abudhabinews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for abudhabinews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page abudhabinews.net http://www.abudhabinews.net en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:18:51 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:18:51 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Israeli Forces kill Hamas internal security officer in battle in hospital]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274179010/israeli-forces-kill-hamas-internal-security-officer-in-battle-in-hospital Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:18:06 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274179010/israeli-forces-kill-hamas-internal-security-officer-in-battle-in-hospital <![CDATA[UAE and Angolan Presidents discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274178684/uae-and-angolan-presidents-discuss-enhancing-bilateral-cooperation Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:55:52 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274178684/uae-and-angolan-presidents-discuss-enhancing-bilateral-cooperation <![CDATA[MoHAP concludes nationwide campaign to boost health with fruits and vegetables]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274178683/mohap-concludes-nationwide-campaign-to-boost-health-with-fruits-and-vegetables Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:55:52 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274178683/mohap-concludes-nationwide-campaign-to-boost-health-with-fruits-and-vegetables <![CDATA[DCT Abu Dhabi announces comeback of Ramadan Arcade at Manarat Al Saadiyat]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274178682/dct-abu-dhabi-announces-comeback-of-ramadan-arcade-at-manarat-al-saadiyat Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:55:51 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274178682/dct-abu-dhabi-announces-comeback-of-ramadan-arcade-at-manarat-al-saadiyat <![CDATA[Violation of sovereignty will have bad consequences: Taliban reacts after Pak airstrikes on Afghanistan]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274178641/violation-of-sovereignty-will-have-bad-consequences-taliban-reacts-after-pak-airstrikes-on-afghanistan Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:27:10 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274178641/violation-of-sovereignty-will-have-bad-consequences-taliban-reacts-after-pak-airstrikes-on-afghanistan <![CDATA[Half-a-dozen people killed in Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274177297/half-a-dozen-people-killed-in-pakistan-airstrikes-in-afghanistan Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:55:45 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274177297/half-a-dozen-people-killed-in-pakistan-airstrikes-in-afghanistan <![CDATA[UAE: Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed meets with Prime Minister, FM of Qatar]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274177195/uae-foreign-minister-abdullah-bin-zayed-meets-with-prime-minister-fm-of-qatar Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:37:37 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274177195/uae-foreign-minister-abdullah-bin-zayed-meets-with-prime-minister-fm-of-qatar <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 18]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Monday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.43

Euro 100 775.59

Japanese yen 100 4.7895

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.696

British pound 100 907.25

Aus]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274175113/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-18 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:30:02 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274175113/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-18 <![CDATA[Germany's support for Israel intensifies with chancellor's visit]]> With Israeli Prime Minister facing a backlash in Israel and globally as he prosecutes a vicious war on Gaza, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has arrived for his second visit to the Jewish state since October 7, and his third overall, to provide Germany's backing.

"In these dark hours my country stands with the people of Israel. From day one our message has been clear," he said at a joint press conference on Sunday.]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174726/germany-support-for-israel-intensifies-with-chancellor-visit Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:33:22 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174726/germany-support-for-israel-intensifies-with-chancellor-visit <![CDATA[UAE leaders congratulate President of Ireland on National Day]]> Dubai [UAE], March 17 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Michael D. Higgins, President of the Republic of Ireland, on the occasion of his country's National Day.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Cha]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174636/uae-leaders-congratulate-president-of-ireland-on-national-day Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:18:58 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174636/uae-leaders-congratulate-president-of-ireland-on-national-day <![CDATA[Netanyahu: Israel to Push Ahead With Rafah Attack]]> Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rebuffed international pressure, vowing that Israel would push ahead with an attack on Hamas militants in Rafah near the Gaza-Egyptian border, even as cease-fire talks were set to resume in Qatar in the coming days.

'No amount of international pressure will stop us from realizing all the goals of the war," to erase any Hamas control in Gaza, Netanyahu told a Cab]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174561/netanyahu-israel-to-push-ahead-with-rafah-attack Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:06:14 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174561/netanyahu-israel-to-push-ahead-with-rafah-attack <![CDATA[UAE: SCCI inaugurates 'Souq Al Freej' market]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174550/uae-scci-inaugurates-souq-al-freej-market Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:55:55 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174550/uae-scci-inaugurates-souq-al-freej-market <![CDATA[Palestine condemns Israel's use of starvation as weapon in Gaza]]>

]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174546/palestine-condemns-israel-use-of-starvation-as-weapon-in-gaza Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:55:02 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174546/palestine-condemns-israel-use-of-starvation-as-weapon-in-gaza <![CDATA[IACAD donates AED 1 million to Mothers' Endowment campaign]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174533/iacad-donates-aed-1-million-to-mothers-endowment-campaign Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:27:11 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174533/iacad-donates-aed-1-million-to-mothers-endowment-campaign <![CDATA[UAE Team Emirates' Pogacar takes podium at Milano-Sanremo]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174531/uae-team-emirates-pogacar-takes-podium-at-milano-sanremo Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:27:10 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174531/uae-team-emirates-pogacar-takes-podium-at-milano-sanremo <![CDATA[Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel named in FIR in Mahadev betting app case]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174374/former-chhattisgarh-cm-bhupesh-baghel-named-in-fir-in-mahadev-betting-app-case Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:55:46 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174374/former-chhattisgarh-cm-bhupesh-baghel-named-in-fir-in-mahadev-betting-app-case <![CDATA[Palestinian death toll in Gaza climbs to 31,645: ministry]]> GAZA, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 31,645 with 73,676 others wounded, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said in a press statement Sunday.

Israeli army killed 92 Palestinians and wounded 130 others during the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 31,645 and injuries to 73,676, according to the ministry.

