May 21, 2013
Israel's chief negotiator with the Palestinians, Tzipi Livni, says resuming negotiations is 'first and foremost an Israeli interest'. Read Article Livni says stalemate 'harmful for Israel' as Palestinian narrative gains traction
May 16, 2013
Dr Abdullatif Al Zayani, the GCC Seccretary General, hits out at the lack of unity on Syria in the United Nations Security Council during the Arab Media Forum. Read Article GCC calls for unity on Syria
Apr 25, 2013
Richard Falk, the special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, who has previously compared Israel's treatment of Palestinians with the horrors of Nazi Germany. Read Article UN investigator draws ire for linking Boston bombings to Washington's Israel policy
Apr 24, 2013
Of the 45 Sri Lankans taken in by the UAE, 18 now remain under Emirati protection awaiting decisions on their futures Read Article Refugees saved by UAE find new home in US
Apr 19, 2013
Donations raised will go towards the the UN’s World Food Programme aid operations in Syria, Yemen and India. Read Article Dubai gala dinner raises Dh1m to help feed the needy
Apr 12, 2013
The UAE is not a signatory of the 1951 Refugee Convention and not legally obliged to allow refugees to stay, but has said it will provide shelter while the UNHCR finds homes for the 19 in another country. Read Article UAE pledges safe haven for 19 Sri Lankan refugees
Apr 01, 2013
Charity organisations are being urged to work with international aid agencies in planning and coordinating the next response plan to the Syrian crisis to be drafted next month. Read Article UAE's Syria aid effort is 'truly humanitarian', says UN Commissioner
Mar 19, 2013
Powerful US pro-gun lobby is urging Washington to reject binding international treaty to end unregulated conventional arms sales. Read Article Nations gather for final UN arms trade treaty negotiations
Mar 17, 2013
Achieving the United Nations' goal of universal primary education requires a shift from aid-based assistance to building sustainable projects in poorer countries, experts at an education forum have said. Read Article Experts at UAE education forum seek focus on self-help teaching projects
Mar 08, 2013
The capture of the Filipino peacekeepers, and clashes yesterday between Syrian troops and rebels near the border, was likely to increase Israeli concern about the repercussions of Syria's civil war. Read Article Philippines urges Syrian rebels to release hostages
