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May 5, 2026 3:28 PM

PM Modi condemns UAE attacks, reaffirms India’s support for peace and stability

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent attacks on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that left three Indian nationals injured, calling the targeting of civilians and critical infrastructure “unacceptable.” In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Strongly condemn the attacks on the UAE that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals. Targeting civilians and infrastructure is unacceptable. India stands in firm solidarity with the UAE and reiterates its support for the pe...

May 5, 2026 11:03 AM

‘Unacceptable’: India condemns attack on UAE’s Fujairah oil hub, calls for immediate halt to hostilities

India has strongly condemned the recent drone and missile strikes on Fujairah, a strategically significant energy hub in the United Arab Emirates, terming the attack “unacceptable” and calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities targeting civilian infrastructure. The strikes, which reportedly hit the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone (FOIZ), left three Indian nationals injured. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in the UAE said, "Three Indian nationals have been injured in today’s ...

April 29, 2026 10:31 PM

UAE exit weakens OPEC+ power over oil market but group to stay together, sources say

OPEC and its allies will lose some of their power over the oil market when the United Arab Emirates leaves the group on May 1, but the rest of the producer alliance is likely to stick together and continue to coordinate on oil supply policy, OPEC+ delegates and analysts said on Tuesday. The UAE is the fourth-largest producer in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and said it would quit the group on Tuesday after nearly 60 years as a member. That will free Abu Dhabi from the oi...

April 29, 2026 2:59 PM

EXPLAINER-What is OPEC+ and how does it affect oil prices?

The United Arab Emirates, one of OPEC+'s largest producers, will leave the oil producers' alliance on May 1, it said on Tuesday. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies, including Russia, are known collectively as OPEC+. Last year, the group produced nearly 50% of the world's oil and oil liquids, according to International Energy Agency estimates. The UAE is the fourth largest producer in OPEC+. Below are facts about OPEC+ and its role. WHAT ARE OPEC AND OPEC+? OPEC ...

April 28, 2026 3:36 PM

EXPLAINER-The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?

Iran warned last week that submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz were a vulnerable point for the region's digital economy, raising concerns about potential attacks on critical infrastructure. The narrow waterway, already a chokepoint for global oil shipments, is equally vital for the digital world. Several fibre-optic cables snake across the seabed of the strait, connecting countries from India and Southeast Asia to Europe via the Gulf states and Egypt. WHAT MAKES UNDERSEA CABLES IMPORTANT?...

April 24, 2026 10:14 PM

Ukraine, Russia swap 193 prisoners of war each in US, UAE-facilitated exchange

Ukraine and Russia conducted a prisoner of war swap on Friday, sending back 193 captured personnel each in an exchange both sides said was facilitated by the United States and the United Arab Emirates. "It is important that there are exchanges and that our people are returning home," said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a post on Telegram. His chief of staff, Kyrylo Budanov, and Russia's defence ministry said the U.S. and the UAE had assisted with the exchange. Russia and Ukraine h...

April 24, 2026 12:25 PM

UAE to shift 50 per cent of government services to AI within two years

The United Arab Emirates plans to shift 50 percent of government services onto artificial intelligence within two years as part of a sweeping overhaul of its public‑sector machinery. The move, announced by Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, will apply to around half of the UAE’s government sectors, services and operations, using autonomous Agentic AI systems to execute routine tasks, analyse data and make decisions with minimal human intervention. Under...

April 12, 2026 7:19 PM

Jaishankar meets UAE leadership, discusses Indian community and regional tensions

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar began a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates, holding high-level talks in Abu Dhabi amid ongoing tensions in West Asia and concerns over the welfare of Indian nationals in the region. During the visit, Dr Jaishankar met UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday, where discussions focused on the evolving regional situation and its implications. The External affairs minister conveyed appreciation f...

April 10, 2026 11:00 PM

India, UAE push for supply chain stability and stronger trade ties amid regional tensions

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a virtual meeting with UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi on Friday, with both sides emphasising the need to restore stability and ensure continuity in supply chains amid ongoing regional uncertainties. During the interaction, Goyal welcomed the recent ceasefire in the region and expressed hope that it would pave the way for lasting peace and stability. He highlighted the importance of uninterrupted trade flows in sust...

April 4, 2026 9:53 AM

Missile interceptions, facility fires and injuries signal escalating Gulf tensions amid regional spillover

Operations at ADNOC’s Habshan gas facilities in Abu Dhabi were suspended after debris from an intercepted aerial threat sparked a fire at the site, as tensions continued to spill into GCC countries. Abu Dhabi authorities said emergency teams quickly contained the blaze and no injuries were initially reported. In a separate interception, debris also fell in the Ajban area. Later, authorities reported that 12 people were injured in Ajban, including five Indian nationals and six Nepali nationals,...