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September 4, 2025 9:55 PM

UAE Keralite Community Celebrates Onam Festival Across Emirates

Shopping centers and community spaces across the United Arab Emirates are alive with Onam celebrations, featuring the thunderous beats of Chenda Melam drumming, vibrant Pulikali tiger dances, traditional Kerala costumes, and family-friendly festiviti...

September 3, 2025 7:47 PM

Paper Arabia 2025 Underway in Dubai Showcasing Industry Innovation and Sustainability

The 13th edition of Paper Arabia, West Asia’s premier exhibition for the paper, packaging, tissue, and nonwoven industries, opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together global manufacturers and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge ...

September 3, 2025 5:11 PM

UAE official warns West Bank settlement plans ‘red line’ for Abu Dhabi

The United Arab Emirates warned Israel on Wednesday that any annexation of the West Bank would constitute a red line for Abu Dhabi that would severely undermine the spirit of the Abraham Accords that normalised relations between the two countries. "...

September 3, 2025 11:38 AM

US imposes sanctions on network for transporting Iranian oil

The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday sanctioned a network of shipping companies and vessels led by an Iraqi-Kittitian businessman for smuggling Iranian oil disguised as Iraqi oil. The administration of President Donald Trump is keeping pressure o...

September 2, 2025 7:59 PM

UAE Strengthens Global Solar Energy Leadership in 2025

The United Arab Emirates has reinforced its role as a global clean energy leader in 2025, advancing a wide portfolio of solar projects across Asia, Africa, and Europe through national companies. Earlier this year, the UAE signed a tripartite partner...

September 2, 2025 7:24 PM

Iran Oil Exports Hit Record High Despite Sanctions and Conflict

Iran’s crude oil and condensate exports have reached a new high over the past 12 months despite the imposition of 14 U.S. sanction packages totaling 465 measures, including the toughest oil-related restrictions since 2018. According to the Iranian ...

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...

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