Middle East

UAE participates in meetings of GCC Industrial Cooperation Commit

Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, led the UAE delegation participating in the 55th session of the GCC Industrial Cooperation Committee and the 10th meeting of the GCC Ministerial Committee for Standardisation Affairs, hosted by the State of Kuwait.

2025-10-31T00:10:36.377266+00:00 IST

Arab Parliament commends UAE’s humanitarian efforts in Gaza

Speaker of the Arab Parliament, Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, has praised the humanitarian efforts and relief aid provided by the United Arab Emirates to support the people of Gaza. He highlighted the implementation of the largest project to supply desalinated water from Egypt to the southern part of the Strip, benefiting around 600,000 affected individuals, as part of the UAE's Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 launched in solidarity with the Palestinian people.

2025-10-30T23:52:12.110957+00:00 IST

UAE Humanitarian Ship arrives with 7,200 tonnes of food, shelter

The shipment is part of the UAE's ongoing humanitarian air and sea bridge supporting the fraternal Palestinian people.

2025-10-30T17:24:59.856328+00:00 IST

GDRFA Dubai wins Global Award for AI Governance

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs - Dubai (GDRFA Dubai), represented by the Digital Services Sector, has won the Best Artificial Intelligence Governance Strategy of 2025 award, presented by the AI Awards Series organisation.

2025-10-30T09:42:29.962336+00:00 IST

UAE dispatches largest convoy of water tankers to northern Gaza t

As part of ongoing humanitarian efforts under the UAE's 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3', the largest convoy of water tankers has been dispatched to northern Gaza in a concerted effort to alleviate the worsening humanitarian crisis and address the acute shortage of potable water.

2025-10-30T00:01:51.312278+00:00 IST

UAE leaders congratulate Rodrigo Paz Pereira on winning president

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, dispatched similar messages to President Pereira.

2025-10-29T19:18:58.621797+00:00 IST

Air Arabia’s first flight takes off from Ras Al Khaimah to Yekate

Commenting on the announcement, Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, said: "The commencement of our new service to Yekaterinburg marks another step in expanding Air Arabia's growing network from Ras Al Khaimah. This new route reinforces our commitment to offering our customers affordable and seamless connectivity while supporting both tourism and trade between the UAE and Russia".

2025-10-29T17:51:19.328049+00:00 IST

Emirates NBD and UAE–India CEPA Council to back Indian start-ups

The collaboration creates a stronger platform for Indian entrepreneurs to expand globally. The initiative combines India's innovation ecosystem with the UAE's international reach to help high-potential start-ups scale beyond borders. The platform has generated exceptional interest, with more than 10,000 Indian start-ups applying to participate since the initiative launched in June.

2025-10-29T11:53:23.557076+00:00 IST

UAE leaders congratulate Rodrigo Paz Pereira on winning president

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Rodrigo Paz Pereira on his election as President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia.

2025-10-29T09:44:14.335247+00:00 IST

Israel announces "renewed enforcement" of ceasefire after conduct

Israel on Wednesday declared a "renewed enforcement" of the Gaza ceasefire, hours after carrying out a series of airstrikes that killed 91 Palestinians, including at least 24 children, as reported by Al Jazeera, in an alleged retaliation for the killing of an Israeli soldier and violations by Hamas.

2025-10-29T09:16:10.467742+00:00 IST

Israel positioning itself to be global leader in hydrogen tech

Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure published the annual report of the Multi-Sector Hydrogen Forum, summarising a year of intensive activity to promote the integration of hydrogen into Israel's energy sector. The report presents the key steps taken since the launch of the National Hydrogen Strategy in May 2023 - from policy and removing regulatory barriers to promoting innovation, developing infrastructure, and strengthening international collaborations.

2025-10-29T00:22:06.543315+00:00 IST

UAE: Sharjah Ruler attends Exeter Gulf Alumni Association ceremon

Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended the University of Exeter Gulf Alumni Association Ceremony, held on Tuesday evening at the Sultan Al-Qasimi Centre.

2025-10-28T23:33:15.805654+00:00 IST

UAE President, European Council President discuss UAE–EU cooperat

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, to explore cooperation between the UAE and European Union and its member states, as well as opportunities to broaden coordination in support of shared interests and prosperity.

2025-10-28T23:32:55.284704+00:00 IST

Israel attacks kill 9 people in Gaza after Netanyahu instructs “f

Israel Defence Forces carried out air strikes, killing nine people in Gaza, following an alleged violation of the US-brokered ceasefire deal by Hamas

2025-10-28T21:45:56.171646+00:00 IST

Israel PM instructs military to carry out attacks in Gaza

Reports emerged of heavy gunfire and explosions in Rafah, southern Gaza. The circumstances of the fighting remain unclear.

2025-10-28T18:16:20.138871+00:00 IST

Netanyahu to lead emergency talks after Hamas fails to return new

If confirmed, it would mark roughly a week since Hamas last transferred a previously unrecovered body.

2025-10-28T15:06:51.157077+00:00 IST

Body returned by Hamas may not belong to any Israeli hostage, off

Israeli authorities say the body returned by Hamas last night may not belong to any of the remaining 13 deceased hostages. After hours of examination at the National Center for Forensic Medicine in Tel Aviv, the remains have yet to be identified.

2025-10-28T14:59:58.233283+00:00 IST

Police Kill Three Terrorists Near Jenin

Forces from the Israel Police's Yamam Counterterrorism Unit killed three terrorists who were planning to carry out an attack near Jenin on Sunday night.

2025-10-28T09:36:55.852270+00:00 IST

Body Returned by Hamas May Not Belong to Any Israeli Hostage

Israeli authorities say the body returned by Hamas last night may not belong to any of the remaining 13 deceased hostages. After hours of examination at the National Center for Forensic Medicine in Tel Aviv, the remains have yet to be identified.

2025-10-28T09:27:55.203540+00:00 IST

UN, France condemns Israel's attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanno

The United Nations and France have condemned an Israeli strike that struck UN peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon, describing the incident as a serious violation of international norms and the ceasefire agreement in the region

2025-10-28T00:30:10.026066+00:00 IST

Sharjah Ruler signs agreement between UODH, Exeter

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah, and President of Al Dhaid University (UODH), signed an academic cooperation agreement with the University of Exeter on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the university headquarters, represented by Professor Lisa Roberts, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Exeter.

2025-10-28T00:28:16.944800+00:00 IST