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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, ...

November 26, 2025 8:52 PM

India and UAE Strengthen Consular Cooperation, Commit to Enhanced Visa and Legal Framework

India and the United Arab Emirates held their sixth meeting of the Joint Committee on Consular Affairs in Abu Dhabi on November 26, 2025, marking another significant step in the two nations' deepening partnership. The Indian delegation was led by Ar...

November 25, 2025 10:18 PM

Saudi Arabia Eases Alcohol Curbs with New Stores

In a step toward social liberalization, Saudi Arabia is set to open two new alcohol stores in 2026, targeting non-Muslim foreigners. This expansion builds on a single Riyadh outlet launched last year for diplomats, now extended to holders of Premium...

November 25, 2025 9:27 PM

UAE to Introduce Digital Accounting Rules as ICAI Dubai Chapter Shows Strong Growth

The UAE Government will introduce new digital accounting and auditing regulations in the coming months, a move aimed at expanding the role of chartered accountants and accelerating the sector’s technological shift. The announcement was made by Abdu...

November 21, 2025 6:47 PM

Tejas fighter jet crashes at Dubai Airshow, pilot killed

Indian Air Force Tejas fighter aircraft participating in the flying display at the Dubai Airshow crashed this afternoon, resulting in the death of the pilot. The incident occurred on the final day of the event. The aircraft was the third in the sche...

November 19, 2025 10:38 PM

India Expands Visa-on-Arrival Facility for UAE Nationals to Three More Airports

India has expanded its Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) facility for UAE nationals to include Cochin, Calicut and Ahmedabad international airports, adding to the existing centres in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kochi. With thi...

November 19, 2025 4:46 PM

Minister of State for Defence Meets Indian Community in UAE

The Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, interacted with members of the Indian community during a programme coordinated by the Indian People’s Forum (IPF) in the UAE. The session saw strong participation from Jharkhand NRIs, reflecting the s...

November 19, 2025 4:38 PM

Cityscape Global Opens in Riyadh with $43 Billion in Deals Announced

Cityscape Global 2025 opened in Riyadh this week with $43 billion in real estate agreements announced during the first two days, underscoring Saudi Arabia's accelerating urban transformation and growing investor confidence in the Kingdom's real estat...

November 18, 2025 10:22 PM

India Showcases Defence Manufacturing Opportunities at Dubai Airshow 2025 Roundtable

India convened an industry roundtable on defence technology collaboration and manufacturing at the Dubai Airshow 2025, bringing together representatives from around 50 companies across India, the UAE, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia,...

November 18, 2025 10:18 PM

India’s iDEX Startup Wins Robotics Challenge at Dubai Airshow 2025

Sagar Defence, an iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) winner, has secured the “Accelerating the Autonomous Robotics Revolution” challenge under the VISTA Track at Dubai Airshow 2025, earning a USD 5,000 prize for its autonomous systems conc...

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