RITES Signs MoU with Etihad Rail to Expand Mobility Infrastructure Collaboration in UAE and Beyond

September 30, 2025 8:01 PM

RITES Signs MoU with Etihad Rail to Expand Mobility Infrastructure Collaboration in UAE and Beyond

RITES Limited, India's leading transport infrastructure consultancy and engineering firm, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Etihad Rail to strengthen business collaboration in the mobility sector across the UAE and international markets. The agreement was formalized at the Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi, running from September 30 to October 2, 2025. The MoU was signed by Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail, and Rahul Mithal, Chairman and Mana...

UAE Launches First Sovereign Mobility Cloud to Transform Autonomous Transport

September 25, 2025 6:38 PM

UAE Launches First Sovereign Mobility Cloud to Transform Autonomous Transport

The UAE has unveiled its first Sovereign Mobility Cloud at the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport, marking a major step in the country’s autonomous mobility strategy. Enabled by Core42’s Sovereign Public Cloud and powered by Microsoft Azure, the platform establishes secure digital infrastructure for next-generation transportation. The Sovereign Mobility Cloud is designed to accelerate autonomous mobility while ensuring all data is hosted within the UAE and governed under nation...

Afghan women’s refugee team to make tournament debut in UAE

September 24, 2025 10:48 PM

Afghan women’s refugee team to make tournament debut in UAE

The Afghan women's refugee team will take the field for the first time in an international tournament when they compete in a four-team friendly competition in the United Arab Emirates next month, world governing body FIFA said on Wednesday. The team's creation stems from the Taliban's ban on women's sports following their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, prompting players to flee the country fearing persecution. The "FIFA Unites: Women's Series" tournament will run from October 23-29 in Dubai ...

UAE Unveils $10.9 Billion Food Sector Target as Future Food Forum 2025 Opens in Dubai

September 24, 2025 6:48 PM

UAE Unveils $10.9 Billion Food Sector Target as Future Food Forum 2025 Opens in Dubai

The 7th Future Food Forum 2025 opened in Dubai, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and academics to explore pathways for advancing food security, trade, and innovation across the Global South. The discussions focused on building resilient food ecosystems through technology, sustainable practices, and cross-border partnerships. One of the key themes was how Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) are opening new opportunities in food manufacturing, logistics, and exp...

Piyush Goyal Begins UAE Visit with Focus on Trade, Investment, and Emerging Sectors

September 19, 2025 10:11 AM

Piyush Goyal Begins UAE Visit with Focus on Trade, Investment, and Emerging Sectors

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday began a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties, while expanding collaboration in education, technology, and emerging sectors. Goyal co-chaired the 13th meeting of the India-UAE High-Level Joint Task Force on Investments with Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. The UAE delegation included Minister of Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed A...

UAE could downgrade diplomatic ties if Israel annexes West Bank

September 18, 2025 4:54 PM

UAE could downgrade diplomatic ties if Israel annexes West Bank

The United Arab Emirates could downgrade diplomatic ties with Israel if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government annexes part or all of the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Reuters reported citing three sources on the Gulf Arab state's deliberations. UAE is one of just a few Arab states with diplomatic relations with Israel and downgrading ties would be a major setback for the Abraham Accords - a signature foreign policy achievement of U.S. President Donald Trump and Netanyahu. Israel's gover...

Global Inclusion Leaders Highlight India’s Disability Progress at Sharjah Congress

September 16, 2025 2:44 PM

Global Inclusion Leaders Highlight India’s Disability Progress at Sharjah Congress

International disability rights leaders at the 18th World Congress of Inclusion International in Sharjah have praised India's legislative advances while calling for enhanced focus on climate vulnerabilities affecting persons with disabilities. The three-day gathering, themed "We Are Inclusion," brought together over 500 participants from 74 countries to address global disability inclusion challenges. Jamie Cook, Executive Director of Inclusion International UK, emphasized the significance of In...

Global Inclusion Leaders Converge in Sharjah for Landmark World Congress

September 16, 2025 10:14 AM

Global Inclusion Leaders Converge in Sharjah for Landmark World Congress

The 18th World Congress of Inclusion International, themed “We Are Inclusion”, opened at Expo Centre Sharjah on Monday, marking the first time the global gathering is being hosted in the West Asia and North Africa region. Held under the patronage of Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, the three-day congress runs from September 15–17. Organized by Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS) in collaboration with Inclusion International and the Sharjah Government M...

Global Leaders Gather in Sharjah for IGCF 2025 to Tackle Quality of Life Through Communication

September 11, 2025 4:40 PM

Global Leaders Gather in Sharjah for IGCF 2025 to Tackle Quality of Life Through Communication

The 14th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2025) opened in Sharjah under the patronage of Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, bringing together 237 speakers from around the world across more than 110 sessions. Organized by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau at Expo Centre Sharjah, the three-day event is themed “Communication for Quality of Life” and addresses priorities including food security, public health, education, environmental sustainability, and the green economy....

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Launches First Overseas Atal Innovation Centre During UAE Visit

September 10, 2025 7:03 PM

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Launches First Overseas Atal Innovation Centre During UAE Visit

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today inaugurated India’s first overseas Atal Innovation Centre at the IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi campus during his two-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates. The visit, taking place on September 10–11, aims to deepen bilateral cooperation in education, foster academic excellence and innovation, and explore new avenues of partnership. At the inaugural ceremony, Minister Pradhan also launched two key academic programs: a Ph.D. program in Energy a...