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February 23, 2026 9:48 AM

Tributes pour in for UAE’s ‘royal photographer’ Ramesh Shukla in Dubai

Dubai: The Indian community in Dubai came together to remember one of the UAE’s most celebrated photographers and Indian expatriates, Shri Ramesh Shukla, whose lens helped document the birth and growth of a nation. A commemorative gathering was hel...

February 23, 2026 9:28 AM

Oman confirms US-Iran nuclear talks set for Geneva on Thursday

Oman has confirmed that the United States and Iran will hold further talks in Geneva on Thursday (Feb 26th), as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate over Tehran's nuclear programme. Oman's foreign minister Badr Al Busaidi announ...

February 22, 2026 10:22 AM

Trump pushes US toward war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy

President Donald Trump has pushed the United States to the brink of war with Iran even as aides urge him to focus more on voters' economic worries, highlighting the political risks of military escalation ahead of this year's midterm elections. Trump...

February 18, 2026 12:37 PM

Gulf countries begin Ramadan as Saudi Arabia confirms moon sighting

Gulf countries commenced the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday after crescent moon sighting committees in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates confirmed the start of Ramadan 1447 AH on Tuesday evening. Authorities in Qatar and Kuwait also annou...

February 16, 2026 3:39 PM

Iranian FM arrives in Geneva for second round of Iran-US talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Geneva on Monday for a second round of nuclear talks with the United States, Iranian state media reported, as tensions persist amid a US military buildup in the region. According to Tehran, the nego...

February 16, 2026 10:33 AM

Netanyahu says US deal with Iran must dismantle nuclear infrastructure

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he told U.S. President Donald Trump last week that any U.S. deal with Iran must include the dismantling of Iran's nuclear infrastructure, not just stopping the enrichment process. Speaking at ...

February 16, 2026 10:25 AM

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to lead UAE delegation at India AI Impact Summit, Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

On behalf of United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will lead the UAE delegation to the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi from February 16 to 20, 2026. The UAE’...

February 14, 2026 6:02 PM

BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi completes two years

The BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi marks its second anniversary on February 14, two years after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the landmark and opened it to the public. The first traditional stone temple in West Asia, it has become a signif...

February 5, 2026 6:46 PM

India, Gulf Cooperation Council sign terms of reference for Free Trade Agreement

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Thursday signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) for negotiations on a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant step towards deepening economic ties between the two sides. The ToR was sig...

February 4, 2026 8:35 PM

Dubai announces first phase of underground Dubai Loop transport system

Dubai will become the second city after Las Vegas to introduce the Dubai Loop, an underground transport system developed by The Boring Company, with the first phase set to connect the Dubai International Financial Centre and Dubai Mall, the Roads and...

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