Middle East Schools, offices shut as heavy rain returns to desert UAE DUBAI: Schools and many offices were closed across the United Arab Emirates on Thursday as heavy rains returned to... Published 02 May, 2024 09:11pm
MENA UN estimates rebuilding Gaza will cost $30bn to $40bn AMMAN: A UN agency said Thursday rebuilding war-wracked Gaza will cost an estimated $30 billion to $40 billion and... Published 02 May, 2024 06:19pm
Middle East Hamas delegation to visit Egypt soon for further ceasefire talks CAIRO: A delegation from Hamas is set to visit Egypt soon for further ceasefire talks, the group said in a statement... Published 02 May, 2024 06:09pm
Middle East Qatar economy grew 1.2% year on year in Q3, 2023 ABU DHABI: The Gulf state of Qatar’s real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 1.2% year on year in the third... Published 02 May, 2024 05:06pm
MENA Antony Blinken urges Hamas to agree truce to help Gazans OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Top US diplomat Antony Blinken has urged Hamas to accept a Gaza truce plan despite an Israeli... Published 02 May, 2024 12:02pm
MENA Antony Blinken says US ‘determined’ to get Israel-Hamas deal ‘now’ TEL AVIV: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken renewed calls for Hamas to accept a ceasefire deal on Wednesday as he... Updated 01 May, 2024 09:54pm
MENA Hamas official insists Gaza ceasefire must be permanent PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: Hamas will respond to an Israeli truce proposal for Gaza “within a very short period”, an... Updated 01 May, 2024 09:02pm
Middle East ‘Torrential’ rains shutter Saudi schools, flood roads RIYADH: Saudi Arabian authorities shuttered schools in several regions on Wednesday as flash floods inundated roads,... Published 01 May, 2024 08:54pm
MENA More war debris in Gaza than Ukraine: UN GENEVA: The Gaza Strip is filled with more war debris and rubble than Ukraine, the head of UN demining operations... Published 01 May, 2024 07:22pm
Middle East Turkiye to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at World Court, minister says ISTANBUL: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Wednesday that Turkiye would join in South Africa’s genocide... Published 01 May, 2024 06:51pm
MENA Iran’s Khamenei criticises Arab-Israel normalisation bids TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday efforts underway to forge a normalisation of... Published 01 May, 2024 06:39pm
Stocks Most Gulf bourses muted on weaker oil prices Most stock markets in the Gulf were subdued in early trade on Wednesday as oil price fell, though Qatar’s index... Published 01 May, 2024 03:04pm
MENA French foreign minister makes unscheduled Cairo stop as Gaza truce talks intensify CAIRO: France’s foreign minister arrived in Cairo on Wednesday on an unscheduled stop during a Middle East tour as... Published 01 May, 2024 02:39pm
MENA Netanyahu says troops to enter Rafah 'with or without' Gaza truce OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that the Israeli military will launch a ground... Updated 30 Apr, 2024 10:31pm
Middle East Gaza ministry says 34,535 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes since Oct. 7 CAIRO: More than 34,535 Palestinians have been killed and 77,704 wounded in the Israeli military offensive in the... Published 30 Apr, 2024 05:02pm
MENA Hamas prepares response to Gaza truce offer OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Hamas was studying Tuesday Israel’s offer of a 40-day truce in the war in the Gaza Strip in... Updated 30 Apr, 2024 01:22pm
MENA Israel kills at least 20 Palestinians in Rafah, new Gaza ceasefire talks expected in Cairo CAIRO: Israeli airstrikes on three houses in the southern Gaza city of Rafah killed at least another 20 Palestinians... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:47pm
MENA Forty-day ceasefire offered to Hamas: UK foreign secretary RIYADH: Hamas has been offered a 40-day ceasefire and the release of "potentially thousands" of Palestinian... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:25pm
MENA Egypt ‘hopeful’ of new Israel-Hamas truce: foreign minister RIYADH: Egypt’s foreign minister said he was “hopeful” about a new proposal for a truce in Gaza as a Hamas... Published 29 Apr, 2024 08:45pm
Middle East Abu Dhabi developer Aldar posts 88% Q1 profit leap, optimistic on Egypt DUBAI: Abu Dhabi’s biggest developer, Aldar Properties plans to speed development activity across its markets and is... Published 29 Apr, 2024 05:32pm
Middle East Blinken says US almost ready with Saudi rewards for Israel normalisation RIYADH: The United States is nearly ready with a security package to offer Saudi Arabia if it normalises relations... Published 29 Apr, 2024 05:30pm
Middle East Senior US, French officials in Middle East seeking to ease Gaza war RIYADH: French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne said on Monday talks on a ceasefire in Gaza were progressing as he... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 02:59pm
Africa Kenya delays schools reopening due to floods NAIROBI: Kenya said Monday that it would postpone the reopening of schools by one week due to “ongoing heavy rains”... Published 29 Apr, 2024 12:30pm
MENA Hamas delegation to arrive in Egypt for Gaza truce talks OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: A Hamas delegation is due to arrive Monday in Egypt, where it will respond to Israel’s latest... Published 29 Apr, 2024 12:07pm
MENA Meet Sahir, a thriving Pakistani influencer in Dubai DUBAI: “In my opinion, anybody can be an influencer.” Those were the words that introduced me to Sahir Iftikhar... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 05:29am
