Middle East

UAE and Angola: A promising development partnership

The state visit of Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to the friendly Republic of Angola marks an important milestone in strengthening UAE-Angola relations across various vital fields, in a way that serves development priorities and brings prosperity and growth to both nations and their peoples.

2025-08-24T08:57:06.763609+00:00 IST

UAE leaders congratulate President of Ukraine on Independence Day

President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.

2025-08-24T08:34:47.802796+00:00 IST

Israeli military tears up Hamas terror bases in Jabaliya

In recent days, elements of the IDF's (Israel Defense Forces) 401st Armored Brigade returned to fight in the Jabaliya area in the northern Gaza Strip. The forces are working to deepen the damage to the military capabilities of the Hamas terrorist organization, destroying above-ground and underground terrorist infrastructures, eliminating terrorists, and strengthening operational control in the area.

2025-08-24T08:28:18.842592+00:00 IST

UAE sends 30 tonnes of medical supplies, including emergency medi

This comes as part of the UAE's leading global humanitarian role in supporting the healthcare sector across Africa and taking immediate measures to prevent the spread of diseases.

2025-08-24T03:40:29.556932+00:00 IST

Israeli air force to further investigate Yemen's drone attack 

An investigation has been opened by the Air Force today to determine what went wrong with the interception of the drone launched by Houthi terrorists in Yemen last night.

2025-08-23T23:05:43.029488+00:00 IST

Emirates Rulers offer condolences to Saudi King on passing of mot

Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate messages of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, on the passing of the mother of Prince Fahd bin Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

2025-08-23T22:37:02.895035+00:00 IST

Israeli attacks kill atleast 51 as troops push deeper into Gaza

At least 51 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza as Israeli forces advance deeper into Gaza City in a bid to impose their evacuation plan, Al Jazeera reported, citing medical sources.

2025-08-23T20:56:40.217129+00:00 IST

UAE prepares 9th aid ship for Gaza

Under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), and as part of his generous initiative, preparations are underway for the ninth aid ship within the framework of ''Operation Chivalrous Knight 3'', carrying urgent humanitarian and relief assistance for those affected in the Gaza Strip.

2025-08-23T17:48:40.094967+00:00 IST

Israel returns to normal after drone attack from Yemen

Flights in and out of Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport have resumed tonight, having been suspended earlier due to a drone attack from Yemen. According to the IDF, the drone was downed following "several interception attempts".

2025-08-23T17:46:21.731579+00:00 IST

UAE condemns Israeli settlement expansion in Gaza

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced the new Israeli settlement plan in the occupied West Bank and the ongoing large-scale military operations in the Gaza Strip.

2025-08-23T01:11:36.071293+00:00 IST

Israel returns to normality after drone attack from Yemen

Flights in and out of Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport have resumed tonight, having been suspended earlier due to a drone attack from Yemen. According to the IDF, the drone was downed following "several interception attempts".

2025-08-23T01:10:39.320531+00:00 IST

UAE delegation reviews Alexandria University's programmes

A UAE delegation, headed by Sheikh Khalifa bin Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Alexandria University, visited Alexandria University in Egypt to review preparations for its new Abu Dhabi branch, which will open for the 2025/2026 academic year. This initiative aligns with both the "UAE Vision 2030" and "Egypt Vision 2030", aiming to bolster the knowledge economy and improve human resource competitiveness in the region.

2025-08-23T00:34:47.226087+00:00 IST

UN Agency classifies Gaza in famine, amid controversy

A new report by the UN-affiliated Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) declared that famine is occurring in Gaza, the first such classification in the Middle East.

2025-08-22T16:48:58.332700+00:00 IST

‘Every enemy that attacks civilians will pay a heavy price’

Central Command Chief Major General Avi Bluth visited the Benjamin region last night for a preliminary review of the recent terror attack.

2025-08-22T16:47:03.341596+00:00 IST

Israel denies entry to Barcelona Mayor

Israel's Population and Immigration Authority announced that Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni was denied entry upon arrival around midnight between Friday and Saturday.

2025-08-22T16:46:48.072081+00:00 IST

UAE Pavillion at Expo 2025 Osaka reaches record three million

The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, has proudly welcomed a record three millionth visitors, marking another key milestone in its journey as one of the most visited and admired national pavilions at the Expo.

2025-08-22T00:47:36.762840+00:00 IST

Israel expands production at Leviathan natural gas reservoir

The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure approved an updated development plan for the Leviathan off-shore natural gas reservoir in the Mediterranean on the way to expanding production.

2025-08-22T00:46:57.741164+00:00 IST

Netanyahu to approve military takeover of Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (local time) said that he is going to approve the military's plan to take over Gaza City, while instructing them to begin negotiations for the release of all hostages, Times of Israel reported.

2025-08-21T22:28:32.353156+00:00 IST

Joint operation with Belarusian police leads to arrest

The Tel Aviv Metropolitan Police Department, in cooperation with the Belarusian police, deployed an undercover agent who exposed a network that trafficked women in Israel and abroad with the aim of employing them to provide sexual services.

2025-08-21T17:20:03.256289+00:00 IST

Suspected terror attack thwarted at Hebron checkpoint

A suspected terror attack was foiled on Thursday afternoon at the Tamar checkpoint near the entrance to the Admot Yishai neighbourhood in Hebron.

2025-08-21T14:48:17.494920+00:00 IST

Israeli facilitates airdropping of 155 aid packages to Gaza

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that on Thursday afternoon, it facilitated the airdropping of 155 aid packages, including food, to residents of the Gaza Strip.

2025-08-21T14:40:06.053015+00:00 IST