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March 28, 2024 5:11 PM

32,552 Palestinians killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, health ministry says

At least 32,552 Palestinians have been killed and 74,980 injured in Israel's military offensive in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, the Palestinian enclave's health ministry said on Thursday. There have been 62 Palestinians killed and 91 injured in the ...

March 27, 2024 1:14 PM

Negotiations on Gaza ceasefire deal ongoing with no timeline for agreement: Qatari foreign ministry

The negotiations on a Gaza ceasefire deal are still ongoing, but Qatar cannot offer any timeline on an agreement, the Qatari Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. Majed Al-Ansari, spokesman of the ministry said at a media briefing that regardless of the...

March 22, 2024 5:10 PM

Arab ministers meet U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during his visit to Cairo

Arab ministers and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks with Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) executive committee general secretary Hussein al-Sheikh - a confidant of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and an intermediary in cont...

March 22, 2024 10:47 AM

Antony Blinken meets Arab leaders, calls for “enduring regional peace”

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and other Arab leaders while reiterating the call for a truce in the Gaza war and support for the two-state solution, Al...

March 20, 2024 2:47 PM

Dr. Sultan Al Jaber Honored for Sustainable Energy Leadership

Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, President of COP28, was awarded the prestigious ‘CERAWeek Leadership Award for Building Global Consensus towards a Sustainable Energy Future’ at the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference at Houston. Over the last decade, CERA...

March 13, 2024 8:50 AM

UAE fast becoming a prime destination for investors, 15,000 Indian Businesses join Dubai Chamber in 2023

Indian companies are flocking to Dubai, with a staggering 15,481 new Indian-owned businesses joining the Dubai Chamber of Commerce in 2023. This surge represents a 38% year-over-year increase, solidifying Dubai's position as a prime destination for I...

March 11, 2024 9:04 AM

Ramadan to begin in much of the Middle East from Monday

The crescent moon signaling the start of Ramadan was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, prompting a Monday start to the holy month for much of the Middle East. Qatar and the UAE have also confirmed they will begin observing Ramadan from March 11th. ...

March 7, 2024 10:18 AM

Gaza ceasefire possible, US says; South Africa again asks World Court to intervene

The U.S. said on Wednesday that talks on a ceasefire and release of hostages in Gaza could still reach an agreement between Hamas and Israel as the enclave's humanitarian crisis prompted South Africa to ask the World Court for new emergency measure...

March 7, 2024 9:02 AM

Novel insurance scheme launched for Indian workers in UAE with coverage for natural deaths

Addressing the pressing need for financial security among Indian blue-collar workers in the UAE, a revolutionary Life Protection Plan (LPP) has been launched in the country, specifically designed for Indian expatriates, especially blue-collar workers...

March 5, 2024 10:14 AM

UN team says sexual violence likely occurred during Hamas attack on Israel

A United Nations expert team released findings on Monday indicating "reasonable grounds to believe" incidents of sexual violence, including rape and gang rape, took place at multiple sites during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas militants. Led b...

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