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May 27, 2026 11:36 AM

UAE marks Eid Al Adha with prayers, peace call and festive spirit

Thousands of worshippers gathered at mosques across the UAE on Wednesday to perform traditional prayers on the first morning of Eid Al Adha, one of the most significant celebrations in the Islamic calendar. Eid Al Adha, known as the Festival of the Sacrifice, commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God's command. It is the second of the two major Eid holidays observed annually by Muslims around the world. The celebrations this year carry deeper meanin...

May 21, 2026 5:00 PM

Yoga at the Dubai frame: Indian community Counts down for international day of yoga

Members of the Indian People's Forum's Dubai chapter came together at the Dubai Frame to perform a series of yoga asanas, marking the countdown to International Day of Yoga 2026. The session, held against the backdrop of one of Dubai's most iconic landmarks, highlighted yoga's role in promoting physical health, mental strength, and inner harmony. The event reflects the growing engagement of the Indian community in the UAE with yoga, and carried a message of unity and wellness ahead of June 21...

May 21, 2026 2:27 PM

PM Modi showcases India’s cultural heritage through iconic gifts during five-nation tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s five-nation diplomatic tour was marked not only by strategic agreements and high-level engagements, but also by a rich display of India’s cultural heritage through thoughtfully curated gifts presented to world leaders and dignitaries across Europe and West Asia. From Assam’s famed Muga silk and Manipur’s Shirui Lily-inspired textiles to Madhubani paintings, Bidri artwork and traditional Indian grains, the gifts reflected India’s diverse artistic traditio...

May 19, 2026 8:30 PM

UAE and India reaffirm push for $200 billlion trade target at Dubai forum

Senior government officials, diplomats and business leaders from the UAE and India gathered in Dubai for a high-level forum hosted by the UAE India Business Council - UAE Chapter, reaffirming the strength of one of the world's fastest-growing bilateral economic partnerships. The event, titled "Strength in Resilience," focused on advancing cooperation under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, or CEPA, and the shared ambition of reaching 200 billion US dollars in bilateral trade...

May 18, 2026 10:15 AM

UAE and Saudi Arabia report drone incidents as Iran war deadlock drags on

A drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, officials there said on Sunday, while Saudi Arabia reported intercepting three drones, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Iran must act "fast" after efforts to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran appeared to have stalled. Emirati officials said they were investigating the source of the strike and that the UAE had the full right to respond to such "terrorist attacks." A diplomatic adviser to the UAE preside...

May 15, 2026 10:44 PM

PM Modi describes his UAE visit as ‘short but highly productive’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described his visit to the United Arab Emirates as “short but highly productive,” saying the outcomes of his talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan would add fresh vigour to the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. In a series of posts on X after concluding his visit to Abu Dhabi, PM Modi thanked President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed for personally receiving him at the airport and said the discussions focused on expanding co...

May 15, 2026 8:13 PM

India-UAE to deepen cooperation in energy, technology, investment and trade: Ambassador Deepak Mittal

Speaking to Akashvani after PM Narendra Modi’s UAE visit, Ambassador Deepak Mittal said India and the UAE have taken major strategic decisions to deepen cooperation in energy, technology, investment and trade. Key outcomes include the expansion of strategic petroleum reserves, new & LPG storage partnerships, long-term LNG supply arrangements, an 8-exaflop AI supercomputing facility powered by Cerebras chips, and a ship repair cluster at Vadinar under the Make in India initiative. The UAE...

May 15, 2026 6:44 PM

PM Modi, UAE President hold high-level talks in Abu Dhabi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has concluded high-level talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, marking the first stop of his six-day tour covering the UAE and Europe. On arrival, the Prime Minister was given a ceremonial welcome at the Presidential Airport and received personally by President Al Nahyan. UAE F-16 fighter jets also escorted his aircraft as it entered Emirati airspace, in a notable gesture of protocol. During the discussions, Prime Minister Modi str...

May 14, 2026 5:12 PM

‘India-UAE ties deepen as trade crosses $100 billion’: Indian envoy to UAE Deepak Mittal ahead of PM Modi’s visit

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to further strengthen their strategic partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Abu Dhabi on May 15. Ahead of the visit, India’s Ambassador to the UAE, Deepak Mittal, said the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed between the two countries in 2022 has significantly boosted bilateral economic ties, helping trade cross the $100 billion mark for the second consecutive year. Calling CEPA a “transf...

May 14, 2026 12:35 PM

India-UAE Ties Poised for Major Boost During PM Modi Visit

India and the UAE are expected to further strengthen their strategic, economic and technology partnership when Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Friday. The visit comes amid a year of intensified high-level engagement between the two countries, most recently marked by Sheikh Mohamed’s visit to New Delhi in January. During the visit, the two leaders reviewed the full scope of the Comprehensive Strategic Partn...