The statement noted that some victims remain und]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174176/palestinian-death-toll-in-gaza-climbs-to-31645-ministry Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:44:01 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174176/palestinian-death-toll-in-gaza-climbs-to-31645-ministry <![CDATA[Israeli Forces Conduct Night Raids across West Bank]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Israeli forces carried out nighttime raids across the West Bank, resulting in clashes in Nablus and multiple arrests in other cities, according to local sources.

- World news -

Witnesses heard explosions and saw violent confrontations between Israeli forces and young Palestinians, with tear gas filling the streets earlier in the night, Al Jazeera reported.

Accompanied by a bulldo]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174173/israeli-forces-conduct-night-raids-across-west-bank Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:37:13 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174173/israeli-forces-conduct-night-raids-across-west-bank <![CDATA[Record number of Syrians need aid after 13 years of war: WHO]]> GENEVA, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Thirteen years of conflict have left a record 16.7 million people in need of humanitarian aid in Syria, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday.

"An entire generation has been born into war, knowing nothing but insecurity and deprivation, and facing shock after repeated shock," said Hanan Balkhy, WHO regional director for the Eastern Mediterranean.

The earthquake ]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174129/record-number-of-syrians-need-aid-after-13-years-of-war-who Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:18:01 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174129/record-number-of-syrians-need-aid-after-13-years-of-war-who <![CDATA[WHO chief urges Israel to stop ground assault on Rafah]]> GENEVA, March 16 (Xinhua) -- The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday called on Israel to halt its ground assault on Rafah, the southernmost city in Gaza, saying 1.2 million people there have nowhere safe to go.

"I'm gravely concerned about reports of an Israeli plan to proceed with a ground assault on Rafah," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

"Further e]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174128/who-chief-urges-israel-to-stop-ground-assault-on-rafah Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:18:01 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174128/who-chief-urges-israel-to-stop-ground-assault-on-rafah <![CDATA[Landmine explosion kills 16 in Syria]]> DAMASCUS, March 16 (Xinhua) -- A landmine exploded among truffle collectors in Syria's northern al-Raqqa province on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of at least 16 people, as reported by a war monitor.

The explosion occurred while a team of people were searching for truffles in the Sabkha region in the eastern rural area of al-Raqqa, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

The landmine was]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174080/landmine-explosion-kills-16-in-syria Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:05:02 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174080/landmine-explosion-kills-16-in-syria <![CDATA[North Korea: Kim Jong rides in luxury Russian limo gifted by Putin]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174026/north-korea-kim-jong-rides-in-luxury-russian-limo-gifted-by-putin Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:39 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274174026/north-korea-kim-jong-rides-in-luxury-russian-limo-gifted-by-putin <![CDATA[UAE: Al Wahda, Baniyas advance to Jiu-Jitsu President's Cup Finals]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274173993/uae-al-wahda-baniyas-advance-to-jiu-jitsu-president-cup-finals Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:14 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274173993/uae-al-wahda-baniyas-advance-to-jiu-jitsu-president-cup-finals <![CDATA[UAE President, World Central Kitchen CEO discuss boosting humanitarian aid to Gaza]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274173983/uae-president-world-central-kitchen-ceo-discuss-boosting-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:11 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274173983/uae-president-world-central-kitchen-ceo-discuss-boosting-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza <![CDATA[Noura Al Kaabi leads UAE's delegation to 68th session of UN Commission on Status of Women]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274173976/noura-al-kaabi-leads-uae-delegation-to-68th-session-of-un-commission-on-status-of-women Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:08 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274173976/noura-al-kaabi-leads-uae-delegation-to-68th-session-of-un-commission-on-status-of-women <![CDATA[Israel strikes target sites in Syrian capital: war monitor]]> DAMASCUS, March 17 (Xinhua)-- Israeli missiles hit multiple sites in the countryside of Syria's capital Damascus after midnight Sunday, a war monitor reported.

At least two locations were struck -- one harboring a weapons shipment within a military installation used by Syrian military forces and the other near an engineering battalion in the Qalamoun rugged region in the northern countryside of Damascus.

]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274173918/israel-strikes-target-sites-in-syrian-capital-war-monitor Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:44:03 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274173918/israel-strikes-target-sites-in-syrian-capital-war-monitor <![CDATA[Palestinian killed by Israeli army in West Bank in alleged shooting attack]]> RAMALLAH, March 16 (Xinhua) -- A Palestinian was shot dead Saturday by Israeli soldiers while he was hiding in a cemetery in the West Bank city of Hebron and opened fire at an Israeli neighborhood, according to Palestinian sources and Israeli media reports.

Palestinian security sources told Xinhua on condition of anonymity that the man, identified as Mahmoud Nofal, 42, suffered heavy Israeli gunshots, adding tha]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274173913/palestinian-killed-by-israeli-army-in-west-bank-in-alleged-shooting-attack Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:44:01 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274173913/palestinian-killed-by-israeli-army-in-west-bank-in-alleged-shooting-attack <![CDATA[DEWA contributes AED 20 million to Mothers' Endowment campaign]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274173912/dewa-contributes-aed-20-million-to-mothers-endowment-campaign Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:37:32 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274173912/dewa-contributes-aed-20-million-to-mothers-endowment-campaign <![CDATA[Sharjah Press Club announces 13th Sharjah Ramadan Majlis featuring sessions on religion, sports, art, entrepreneurship]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274173911/sharjah-press-club-announces-13th-sharjah-ramadan-majlis-featuring-sessions-on-religion-sports-art-entrepreneurship Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:37:31 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274173911/sharjah-press-club-announces-13th-sharjah-ramadan-majlis-featuring-sessions-on-religion-sports-art-entrepreneurship <![CDATA[UAE: Al Wahda, Baniyas advance to Jiu-Jitsu President's Cup Finals at Etihad Arena]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274173910/uae-al-wahda-baniyas-advance-to-jiu-jitsu-president-cup-finals-at-etihad-arena Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:37:31 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274173910/uae-al-wahda-baniyas-advance-to-jiu-jitsu-president-cup-finals-at-etihad-arena <![CDATA[UAE: SBA advances global publishing, translation at LIBF 2024]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274173906/uae-sba-advances-global-publishing-translation-at-libf-2024 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:37:29 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274173906/uae-sba-advances-global-publishing-translation-at-libf-2024 <![CDATA[Conflicts to weaken McDonald's Middle East, China sales, says CFO]]> CHICAGO, Illinois: This week, McDonald's CFO Ian Borden said that international sales will fall significantly in the current quarter due to conflict in the Middle East and weak demand in China.

