Middle East

Israel's Supreme Court holds first hearing

The Israeli Supreme Court has heard the first petition challenging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's contentious judicial overhaul, reported Al Jazeera on Tuesday.

2023-09-13T00:58:05.085402+00:00 IST

Over 5000 presumed dead in Libya floods

Over 5000 people are presumed dead after two dams collapsed in northeastern Libya due to severe rainfall, dumping more water into already flooded areas, reported Al Jazeera.

2023-09-13T00:43:46.111655+00:00 IST

Israeli StartUp’s lab-grown chicken gets certified by Kosher

The latest of more than 1.3 million products that the US-based Orthodox Union certifies as kosher is lab-grown “chicken,” which is produced by the Tel Aviv-based startup, SuperMeat. It is the first lab-grown “meat” product that the nonprofit kosher agency is certifying.

2023-09-12T17:36:42.598653+00:00 IST

UAE: Expo Centre Sharjah takes part in Expo! Expo! MENA

Expo Centre Sharjah has taken part in Expo! Expo! MENA, a prestigious global event dedicated to the exhibition and conference industry.

2023-09-12T17:18:56.203188+00:00 IST

UAE: Ahmad bin Hasher Al Maktoum visits Sharjah Sports Club

Sheikh Ahmad bin Hasher Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Shooting Federation, visited the Individual Games Department at the Sharjah Sports Club and held an extensive meeting with the Individual Games Department in the presence of Engineer Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Al Hajri, Board Member, Head of Individual Games, and members of the board of directors.

2023-09-12T17:14:27.667767+00:00 IST

Ahmad bin Hasher Al Maktoum visits Sharjah Sports Club

The individual games meeting, held with the UAE Shooting Federation, discussed several topics related to the shooting game, including coordination of future programmes and local and foreign participation of distinguished players who belong to Sharjah Sports Club.

2023-09-12T16:49:05.121200+00:00 IST

Tensions high as Israeli SC convenes on judicial overhaul

Opponents of the judicial overhaul filed petitions against the “Reasonableness Law” to restrict judges’ use of the “reasonableness” standard.

2023-09-12T14:51:33.880748+00:00 IST

RAK Ruler receives Ambassador of Kuwait

During the meeting, Sheikh Saud wished the Ambassador success in performing his duties and enhancing UAE-Kuwait relations.

2023-09-12T13:37:14.231590+00:00 IST

UAE: DEWA’s hydroelectric power plant in Hatta is 74 pc complete

This came during his visit to the plant site in Hatta to check the progress of ongoing work. This is the first station in the GCC region, with investments of up to AED1.421 billion. The project is planned for completion in Q1 of 2025.

2023-09-12T09:56:19.879395+00:00 IST

UAE exempts citizens of Armenia from pre-entry visas

The signing ceremony was attended by Khaled Abdullah Belhoul, Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Karen Grigorian, Ambassador of Armenia to the UAE.

2023-09-12T09:46:14.856434+00:00 IST

More ‘Park and Ride’ spaces added to ease Tel Aviv congestion

The Ministry of Transportation and Cross Israel inaugurated the new and upgraded “HaNetiv” parking lot at the entrance to the Gush Dan (greater Tel Aviv) area intended to encourage more people to take advantage of park and ride options, thereby reducing traffic congestion in the area.

2023-09-12T01:12:51.052718+00:00 IST

UAE President offers condolences by phone to Libya’s Dbeibeh

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended his condolences – over two phone calls – to Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, Prime Minister of Libya’s Government of National Unity, and Field Marshal Khalifa Belqasim Haftar, Commander of the Libyan Armed Forces, over the victims of the floods witness by the State of Libya.

2023-09-12T01:08:40.677053+00:00 IST

UAE and Philippines explore enhancing trade, investments

Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, today received a high-level delegation from the Philippines at the headquarters of the Ministry of Economy in Dubai.

2023-09-12T01:06:54.462704+00:00 IST

Morocco quake toll passes 2800

The death toll in Morocco earthquake has passed 2800 after a powerful 6.8 earthquake hit the country on Friday last week, Al Jazeera reported.

2023-09-12T00:06:24.405182+00:00 IST

Storm Daniel sweeps Libya, more than 2000 feared dead

More than 2,000 people are feared dead amid devastating flooding caused by Storm Daniel, which blasted across the country's east, CNN reported.

2023-09-11T23:15:53.530852+00:00 IST

UAE: Permanent Committee for Human Rights holds 16th meeting

The meeting, which was held at the Presidential Court, was attended by the Committee members of relevant UAE entities, and the National Human Rights Institution established in accordance with the Paris Principles as an observer.

2023-09-11T17:21:56.400583+00:00 IST

Jawaher Al Qasimi highlights Sharjah's commitment to science

Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), has expressed great pride on the occasion of the inauguration of the University of Kalba, in the emirate’s coastal town.

2023-09-11T16:58:21.191792+00:00 IST

Israel moving forward with new ‘Climate Law’

The Knesset holds three different readings of a bill before it can be passed into law. This provides opportunities for Knesset members to raise objections/suggestion etc.

2023-09-11T16:50:00.224351+00:00 IST

Israeli reporters threaten to boycott Netanyahu’s US trip

According to the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office’s announcement, the unusual decision relates to the time pressure of leaving after Shabbat and the urgency of arriving in Israel before the start of Yom Kippur.

2023-09-11T16:49:35.337489+00:00 IST

Israeli emergency team on the ground in quake-stricken Morocco 

The Israel-based emergency responders arrived in the country on Saturday night, following Friday’s devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake centered in the High Atlas mountain range, about 72 kilometers (44 miles) southwest of Marrakesh.

2023-09-11T10:20:17.074298+00:00 IST

Dubai South completes blockchain integration system in partnershi

Dubai South has announced the completion of its blockchain integration system in partnership with Dubai Customs. This makes it the first free zone in Dubai to achieve this milestone.

2023-09-11T10:11:52.022558+00:00 IST