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May 15, 2026 10:44 PM

PM Modi describes his UAE visit as ‘short but highly productive’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described his visit to the United Arab Emirates as “short but highly productive,” saying the outcomes of his talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan would add fresh vigour to the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. In a series of posts on X after concluding his visit to Abu Dhabi, PM Modi thanked President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed for personally receiving him at the airport and said the discussions focused on expanding co...

May 15, 2026 8:13 PM

India-UAE to deepen cooperation in energy, technology, investment and trade: Ambassador Deepak Mittal

Speaking to Akashvani after PM Narendra Modi’s UAE visit, Ambassador Deepak Mittal said India and the UAE have taken major strategic decisions to deepen cooperation in energy, technology, investment and trade. Key outcomes include the expansion of strategic petroleum reserves, new & LPG storage partnerships, long-term LNG supply arrangements, an 8-exaflop AI supercomputing facility powered by Cerebras chips, and a ship repair cluster at Vadinar under the Make in India initiative. The UAE...

May 15, 2026 6:44 PM

PM Modi, UAE President hold high-level talks in Abu Dhabi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has concluded high-level talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, marking the first stop of his six-day tour covering the UAE and Europe. On arrival, the Prime Minister was given a ceremonial welcome at the Presidential Airport and received personally by President Al Nahyan. UAE F-16 fighter jets also escorted his aircraft as it entered Emirati airspace, in a notable gesture of protocol. During the discussions, Prime Minister Modi str...

April 29, 2026 9:21 AM

UAE Announces Exit from OPEC, Citing Strategic Energy Shift

The United Arab Emirates has announced it will exit the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and the broader OPEC+ alliance, with the decision taking effect from May 1, 2026. The move follows a comprehensive review of national production policy, capacity, and long-term economic priorities. Authorities say the decision reflects the country’s evolving energy profile and its aim to enhance flexibility in responding to global market dynamics. In a statement, the UAE said the step is ...

April 4, 2026 9:53 AM

Missile interceptions, facility fires and injuries signal escalating Gulf tensions amid regional spillover

Operations at ADNOC’s Habshan gas facilities in Abu Dhabi were suspended after debris from an intercepted aerial threat sparked a fire at the site, as tensions continued to spill into GCC countries. Abu Dhabi authorities said emergency teams quickly contained the blaze and no injuries were initially reported. In a separate interception, debris also fell in the Ajban area. Later, authorities reported that 12 people were injured in Ajban, including five Indian nationals and six Nepali nationals,...

March 26, 2026 5:04 PM

Two killed, three injured in Abu Dhabi after missile interception debris

Two people have been killed and three others injured in Abu Dhabi after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile fell on Sweihan Street, causing casualties and damaging several vehicles. Authorities said emergency teams responded swiftly to the scene, and the injured were taken for treatment. The identities of those killed have not yet been released, while officials confirmed that the situation was brought under control. Earlier on Thursday, the Ministry of Defence said UAE air defence sys...

March 16, 2026 3:38 PM

Dubai airport resumes flights after Iran drone strike; missile kills one in Abu Dhabi

Dubai International Airport has resumed flights to selected destinations after a temporary suspension triggered by a drone strike in the early hours of Monday morning. The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority advised passengers to check with their airlines for the latest updates regarding their flights, as operations were gradually restored following the incident. The suspension was put in place after a drone struck a fuel tank close to the airport complex, setting off a large fire that sent thick bl...

February 20, 2026 9:16 PM

Abu Dhabi to deploy exaflop-scale AI infrastructure to India

Abu Dhabi technology group G42 and AI chipmaker Cerebras have announced plans to establish a national-scale AI supercomputer in India with a peak compute capacity of 8 exaflops, in a project that marks a significant expansion of the country's domestic AI infrastructure. The system will be built in partnership with the Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) and India's Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC). The announcement was made on the sidelines of th...

February 14, 2026 9:43 AM

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 significant space for worship, cultural exchange and community gatherings since opening in 2024. Built entirely of stone without steel in its superstructure, it was constructed using traditional Hindu architectural methods with hand-carved pink sandstone ...

February 5, 2026 9:22 PM

Russia, Ukraine and US end Abu Dhabi peace talks with prisoner swap agreement

Russia, Ukraine and the United States have concluded a second round of peace talks in Abu Dhabi, agreeing on a major prisoner exchange but leaving key political and security issues unresolved. The two-day negotiations were described as constructive by all sides. US special envoy Steve Witkoff said the delegations agreed to exchange 314 prisoners of war, the first such swap in five months. He said the talks were “detailed and productive” and showed that diplomacy was delivering results. Ukr...