His comments sent shares in the U.S. fast food giant dropping two percent in early trade.

At the UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference, Borden said that first-quarter comparable sales in McDonald's Internationa]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274173033/conflicts-to-weaken-mcdonald-middle-east-china-sales-says-cfo Sun, 17 Mar 2024 04:20:04 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274173033/conflicts-to-weaken-mcdonald-middle-east-china-sales-says-cfo <![CDATA[Jordan: Ensure Accountability, Compensation for Syria Strikes]]> (Beirut) - Jordan should ensure accountability for airstrikes in southeast Syria that killed 10 people on January 18 and compensate the victims and their families, Human Rights Watch said today. The strikes, which killed women and children, appear to amount to extrajudicial executions.

The ai]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274173043/jordan-ensure-accountability-compensation-for-syria-strikes Sat, 16 Mar 2024 22:30:00 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274173043/jordan-ensure-accountability-compensation-for-syria-strikes <![CDATA[Indian Navy Frees Cargo Ship From Somali Pirates After Shootout]]> Washington - The Indian navy has freed the hijacked MV Ruen cargo ship in Somalia's Puntland region Saturday after a 24-hour standoff and shootout, and it has detained 35 pirates, according to Puntland Ports Minister Ahmed Yasin Salah. The crew is reported to be unharmed.

The pirates - who allegedly hijacked the Maltese-flagged bulk cargo vessel on December 14 - exchanged heavy gunfire with the Indian navy Friday]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274170839/indian-navy-frees-cargo-ship-from-somali-pirates-after-shootout Sat, 16 Mar 2024 22:05:45 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274170839/indian-navy-frees-cargo-ship-from-somali-pirates-after-shootout <![CDATA[Somali Pirates in Shootout With Indian Navy Ship]]> Washington - Authorities in Somalia's Puntland region said Saturday that Somali pirates who hijacked the cargo ship MV Ruen engaged in a shootout with an Indian navy warship in international waters.

Puntland Ports Minister Ahmed Yasin Salah said the pirates - who allegedly hijacked the Maltese-flagged bulk cargo vessel on December 14 - exchanged gunfire with the Indian navy Friday.

"We received the informat]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274170574/somali-pirates-in-shootout-with-indian-navy-ship Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:05:44 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274170574/somali-pirates-in-shootout-with-indian-navy-ship <![CDATA[UAE-US non-oil trade reached 31.4 billion dollars in 2023]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274169809/uae-us-non-oil-trade-reached-314-billion-dollars-in-2023 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 01:28:44 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274169809/uae-us-non-oil-trade-reached-314-billion-dollars-in-2023 <![CDATA[Netanyahu approves plan for operation in Gaza's packed Rafah]]> Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's office said on Friday he had approved the military's plan for an operation in Rafah, where most of war-battered Gaza's population has sought refuge. His statement came after Israel rejected Hamas's latest proposals for a six-week truce and a hostage deal as "unrealistic". Follow our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.

This live blog is no longer being updated. Fo]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274169611/netanyahu-approves-plan-for-operation-in-gaza-packed-rafah Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:37:07 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274169611/netanyahu-approves-plan-for-operation-in-gaza-packed-rafah <![CDATA[Hamas Proposes Six-Week Truce in Gaza and Hostage Exchange]]> Hamas has put forward a proposal for a new six-week truce in Gaza, coupled with an exchange of hostages between Israel and Palestinian prisoners. An official from the militant group conveyed this information to AFP on Friday.

According to the official, the proposed agreement entails a six-week ceasefire and a reciprocal exchange of hostages. This proposal comes after weeks of mediation efforts, which have thus fa]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274169561/hamas-proposes-six-week-truce-in-gaza-and-hostage-exchange Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:12:00 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274169561/hamas-proposes-six-week-truce-in-gaza-and-hostage-exchange <![CDATA[Palestine condemns Israel's use of starvation as weapon in Gaza]]> RAMALLAH, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The Palestinian Ministry of National Economy on Friday condemned Israel for using starvation as a weapon in its war in the Gaza Strip for more than five months.

"The right to access food and medicine as guaranteed by international laws has no value to the Israeli government, in light of the international community's failure to fulfill its legal and moral responsibilities in deliveri]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274169487/palestine-condemns-israel-use-of-starvation-as-weapon-in-gaza Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:09:49 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274169487/palestine-condemns-israel-use-of-starvation-as-weapon-in-gaza <![CDATA[UAE Gender Balance Council participates in UN Security Council and GCC meetings]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274169355/uae-gender-balance-council-participates-in-un-security-council-and-gcc-meetings Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:19:43 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274169355/uae-gender-balance-council-participates-in-un-security-council-and-gcc-meetings <![CDATA[Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed visits Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood to mark Emirati Children's Day]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274167804/khaled-bin-mohamed-bin-zayed-visits-supreme-council-for-motherhood-and-childhood-to-mark-emirati-children-day Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:55:36 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274167804/khaled-bin-mohamed-bin-zayed-visits-supreme-council-for-motherhood-and-childhood-to-mark-emirati-children-day <![CDATA[UAE: PureHealth launches Emirati Women chapter to empower national talent]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274167803/uae-purehealth-launches-emirati-women-chapter-to-empower-national-talent Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:55:35 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274167803/uae-purehealth-launches-emirati-women-chapter-to-empower-national-talent <![CDATA[Blinken: 'Possibility, Urgency' in Hostage and Cease-Fire Talks]]> U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday the United States is working intensively with Israel, Qatar and Egypt to reach an agreement for a deal for the release of hostages held by Hamas and for an extended cease-fire in the fighting between Israel and Hamas.

