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September 2, 2025 7:10 PM

UAE and India seek to strengthen parliamentary ties

Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior, and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council, held discussions with Indian Ambassador to the UAE Sunjay Sudhir during a high-level meeting in Abu Dhabi. The talks focuse...

September 2, 2025 7:16 PM

India names Deepak Mittal as next Ambassador to UAE

The Ministry of External Affairs has appointed Dr. Deepak Mittal as India’s next Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates. A 1998-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service, Mittal has held key positions, including two stints in the Prime Minister�...

September 1, 2025 8:50 PM

Dubai Launches Dock & Dine Initiative to Boost Yacht Tourism

Dubai has unveiled an ambitious new program designed to cement its position as the world's premier yachting destination. The Dubai Maritime Authority and Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism announced the launch of the Dock & Dine initiative o...

August 28, 2025 8:42 PM

Indian Naval Ships Tamal and Surat Visit Jeddah to Strengthen Defence Ties

Indian Naval Ships Tamal, a newly commissioned multi-role frigate, and Surat, a guided missile destroyer, arrived at Jeddah Islamic Port on August 27-28, 2025, as part of ongoing naval exchanges between India and Saudi Arabia. INS Tamal, commissioned...

August 28, 2025 8:11 PM

India, Qatar hold talks to expand investment cooperation

India and Qatar held a high-level meeting here on Thursday to explore opportunities for boosting Qatari investments in India, particularly in sectors such as infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, transport, logistics, food processing, healthcare, s...

August 28, 2025 3:13 PM

Emirati Women’s Day 2025: Marking a Decade of Celebration and 50 Years of Empowerment

The United Arab Emirates today marks the 10th annual Emirati Women’s Day, celebrating the contributions of women to the nation’s development and commemorating the 50th anniversary of the General Women’s Union (GWU), founded by Her Highness Shei...

August 27, 2025 5:47 PM

Oman Launches Updated Golden Visa Programme to Attract Global Investors

Oman will roll out its revamped Golden Visa programme on August 31 as part of efforts to strengthen its position as a global investment hub. Announced by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, the initiative aligns with Vision 2...

August 26, 2025 10:38 PM

India, Kuwait discuss trade, energy, defence and people-to-people ties at FOC meet

India and Kuwait held the seventh round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi on Tuesday, where the two sides reviewed bilateral ties and explored ways to further strengthen their strategic partnership across multiple sectors, including politi...

August 26, 2025 5:14 PM

Families leave Gaza City after night of bombardment, Israelis protest

More Palestinian families left Gaza City on Tuesday after a night of Israeli shelling on its outskirts, as Israelis launched a day of nationwide protests calling for hostages to be released and the war in Gaza to end. Residents said Israeli aerial a...

August 25, 2025 11:04 AM

Israel strikes on Yemeni capital Sanaa kill six, wound dozens

Israeli strikes hit the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Sunday in retaliation for Houthi missiles fired towards Israel, with a Houthi health official saying the attack killed six people and wounded 86. The strikes are the latest in over a year of direct att...

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