Middle East

UAE: Ahmed bin Mohammed reviews NOC’s plans at meeting

Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of the National Olympic Committee (NOC), stressed the need to advance the Olympic movement in the country and intensify efforts to bring greater Olympic glory for the country in all sporting disciplines.

2023-09-14T17:58:16.666654+00:00 IST

Israeli High Court battles Justice Minister

The government requested on Thursday that the High Court of Justice cancel the injunction it published earlier in the day requiring Justice Minister Yariv Levin to explain his reasons for not convening the Judicial Selection Committee.

2023-09-14T17:13:08.011224+00:00 IST

As part of UAE air bridge, five relief planes arrive in Benghazi

Thousands of people have lost their lives and sustained injuries in the floods resulting from the heavy rains in the North African country.

2023-09-14T09:10:52.342377+00:00 IST

UAE Embassy in Turkiye launches promotional campaign for COP28

The UAE Embassy in the Republic of Türkiye organized a promotional campaign in Istanbul for the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which will take place at Expo City Dubai from November 30 to December 12 this year.

2023-09-14T01:33:23.864182+00:00 IST

Israel: 70 dogs rescued from makeshift shelter

Inspectors of the Ministry of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Kfar Sava Police Station, rescued over 70 dogs that were in poor health from a makeshift shelter in Tel Mond.

2023-09-14T01:32:39.882301+00:00 IST

Over 6000 killed after devastating floods wreak havoc in Libya

More than 6000 people have lost their lives due to heavy flooding that caused massive devastation across Libya, reported CNN on Wednesday.

2023-09-14T01:06:33.820615+00:00 IST

Deadly fighting continues in Lebanon, at least 6 killed

At least six people have been killed and more than a dozen have sustained serious injuries in clashes in Lebanon’s largest Palestinian camp on Wednesday, reported Al Jazeera.

2023-09-13T23:11:18.725782+00:00 IST

Sultan bin Ahmed reviews activities and pavilions at IGCF

Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Media Council Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi was briefed on Wednesday afternoon about the accompanying activities and pavilions participating in the 12th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), taking place on September 13-14 at Expo Centre Sharjah.

2023-09-13T17:52:38.435048+00:00 IST

MoHAP to unveil children’s vaccine to Al Hosn app

UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has unveiled a significant upgrade to Al Hosn app with the new features including a comprehensive vaccination tracker for children from birth up to 18 years old, reinforcing the Ministry’s adherence to the National Immunisation Programme.

2023-09-13T17:52:14.182730+00:00 IST

META Film Fest to return in November with celebration of cinema

META Film Fest, the star-studded, four-day international motion picture gala, will return to Dubai for its second edition from 9th to 12th November, 2023.

2023-09-13T17:36:45.290497+00:00 IST

Rising thunderstorm activity may accelerate Global Warming

Israeli researchers have uncovered a compelling connection between thunderstorms and the proliferation of wispy cirrus clouds, potentially accelerating global warming.

2023-09-13T17:35:26.733917+00:00 IST

Experts at IGCF 2023: Results come with efforts, not just wishes

Even as several countries around the world succeeded in optimally harnessing their natural, human and economic wealth to achieve sustainable development goals, other resource-rich countries struggled to realise their developmental aspirations.

2023-09-13T17:34:09.593421+00:00 IST

UAE to host 25th Gulf Engineering Forum in February 2024

The UAE Society of Engineers, in collaboration with the Gulf Engineering Union, has officially announced the launch of the 25th Gulf Engineering Forum to be held on February 7-8, 2024 at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City, under the theme "Smart Engineering for a Sustainable Future".

2023-09-13T17:13:15.751627+00:00 IST

Reporters to fly with Netanyahu, ending threat of press boycott

The decision, announced by the Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday, defused a crisis with journalists who had threatened to boycott the premier’s American trip over an earlier decision not to allow them to travel back to Israel on the same plane because of his rush to get back home ahead of Yom Kippur, a solemn day of prayer and fasting.

2023-09-13T17:10:57.927166+00:00 IST

Israeli population will pass 10 million in 2024

As the Hebrew year draws to a close, the Jewish state has a population of approximately 9.795 million people, the report said. Some 7.181 million (73 per cent) identify as Jewish, 2.065 million (21 per cent) as Arab and 549,000 (5 per cent) as neither.

2023-09-13T17:10:19.854721+00:00 IST

PM Netanyahu to use financial pressure to fight Arab crime gangs

At the meeting, the Project Director reviewed the progress in establishing an oversight mechanism for the transfer of funds to the local authorities. A briefing was also given on the pace of progress regarding the package of expedited legislation for advancing the fight against crime in the Arab sector.

2023-09-13T17:05:04.258639+00:00 IST

Two UAE aid planes arrive in Benghazi

The UAE's response is part of its air bridge to provide urgent relief aid to those in need and those affected by floods in Libya.

2023-09-13T08:48:42.198068+00:00 IST

Mamata Banerjee meets Sri Lankan President in Dubai

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe at Dubai International Airport and she invited him to the Bengal Global Business Summit 2023 to be held in Kolkata.

2023-09-13T05:47:14.014471+00:00 IST

Israel sees moderate increase in Covid hospitalisations

Israel’s Ministry of Health said that it is constantly monitoring the trends in morbidity and variants of the coronavirus. It reported that a moderate increase in the number of hospitalized people is evident in Israel.

2023-09-13T01:30:15.312071+00:00 IST

UAE commends consensus of GCC countries

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its appreciation of the consensus reached by GCC nations to proceed with the ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.

2023-09-13T01:29:58.314258+00:00 IST

UAE: ADIA Lab symposium to address key challenges

ADIA Lab, the independent Abu Dhabi-based institute dedicated to basic and applied research in data and computational sciences, will host the inaugural ADIA Lab Symposium at Abu Dhabi Global Market in Abu Dhabi on 7th and 8th November 2023.

2023-09-13T01:27:32.963352+00:00 IST