"We have conversations that are happening now as we speak here. I am convinced that they will go on into the coming days," Blinken told reporters a]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274167518/blinken-possibility-urgency-in-hostage-and-cease-fire-talks Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:36:04 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274167518/blinken-possibility-urgency-in-hostage-and-cease-fire-talks <![CDATA[Dubai community contributions platform 'Jood' encourages individuals, businesses to support Mothers' Endowment]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274167427/dubai-community-contributions-platform-jood-encourages-individuals-businesses-to-support-mothers-endowment Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:18:55 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274167427/dubai-community-contributions-platform-jood-encourages-individuals-businesses-to-support-mothers-endowment <![CDATA[Muslim Council of Elders programme spotlights 'Humanitarian Stories with Youth']]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274167411/muslim-council-of-elders-programme-spotlights-humanitarian-stories-with-youth Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:18:46 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274167411/muslim-council-of-elders-programme-spotlights-humanitarian-stories-with-youth <![CDATA[UAE announces arrival of first aid ship to Gaza through maritime corridor from Cyprus]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274165897/uae-announces-arrival-of-first-aid-ship-to-gaza-through-maritime-corridor-from-cyprus Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:55:43 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274165897/uae-announces-arrival-of-first-aid-ship-to-gaza-through-maritime-corridor-from-cyprus <![CDATA[MoF launches digital public consultation on implementation of Global Minimum Tax in UAE]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274165896/mof-launches-digital-public-consultation-on-implementation-of-global-minimum-tax-in-uae Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:55:43 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274165896/mof-launches-digital-public-consultation-on-implementation-of-global-minimum-tax-in-uae <![CDATA[PureHealth launches Emirati Women chapter to empower national talent]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274165894/purehealth-launches-emirati-women-chapter-to-empower-national-talent Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:55:42 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274165894/purehealth-launches-emirati-women-chapter-to-empower-national-talent <![CDATA[Ancelotti: Winning Champions League requires beating the best]]> MADRID, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted his side has a tough task ahead of them if they want to reach the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League, after they were drawn to play reigning champions Manchester City in the last eight.

The tie is a repeat of last year's semifinal, which saw Manchester City emerge victorious with a 1-1 draw in Madrid and a 4-0 demolition in the return l]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274165797/ancelotti-winning-champions-league-requires-beating-the-best Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:08:32 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274165797/ancelotti-winning-champions-league-requires-beating-the-best <![CDATA[Egypt's president reaffirms endeavors to reach ceasefire in Gaza]]> CAIRO, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Egypt has been making sincere efforts to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip to protect and rescue innocent civilians, President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said Friday.

In televised remarks broadcast on the state-run Nile TV, Sisi said at the country's Police Academy that "we are striving to halt the bloodshed in Gaza to boost aid deliveries to the enclave and allow displaced people in its ]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274165773/egypt-president-reaffirms-endeavors-to-reach-ceasefire-in-gaza Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:05:57 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274165773/egypt-president-reaffirms-endeavors-to-reach-ceasefire-in-gaza <![CDATA[Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 31,490: ministry]]> GAZA, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip from ongoing Israeli attacks has risen to 31,490, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said in a press statement on Friday.

During the past 24 hours, the Israeli army killed 149 Palestinians and wounded 300 others in the coastal enclave, bringing the total death toll to 31,490 and injuries to 73,439 since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict o]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274165771/palestinian-death-toll-in-gaza-rises-to-31490-ministry Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:05:56 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274165771/palestinian-death-toll-in-gaza-rises-to-31490-ministry <![CDATA[Indian Navy thwarts piracy attack on Bangladesh-flagged vessel off Somalia coast]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274165377/indian-navy-thwarts-piracy-attack-on-bangladesh-flagged-vessel-off-somalia-coast Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:37:20 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274165377/indian-navy-thwarts-piracy-attack-on-bangladesh-flagged-vessel-off-somalia-coast <![CDATA[Indian Navy thwarts piracy attack on Bangladesh-flagged vessel off Sonalia coast]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274165364/indian-navy-thwarts-piracy-attack-on-bangladesh-flagged-vessel-off-sonalia-coast Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:18:37 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274165364/indian-navy-thwarts-piracy-attack-on-bangladesh-flagged-vessel-off-sonalia-coast <![CDATA[ICC mandates use of stop-clock in white-ball internationals from T20 World Cup 2024]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274165333/icc-mandates-use-of-stop-clock-in-white-ball-internationals-from-t20-world-cup-2024 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:55:41 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274165333/icc-mandates-use-of-stop-clock-in-white-ball-internationals-from-t20-world-cup-2024 <![CDATA[ICC announces reserve days for knockout matches of T20 World Cup]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274165293/icc-announces-reserve-days-for-knockout-matches-of-t20-world-cup Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:18:39 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274165293/icc-announces-reserve-days-for-knockout-matches-of-t20-world-cup <![CDATA[Preview: Premier League, FA Cup share center stage in England]]> LONDON, March 15 (Xinhua) -- This weekend in England sees a split in fixtures between the quarterfinals of the FA Cup and a handful of Premier League games.

Manchester United entertains Liverpool in the FA Cup, with Erik ten Hag's side needing a win against their traditional rivals to save their season - and perhaps the coach's job - at the end of it.

