Middle East

Israel: ‘Historic’ new law gives municipal police more powers

The Knesset passed into law a bill that transforms the municipal policing system into a local policing system established by law, with increased enforcement authority.

2025-07-16T00:20:51.468607+00:00 IST

'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3' launches water supply project

The UAE's ''Operation Chivalrous Knight 3'' has announced the launch of the largest desalinated water supply project from Egypt to southern Gaza, as part of its emergency response to the deepening water crisis in the besieged Strip.

2025-07-15T17:06:06.376600+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Chamber launches initiative to empower entrepreneurs, small-enterprises in Al Ain

As part of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry's efforts to deepen engagement with entrepreneurs' small enterprises, identify their needs, and shape more responsive trade policies that support their growth, the Chamber's Al Ain branch launched an initiative targeting enterprises in the retail, tourism, and agricultural sectors.

2025-07-15T15:47:26.897480+00:00 IST

Board of Directors of Financial Stability Council holds meeting

The Board of Directors of the Financial Stability Council held its first meeting of 2025 virtually, chaired by Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs.

2025-07-15T15:37:18.923375+00:00 IST

MP CM Yadav calls ‘Bharat Mart’ a gateway to global trade

As per the statement, Chief Minister Yadav described Bharat Mart as a "gateway to global trade" and said that this modern trade centre will provide direct access for Indian products especially those in food processing, agriculture, and handicrafts to major markets in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Bharat Mart is set to become operational in 2026 and will give new direction to the 'Local to Global' policy.

2025-07-15T14:27:39.377116+00:00 IST

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav holds investment talks with DP World in Dubai

"During my visit to Dubai between July 13 and 15, I had business meetings... I am grateful to all the investors, members of the Indian community, government officials here, and our Consul General of India. The PM has recognised the power of Dubai. Since 2015, he has worked to open a new door for business globally through Dubai. On behalf of the Madhya Pradesh government, we designed this Vikas Yatra with the feeling that it would become a strong foundation," said MP CM Yadav.

2025-07-15T10:56:41.102128+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy expresses gratitude to Saudi Arabia

The update was shared by the embassy in an X post (formerly Twitter), confirming that the Indian citizen, Augustin Dassayan, was safely brought to Jizan, Saudi Arabia, along with other survivors.

2025-07-15T08:52:38.290513+00:00 IST

Execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya postponed in Yemen

The execution of 37-year-old nurse from Kerala, Nimisha Priya, which was scheduled for July 16 has been postponed in Yemen, following "concerted efforts" by the Government of India, sources told ANI on Tuesday, citing local authorities.

2025-07-15T08:40:50.041174+00:00 IST

Iran says open to negotiations provided US respects its "red line

The United States and Iran had held several rounds of negotiations prior to the Israeli strikes that sparked off a 12-day-war with Iran. Both US and Iran have signalled a willingness to continue their talks aimed at reaching a deal on Tehran's nuclear enrichment programme. Omani and Qatari officials have been involved in the mediations between Tehran and Washington.

2025-07-15T07:52:12.045276+00:00 IST

UAE strengthens trade, investment ties with all Indian states

UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, emphasised the robust trade and investment relationships between the UAE and all Indian states following a meeting with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, who was on an official visit to the country.

2025-07-15T06:02:47.747064+00:00 IST

UAE: FCCI Secy Gen on meeting with CM Mohan Yadav

Both leaders discussed cooperation and partnership in various sectors, including clean energy, smart cities, infrastructure, agriculture, etc.

2025-07-15T00:15:03.469986+00:00 IST

Israel kills seven senior Hamas terrorists released in 2011

Seven senior Hamas terrorists who were released in the 2011 Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange and deported to Gaza were killed in an Israeli airstrike last week, the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) and Israel Defence Forces announced Monday.

2025-07-15T00:06:22.676860+00:00 IST

Defence Minister Katz calls attack on Syrian tanks clear warning

Speaking about the Israeli military's attack on tanks on the move in southern Syria on Monday, Defence Minister Israel Katz declared, "The IDF attacked targets in Syria as a message and a clear warning to the Syrian regime - we will not allow harm to the Druze in Syria."

2025-07-15T00:05:16.103621+00:00 IST

Smuggling of dangerous fish thwarted

Customs inspectors, in cooperation with Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Safety inspectors, prevented the smuggling of prohibited and dangerous fish into the country.

2025-07-15T00:04:52.182634+00:00 IST

UAE: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav holds meeting with Tata Group 

Following his meeting with Mohan Yadav, Saurabh Tiwari praised the MP Chief Minister's vision and affirmed that "what he is trying to do for Madhya Pradesh is phenomenal."

2025-07-14T22:22:11.022813+00:00 IST

UAE: CM Mohan Yadav holds "great discussion" with e&

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav held a meeting with Chief Technology and Information Officer Khalid Murshed of E& (formerly Etisalat), a global technology and investment conglomerate in the UAE, on Tuesday (local time).

2025-07-14T22:01:48.044434+00:00 IST

MP CM Mohan Yadav meets LuLu Group director

He also holds several meetings, including a meeting with E& (Etisalat), a global technology and investment conglomerate in the UAE, during his second day in Dubai.

2025-07-14T21:35:50.039716+00:00 IST

India has shown that if terrorists come to our home: Mohan Yadav

The 'Madhya Pradesh Business Investment Forum Program' took place in the UAE on Monday.

2025-07-14T20:18:41.700536+00:00 IST

"MP moving towards becoming one of top states in country": CM

The Madhya Pradesh CM also had a "very positive interaction" with the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade during his second day in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

2025-07-14T20:07:42.906667+00:00 IST

UAEU researcher granted four patents advancing drug design

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) announced that Dr Alya A. Arabi, a computational scientist at the university, has been granted four patents for ground-breaking innovations that span drug design and medical device development.

2025-07-14T17:27:59.049897+00:00 IST

Dubai Press Club to organise Arab Media Summit 2026 from March 31

The Dubai Press Club, organiser of the Arab Media Summit, announced that the next edition of the Summit will be held under the patronage of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, from March 31 to April 2, 2026.

2025-07-14T17:20:42.648499+00:00 IST