various age groups, including people of determination.

2023-09-29T08:45:26.487035+00:00 IST

507 creatives compete for Etisalat Award

The 15th annual edition of the Etisalat Award for Arabic Children's Literature, organised by the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) and sponsored by Etisalat by e&, has garnered 323 submissions from 22 different countries.

2023-09-29T08:35:50.759154+00:00 IST

Ajman Tourism’s fourth edition of Ajman Duathlon 2023 in October

In its continuous commitment to fostering sports activities and promoting fitness within the community of Ajman, the Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) has announced the upcoming fourth edition of the Ajman Duathlon, scheduled to take place at Al Safia Park, Ajman, on October 1, 2023.

2023-09-29T08:28:08.571164+00:00 IST

UAE President receives President of Union of Comoros

During their meeting at Qasr Al Shati, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Assoumani to the UAE, extending his best wishes for the visit and expressing his keenness to expand bilateral cooperation and foster development and prosperity in both countries.

2023-09-28T16:44:19.092006+00:00 IST

UAE Cyber Security Council joins Jordan Cyber Security Summit

Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Chairman of the UAE Cyber Security Council, highlighted the critical importance of collaborative efforts with the Kingdom of Jordan and close cooperation with neighbouring nations to foster a robust culture of cybersecurity.

2023-09-28T16:43:47.992970+00:00 IST

UAE and Malaysia discuss strengthening economic and trade ties

During the discussions, Al Zeyoudi commended the strong relations between the two countries and reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to enhance trade cooperation and develop opportunities for the business communities of both sides.

2023-09-28T15:04:10.306335+00:00 IST

DCT Abu Dhabi, Erth Hospitality to launch Chef Alain Ducasse’s fi

The Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced a partnership with Erth Hospitality to launch École Ducasse Abu Dhabi Studio, the region's first institute by École Ducasse founder, Chef Alain Ducasse, this coming December.

2023-09-28T09:03:45.765082+00:00 IST

UAE: Nahyan bin Zayed visits Liwa Date Festival and Auction

Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has visited the second edition of Liwa Date Festival and Auction.

2023-09-28T08:59:37.143461+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi City Municipality hosts workshop for construction stake

Abu Dhabi City Municipality, through its Environment, Health, and Safety Department, has organised a workshop to heighten awareness of occupational safety and health standards for stakeholders in the building and construction industry.

2023-09-28T08:58:16.422391+00:00 IST