Middle East

Israel offers new cyber training program to Greek and Cypriot you

Israel's Office for Regional Cooperation is offering a six-month professional training program designed for young people from the geographical periphery in Israel and young people from Greece and Cyprus, which it said will "provide the tools for success in the cyber world."

2025-10-28T00:27:54.277316+00:00 IST

UAE: Latifa bint Mohammed inaugurates Beautyworld Middle East 202

Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), inaugurated Beautyworld Middle East, the biggest international trade fair for beauty products, hair, fragrances and wellbeing in the Middle East. The event, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre until 29 October, features more than 2,500 exhibitors and is expected to attract over 80,000 visitors from more than 160 countries, marking the most global edition in its 29-year history.

2025-10-28T00:27:34.994545+00:00 IST

6.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Turkiye 

6.1 magnitude earthquake jolted the Sindirgi district of Turkiye's western Balikesir province on Monday night, Anadolu Agency reported, citing the country's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).

2025-10-27T22:38:59.871156+00:00 IST

Israeli, Hungarian Foreign Ministers hold meeting

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and the Foreign Minister of Hungary participated in the main meeting of the senior economic-business delegation that joined the minister's visit in Hungary, which includes approximately 50 businessmen and heads of economic organisations in Israel.

2025-10-27T18:09:35.621389+00:00 IST

Arab Parliament calls for launch of pressure mechanism to achieve

Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yammahi, President of the Arab Parliament, emphasised during his chairmanship of the Palestine Committee meeting in Cairo the importance of unifying Arab and international parliamentary positions to support the Palestinian people's right to self-determination, highlighting the significance of the Sharm El-Sheikh Agreement for the ceasefire in Gaza.

2025-10-27T18:08:17.292915+00:00 IST

UAE Ambassador presents credentials to President of Egypt

Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi presented his credentials as Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Arab Republic of Egypt to Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of Egypt, at the headquarters of the Egyptian Presidency at Al-Ittihadiya Palace.

2025-10-27T18:00:56.698366+00:00 IST

Pakistan-Afghanistan talks deadlocked over TTP issue

Talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul ended in a deadlock as the Taliban refused to commit to verifiable action against the TTP and other militant groups. Pakistan demanded concrete steps to curb cross-border terrorism, while mediators from Turkiye and Qatar tried to prevent a breakdown in dialogue.

2025-10-27T04:36:47.305503+00:00 IST

Two Hezbollah leaders eliminated in Lebanon air strikes

The Israel Air Force earlier today (Sunday), attacked in air strikes and eliminated Two terrorists: Ali Hussein Al-Mousouy, a weapons smuggler for the Hezbollah terror organisation in the Bekaa region of Lebanon and the terrorist Abed Mahmoud Al-Sayed in the Naqoura area in southern Lebanon.

2025-10-26T18:14:59.939201+00:00 IST

Emirati Media Forum kicks off 28th October

Organised by the Dubai Press Club, the forum will bring together heads of UAE media organisations, editors-in-chief, prominent writers, opinion leaders and media professionals from across the industry, alongside Emirati content creators and digital influencers.

2025-10-26T18:03:12.049822+00:00 IST

UAE leaders congratulate Catherine Connolly on winning presidenti

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of 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 congratulatory messages to Catherine Connolly.

2025-10-26T15:51:12.064800+00:00 IST

US ties with Pakistan won’t affect relations with India: Rubio

"I don't think anything we're doing with Pakistan comes at the expense of our relationship or friendship with India, which is deep, historic, and important," Rubio told reporters.

2025-10-26T12:54:05.612461+00:00 IST

Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 launches free training

The Supreme Organising Committee of the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 has announced the launch of the Open Masters Games Blueprint Training Programme, a comprehensive training programme for the community. Running until February 2, 2026, the initiative will host training sessions at Khalifa Square, Zayed Sports City Majlis, and HARAKA Gym free of charge.

2025-10-26T10:08:18.652638+00:00 IST

Trump repeats claim of brokering India-Pakistan ‘ceasefire’

"I got it done (ceasefire). There are others. If you look at India and Pakistan. I could say almost any one of the deals that I've already done I thought would have been more difficult than Russia and Ukraine, but it didn't work out that way," President Trump said while interacting with presspersons aboard Air Force One.

2025-10-25T22:59:00.166439+00:00 IST

Hamas will have “very big problem”: US President Trump

United States President Donald Trump on Sunday expressed confidence in achieving lasting peace in the Middle East, while warning Hamas of serious consequences if the ceasefire agreement with Israel is violated.

2025-10-25T22:20:47.744618+00:00 IST

Hezbollah mouthpiece claims new attack by drone killed one

According to reports from Lebanon, one person was killed in a drone attack in the village of Harouf in the south of the country.

2025-10-25T18:27:34.055547+00:00 IST

UAE leaders congratulate President of Kazakhstan on Republic Day

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan on the occasion of his country's Republic Day.

2025-10-25T18:24:46.979908+00:00 IST

Gaza health ministry reports 93 deaths since truce start

According to officials, 19 people were killed and seven more wounded in Israeli strikes over the last 48 hours alone.

2025-10-25T18:21:49.486403+00:00 IST

UAE: Global Food Week concludes with AED 6.6 billion in deals

The largest edition of Global Food Week has concluded in Abu Dhabi. The Week saw historic deals reached over three days, with 58 agreements at the value of AED 6.6 billion, reflecting a 6.5 per cent increase to the previous edition.

2025-10-25T18:18:46.444911+00:00 IST

Former ambassador to Yemen to head US Centrer overseeing Gaza

The former US ambassador to Yemen, Steven Feigin, has been appointed by the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to head the American command centre in Kiryat Gat, in the Southern District of Israel

2025-10-25T18:05:41.614711+00:00 IST

UAE President, VPs offer condolences to King of Thailand

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 the King of Thailand.

2025-10-25T17:13:09.627220+00:00 IST

UAE continues to strengthen global leadership in food security

The UAE continues to consolidate its global position in food security and sustainable food systems through strategic projects and innovative initiatives that combine technology, investment and financing.

2025-10-25T09:40:04.131338+00:00 IST