Middle East

University of Haifa launches USD 60M ‘Home Again’ Campaign

With tens of thousands of Israelis still displaced from their northern homes, the University of Haifa has launched "Home Again," a USD 60 million campaign to restore and rebuild communities through trauma care, economic support, and community rebuilding.

2025-07-06T08:35:22.895142+00:00 IST

Israeli Border Police arrest over 350 Illegal residents

Israeli Border Police forces arrested 357 illegal Palestinian residents across Israel in a coordinated crackdown during the previous week, the Border Police announced on Sunday.

2025-07-06T08:32:56.819099+00:00 IST

IDF blames Hamas for chaos at Gaza aid distribution site

Shoshani said that the terrorists threw two grenades at Rafah while the civilians were still there.

2025-07-06T08:31:46.855599+00:00 IST

Israel confirms receiving a response from Hamas

Israeli media report that an official in Jerusalem confirmed tonight that Israel has indeed received the response document from Hamas through the mediators, and that "its details are being studied." No further statement was made.

2025-07-05T23:53:32.082845+00:00 IST

UAE highlights potential of deeper trade,investment collaboration

The United Arab Emirates, represented by Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, has participated in the BRICS Business Forum on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

2025-07-05T23:53:15.625470+00:00 IST

UAE Prez, VPs congratulate Algerian President on Independence day

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.

2025-07-05T17:27:32.689239+00:00 IST

SIH concludes Second Heritage Conference

The Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) has wrapped up its Second Heritage Conference, held at the Arab Heritage Center in Sharjah University City. Over two days, the event brought together researchers, academics, and experts from more than 20 countries, both Arab and international.

2025-07-05T17:25:39.369987+00:00 IST

UAE ship arrives with 2,500 tonnes of aid for Gaza

A UAE humanitarian aid ship carrying a range of relief materials has arrived to support the people of Gaza, ahead of transferring its cargo into the Strip, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 launched by the United Arab Emirates to provide urgent humanitarian relief to Gaza residents.

2025-07-05T13:38:05.220572+00:00 IST

Herzliya: Masked man carrying a sharp object arrested

Police in Herzliya detained and are currently questioning a man who was spotted masked and carrying a sharp object near Sidna Ali Beach this morning.

2025-07-05T13:32:45.251089+00:00 IST

Israel confirms receiving a response from Hamas

Israeli media report that an official in Jerusalem confirmed tonight that Israel has indeed received the response document from Hamas through the mediators, and that "its details are being studied." No further statement was made.

2025-07-05T13:29:57.957590+00:00 IST

Hamdan bin Zayed reviews Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority strategy

Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, received a delegation from the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, led by Chairman Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, at Al Seef Palace in Abu Dhabi.

2025-07-05T08:56:11.567114+00:00 IST

Emirati Women's Day 2025 to be marked under theme 'Hand in Hand'

Under the directives of Fatima bint Mubarak "The Mother of the Nation", Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), the official theme for Emirati Women's Day 2025 has been approved as "Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years".

2025-07-05T08:47:12.165262+00:00 IST

Trump optimistic about Gaza ceasefire to be inked by next week

After a reporter aboard Air Force One told him that Hamas responded positively to the latest ceasefire proposal, "Well, that's good," Trump responed, before acknowledging that he hasn't been briefed yet on the matter.

2025-07-05T07:11:48.361121+00:00 IST

Turkey: 10 suspects arrested over forest fires

In a statement published on his X account, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said that 44 suspects were detained in relation to 65 forest fires that occurred in 12 provinces between June 26 and July 4, 10 of them were arrested, and judicial control measures were imposed on six of them.

2025-07-05T05:57:07.700804+00:00 IST

Hamas gives "positive response" to 60-day ceasefire in Gaza

Israel had earlier accepted the US-backed proposal, clearing the way for both sides to begin final negotiations to work out details before a ceasefire is finalized, CNN reported.

2025-07-05T01:47:54.422116+00:00 IST

UAE hosts ‘BRICS Youth Dialogue’ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Marking a milestone in youth engagement, the United Arab Emirates brought its pioneering 'Youth Dialogue' model to Brazil for the very first time as part of its broader participation in the BRICS Summit.

2025-07-04T22:46:16.068325+00:00 IST

UAE participates as Guest of Honour at the 17th Economic Cooperat

On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology participated in the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO), held today in the city of Khankendi in the Republic of Azerbaijan.

2025-07-04T22:45:37.507397+00:00 IST

Rwanda Embassy in UAE marks National Day

Sultan Mohammed Al Shamsi, UAE Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Development Affairs and International Organisations, attended a reception hosted by John Mirenge, Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the UAE, on the occasion of his country's National Day.

2025-07-04T22:44:50.010319+00:00 IST

Al Ain camel racing festival kicks off

Under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the patronage of Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, Al Ain Camel Racing Festival officially kicked off today at Al Rawda Camel Racetrack in Al Ain Region.

2025-07-04T18:35:27.301025+00:00 IST

IDF now controls 65 pc of Gaza

The IDF says it now holds operational control over 65 per cent of the Gaza Strip.

2025-07-04T18:16:23.132173+00:00 IST

Hunger worsening in Gaza: UNRWA

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has warned that for the people of Gaza, everything is running out: time, food, medicine -- and safe places have already disappeared.

2025-07-04T18:10:25.844044+00:00 IST