Liverpool impressed in a 6-1 UEFA Europa League win ov]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274165243/preview-premier-league-fa-cup-share-center-stage-in-england Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:08:08 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274165243/preview-premier-league-fa-cup-share-center-stage-in-england <![CDATA[Legends Cricket Trophy 2024: Shaun Marsh dominates as Dubai Giants' triumph]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274165178/legends-cricket-trophy-2024-shaun-marsh-dominates-as-dubai-giants-triumph Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:55:41 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274165178/legends-cricket-trophy-2024-shaun-marsh-dominates-as-dubai-giants-triumph <![CDATA[EU Deal with Egypt Rewards Authoritarianism, Betrays "EU Values"]]> The European Union is about to reward Egypt's autocratic leader, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, for preventing migrants' departures towards Europe.

Visiting Cairo on March 17, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, along with the Prime Ministers of Italy, Greece, and Belgium, will officially upgrade the EU-Egypt relations to a " http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164905/bp-uae-suspend-usd-2-bn-gas-deal-in-israel-amid-gaza-war Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:18:21 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164905/bp-uae-suspend-usd-2-bn-gas-deal-in-israel-amid-gaza-war <![CDATA[Rashid Khan returns from injury as Afghanistan named T20I squad for Ireland series]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164879/rashid-khan-returns-from-injury-as-afghanistan-named-t20i-squad-for-ireland-series Fri, 15 Mar 2024 03:18:17 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164879/rashid-khan-returns-from-injury-as-afghanistan-named-t20i-squad-for-ireland-series <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 15]]> BEIJING, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Friday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.75

Euro 100 775.69

Japanese yen 100 4.8134

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.735

British pound 100 908.83

Aus]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164852/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-15 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:33:00 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164852/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-15 <![CDATA[S. Korea's import price rises for 2nd month in February]]> SEOUL, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Price for imported goods to South Korea rose for the second consecutive month in February due to higher crude oil price and local currency's depreciation versus the U.S. dollar, central bank data showed Friday.

Import price index gained 1.2 percent in February from a month earlier after advancing 2.5 percent in the prior month, according to the Bank of Korea (BOK).

Dubai crude,]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164832/s-korea-import-price-rises-for-2nd-month-in-february Fri, 15 Mar 2024 01:56:41 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164832/s-korea-import-price-rises-for-2nd-month-in-february <![CDATA[PA President Abbas meets with foreign minister from Canada]]> RAMMALH, Palestinian territories - Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly met with the Palestinian Authority President, Mahmoud Abbas, and with the Palestinian Authority Minister of Foreign Affairs, Riad Malki, on Wednesday

During the two meetings in the West Bank, Minister Joly raised the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including the protection of civilians and the growing threat of hunger and disease ]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164811/pa-president-abbas-meets-with-foreign-minister-from-canada Fri, 15 Mar 2024 01:33:38 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164811/pa-president-abbas-meets-with-foreign-minister-from-canada <![CDATA[At least 20 people killed, 155 injured in shelling while awaiting food aid in Gaza: Report]]> Gaza Strip, March 15 (ANI): At least 20 people were killed and 155 injured in shelling on Thursday while they were awaiting food aid in Gaza, CNN reported citing the health ministry in the Palestinian enclave.

Mohammad Ghrab, a doctor at the emergency unit at Al Shifa Hospital, said the death toll is expected to rise as casualties are still being shifted to the hospital, the report stated.

Earlier, a witnes]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164764/at-least-20-people-killed-155-injured-in-shelling-while-awaiting-food-aid-in-gaza-report Thu, 14 Mar 2024 23:37:09 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164764/at-least-20-people-killed-155-injured-in-shelling-while-awaiting-food-aid-in-gaza-report <![CDATA[1st LD: Dozens killed in Israeli attack in east of Gaza City]]> GAZA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Dozens of Palestinians were killed and several others wounded as they gathered in the Kuwait roundabout area east of Gaza City to receive aid, eyewitnesses and local Palestinian sources said Thursday.

The witnesses and sources told Xinhua that thousands of Palestinians coming from different places in northern Gaza were at the roundabout to obtain aid amid severe shortages of food and s]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164678/1st-ld-dozens-killed-in-israeli-attack-in-east-of-gaza-city Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:18:53 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164678/1st-ld-dozens-killed-in-israeli-attack-in-east-of-gaza-city <![CDATA[Israel receives Hamas's response to Gaza truce proposal: official]]> JERUSALEM, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Israel received Hamas's response to a new ceasefire deal proposal from Qatari mediators on Thursday, an Israeli official confirmed to Xinhua.

David Barnea, chief of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, received the written response from Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, according to the official speaking on condition of anonymity.

Isra]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164657/israel-receives-hamas-response-to-gaza-truce-proposal-official Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:05:38 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164657/israel-receives-hamas-response-to-gaza-truce-proposal-official <![CDATA[Swami Brahmaviharidas meets PM Modi, thanks him for overseeing BAPS Hindu Temple project]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164469/swami-brahmaviharidas-meets-pm-modi-thanks-him-for-overseeing-baps-hindu-temple-project Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:18:04 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164469/swami-brahmaviharidas-meets-pm-modi-thanks-him-for-overseeing-baps-hindu-temple-project <![CDATA[9 killed in Israeli airstrike on central Gaza distribution center]]> GAZA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- At least nine Palestinians were killed, and several others were wounded in an Israeli airstrike on a distribution center in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, medical sources and eyewitnesses said Thursday.

Eyewitnesses told Xinhua that an aircraft fired two missiles at an aid distribution center near the Al-Ahli club in the Nuseirat refugee camp.

