Middle East

UAE condemns targeting of Church in Gaza

The United Arab Emirates has condemned and denounced in the strongest terms the targeting of the Holy Family Church in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli army, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.

2025-07-19T08:55:00.616973+00:00 IST

UAE shares model for women empowerment, gender equality

The UAE has reaffirmed the critical role of women empowerment and gender equality in achieving the United Nations' (UN) 2030 Agenda during the 2025 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development in New York.

2025-07-19T08:46:22.292212+00:00 IST

Five rockets intercepted over past week amid ongoing fire

In the past hour, a siren was sounded in Netiv HaAsara, near the Gaza border. One rocket launched from Jabalia in northern Gaza was intercepted.

2025-07-18T17:52:26.330585+00:00 IST

Minister Sa’ar orders emergency aid to Druze in Sweida

Amid recent attacks and a worsening humanitarian situation in southern Syria, Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar has ordered the urgent transfer of humanitarian aid to the Druze community in the Sweida region.

2025-07-18T17:50:33.708166+00:00 IST

Millions allocated to stimulate businesses in Gaza region

The Tkuma Administration, which aids communities in the Gaza region, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the "Poalim for Tkuma" Fund of Bank Hapoalim, is investing approximately 12 million Shekels (USD 3.56 million) to strengthen tourism projects and small businesses in the Tkuma region.

2025-07-18T17:34:06.650559+00:00 IST

Israeli soldier arrested for passing missile footage to Iran

An Israeli soldier was arrested for passing information to Iran, authorities said on Thursday.

2025-07-18T17:31:49.872623+00:00 IST

Three Hamas terror commanders eliminated in Gaza

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) attacked and killed on July 10, 2025 the terrorist Iyad Netzer, who served as deputy commander of the Jabalia Battalion in the Hamas terrorist organization in Gaza.

2025-07-18T09:40:55.504931+00:00 IST

Israeli soldier arrested for passing missile footage to Iran

According to an indictment filed with the military court, the soldier gave "non-security information" to "Iranian elements" in exchange for a fee.

2025-07-18T09:18:27.268306+00:00 IST

Israel regrets Gaza church strike, says investigation underway

In a statement posted on social media platform X, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that early findings showed fragments from a shell fired during military operations in the area may have hit the church by mistake.

2025-07-18T05:08:53.550119+00:00 IST

Dubai Chambers launches Dubai Hub London

Dubai Chambers has announced the launch of Dubai Hub London, its first international centre, designed to offer integrated government and private sector services to support international investors and companies seeking to establish operations in Dubai.

2025-07-17T17:15:52.119708+00:00 IST

Knowledge Fund Establishment, National Bonds Corporation announce

In line with the vision of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to nurture a financially aware generation and strengthen Dubai's position as a global hub for education and innovation, the Knowledge Fund Establishment (KFE), in partnership with the National Bonds Corporation (NBC), has announced the launch of a new phase of the Young Investor Program.

2025-07-17T17:15:21.562484+00:00 IST

Mohammed bin Rashid issues decree appointing Rashid Al Matrooshi

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, has issued Decree No. (34) of 2025 appointing Lieutenant General Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi as Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Civil Defence.

2025-07-17T17:13:22.064958+00:00 IST

Massive fire kills 61 in Iraq’s Kut city, several still missing

A massive fire in a five-storey commercial complex in Kut city, eastern Iraq, has left at least 61 people dead and several others missing, according to the country's Interior Ministry, Al Jazeera reported.

2025-07-17T09:38:56.973164+00:00 IST

Arab League condemns Israeli airstrikes on Syria

In a statement issued this evening, the Secretariat described the airstrikes as a blatant violation of the sovereignty of an Arab state that is a member of both the Arab League and the United Nations.

2025-07-17T08:30:35.597854+00:00 IST

Israel strikes entrance to Syrian Army Headquarters in warning

A short while ago, Israeli aircraft struck the entrance of the Syrian regime's military headquarters in the area of Damascus in Syria, the Israel Defence Forces said.

2025-07-16T14:57:00.755424+00:00 IST

Israel strikes Syrian military targets amid ethnic violence

Israeli aircrafts have struck Syrian army targets in southern Syria as ethnic violence continues between the Syrian Druze and Bedouins, the Israel Defence Forces said as reported by the Press Service of Israel (TPS).

2025-07-16T14:36:36.991740+00:00 IST

New Israeli corridor in Gaza's Khan Yunis adds pressure on Hamas

Stretching approximately 15 km, the corridor runs between eastern and western Khan Yunis and is intended to increase pressure on Hamas' Khan Yunis Brigade.

2025-07-16T10:43:29.445535+00:00 IST

Emirates courier express expands to Australia

Emirates has expanded its Emirates Courier Express solution into Australia. Coming just months after launch, the expansion signals the airline's commitment to reinventing the cross-border delivery experience.

2025-07-16T09:42:37.039862+00:00 IST

Israeli-Indian tech trio launches real-time surveillance platform

India's Sparsh CCTV, Israel's Innoviz Technologies, and UK-based but Israel-linked Cron AI have partnered to deploy edge-native security and intelligent transport systems across India. The integrated solution fuses LiDAR, video, and AI for real-time monitoring of critical infrastructure, including railways, perimeters, and urban intersections.

2025-07-16T09:38:55.121151+00:00 IST