APEDA facilitates first-ever export of mustard honey by Tripura’s Dergang FPO to Dubai

August 10, 2026 11:12 PM

APEDA facilitates first-ever export of mustard honey by Tripura’s Dergang FPO to Dubai

Tripura’s Dergang Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) has exported one metric tonne of mustard honey to Dubai, marking the first-ever international shipment of the product from the region and opening new market opportunities for local beekeepers and farmers. The export was facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and is expected to strengthen Tripura’s emerging honey and beekeeping sector by providing farmers with access to internationa...

India successfully exports 12.5 tonnes of Dashehari and Langra mangoes to Dubai by sea, boosting farmers’ returns

July 23, 2026 10:44 AM

India successfully exports 12.5 tonnes of Dashehari and Langra mangoes to Dubai by sea, boosting farmers’ returns

India has achieved a major milestone in fresh fruit exports with the successful shipment of 12.5 tonnes of Dashehari and Langra mangoes from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, to Dubai by sea, demonstrating the commercial viability of a new export protocol developed jointly by the ICAR–Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (ICAR-CISH) and the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). The consignment, exported in a 40-foot refrigerated container, was sent by S...

Dubai to Mark International Day of Yoga with Community Wellness Event

June 19, 2026 4:31 PM

Dubai to Mark International Day of Yoga with Community Wellness Event

Dubai is set to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21 with a large community event organised by the Consulate General of India in Dubai in collaboration with Dubai Police's Positive Spirit Council. The event in Dubai will bring together members of the Indian community, Dubai Police personnel, diplomats, students and yoga practitioners. Participants will take part in a guided session featuring yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation exercises aimed at promoting overal...

Dubai Road Accident: Three Each from UP and Telangana Among Six Indian Fatalities

June 10, 2026 10:21 AM

Dubai Road Accident: Three Each from UP and Telangana Among Six Indian Fatalities

Three Indian workers from Uttar Pradesh and three from Telangana were among seven people killed in a road accident on Emirates Road in Dubai on Monday. The seventh victim was a Sri Lankan national. Of the eight injured Indians, five have been discharged after receiving treatment, while three remain hospitalised, with two undergoing treatment at Rashid Hospital and one at Al Fakheer Hospital. The accident occurred when a minibus carrying workers collided with a truck that had reportedly stopped ...

Yoga at the Dubai frame: Indian community Counts down for international day of yoga

May 21, 2026 5:00 PM

Yoga at the Dubai frame: Indian community Counts down for international day of yoga

Members of the Indian People's Forum's Dubai chapter came together at the Dubai Frame to perform a series of yoga asanas, marking the countdown to International Day of Yoga 2026. The session, held against the backdrop of one of Dubai's most iconic landmarks, highlighted yoga's role in promoting physical health, mental strength, and inner harmony. The event reflects the growing engagement of the Indian community in the UAE with yoga, and carried a message of unity and wellness ahead of June 21...

Debris from aerial interceptions reported in Dubai

April 4, 2026 12:28 PM

Debris from aerial interceptions reported in Dubai

Two minor incidents were reported in Dubai early Saturday after debris from aerial interceptions struck building facades; no injuries were reported. Officials said debris fell on the facade of the Oracle building in Dubai Internet City. Emergency teams responded and confirmed the situation was contained, reporting no injuries or fire. Authorities described the incident as minor. In a separate incident, debris from another aerial interception struck a building in the Dubai Marina area. Authoriti...

UAE on alert as drones and missiles target Dubai and Sharjah

March 31, 2026 3:03 PM

UAE on alert as drones and missiles target Dubai and Sharjah

The UAE is on high alert after a series of drone and missile incidents near Dubai and Sharjah, as the West Asia conflict enters its second month and air defence systems operate at full capacity. A Kuwaiti oil tanker, the Al Salmi, was struck by a drone shortly after midnight while anchored off Dubai's coast. All 24 crew members were safe and no oil leaked. Separately, a drone hit the administrative building of Thuraya Telecommunications Company in central Sharjah, with no injuries reported. Deb...

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

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...

Fire near Dubai airport under control after drone attack, flights suspended

March 16, 2026 11:50 AM

Fire near Dubai airport under control after drone attack, flights suspended

Dubai authorities brought under control on Monday a fire caused by a drone attack near the city's international airport that forced a temporary suspension of flights, though no injuries were reported, they said. The U.S.-Israel war against Iran has thrown global aviation into turmoil, with flights cancelled, rescheduled and rerouted, as most Middle East airspace stays shut over fears of missile and drone attacks, while the crisis sends fuel prices soaring. Monday's incident is the third at the...

Iran fires back at bases and ships despite war’s most intensive strikes

March 11, 2026 4:44 PM

Iran fires back at bases and ships despite war’s most intensive strikes

Iran fired at Israel and targets across the Middle East on Wednesday, while at least three ships were hit in the Gulf, demonstrating Tehran can still fight back and disrupt energy supplies despite the most intense U.S.-Israeli strikes yet. Oil prices that shot up earlier this week have eased and stock markets have rebounded, with investors betting for now that U.S. President Donald Trump will find a quick way to end the war he began alongside Israel nearly two weeks ago. But so far there has b...