The casualties were tra]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164445/9-killed-in-israeli-airstrike-on-central-gaza-distribution-center Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:44:27 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164445/9-killed-in-israeli-airstrike-on-central-gaza-distribution-center <![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre launches comprehensive programme for UAE Reading Month 2024]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164380/abu-dhabi-arabic-language-centre-launches-comprehensive-programme-for-uae-reading-month-2024 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:55:42 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164380/abu-dhabi-arabic-language-centre-launches-comprehensive-programme-for-uae-reading-month-2024 <![CDATA[Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi introduces '31 Essays... 31 Days' initiative for Reading Month]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164379/department-of-culture-and-tourism-abu-dhabi-introduces-31-essays-31-days-initiative-for-reading-month Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:55:42 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164379/department-of-culture-and-tourism-abu-dhabi-introduces-31-essays-31-days-initiative-for-reading-month <![CDATA[Yahsat, UAE, to bring satellite connectivity to standard smartphones]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164363/yahsat-uae-to-bring-satellite-connectivity-to-standard-smartphones Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:37:38 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164363/yahsat-uae-to-bring-satellite-connectivity-to-standard-smartphones <![CDATA[US Senate Leader Schumer: Israel's Netanyahu Has Lost His Way]]> Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish official in the United States, called on Israel Thursday to hold new elections, saying he believes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has "lost his way" in the country's bombardment of Gaza.

Schumer, long an ally of the Jewish state, said Netanyahu risks making his country a "pariah" in world affairs.

Since Hamas killed 1,200 people in Israel i]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164280/us-senate-leader-schumer-israel-netanyahu-has-lost-his-way Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:06:02 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164280/us-senate-leader-schumer-israel-netanyahu-has-lost-his-way <![CDATA[Hijacked Bangladeshi-flagged ship anchors near Somalian port]]> DHAKA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- The Bangladeshi-flagged cargo ship which was hijacked Tuesday has anchored 20 miles off the Somalian port of Garacad, an official said here Thursday.

Md Shakawat Hossain, general secretary of Bangladesh Merchant Marine Officers' Association, told reporters here, "We've come to know from a global shipping source that the ship as of 1:00 p.m. local time anchored at a place close to the ]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164110/hijacked-bangladeshi-flagged-ship-anchors-near-somalian-port Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:06:21 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274164110/hijacked-bangladeshi-flagged-ship-anchors-near-somalian-port <![CDATA[Moscow explains why expanded BRICS will keep name]]> The bloc's acronym is a ?brand? and the addition of new members will not change that, a top Russian diplomat has said

The BRICS economic group will keep its current name despite the bloc's expansion, a top Russian diplomat has said.

BRICS is a recognizable brand and a "trademark," according to Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, who is also Russia's sherpa in the group.

"One thing]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274163741/moscow-explains-why-expanded-brics-will-keep-name Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:13:11 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274163741/moscow-explains-why-expanded-brics-will-keep-name <![CDATA[Expanded BRICS will keep trademark name Moscow]]> The bloc's acronym is a ?brand? and the addition of new members will not change that, a top Russian diplomat has said

The BRICS economic group will keep its current name despite the bloc's expansion, a top Russian diplomat has said.

BRICS is a recognizable brand and a "trademark," according to Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, who is also Russia's sherpa in the group.

"One thing]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274156753/expanded-brics-will-keep-trademark-name-moscow Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:12:54 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274156753/expanded-brics-will-keep-trademark-name-moscow <![CDATA[Dubai World Trade Centre receives 2.47 million visitors in 2023]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274156744/dubai-world-trade-centre-receives-247-million-visitors-in-2023 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:55:54 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274156744/dubai-world-trade-centre-receives-247-million-visitors-in-2023 <![CDATA[In shift, Israel engaging Palestinian Authority on governing post-war Gaza]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274156635/in-shift-israel-engaging-palestinian-authority-on-governing-post-war-gaza Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:27:17 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274156635/in-shift-israel-engaging-palestinian-authority-on-governing-post-war-gaza <![CDATA[Leo Varadkar urged to use Biden meeting to call for Gaza ceasefire]]> DUBLIN, Ireland - Over 1,000 Irish healthcare workers have written to the Taoiseach, urging him to use his meeting with the U.S. President this weekend to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

The Irish Healthcare Workers for Palestine (IHWP) have asked him, as Taoiseach, doctor, and human rights advocate, to firmly and unequivocally demand an immediate ceasefire and orchestrate adequate lifesaving aid for the people of ]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274156483/leo-varadkar-urged-to-use-biden-meeting-to-call-for-gaza-ceasefire Thu, 14 Mar 2024 05:38:44 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274156483/leo-varadkar-urged-to-use-biden-meeting-to-call-for-gaza-ceasefire <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 14]]> BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Thursday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.74

Euro 100 779.12

Japanese yen 100 4.8276

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.739

British pound 100 910.69

A]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274156369/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-14 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 02:31:55 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274156369/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-14 <![CDATA[Dutch footballer Promes arrested in Dubai at request of Netherlands]]> THE HAGUE, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Dutch professional footballer Quincy Promes, convicted for drug trafficking and stabbing his cousin, was arrested in Dubai at the request of Dutch authorities, the Dutch Public Prosecutor announced in a press release on Wednesday.

According to the press statement, the arrest was the result of constructive cooperation between the authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and th]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274156368/dutch-footballer-promes-arrested-in-dubai-at-request-of-netherlands Thu, 14 Mar 2024 02:31:49 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274156368/dutch-footballer-promes-arrested-in-dubai-at-request-of-netherlands <![CDATA[Abdullah bin Zayed participates in virtual ministerial on advancing maritime corridor to deliver aid to Gaza]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274156315/abdullah-bin-zayed-participates-in-virtual-ministerial-on-advancing-maritime-corridor-to-deliver-aid-to-gaza Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:55:05 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274156315/abdullah-bin-zayed-participates-in-virtual-ministerial-on-advancing-maritime-corridor-to-deliver-aid-to-gaza <![CDATA[UK Outlines Plan to Ban Foreign States From Owning Newspapers]]> london - Britain's government outlined plans on Wednesday to stop foreign states from owning newspapers, potentially giving ministers the power to block Abu Dhabi-backed RedBird IMI's bid to buy The Daily Telegraph.

