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August 1, 2025 4:14 PM

CBI secures deportation of fugitive Udit Khullar from UAE in Rs 4.5 crore bank fraud case

In a major breakthrough in an ongoing financial fraud investigation, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has secured the deportation of Udit Khullar, a fugitive wanted in connection with a ₹4.55 crore bank fraud case, from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Khullar, who had been absconding and was geo-located in the UAE, was brought back to India on August 1, 2025, as a deportee via Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi. His return was made possible through coordinated efforts between...

July 22, 2025 2:04 PM

UAE Dispatches Largest Humanitarian Aid Ship to Gaza Amid Deepening Crisis

The United Arab Emirates has dispatched its largest humanitarian aid ship to Gaza as part of its intensified relief campaign for the embattled region. Departing from Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi on Monday, the vessel, named the Khalifa Humanitarian Air Ship, is carrying 7,166 tonnes of essential supplies, including food, medical equipment, clean water, and materials for temporary shelter. The mission is a major component of the UAE’s ongoing Operation Gallant Knight 3, a comprehensive initiative...

July 22, 2025 11:46 AM

UAE Introduces Sugar-Based Tax on Sweetened Beverages to Promote Healthier Choices

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to implement a paradigm shift in its policy regarding excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) from January 2026, announced the Ministry of Finance and Federal Tax Authority (FTA) .The new rule will shift from a flat 50% tax rate to a tiered volumetric model, where the tax per liter is directly linked to the sugar content per 100ml of a beverage. This move aims to reduce sugar consumption, promote healthier dietary habits, and combat lifestyle-related ...

July 18, 2025 12:33 PM

UAE and WHO Complete Major Health Assessment Phase in Yemen’s Socotra Island

Field teams from the United Arab Emirates and the World Health Organization have successfully completed the first phase of a comprehensive health assessment on Socotra Island in Yemen, conducted in close coordination with Yemen's Ministry of Public Health and Population. The multi-phase operation will comprise four scheduled field visits over a one-year period, representing the initial phase of an ambitious program designed to reduce mortality related to poor health and malnutrition by 20 perce...

July 15, 2025 1:19 PM

Indian students win four medals at 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in Dubai

India has registered a stellar performance at the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) held in Dubai, UAE, from July 5 to 14. All four Indian students who participated in the global competition secured medals - two gold and two silver - bringing international recognition to the country. The medal winners are Devesh Pankaj Bhaiya from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, and Sandeep Kuchi from Hyderabad, Telangana, who both won gold medals. Debadatta Priyadarshi from Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, and Ujjwal Kes...

July 11, 2025 2:16 PM

NPCI International Accelerates UPI Adoption Across UAE to Support Cashless Economy Vision

NPCI International Payments Limited has announced significant progress in expanding India's Unified Payments Interface acceptance across the United Arab Emirates, unveiling strategic initiatives to deepen the digital payment platform's integration as both countries strengthen their financial connectivity. The expansion supports the UAE's ambitious vision of achieving a cashless economy while enhancing cross-border payment experiences for millions of Indians who travel between the two nations an...

July 4, 2025 1:35 PM

SAIL opens representative office in Dubai to strengthen global presence

In a move to strengthen its international presence, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), one of India’s largest steel producers, inaugurated its Representative Office in Dubai on Wednesday. The office was officially inaugurated by Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy in the presence of Consul General of India to Dubai Satish Kumar Sivan, SAIL Chairman Amarendu Prakash, NMDC CMD Amitava Mukherjee, Joint Secretary of Steel Ministry V.K. Tripathi, and other senior of...

July 1, 2025 3:31 PM

Navy rescues 14 Indian crew members from burning vessel in Arabian Sea

The Indian Navy successfully rescued 14 Indian crew members from a Palau-flagged oil tanker, MT Yi Cheng 6, after a major fire broke out in its engine room. According to the Ministry of Defence, when the distress call was received, the tanker was near Fujairah, UAE in the North Arabian Sea. Responding to a distress call, received early Sunday morning, Indian Naval ship INS Tabar, which was on a mission-based deployment, rushed to the site located approximately 80 nautical miles east of Fujairah...

July 1, 2025 10:19 AM

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy Inaugurates NMDC and MECON International Offices in Dubai

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, led a high-level delegation to Dubai where he formally inaugurated the international offices of two major Indian public sector enterprises, NMDC Limited and MECON Limited, on June 30, 2025, marking a significant milestone in India's expanding global industrial presence in the Middle East. The inauguration ceremony was attended by distinguished dignitaries including Ambassador of India to the UAE Sunjay Sudhir, Consul General...

June 29, 2025 5:54 PM

Over 1,000 Devotees Join 15th Rath Yatra Celebration by Odisha Samaj UAE in Dubai

Marking a significant cultural milestone, Odisha Samaj UAE hosted its 15th annual Rath Yatra, drawing more than 1,000 devotees from across all seven emirates. The event has become one of the most prominent celebrations for the Odia diaspora in the region, bringing together families and faith communities in a shared expression of devotion. Hosted at Star International School in Dubai, the celebration honoured Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra through a sequence of traditional ri...