Middle East

21st Arab Media Forum to display Refik Anadol’s AI artwork

The AI artwork of renowned new media artist Refik Anadol will be exhibited at the 21st Arab Media Forum, bringing an aesthetic dimension to the event’s key focuses: the sustainability agenda and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in reshaping the media.

2023-09-19T17:13:49.281816+00:00 IST

UAE's SAR team concludes humanitarian mission in Morocco

Launched as per the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE search and rescue (SAR) team has concluded its humanitarian mission in Morocco.

2023-09-19T16:54:15.184991+00:00 IST

UAE officially launches influenza awareness campaign

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has officially launched the annual national seasonal influenza awareness campaign under the theme, “Protect Yourself... Protect Your Community”.

2023-09-19T16:53:01.319533+00:00 IST

Israeli Prime Minister and tech leaders discuss AI's impact

The meeting was a convergence of minds deeply invested in the realm of AI and its profound implications for the future.

2023-09-19T12:35:45.489811+00:00 IST

Indian Ambassador to Oman Amit Narang visits INS Talwar

Indian Ambassador to Oman Amit Narang on Monday visited INS Talwar on a port call at Muscat¸ held a discussion with the officers present onboard.

2023-09-19T09:15:09.581261+00:00 IST

Israel adding three new public transportation hubs in South

Israel’s Ministry of Transportation reported that three new facilities – large stations – for the operation of public transportation defined as being of “strategic importance” will be established in the southern cities of Be’er Sheva, Ashkelon and Ashdod.

2023-09-19T00:55:53.875088+00:00 IST

UAE USD bond issue achieved strong results

The Federal Government of the United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Finance, successfully closed its offering of a US dollar-denominated 10-years USD 1.5 billion bond maturing on September 2033, issued with a yield of 4.917 per cent representing a spread of 60 bps over US Treasuries. The bond will be listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and Nasdaq Dubai.

2023-09-19T00:55:35.093286+00:00 IST

UAE, Egyptian Presidents discuss bilateral cooperation

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt discussed bilateral relations and ways to develop cooperation to realise the aspirations of their peoples for sustainable development and prosperity.

2023-09-19T00:55:20.652994+00:00 IST

Israel to supply suicide drones to undisclosed European nation

The Haifa-based company said the contract will see Elbit supply several hundred of the drones over a two-year period.

2023-09-18T18:03:22.177085+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Sports Council reviews financial budget for 2024

The Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council held its regular meeting today to discuss business developments, plans for developing the sports sector in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the continuation of supportive initiatives and programmes to enhance the success of the sports system at the local and global levels.

2023-09-18T17:57:05.168580+00:00 IST

MoHRE applauds private sector’s commitment, social responsibility

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that most of the private sector establishments have complied with the ban on working outdoors or under direct sunlight (Midday Break) between 12:30 and 15:00, from 15th June to 15th September 2023.

2023-09-18T17:50:18.167085+00:00 IST

ERC expands humanitarian outreach for flood victims in Libya

The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has expanded its humanitarian relief operations and programmes for those affected by the storms, torrents, and floods that hit Libya.

2023-09-18T17:31:51.529016+00:00 IST

Israeli soldier with Down’s syndrome bids farewell to her uniform

She bid farewell to her uniform and is now setting her sights on a chef’s hat

2023-09-18T17:06:28.756625+00:00 IST

Israel's minister of environment in New York to sign US Deal

The Ministry of the Environment said that the memorandum will make it possible to continue the close cooperation between Israel and the US in many areas of environment and climate.

2023-09-18T16:57:06.065553+00:00 IST

Israel PM Netanyahu slams protestors as he leaves for US trip

Before boarding his plane Netanyahu decried the activities of the protestors – from blocking highways to calling for refusals to perform military reserve duties – and spoke of how when in his years as leader of the opposition he never called on people to take such extreme actions.

2023-09-18T09:37:52.613826+00:00 IST

UAE FM participates in GCC foreign ministers coordination meeting

The meeting was attended by a number of foreign ministers and Jassim Muhammad Al Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

2023-09-18T09:22:37.537784+00:00 IST

Rabdan Academy to host Graduation Ceremony 2023 on Wednesday

Rabdan Academy is organising the upcoming 2023 Graduation Ceremony on Wednesday at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), under the patronage of UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

2023-09-18T08:06:52.879451+00:00 IST

EWEC invites Expression of Interest submissions

Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) today invited developers and developer consortiums to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the development of a new Khazna Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Project (IPP) in Abu Dhabi by the deadline of 2nd October 2023, at 12:00 noon Gulf Standard Time (GST).

2023-09-18T08:01:06.899870+00:00 IST

UAE Foreign Minister meets number of counterparts in New York

UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met separately with a number of foreign ministers participating in the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) in New York.

2023-09-18T07:43:22.883585+00:00 IST

Santiniketan on World Heritage list

Permanent Representative of India to UNESCO Vishal V Sharma on Sunday said that India rejoices and celebrates the inclusion of Santiniketan on the World Heritage List.

2023-09-18T03:43:46.022506+00:00 IST

Iranian President leaves for New York to attend 78th UNGA

The Iranian President, who left in the early hours of Monday, is accompanied by a representative of the Supreme Leader Hojjat al-Islam Qomi, the first vice president Mohammad Mokhbar, and a number of ministers and delegate members.

2023-09-18T03:00:43.627531+00:00 IST