Abu dhabi: US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday expressed deep concern over the worsening humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. Speaking during a joint appearance, President Trump said, ‘We want to help. It’s a terrible situation. Israel bears significant responsibility for what is happening.’ He noted that the United States and other nations were providing funds and food to Gaza, adding, ‘Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has to handle this somehow. I want Netanyahu to make sure they get food, and I want to make sure they get food.’ According to Emirates News Agency, Prime

Berlin: The German government has unveiled an immediate plan to establish a humanitarian air bridge to Gaza in cooperation with Jordan, while signalling potential measures to pressure Israel to alleviate the dire humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian enclave. Following a meeting of the federal security cabinet on Monday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that Berlin will immediately begin implementing the air bridge plan. According to Emirates News Agency, Chancellor Merz added that Defence Minister Boris Pistorius will closely coordinate the operation with France and the United Kingdom, both of which have expressed readiness to participate. Simultaneously, the Chancellor stated that

New york: A high-level international conference on the peaceful resolution of the Palestinian cause and the implementation of the two-state solution commenced today at the United Nations Headquarters in New York under the joint chairmanship of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and France. The conference aims to reaffirm international support for the two-state solution, plan and coordinate its implementation, and support efforts to end the occupation and establish an independent, sovereign State of Palestine living in peace and security. According to Emirates News Agency, in his opening remarks, United Nations Secretary-General Ant³nio Guterres issued a stark warning, stressing that the

Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, attended specialised demonstrations by the 22nd cohort of the UAE National Service Programme for the 2024-2025 training year at the Liwa Training Centre. The event witnessed participation from Sheikh Yas bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Lieutenant General Engineer Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, alongside senior officers, officials from Al Dhafra Region, and local dignitaries. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan commended the readiness and discipline of the recruits, highlighting

Abu dhabi: Modon Holding has reported exceptional results for the first half of 2025, with net profit rising 4.2 times year-on-year to AED2.1 billion, compared to AED502 million in H1 2024. According to Emirates News Agency, the strong performance was driven by solid results across the Group’s four core business segments, the successful integration of recent acquisitions, and the efficient execution of strategic investments. Modon’s growth was led by its real estate segment, alongside stronger recurring revenues supported by operational improvements in asset management and hospitality, as well as exceptional performance in events, catering, and tourism. The Group has maintained