Middle East

UAE: UOWD partners with IBM for digital transformation

The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) has launched its Master of Digital Transformation programme, developed in partnership with IBM.

2023-09-05T09:59:03.338750+00:00 IST

AlNeyadi achieved inspiring journey: UAE's Ajman Ruler

Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has emphasised that the UAE draws a new and promising future for the Arab nation, with the return of Sultan AlNeyadi, today to the Earth, after spending six months on board the International Space Station (ISS) on an important and inspiring historical journey for every Emirati and Arab.

2023-09-05T01:23:17.945843+00:00 IST

Exceptional space achievement: UAE  on Sultan AlNeyadi's return

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Education and Human Resources Council (EHRC) of UAE, affirmed the country's pride in the achievement of astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi and his safe return to the surface of the Earth, as it reflects the Emirati uniqueness and excellence in the field of scientific research and space exploration.

2023-09-05T01:17:42.650255+00:00 IST

Israel, Japan explore possible free trade deal

Israel’s Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat and Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Yasutoshi Nishimura met in Tel Aviv on Monday and signed an economic and innovation agreement between their nations.

2023-09-04T17:08:28.731706+00:00 IST

Israel FM Cohen inaugurates first Israel embassy in Bahrain

Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is on an official visit to Bahrain where he inaugurated Israel’s embassy in the country’s capital by placing a mezuzah on the doorpost of its entrance. He was accompanied by Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani.”

2023-09-04T17:04:52.939195+00:00 IST

UAE: Mubadala Capital, Petrobras sign MoU to explore cooperation

Mubadala Capital, the USD 20 billion global asset management firm, and Petrobras, the Brazilian integrated energy company, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see the two parties explore a potential investment by Petrobras into a biofuel project currently being developed by Mubadala Capital in the State of Bahia, Brazil.

2023-09-04T16:54:26.847483+00:00 IST

UAE: Election campaigns for FNC candidates to start on Sept 11

According to the timetable, the campaign phase will last for 23 days, concluding on October 3, 2023. During this period, candidates will have the opportunity to express themselves, present their electoral programmes and engage in activities to persuade voters to choose them in the fifth cycle of FNC elections.

2023-09-04T16:51:33.403061+00:00 IST

Sharjah Public Libraries: Six million sources in 33 languages

Each year, more than 200,000 knowledge seekers and learners visit Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL). These visitors and members of SPL, who represent different nationalities and age groups and come in with diverse curiosities and interests, demonstrate the SPL’s increasingly important role in promoting literacy, cultural appreciation, and academic and scientific research in the UAE.

2023-09-04T16:26:18.637540+00:00 IST

UAE President attends Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today attended the 20th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

2023-09-04T16:20:13.822100+00:00 IST

Egypt: Indian army exchanges techniques at Ex Bright Star-23

Indian Army troops in Egypt exchanged techniques and shared expertise with the other participating troops during Exercise Bright Star-23. 

2023-09-04T15:37:54.241888+00:00 IST

Israel eyes finalizing free trade pact with Bahrain

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is seeking to finalize a free trade agreement during his first official visit to Bahrain.

2023-09-04T12:52:19.577757+00:00 IST

Israel increases budget for sports associations

This constitutes an unprecedented budget of 289 million shekels (USD77 million) per year.

2023-09-04T09:35:03.502819+00:00 IST

UAE space sector enhances global competitiveness

For the UAE, space economy is a pivotal pillar in its ambitious journey towards the next fifty years, laying the foundation for a diversified economy bolstering its competitiveness.

2023-09-04T09:26:45.527395+00:00 IST

Sultan AlNeyadi sets historic milestone in Arab history

AlNeyadi became the first Arab astronaut to complete a spacewalk mission outside the ISS, as part of the 69th mission last April, which lasted about 7 hours, to carry out several basic tasks such as maintenance, in addition to completing the preparatory series for installing a number of solar panels on the station.

2023-09-04T09:26:08.797095+00:00 IST

Commercial gaming regulator established in UAE

The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has been officially established in the United Arab Emirates as a federal authority to introduce a world-leading regulatory framework for national lottery and commercial gaming.

2023-09-04T00:54:19.086548+00:00 IST

Benjamin Netanyahu to talk energy cooperation with Cyprus

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday afternoon departed on an official visit to Cyprus where he will meet with that nation’s leaders.

2023-09-03T17:45:47.658747+00:00 IST

7th edition of Dubai Fitness Challenge set to begin October 28

The seventh edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) is set to kick off on 28th October, running until 26th November 2023.

2023-09-03T17:43:40.767658+00:00 IST

5th HealthPlus Middle East Fertility Conference concludes

HealthPlus Fertility, a Mubadala Health partner, has celebrated another successful HealthPlus Middle East Fertility Conference. Held under the theme ‘Preserving Hope and Empowering Fertility Choices’, the fifth edition of the annual industry event attracted over 1,000 participants from 23 countries.

2023-09-03T17:36:41.687960+00:00 IST

Moroccan Parliamentary leader to pay historic visit to Israel

The President of Morocco’s House of Councillors, Enaam Mayara, will pay a historic visit to Israel on Thursday, his office announced.

2023-09-03T17:27:57.657930+00:00 IST

UAE: IRENA to participate in ACW 2023 for renewable energy

Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), highlighted the agency's preparedness to participate in the Africa Climate Week (ACW) 2023, which will take place on September 4-8, 2023 in Nairobi, hosted by the government of Kenya.

2023-09-03T17:27:44.183891+00:00 IST

UAE astronaut conducts over 200 advanced research experiments on

Over the course of a 6-month space mission on board the International Space Station (ISS), UAE astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi conducted over 200 advanced research experiments and studies that took about 585 hours in collaboration with 10 international space agencies and 25 esteemed UAE and global universities.

2023-09-03T17:12:32.383199+00:00 IST