Middle East

UAE dispatches ambulances to support health sector in Ukraine

Salem Ahmed Al Kaabi, UAE Ambassador to Ukraine, said that the UAE continues its humanitarian efforts to support the essential needs of the Ukrainian people as part of its firm approach to ease the suffering of affected communities worldwide.

2023-09-07T10:20:27.442683+00:00 IST

COP28 announces largest convening of biz leaders

The COP28 Presidency will host the Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum (BPCF) on 1st and 2nd December, held concurrently with the world leaders World Climate Action Summit.

2023-09-07T10:08:13.542940+00:00 IST

Egypt: INS Sumedha arrives at Alexandria for Ex Bright Star-23

The Indian Navy Ship (INS) Sumedha arrived at Port Alexandria, Egypt on Wednesday to participate in ‘Exercise Bright Star- 23’. This edition of the multinational Tri-Services military exercise will see participation from 34 countries. It is the largest-ever joint military exercise in the Middle East and North Africa region.

2023-09-07T09:31:14.808881+00:00 IST

Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain receives National Guard Commander

Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain, affirmed the vital role of the UAE Armed Forces in supporting the nation's security strategy, reinforcing the pillars of the country's stability, and preserving the UAE Union’s resources and achievements.

2023-09-06T18:00:39.728609+00:00 IST

Israelis remember Mahsa Amini with solidarity campaign

September 16 marks the one-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody in Iran.

2023-09-06T18:00:15.230107+00:00 IST

Sharjah Economic Development Department discusses Cooperation

The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) received a delegation from the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) to enhance mutual work, cooperation, and communication between the two parties.

2023-09-06T17:59:58.727801+00:00 IST

UAE Minister inaugurates annual Tolerance Forum

UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, today inaugurated the annual ‘Government as an Incubator of Tolerance’ forum, a hub for tolerance, under the slogan “Cultivating the Principles of Tolerance and Coexistence.''

2023-09-06T17:13:59.438934+00:00 IST

Israel: ‘Netiva’ program integrates teens into labour force

Israel Minister of Labor Yoav Ben-Tzur participated in a conference held for graduates of the “Netiva” program which helps integrate young ultra-orthodox women into the labor force. Ben-Tzur is from the Sephardic ultra-orthodox Shas Party.

2023-09-06T17:13:09.465663+00:00 IST

UAE to host UN peacekeeping police chiefs in mid-September

The international workshop, which is hosted in the UAE for the second consecutive year, will feature key addresses from the UAE' representative, United Nations officials, and prominent figures within the United Nations peace operations missions, from all over the world.

2023-09-06T15:50:55.621607+00:00 IST

Dubai Sports Council announces launch of 2nd ‘Women Running Race’

Each participant will gain an innovative medal composed of 4 separate medals.

2023-09-06T12:21:38.129120+00:00 IST

India tops list of new Dubai Chamber of Commerce members

A total of 6,717 new Indian-owned companies signed up for membership in H1 2023, compared to 4,845 in H1 2022, representing year-over-year growth of 39 per cent.

2023-09-06T10:23:35.604812+00:00 IST

Arab Israelis arrested for smuggling explosives, weapons

Terror groups in Judea and Samaria have been using more powerful reverse-engineered Iranian improvised explosive devices (IEDs)

2023-09-06T09:56:21.597090+00:00 IST

COP28 delegation highlights impact of climate change

The UN Refugee Agency's Assistant High Commissioner for Operations, Raouf Mazou, and Director-General and Special Representative of COP28, Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi, have conducted a field visit to the Dadaab refugee complex during the Africa Climate Week (ACW) on the margins of their participation in the Africa Climate Summit (ACS) in Kenya.

2023-09-06T09:20:02.091563+00:00 IST

Israel PM Netanyahu raises issue of Natural Gas in Cyprus

It was Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s first official visit abroad in more than five months. The red carpet was rolled out at the presidential palace in Nicosia, the anthems of Israel and Cyprus were played and Netanyahu met with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides.

2023-09-06T09:13:36.830787+00:00 IST

UAE Foreign Minister receives EU Special Representative

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Luigi Di Maio, EU Special Representative for the Gulf region.

2023-09-06T09:09:27.419084+00:00 IST

UAE: MoS Al Nahyan meets military council Chief in Guinea

Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State of UAE met with the President of the Military Council in Guinea Colonel Mamady Doumbouya during his visit to the Guinean Capital Conakry.

2023-09-06T01:47:37.108601+00:00 IST

UAE: President's adviser meets UN Special Envoy to Yemen

Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, met with Hans Grundberg, United Nations (UN) Special Envoy to Yemen.

2023-09-06T01:47:03.813481+00:00 IST

Dubai Municipality carries out 350 inspections at school canteens

Dubai Municipality has conducted over 350 field inspections in canteens of public and private educational institutions across Dubai to validate their compliance with the food safety standards of the Emirate and ensure they follow all precautions and health standards.

2023-09-05T17:26:51.553874+00:00 IST

Masdar Park design earns ‘Exemplar’ Sustainability rating

Masdar City’s Masdar Park has achieved the “Exemplar” design rating under the Estidama Public Realm Rating System, becoming the second community park in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, and the region to achieve this rating. This recognition signifies that plans for Masdar Park have met or surpassed the Estidama system’s economic, environmental, social, and cultural standards for sustainability.

2023-09-05T17:13:37.028655+00:00 IST

SCAD, ADSC to foster collaboration to improve accessibility

Abu Dhabi (SCAD) and Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) have signed a Service Level Agreement (SLA) that allows the two entities to foster data collaboration and work together to improve the quality and accessibility of sports data in Abu Dhabi.

2023-09-05T10:05:45.109717+00:00 IST

Knesset delegation visits Azerbaijani Parliament

On September 4, Speaker of the National Assembly Sahiba Gafarova met with members of the Israel-Azerbaijan inter-parliamentary friendship group – Evgeni Sova, Osher Shkalim, Tatiana Mazarski and Almog Cohen.

2023-09-05T10:05:20.934698+00:00 IST