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December 1, 2025 6:36 PM

Kerala chief minister holds talks with UAE ministers during Dubai visit

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan met senior UAE ministers during his visit to the Emirates to strengthen economic partnerships and explore new areas of cooperation between Kerala and the UAE. This is the first day of his two day visit to the UAE, and part of his wider Gulf tour aimed at engaging with the Malayali diaspora and attracting investment to the state. During the meetings, the chief minister held discussions with Mohammed Al Gergawi, minister of cabinet affairs; Abdulla bin Touq ...

November 27, 2025 9:57 PM

UAE leaders order release of thousands of prisoners ahead of 54th Union Day

The UAE’s leaders have ordered the release of thousands of inmates across the country ahead of the 54th Union Day, marking one of the largest collective pardons in recent years. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan directed the release of 2,937 inmates from correctional facilities nationwide and approved the settlement of fines imposed on them. The gesture aims to give those pardoned an opportunity to rebuild their lives and rejoin their families and communities.In Dubai, Sheikh M...

November 27, 2025 12:03 PM

India-UAE hold third CEPA joint committee meeting; bilateral trade exceeds $100 billion

India and the United Arab Emirates held the third meeting of the Joint Committee under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Ajay Bhadoo, Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, and Juma Al Kait, Assistant Undersecretary for International Trade Affairs of the UAE. Both sides noted strong growth in bilateral trade, which reached USD 100.06 billion in FY 2024–25, marking a 19.6% increase. The UAE continues to be...

November 25, 2025 9:19 PM

UAE to Introduce Digital Accounting Rules as ICAI Dubai Chapter Shows Strong Growth

The UAE Government will introduce new digital accounting and auditing regulations in the coming months, a move aimed at expanding the role of chartered accountants and accelerating the sector’s technological shift. The announcement was made by Abdullah Saleh Al Hammadi, Director of the Auditors Department at the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, during the 43rd Annual Convention of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Dubai Chapter. Addressing nearly 3,200 members at the event them...

November 19, 2025 10:37 PM

India Expands Visa-on-Arrival Facility for UAE Nationals to Three More Airports

India has expanded its Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) facility for UAE nationals to include Cochin, Calicut and Ahmedabad international airports, adding to the existing centres in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kochi. With this move, UAE citizens now have access to VoA at nine major entry points across India. The facility is available exclusively to UAE nationals who have previously obtained an Indian e-visa or a regular paper visa. Travellers are required to fill out th...

November 19, 2025 4:39 PM

Minister of State for Defence Meets Indian Community in UAE

The Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, interacted with members of the Indian community during a programme coordinated by the Indian People’s Forum (IPF) in the UAE. The session saw strong participation from Jharkhand NRIs, reflecting the state’s active overseas presence. IPF, which brings together Non-Resident Indians from more than 24 states, highlighted its expanding organisational footprint. The forum currently operates 13 State Councils and is preparing to launch its 25th vertic...

November 16, 2025 5:32 PM

India to showcase defence capabilities at Dubai Air Show 2025

India will present a wide range of its defence and aerospace capabilities at the Dubai Air Show 2025. Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth will lead the Indian delegation at the event, which will take place on November 17–18 in the United Arab Emirates. The Indian delegation includes senior officials from the Defence Ministry, the Department of Defence Production, the Ministry of External Affairs and the Armed Forces. On the sidelines of the exhibition, Seth is scheduled to hold a bilate...

November 9, 2025 9:58 AM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Begins UAE Visit

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan began his visit to the United Arab Emirates with a meeting in Abu Dhabi with Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Government of UAE. Kerala CM is accompanied by a high-level delegation including Saji Cheriyan, Kerala’s Minister of Culture and Youth Affairs; Dr. A. Jayathilak, Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala Sheikh Nahyan welcomed the Chief Minister and his delegation, noting that the UAE’s strong and growin...

October 30, 2025 9:45 PM

Explained: What Indian Expats in the UAE Need to Know About the New Chip-Enabled E-Passport System

The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of an upgraded passport system that will issue e-passports with embedded chips to all Indian nationals in the UAE beginning October 28, 2025. The new Global Passport Seva Programme (GPSP 2.0) marks a major technological advancement in passport services for the Indian expatriate community. New Online Portal Mandatory for All Applications Starting October 28, all passport applicants must use the newly launched online portal - mportal.pas...

October 28, 2025 11:13 AM

UAE: Indian Expats to Receive Chip-Enabled E-Passports

The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of an upgraded passport system that will issue e-passports with embedded chips to all Indian nationals in the UAE beginning October 28, 2025. The new Passport Seva Programme, designated as GPSP 2.0, represents a major technological advancement in passport services for the Indian expatriate community. Starting October 28, all passport applicants must use the newly launched online portal at mportal.passportindia.gov.in/gpsp/AuthNavigation...