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December 5, 2025 3:12 PM

Saudi Arabia cuts January oil prices to Asia to five-year low

Saudi Arabia has lowered the official selling price of its Arab Light crude for Asian buyers in January to sixty cents a barrel above the Oman/Dubai benchmark, the lowest premium in five years. The move reflects growing signs of surplus in the global...

December 5, 2025 2:57 PM

Anti-Hamas Gazan tribal leader killed in setback for Israeli policy

The head of an armed Palestinian faction that opposes Hamas in Gaza died while mediating a family dispute, the group said on Thursday, in what would be a blow to Israeli efforts to support Gazan clans against the Islamist movement. Yasser Abu Shabab...

December 4, 2025 1:16 PM

Indian crew member detained in Yemen since July released and returns home

Government of India has welcomed the release of Indian crew member Anilkumar Raveendran, who was on the ship MV Eternity C and under detention in Yemen since July 7, 2025. He reached Muscat on Tuesday and is expected to travel back to India soon. The...

December 3, 2025 5:49 PM

Global village celebrates UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad with fireworks, drone shows and cultural performances

Global Village marked the UAE's 54th Eid Al Etihad with spectacular evening celebrations, headlined by the grand Emirati operetta "From the Desert to the Stars" on the main stage. The production brought together music, poetry and dance to tell a stor...

December 3, 2025 4:47 PM

Abu Dhabi’s Zayed National Museum Opens to Public

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan officially opened the Zayed National Museum in the presence of Supreme Council members and rulers of the emirates, marking a significant addition to Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Cultural District. The opening ...

December 1, 2025 8:55 PM

UAE launches urgent humanitarian response to Sri Lanka floods

The United Arab Emirates has initiated an urgent humanitarian response to assist communities affected by devastating floods and landslides across Sri Lanka. The relief effort, coordinated through the Joint Operations Command, the UAE Aid Agency and t...

December 1, 2025 6:44 PM

Kerala chief minister holds talks with UAE ministers during Dubai visit

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan met senior UAE ministers during his visit to the Emirates to strengthen economic partnerships and explore new areas of cooperation between Kerala and the UAE. This is the first day of his two day visit to the UA...

December 1, 2025 6:37 PM

Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025 Concludes with Yoga Event

The ninth edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) officially concluded today with the successful staging of Dubai Yoga 2025, a large-scale community yoga session held at Zabeel Park in the shadow of the Dubai Frame.Initiated by Sheikh Hamdan bin...

November 27, 2025 12:11 PM

India-UAE hold third CEPA joint committee meeting; bilateral trade exceeds $100 billion

India and the United Arab Emirates held the third meeting of the Joint Committee under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Ajay Bhadoo, Additional Secretary in the Department o...

November 26, 2025 9:31 PM

India Global Forum Unveils $250 Million Fund as India–UAE Partnership Deepens

India Global Forum (IGF) has launched a $250 million fund to support high-potential Indian consumer and industrial brands in expanding to global markets, positioning Dubai as the hub for their international growth. Announced at IGF Middle East 2025, ...

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