Middle East Gaza truce effort builds with Hamas to respond to Israel proposal JERUSALEM: Diplomatic efforts intensified on Sunday to reach a long-sought truce and hostage-release deal in Gaza, ... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Middle East Abbas says only US can halt Israel’s attack on Rafah RIYADH: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Sunday only the United States could stop Israel attacking the... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Middle East Dubai ruler approves new $35bn airport terminal CAIRO: Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum approved a new passenger terminal in Al Maktoum... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 11:41pm
MENA Gaza set to dominate Saudi-hosted global economy summit RIYADH: The war in Gaza and broader Middle East tensions are expected to get top billing at a Saudi-hosted special... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:03pm
MENA Hamas official says delegation to respond to Gaza truce plan in Egypt Monday GAZA STRIP: A senior Hamas official told AFP on Sunday that the group would deliver its response to Israel’s latest... Published 28 Apr, 2024 06:27pm
MENA Push for truce ramps up as Israel pummels Gaza OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Diplomatic efforts increased on Sunday to reach a long sought-after truce and hostage-release... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 06:22pm
MENA Palestinian leader Abbas says only US can stop Rafah invasion 'disaster' RIYADH: Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on Sunday said the United States is the only country capable of stopping... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 06:21pm
MENA Burkina Faso says it is investigating northern killings Burkina Faso is investigating killings in two northern villages in February, a government spokesperson said on... Published 28 Apr, 2024 01:55pm
MENA France’s foreign minister looks to prevent Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalation in Lebanon visit BEIRUT: France’s foreign minister will push proposals to prevent further escalation and a potential war between... Published 28 Apr, 2024 10:22am
MENA Blinken due in Saudi for summit on global economy, Gaza: organisers RIYADH: Washington’s top diplomat is among leaders expected at a Saudi-hosted economic summit set to begin on Sunday... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:25pm
Middle East Yemen's Houthis say their missiles hit Andromeda Star oil ship in Red Sea CAIRO/LOS ANGELES: Yemen’s Houthis said on Saturday their missiles hit the Andromeda Star oil tanker in the Red Sea,... Updated 27 Apr, 2024 05:17pm
Middle East Hamas says it received Israel's response to its ceasefire proposal CAIRO: Hamas said it had received on Saturday Israel’s official response to its latest ceasefire proposal and will... Updated 27 Apr, 2024 05:17pm
Middle East Gaza aid from Cyprus resumes after pause following aid worker killings NICOSIA: Aid shipments to Gaza from Cyprus resumed late on Friday, a Cypriot source said, with a ship carrying food... Published 27 Apr, 2024 10:27am
MENA World’s tallest residential tower coming to Dubai Marina Six Senses Residences to be completed by 2028 Published 26 Apr, 2024 10:32pm
Middle East UN official says it could take 14 years to clear debris in Gaza Israel's military campaign in Gaza has reduced much of the narrow, coastal territory of 2.3 million people to a wasteland with most civilians homeless, hungry and at risk of disease Updated 26 Apr, 2024 09:47pm
Middle East Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 34,356 GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Gaza said on Friday that at least 34,356 people have been killed in the territory... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:52pm
Africa Burkina Faso suspends BBC, Voice of America for two weeks OUAGADOUGOU: Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio networks from broadcasting for a... Published 26 Apr, 2024 01:55pm
Africa Three more African nations roll out malaria vaccine LAGOS: Three more African countries have joined a rollout of malaria vaccines targetting millions of children in a... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Middle East Ahead of feared Rafah invasion by Israel, Palestinians mourn those killed in bombardment GAZA STRIP: Palestinians on Thursday mourned over people killed in Israeli bombardment of Rafah, the southern Gaza... Published 25 Apr, 2024 05:24pm
Middle East Mideast tensions threaten global progress on inflation: World Bank WASHINGTON: The ongoing tensions in the Middle East threaten to halt – or even reverse – some of the recent progress... Published 25 Apr, 2024 05:24pm
Middle East UAE economy grew 3.3% in first nine months of 2023 DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) economy grew 3.3% in the first nine months of 2023, preliminary GDP data from... Published 25 Apr, 2024 01:21pm
Middle East IMF launches regional office in Saudi capital Riyadh DUBAI: The International Monetary Fund will open a new regional office in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh, it said in... Published 24 Apr, 2024 08:56pm
Middle East UAE announces $544 million for repairs after record rains DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates announced $544 million to repair the homes of Emirati families on Wednesday after... Published 24 Apr, 2024 07:34pm