The battle over one of Britain's most famous newspapers has raised questions about the independence of the media and the role of foreign investors acquiring ownership of politically influential assets]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274156310/uk-outlines-plan-to-ban-foreign-states-from-owning-newspapers Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:36:11 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274156310/uk-outlines-plan-to-ban-foreign-states-from-owning-newspapers <![CDATA[Netanyahu government's future 'in jeopardy' - US intel]]> The Office of the Director of National Intelligence says it "expects large protests" demanding the Israeli leader's resignation and new elections

Israel's far-right cabinet led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could face serious challenges and be forced to step down due to flagging public support, the US Office of the Director of National Intellige]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274155939/netanyahu-government-future-in-jeopardy---us-intel Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:18:05 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274155939/netanyahu-government-future-in-jeopardy---us-intel <![CDATA[2.52 million new loans and credit cards in 2023: DG of Al Etihad Credit Bureau]]> DUBAI, 13th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The number of bank loans and credit cards issued by banks and financial institutions operating in the country increased by 3% during 2023 to reach 2.52 million contracts (loans and credit cards), compared to 2.44 million contracts in 2022, according to Marwan Ahmed Lutfi, Director General of Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB).

In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Marwan Lu]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274155589/252-million-new-loans-and-credit-cards-in-2023-dg-of-al-etihad-credit-bureau Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:25:38 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274155589/252-million-new-loans-and-credit-cards-in-2023-dg-of-al-etihad-credit-bureau <![CDATA[Maktoum bin Mohammed commends progress, initiatives of Dubai Securities and Exchange Higher Committee]]> DUBAI, 13th March, 2024 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE and Chairman of the Dubai Securities and Exchange Higher Committee, chaired a meeting of the Committee.

During the meeting, he received a comprehensive briefing on the past achievements and upcoming key projects of the Committee.

Hig]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274155591/maktoum-bin-mohammed-commends-progress-initiatives-of-dubai-securities-and-exchange-higher-committee Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:17:17 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274155591/maktoum-bin-mohammed-commends-progress-initiatives-of-dubai-securities-and-exchange-higher-committee <![CDATA[Pirates hijack cargo ship near Somalia (VIDEO)]]> The MV Abdullah was attacked on the way from Mozambique to the UAE

A Bangladeshi-flagged bulk carrier was boarded by 20 armed individuals off the coast of Somalia, who subsequently took its 23-member crew hostage. 

On Tuesday, Kabir Steel Re-Rolling Mills, the owner of the vessel, stated that the MV Abdull]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274155555/pirates-hijack-cargo-ship-near-somalia-video Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:54:37 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274155555/pirates-hijack-cargo-ship-near-somalia-video <![CDATA[Emirati businessman Abdulghaffar Hussain contributes AED 1 million to Mothers' Endowment campaign]]> DUBAI, 13th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Abdulghaffar Hussain Foundation has announced a contribution of AED 1 million towards the Mothers' Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to honour mothers by establishing an AED 1 billion endowment fund to support the education of millions of individuals across underprivileged communities. http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274155564/emirati-businessman-abdulghaffar-hussain-contributes-aed-1-million-to-mothers-endowment-campaign Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:54:35 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274155564/emirati-businessman-abdulghaffar-hussain-contributes-aed-1-million-to-mothers-endowment-campaign <![CDATA[ADIO expands Abu Dhabi's trade links with Western Australia]]> ABU DHABI, 13th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has signed a collaboration Letter of Intent with Western Australia's (WA) Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation to accelerate growth across shared areas of economic interest.

The collaboration is part of a series of strategic ADIO initiatives to drive greater private sector opportunities through strengthened relations with A]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274155546/adio-expands-abu-dhabi-trade-links-with-western-australia Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:03:41 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274155546/adio-expands-abu-dhabi-trade-links-with-western-australia <![CDATA[ATM 2024 addresses sustainability and innovation in aviation sector]]> DUBAI, 13th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which takes place from 6th to 9th May at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will host prominent international airlines and aircraft manufacturers to discuss the latest industry innovations and solutions.

Transformative areas that are likely to be high on the agenda are sustainability and the role of startups and innovators in transporting the industry into]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274155493/atm-2024-addresses-sustainability-and-innovation-in-aviation-sector Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:39:28 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274155493/atm-2024-addresses-sustainability-and-innovation-in-aviation-sector <![CDATA[DEWA reduces carbon emissions by 92.5 m tonnes with production efficiency]]> DUBAI, 13th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has revealed that DEWA made a significant achievement in improving electricity and water production efficiency, with a 41.73 percent increase in 2023 compared to 2006. This equates to a cumulative reduction of 92.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions between 2006 and 2023, equivalent to planting ]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274155469/dewa-reduces-carbon-emissions-by-925-m-tonnes-with-production-efficiency Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:10:51 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274155469/dewa-reduces-carbon-emissions-by-925-m-tonnes-with-production-efficiency <![CDATA[Visa joins Dubai FinTech Summit as Founding Partner and Co-Host]]> DUBAI, 13th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has joined the Dubai FinTech Summit (DFS), organised by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) as a Founding Partner & Co-Host, underscoring its dedication to supporting innovative and future thinking businesses on a global scale.

