Middle East

Piyush Goyal meets Abu Dhabi's Deputy Ruler

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday met with Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in emerging technologies, infrastructure investment, and energy security.

2025-09-19T09:55:59.685387+00:00 IST

Netanyahu presents awards to Israeli intelligence operatives

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Mossad (Israel's international intelligence agency) Director David Barnea presented the Prime Minister's Award to Mossad operatives for the years 2023-2024 for intelligence and special roles. The ceremony was held Wednesday night in the presence of the organization's employees, its commanders, and partners from the security and intelligence community.

2025-09-18T23:13:47.134093+00:00 IST

UAE participates in NEA's Roadmaps to New Nuclear 2025 conference

Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, led the UAE delegation to the ministerial conference Roadmap to New Nuclear 2025, held at the HQ of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris on 18-19 September.

2025-09-18T23:08:19.690561+00:00 IST

Union Minister Piyush Goyal visits BAPS Temple in Abu Dhabi

"Visited the magnificent BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, a landmark of spiritual grace and architectural excellence. It stands as a proud testament to India-UAE cultural partnership, celebrating shared values of peace and heritage," Piyush Goyal said.

2025-09-18T22:26:24.022225+00:00 IST

Surge in Israeli Arab sector crime continues with triple murder i

Three Israeli Bedouin brothers in their 20s were shot dead early Thursday morning in the Negev in a violent attack that police said stemmed from a criminal feud.

2025-09-18T14:36:10.003815+00:00 IST

Gulf of Eilat corals survive record heatwaves, offering hope

A new study has revealed that corals in the Gulf of Eilat have survived four consecutive and intensifying marine heatwaves, including the world's most extreme event in 2024, without experiencing mass bleaching -- a resilience unmatched anywhere else on the planet. The findings provide a rare glimmer of hope amid a global coral crisis, as reefs worldwide collapse under rising ocean temperatures.

2025-09-18T14:33:29.117312+00:00 IST

Two Israelis killed at Jordan border crossing

Magen David Adom emergency responders confirmed the deaths of two Israelis killed in a shooting attack at the Allenby Bridge border crossing with Jordan on Thursday.

2025-09-18T14:20:02.969353+00:00 IST

Kuwait to host inaugural Emirates Falcons International Cup

The UAE Falcons Federation has selected Kuwait to host the first edition of the Emirates Falcons International Cup from December 4-7.

2025-09-18T14:19:06.744854+00:00 IST

Electricity demand surges across MENA, driven by cooling: IEA

Electricity consumption in the Middle East and North Africa has soared in recent decades and is set to keep rising sharply, with a range of sources expected to meet the growing demand as countries seek to diversify their power supplies, according to a new IEA report out today.

2025-09-18T14:18:09.143188+00:00 IST

Israel’s PlantArcBio wins US, South Korea patents

Israeli ag-biotech firm PlantArcBio announced Thursday that it has secured patents in the United States and South Korea for its DIPPER platform, which optimises gene-editing processes in crops.

2025-09-18T14:14:28.320110+00:00 IST

UAE showed interest in defence, aerospace, space tech: Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that the UAE has expressed strong interest in expanding cooperation with India in key high-tech sectors, including defence, aerospace, and space technology.

2025-09-18T14:12:35.592212+00:00 IST

India-UAE to enable bilateral trade in local currencies

"Ongoing strategic initiatives between the Central Banks of India and the UAE to enable bilateral trade in local currencies, the integration of payment systems in the two countries and cooperation on Central Bank Digital Currencies were also discussed, with both sides commending the strong progress made to date while reiterating their commitment to finalising their implementation in the near future," according to Ministry of Commerce and Industry

2025-09-18T13:45:06.748949+00:00 IST

India-UAE to increase non-oil, non-precious metal trade

India and the UAE have decided to increase their non-oil, non-precious metals trade to USD 100 billion over the next three years, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday while adressing a press conference in Abu Dhabi.

2025-09-18T12:23:27.405293+00:00 IST

India-UAE to jointly develop infra projects in 3rd countries

Goyal announced a significant decision, allowing India and the UAE to jointly develop infrastructure projects in third countries, with a focus on mining and housing. This initiative leverages India's technological capabilities, skilled youth, and the UAE's investment prowess, opening new avenues for collaboration.

2025-09-18T12:21:55.098867+00:00 IST

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan ink defence agreement

Saudi Arabia and India's terror-harbouring neighbour, Pakistan, signed a "Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement", pledging that any aggression against either nation would be treated as an attack on both.

2025-09-18T03:17:26.335013+00:00 IST

New plan to promote tourism in Southern Israel

A new tourism master plan for southern Israel was promoted through a joint initiative of the Ministry of Tourism and the Planning Directorate.

2025-09-18T00:42:40.724367+00:00 IST

UAE lowers interest rates by 25 basis points

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to cut the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) by 25 basis points, from 4.40 per cent to 4.15 per cent, effective from Thursday, 18 September.

2025-09-17T23:47:10.760937+00:00 IST

Arab Conference on Intellectual Property kicks off Tuesday

Under the patronage of Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UOS), the Fourth Arab Conference on Intellectual Property, held under the theme "Protecting Intellectual Property Rights in the Era of Digital Technologies," will take place at the University of Sharjah from Tuesday, September 23 to Thursday, September 25.

2025-09-17T23:46:41.909062+00:00 IST

Dubai's Burj Khalifa lights up to celebrate PM Modi's 75th birthd

Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa was illuminated with the images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of his 75th birthday on Wednesday.

2025-09-17T19:01:55.376988+00:00 IST

UAE President confers first-class order of Zayed II

President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First-Class Order of Zayed II on Sunjay Sudhir, Ambassador of the Republic of India to the UAE, in recognition of his efforts during his tenure in the country to strengthening and advancing the joint cooperation and comprehensive strategic relations between the two nations across various fields.

2025-09-17T17:51:36.031725+00:00 IST

Fujairah Crown Prince visits Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Libra

Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, met with Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, during his visit to the library's headquarters in Dubai.

2025-09-17T17:42:19.264773+00:00 IST