United States Air Force Major Taylor “Fema” Hiester shared a deeply emotional response to the Dubai Airshow 2025’s decision to proceed with flying displays despite the tragic crash of an Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet that killed Wing Commander Namansh Syal. The commander of the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team said he was stunned to find the airshow atmosphere unchanged just hours after the fatal accident, leading him and a few other teams to withdraw their final performances as a mar

At the Doha emergency summit attended by leaders from over 40 Muslim countries, the idea of an Islamic Nato gained momentum, with Pakistan aggressively pitching for an Arab-Islamic task force. The meeting followed Israel’s strike in Qatar and brought together Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, and others under one forum. Pakistan, represented by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Is

As the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2025 approaches, speculation has intensified over the inclusion of Shubman Gill in India’s squad. Despite his stellar performance in the recently concluded England Test series, reports suggest that the in-form batter might not make the cut for the upcoming tournament. Set to begin on September 9, 2025, the Asia Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where India is expected to field a team with significant e

In the latest Henley Passport Index update, India’s passport saw the most significant improvement, climbing eight spots from 85th to 77th position. This leap makes India the largest mover globally over the past six months, as its passport now allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 59 destinations. Countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, the Maldives, and Thailand are among the many that offer visa-free ac

The United Arab Emirates has launched a new golden visa scheme, offering lifetime residency to Indian nationals through a nomination-based model that no longer requires property investment. This major policy development opens doors for skilled professionals, innovators, and contributors across key sectors to settle in the UAE for a one-time payment of approximately ₹23 lakh. Previously, Indian applicants needed to invest at least AED 2 million, equivalent to around ₹4.66 crore

A tragic incident during the Eid al-Adha holiday has left an Indian family in Dubai devastated. Issac Paul Olakkengil, a 29-year-old engineer from Kerala, lost his life while scuba diving at Jumeirah Beach on Friday, June 6. The young professional, who had been working in the UAE, suffered a cardiac arrest during a training session in the water. As reported by Khaleej Times, Issac was part of a supervised di

Nvidia has once again claimed the title of the world’s most valuable company, overtaking tech giant Microsoft, as surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips continues to push its market value to new heights. On Tuesday, Nvidia’s shares climbed by 3.4%, boosting its market capitalization to approximately $3.45 trillion slightly ahead of Microsoft’s $3.44 trillion. This isn’t Nvidia&r

In yet another shocking case of financial fraud in the UAE, Gulf First Commercial Brokers, a Dubai-based brokerage firm, has reportedly shut down overnight, leaving behind empty offices and millions of dirhams in vanished investor funds. Many of the victims, including Indian expats, are now demanding answers after being lured into the scheme through aggressive cold-calling and promises of secure returns on forex investments. The firm operated from two office spaces in Capital Golden

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates, will begin a two-day official visit to India on Tuesday, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced Monday. This marks the first official visit to India by Sheikh Hamdan in his capacity as Crown Prince and will include meetings with top Indian leadership as well as engagements aimed at strengthening b

 In a dominant performance at the U19 Asia Cup 2024, India secured their spot in the semi-finals with a resounding 10-wicket victory over the UAE in their final group match in Sharjah. Chasing a modest target of 137, India sailed through to the target in just 16.1 overs, thanks to an unbroken 143-run partnership between Vaibhav Suryavanshi (76*) and Ayush Mhatre (67*). Earlier, UAE, who opted to bat first, were bowled out for just 137, with six overs to spare. Muhammad Rayan was the top

India A vs UAE Live Score Updates – Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 India A continues its impressive run in the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024, easing past UAE for their second consecutive victory. After a stellar performance against Pakistan, India A looks to build on their momentum at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman. Match Highlights: Abhishek Sharma was the standout performer, scoring 58 runs of

India has formally raised its concerns regarding a significant increase in imports of silver products, platinum alloy, and dry dates from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This plea was made during the second meeting of the joint committee under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), held in the UAE on October 14. The Indian delegation, led by Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce Ajay Bhadoo, urged the UAE to ensure that trade rules are not circumvented

In a significant gesture underscoring the strong bond between India and the United Arab Emirates, Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Rajghat in New Delhi today. During his visit, he planted an Amaltas (Cassia Fistula) sapling, continuing a unique tradition followed by three generations of UAE leaders. This marks the first time in history that leaders from a single nation have honored Mahatma Gandhi in this manner at Rajghat. The tradition began with S

Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi has arrived in New Delhi for his inaugural official visit to India as the Crown Prince. The visit underscores the deepening relationship between India and the UAE. In a significant diplomatic move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the Crown Prince at the Hyderabad House, where the two leaders engaged in discussions aimed at furthering bilateral ties. This marks a pivotal moment as India officially interacts with the ne

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to further deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the official visit of Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on September 9-10, 2024. This visit, which marks the Crown Prince’s first trip to New Delhi in his current role, underscores the strengthening ties between the two nations. Accompanied by top UAE ministers and a business delegation, Sheikh Khaled is expected to engage in high-level discussions w