Middle East Israel continues aggression in Gaza after US Congress approves military aid GAZA STRIP: Israel pounded Gaza with air strikes and artillery fire as its aggression continued on Wednesday after... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 05:43pm
MENA EU urges probe into reported mass graves at Gaza hospitals BRUSSELS: The European Union on Wednesday backed a United Nations demand for an independent probe into the reported... Published 24 Apr, 2024 05:24pm
Middle East Israeli media predict offensive in Gaza’s Rafah soon JERUSALEM: Israel is poised to send troops into Rafah, the Gazan city it sees as the last bastion of Hamas, Israeli... Published 24 Apr, 2024 12:28pm
Middle East Gaza protests grow at US colleges, thousands demonstrate in Brooklyn NEW YORK: Protests against Israel filled streets in Brooklyn and escalated at universities across the United States,... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 10:44am
Middle East Israel thanks US Senate for approving military aid JERUSALEM: Israel’s foreign minister on Wednesday thanked the US Senate for approving $13 billion in military aid... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:30am
USA Tensions flare at US universities over pro-Palestinian protests NEW YORK: Tensions flared between pro-Palestinian student protesters and school administrators at several US... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 08:47pm
Middle East UAE and Oman sign deals worth $35bn on state visit DUBAI: Emirati and Omani companies have signed deals worth 129 billion dirhams ($35.12 billion) in sectors including... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:03pm
Middle East Source close to Hezbollah says fighter killed in Israel strike BEIRUT: A source close to Hezbollah said an Israeli strike deep into Lebanon killed a fighter of the Hezbollah on... Published 23 Apr, 2024 02:49pm
Financial Abu Dhabi starts selling three-part benchmark debt The Emirate of Abu Dhabi has started selling its triple-tranche benchmark debt, fixed income news service IFR... Published 23 Apr, 2024 12:56pm
MENA Housing solutions, food distribution: 5 ways Dubai dealt with record rains Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan directs early disbursement of April salaries for Dubai government employees Updated 22 Apr, 2024 05:49pm
Middle East Israel army says military intelligence chief resigns over October 7 Hamas attack JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said on Monday the chief of its intelligence directorate has resigned after taking... Published 22 Apr, 2024 02:01pm
MENA More than 14 Palestinians killed as violence flares in West Bank NUR SHAMS: Israeli forces killed 14 Palestinians during a raid in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, while an... Published 21 Apr, 2024 11:15am
Middle East Member of Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces killed, eight hurt in base blast, military says CAIRO: One member of Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces was killed and eight wounded in an explosion at its command... Published 20 Apr, 2024 02:54pm
Middle East 34,049 Palestinians killed in Israel’s Gaza offensive since Oct. 7, health ministry says CAIRO: Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip has killed at least 34,049 Palestinians and wounded 76,901... Published 20 Apr, 2024 02:45pm
Middle East At least 34,012 Palestinians killed in Israeli offensive in Gaza since Oct. 7 CAIRO: Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip has killed at least 34,012 Palestinians and injured 76,833... Published 19 Apr, 2024 08:48pm
Stocks UAE markets decline over Israel’s attack on Iran Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates declined on Friday as investors turned risk-averse after Israel launched... Published 19 Apr, 2024 07:22pm
Middle East IMF revises down Mideast growth outlook on war, trade disruptions DUBAI: The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday Middle East economies would grow at a slower pace this year... Published 19 Apr, 2024 06:47pm
Middle East G7 opposes ‘full scale military operation in Rafah’ CAPRI: Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven nations said Friday they opposed a “full-scale military operation... Published 19 Apr, 2024 06:08pm
MENA Dubai airport limits arriving flights amid storm backlog DUBAI: Dubai’s main airport said on Friday it is limiting the number of flights arriving for two days, as it... Published 19 Apr, 2024 03:12pm
MENA Dubai rains provide ‘opportunity to enhance emergency response systems’: Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan says he is closely monitoring situation to address challenges that emergency response teams faced Published 19 Apr, 2024 11:51am
2024-04-19-01-43 Mashreq announces three appointments KARACHI: Mashreq Pakistan has announced appointments of Shamsulhaq Niaz as the Chief Digital Officer and Head of... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
MENA UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:25am
MENA In pictures: life in glitzy Dubai disrupted after record rain DUBAI: Dubai’s giant highways were clogged by flooding and airport passengers were urged to stay away on Wednesday... Published 18 Apr, 2024 12:44am
MENA 33,899 Palestinians killed in Israel’s Gaza offensive since Oct. 7, health ministry says DUBAI: Israel’s military aggression in the Gaza Strip has killed at least 33,899 Palestinians and wounded 76,664... Updated 17 Apr, 2024 03:19pm
MENA Crew of ship seized by Iran are safe, operator MSC says The 25 crew members of the MSC Aries, which was seized by Iran on April 13, are safe, shipping firm MSC said on... Published 17 Apr, 2024 02:21pm