Palestine, Middle East News

Palestinian cause is facing fateful challenge: Amal Al Qubaisi

Palestinian issue is central to OIC, confirms commitment to support UNRWA : Abdullah bin Zayed

ADFD earmarks AED44 million to elevate socio-economic conditions in Palestine

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, ADFD, the leading national entity for international development aid, has allocated a grant of AED44 million (US$12 million) to Jerusalem Council for Development and Economic Growth in support of civil and community programmes and activities in East Jerusalem

Shortlist announced for 2019 International Prize for Arabic Fiction in Jerusalem

Hoda Barakat, Adel Esmat, Inaam Kachachi, Mohammed Al-Maazuz, Shahla Ujayli and Kafa Al-Zou’bi have today been announced as the six authors shortlisted for the 12th International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF). Each of the six shortlisted authors will receive $10,000

Palestinian teacher recognised by Pope hails visit to UAE

Palestine assumes presidency of Group of 77 and China

President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine has met with the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, after Palestine's assumption of the presidency of the Group of 77

Arab Parliament urges Czech Republic not to move embassy to Jerusalem

Nahyan bin Mubarak attends Palestinian Business Council's 'Year of Zayed' event

UAE encourages international community to recommit to the Palestinian people

At the UN General Assembly General Debate on the Question of Palestine and the Situation in the Middle East, the UAE called on the international community to fulfill its obligations in accordance with international law and the UN Charter to end the suffering of the Palestinian people.

Saudi Arabia donates US$63 million to UNRWA projects in Gaza, West Bank and Jordan

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), has contributed US$63 million for projects to be implemented in Gaza, the West Bank and Jordan.

President reaffirms UAE solidarity with the Palestinian people

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has reaffirmed UAE's support to the brotherly Palestinian people, in their just cause to exercise their inalienable right to self-determination and to independence.

Palestine Post is guest of honour at Sharjah Postage Exhibition 2018

The Emirates Philatelic Association has announced that Palestine Post is the guest of honour at the Sharjah Stamp Exhibition 2018, which is being hosted by Mega Mall Sharjah from 13th to 17th November, 2018.

Exhibition which explores modern Palestinian art movement opens in Sharjah

A new exhibition which explores and celebrates the modern Palestinian art movement, and examines its social impact, has opened at the Sharjah Art Museum.

OFID signs loan agreements totaling US$80.6 million with three partner countries

The OPEC Fund for International Development, OFID, has signed public sector loan agreements totaling more than US$80 million on the sidelines of the World Bank Fall Meetings held 11th -14th October, in Bali, Indonesia.

OIC commends un vote giving Palestine more powers during 2019 meetings

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has welcomed the United Nations decision, with a majority of 146 votes, to grant the State of Palestine more powers to perform its duties as the Chair of the Group of 77 + China in 2019, stating that the UN vote shows great discernment on the part of the international community to upgrade the status of the State of Palestine and further its right to full membership of the UN.

UAE Press: World should not forget Palestine

These are dark days for every Palestinian living in the Gaza Strip, the narrow corridor of land that is just 363 square kilometres. Because of Israel’s illegal acts and violent efforts to isolate the Strip, it is an open prison to the more than 1.8 million Palestinians living there in a state of virtual siege, an editorial in a local English language daily has said.

UNRWA temporarily withdraws part of its staff from Gaza Strip

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, UNRWA, on Tuesday, decided to temporarily withdraw part of its international staff from Gaza following a series of worrying security incidents affecting its personnel in the Strip.

UAE expresses concern over human rights violations in Palestine

The UAE has expressed deep concern over the continued use of excessive force by the occupying power in Palestine amidst the deafening silence of the international community.

Malaysia launches national fundraising campaign to support Palestinian refugees

The Government of Malaysia has launched a national fundraising campaign to support Palestine refugees through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

Arab League welcomes Paraguay decision to move embassy from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv

The Arab League welcomed, on Thursday, Paraguay's announcement that it would move its embassy in Israel from Jerusalem and back to Tel Aviv, saying the move would advance efforts to realise just peace, in line with international legitimacy resolutions.

King Salman orders hosting of 1,000 female and male pilgrims from Palestine

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has ordered the hosting, this year's Hajj, of 1,000 female and male pilgrims who are relatives of Palestinian martyrs, as part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Hajj Guests Programme, annually supervised by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance.

UN urges Israel to allow emergency aid into Gaza

A UN aid agency on Wednesday urged Israel to let emergency fuel into the Gaza Strip to avert the shutdown of hospitals and sanitation facilities.

UAE affirms long-term commitment to Palestinian people, UNRWA

The UAE affirmed its long-term commitment to the Palestinian people and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, UNRWA, during an open discussion held by the Security Council, on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian issue.