Visa has cemented its partnership with DFS through a strategic three-year agreement, demonstrating a]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274155439/visa-joins-dubai-fintech-summit-as-founding-partner-and-co-host Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:22:28 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274155439/visa-joins-dubai-fintech-summit-as-founding-partner-and-co-host <![CDATA[#RamadaninDubai campaign brings city together with exceptional experiences]]> DUBAI, 12th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Dubai is welcoming residents and visitors to share memorable experiences during Ramadan, as the city transforms for a month of joyful moments.

A time of togetherness and an opportunity to share in a Holy Month to remember, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) is hosting #RamadaninDubai citywide festivities]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274154947/ramadanindubai-campaign-brings-city-together-with-exceptional-experiences Tue, 12 Mar 2024 19:23:46 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274154947/ramadanindubai-campaign-brings-city-together-with-exceptional-experiences <![CDATA[UAE intensifies humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza during Ramadan]]> ABU DHABI, 12th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Following the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council has resolved to intensify humanitarian aid for the Palestinian people in Gaza during the holy month of Ramadan. This will be achieved through initiatives undertaken by Emirati humanitarian organisations.

The UAE's expanded Ramadan aid ]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274154948/uae-intensifies-humanitarian-aid-for-palestinians-in-gaza-during-ramadan Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:45:09 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274154948/uae-intensifies-humanitarian-aid-for-palestinians-in-gaza-during-ramadan <![CDATA[Parkin announces increase in number of shares allocated to retail investors in its IPO]]> DUBAI, 12th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Parkin Company PJSC today announced an increase in the number of shares offered in the UAE Retail Offer of its initial public offering (IPO) following an exceptional level of over-subscription and demand from retail investors.

Following the approval of the Securities and Exchange Authority (SCA), the UAE Retail Offer]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274154880/parkin-announces-increase-in-number-of-shares-allocated-to-retail-investors-in-its-ipo Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:37:36 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274154880/parkin-announces-increase-in-number-of-shares-allocated-to-retail-investors-in-its-ipo <![CDATA[UAE President receives Federal National Council delegation, officials, citizens, and guests on occasion of Ramadan]]> ABU DHABI, 12th March, 2024 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed a delegation from the Federal National Council (FNC).

During the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Bateen in Abu Dhabi, His Highness exchanged Ramadan greetings with FNC members, officials, citizens and other guests, along with His Excellency Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National C]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274154953/uae-president-receives-federal-national-council-delegation-officials-citizens-and-guests-on-occasion-of-ramadan Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:32:42 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274154953/uae-president-receives-federal-national-council-delegation-officials-citizens-and-guests-on-occasion-of-ramadan <![CDATA[UAEREP showcases rain enhancement expertise during Baku Water Week 2024]]> BAKU, 12th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) announced its participation at the International Exhibition and Conference for Water Management, known as Baku Water Week, as part of its overarching mission to bolster rain enhancement science through international collaboration. The event will extend from 12th until 14th March at the Baku Expo Center in Azerbaijan.

In]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274154757/uaerep-showcases-rain-enhancement-expertise-during-baku-water-week-2024 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:48:01 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274154757/uaerep-showcases-rain-enhancement-expertise-during-baku-water-week-2024 <![CDATA[Dubai Holding unveils 'Gift It Forward' initiative to support 8,000 blue-collar workers, 500 low-income families]]> DUBAI, 12th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company with investments in 31 countries, today launched Gift It Forward, a Ramadan initiative organised in partnership with the Community Development Authority (CDA).

Supporting the national Ramadan In Dubai campaign, Gift It Forward will revitalise thousands of new items and products into distinctive, one-of-a-kind gifts, which wil]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274154758/dubai-holding-unveils-gift-it-forward-initiative-to-support-8000-blue-collar-workers-500-low-income-families Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:39:57 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274154758/dubai-holding-unveils-gift-it-forward-initiative-to-support-8000-blue-collar-workers-500-low-income-families <![CDATA[15,000+ new Indian companies joined Dubai Chamber of Commerce in 2023]]> DUBAI, 12th March, 2024 (WAM) -- A recent analysis by Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has revealed that Indian investors topped the list of nationalities of new non-UAE businesses joining the chamber last year. A total of 15,481 new Indian-owned companies became members in 2023, representing year-over-year (YoY) growth of 38 percent and underlining Du]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274154706/15000+-new-indian-companies-joined-dubai-chamber-of-commerce-in-2023 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:21:20 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274154706/15000+-new-indian-companies-joined-dubai-chamber-of-commerce-in-2023 <![CDATA[GCAA, Etihad Airways, Thales set collaborative framework for optimising flight operations]]> ABU DHABI, 12th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Etihad Airways and Thales signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on climate impact reduction in the Emirates Flight Information Region (FIR).

Through this MoU, the GCAA, Etihad Airways and Thales will test the solutions developed by Thales as part of its "Thales Orchestrator for Eco-Friendly Trajectories" offer, e]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274154671/gcaa-etihad-airways-thales-set-collaborative-framework-for-optimising-flight-operations Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:09:16 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274154671/gcaa-etihad-airways-thales-set-collaborative-framework-for-optimising-flight-operations <![CDATA[EEG plants 500 saplings in Abu Dhabi under 'For Our Emirates We Plant' Programme]]> ABU DHABI, 12th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) launched its tree planting programme, "For Our Emirates We Plant," in partnership with Abu Dhabi Municipality, represented by the Shahama Municipality Centre. The event marked the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan and underscored the paramount importance of environmental stewardship and community engagement.

During her opening address]]> http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274154673/eeg-plants-500-saplings-in-abu-dhabi-under-for-our-emirates-we-plant-programme Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:38:02 GMT http://www.abudhabinews.net/news/274154673/eeg-plants-500-saplings-in-abu-dhabi-under-for-our-emirates-we-plant-programme