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October 11, 2026 1:16 PM

All crew members aboard MT GEM No. 2 rescued and safe: Indian Consulate in Dubai

The Consulate General of India in Dubai has confirmed that all 22 Indian crew members aboard oil tanker MT GEM No. 2 have been rescued and are safe. This follows a fire incident on the vessel off the Ras Al Khaimah coast. In an update, the Consulate said it was in touch with UAE authorities and extending all possible assistance and support to the Indian seafarers. According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the Coast Guard Division of the UAE National Guard Command had rescued 22 Asian nationa...

September 21, 2026 7:30 PM

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum passes away; Dubai declares 10-day mourning

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, younger brother of Ruler of Dubai and UAE Vice-President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, passed away today at the age of 76. The Dubai Media Office announced that an official mourning period of ten days has been declared across the emirate. Flags will be flown at half-mast during the mourning period. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum mourned the death of his brother in a message shared on social media. He prayed for Sheikh Ahmed...

September 17, 2026 11:53 AM

Pakistan’s Gwadar Port Dream Collapses: From Dubai Promise To Ghost Port

Gwadar was supposed to be Dubai. It was supposed to be Singapore. It was supposed to be Shanghai. That is what Pakistan promised when China launched the $65 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in 2015. Gwadar, a sleepy fishing town in Balochistan, was called the crown jewel of the corridor, with promises of glass towers, factories, two million jobs, and a global trade hub on the Arabian Sea. More than a decade later, Gwadar looks nothing like what was promised. It looks like a ghost ...

September 8, 2026 9:58 PM

Global Confidence growing in Madhya Pradesh, more investors expressing interest in the State: Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav in Dubai

On day 2 and 3 of his UAE Visit, Madhya Pradesh Chief MInister Dr. Mohan Yadav held multiple one-to-one meetings with leading policymakers and entrepreneurs in Dubai, pitching investment opportunities in the state. He met Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE’s Minister of Economy and Tourism, and discussed investment opportunities in Madhya Pradesh. The meeting covered deliberations on enhancing cooperation in various sectors, including hotels and hospitality, aviation, mining, textiles, forests, a...

September 8, 2026 1:18 PM

Bihar makes an impressive investment pitch at AIM Congress in Dubai

A delegation from Bihar, led by Industries Minister Shreyasi Singh, is participating in the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress being held in Dubai from September 7 to 9. On Monday, the state made an impactful presentation at the event, pitching Bihar’s investment opportunities and highlighting sectors with potential for investors. Bihar emphasised its strong people-to-people connections, growing infrastructure and immense human resources to attract international investments aimed at boo...

September 8, 2026 10:38 AM

Odisha CM Majhi to take state’s investment outreach to Abu Dhabi, Dubai

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will embark on a three-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday as part of the state's investment outreach programme. According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Majhi will visit Abu Dhabi and Dubai, where he is scheduled to hold high-level government engagements, investor meetings, business interactions and outreach programmes with the Odia diaspora. The visit will begin in Abu Dhabi, where the Chief Minister will engage with...

September 7, 2026 10:12 PM

Dr. Mohan Yadav pitches Madhya Pradesh as an attractive investment destination

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav addressed the “Investment Destination: Madhya Pradesh” event at the AIM Congress in Dubai. He said that the state offers transparent policies, good governance and an investor-friendly environment, along with wide opportunities for growth. Highlighting Madhya Pradesh’s central location, the Chief Minister said its strong road and rail network and modern logistics infrastructure make it well placed for exports and distribution. He identified agriculture, indust...

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...

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...

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...