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January 29, 2026 9:33 AM

India–UAE food partnership in focus at Gulfood World Economy Summit

India’s growing role in the global food economy and its deepening partnership with the UAE were highlighted at the Gulfood World Economy Summit, where senior government officials and industry leaders discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation across the food and beverage sector. Delivering the keynote address at an India-centric session, Shri Avinash Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, underscored India’s emergence as a global food leader, with emphasis on value-adde...

January 19, 2026 9:52 AM

UAE president to visit India on January 19

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will pay an official visit to India on January 19, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi .This will be Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s third official visit to India since assuming office as president and his fifth visit to the country over the past decade. The trip follows recent high-level exchanges, including visits by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in September 2024 and D...

November 26, 2025 8:44 PM

India and UAE Strengthen Consular Cooperation, Commit to Enhanced Visa and Legal Framework

India and the United Arab Emirates held their sixth meeting of the Joint Committee on Consular Affairs in Abu Dhabi on November 26, 2025, marking another significant step in the two nations' deepening partnership. The Indian delegation was led by Arun Kumar Chatterjee, Secretary for Consular, Passport, Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs at the Ministry of External Affairs, while the UAE side was headed by Omar Obaid AlHesan AlShamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting ...

November 26, 2025 9:07 PM

India-UAE Joint Committee on Consular Affairs holds 6th meeting in Abu Dhabi

The sixth meeting of the India–UAE Joint Committee on Consular Affairs (JCCA) was held in Delhi on Wednesday, reflecting the strong and growing ties between the two countries. The Indian delegation was led by Arun Kumar Chatterjee, Secretary (Consular, Passport, Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs), Ministry of External Affairs, while the UAE side was headed by Omar Obaid AlHesan AlShamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The discussions followed technical-level meetings between...

September 11, 2025 7:21 PM

Dharmendra Pradhan visits BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, currently visiting the United Arab Emirates, paid a visit to the BAPS Hindu Temple on Thursday, describing it as an “impossible miracle.” He praised the temple for its stunning beauty, creativity, and inclusiveness. Pradhan expressed deep respect for the selfless service of BAPS saints and the Swaminarayan Sanstha, terming their efforts a “civilisational achievement” on foreign soil. He noted that the temple stands as a beacon of India’s ti...

September 11, 2025 6:52 PM

Dharmendra Pradhan Highlights Growing India-UAE Collaboration in Education

Union Minister of Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, said India and the UAE have entered a new phase of educational cooperation with the inauguration of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad’s Dubai campus and the growing presence of Indian universities and schools in the Emirates. Speaking to the media during his visit, Pradhan noted that leading Indian institutions such as Manipal University, Amity University, BITS Pilani, and IIFT Ghaziabad are already established in the UAE, alongside ...

September 2, 2025 7:14 PM

India names Deepak Mittal as next Ambassador to UAE

The Ministry of External Affairs has appointed Dr. Deepak Mittal as India’s next Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates. A 1998-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service, Mittal has held key positions, including two stints in the Prime Minister’s Office under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He also served as India’s Ambassador to Qatar between 2020 and 2022. Mittal played a pivotal role in establishing India’s first formal diplomatic contact with the Taliban and in defending Indian natio...

August 20, 2025 4:16 PM

Abu Dhabi Chamber Reports Strong Growth in Certificates of Origin, Boosting Non-Oil Exports

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has reported a significant increase in the issuance of certificates of origin, highlighting the emirate’s growing non-oil exports, economic diversification drive, and stronger global trade presence. Between June 2024 and June 2025, certificates of origin rose by 10.3% year-on-year, reflecting a broader exporter base and the enhanced competitiveness of Abu Dhabi’s private sector. ADCCI stated that the surge underscores the emirate’s st...

April 26, 2025 3:00 PM

IBPC Dubai Conclave Highlights Strategic India-UAE Ties, Former President Kovind Delivers Keynote

The Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC) Dubai marked its 22nd anniversary on April 25 with a high-profile conclave at the Taj Exotica, reaffirming the growing strategic partnership between India and the UAE. The event featured a keynote address by former President of India Ram Nath Kovind and remarks by the Consul General of India in Dubai, spotlighting developments in trade, education, and investment. The former president praised the Indian diaspora’s role in strengthening bilat...

April 8, 2025 4:40 PM

Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan hails strong UAE-India ties after meeting PM Modi

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum on Tuesday praised the enduring partnership between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India following a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Sheikh Hamdan, who arrived in the national capital earlier in the day for a two-day official visit, described the bilateral relationship as one “built on trust, shaped by history, and driven by a shared vision to create a future full of opportunity, innovation, and lasting prosp...