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February 14, 2026 9:43 AM

BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi completes two years

The BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi marks its second anniversary on February 14, two years after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the landmark and opened it to the public. The first traditional stone temple in West Asia, it has become a significant space for worship, cultural exchange and community gatherings since opening in 2024. Built entirely of stone without steel in its superstructure, it was constructed using traditional Hindu architectural methods with hand-carved pink sandstone ...

February 3, 2026 6:27 PM

World Government Summit: IMF’s Georgieva says global economy resilient

The World Government Summit 2026 has opened in Dubai under the theme Shaping Future Governments, bringing together global leaders, policymakers and business executives to examine how innovation, sustainability and technology are reshaping public policy. Discussions at the summit are focused on strengthening government policies and boosting international cooperation to tackle economic, social and technological challenges. The programme includes more than 445 sessions featuring over 450 global fi...

February 2, 2026 6:49 PM

Abu Dhabi Indian School begins golden jubilee celebrations

Abu Dhabi Indian School, one of the oldest Indian educational institutions in the UAE, launched its golden jubilee celebrations with an inaugural ceremony at its campus, marking 50 years since its establishment. The year-long golden jubilee celebrations were inaugurated by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, UAE in the presence of Yusuffali M.A., Chairman of Abu Dhabi Indian School, along with members of the school management, dignitaries, parents, alumni ...

February 2, 2026 12:57 PM

UAE signs agreement with WFP to support humanitarian aid in Sudan

The United Arab Emirates has signed a cooperation agreement with the United Nations World Food Programme to support emergency humanitarian efforts in Sudan, including food assistance for conflict-affected populations. Under the agreement, signed between the UAE Aid Agency and the WFP, the UAE will provide a grant of $ 20 million to accelerate emergency food relief and address urgent food security needs, particularly among displaced people and vulnerable communities. The signing took place in th...

January 29, 2026 1:30 PM

India, UAE to Co-Chair 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi

India is set to host the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (IAFMM) in New Delhi on January 31, reviving a high-level diplomatic dialogue with the Arab world after a gap of nearly a decade, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. India and the United Arab Emirates will co-chair the meeting, which will bring together foreign ministers and senior representatives from member states of the League of Arab States (LAS), along with the Secretary-General of the Arab Le...

January 23, 2026 4:26 PM

UAE to host Global Future Councils meetings for next five years

The UAE and the World Economic Forum have agreed to host the annual meetings of the Global Future Councils in Dubai for the next five years, marking a new phase in their strategic knowledge partnership. The agreement was formalised through a memorandum of understanding signed during the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, attended by global leaders, policymakers and experts. The move underscores a shared commitment to strengthening international cooperation, addressing socio-econo...

January 22, 2026 10:28 PM

Dubai to host international conference on Green AI

The first international conference on Green AI will be held on January 24 and 25 at the Dubai Police Academy. The event is organised by the Zayed International Foundation for the Environment in collaboration with Dubai Police Academy and Curtin University Dubai, and is themed “Harnessing AI applications for environmental sustainability.” The conference aims to strengthen the role of modern technologies in addressing environmental challenges and to explore the future use of artificial intell...

January 21, 2026 12:55 PM

UAE and Bahrain agree to join Gaza ‘board of peace’ initiative

The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have accepted invitations from US President Donald Trump to join a proposed “Board of Peace” for Gaza, signalling their support for a US-led initiative aimed at ending the conflict and advancing post-war reconstruction.UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan accepted the invitation, the country’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan said on Tuesday. He said the decision reflects Abu Dhabi’s...

January 19, 2026 9:52 PM

Coffee Board of India showcases varieties at World of Coffee Dubai

The Coffee Board of India is leading the Coffees of India Pavilion at World of Coffee Dubai 2025, one of the most ambitious national showcases at the event, featuring over 50 exhibitors representing 14 Indian companies and stakeholders. The pavilion presents an extensive selection of Arabica and Robusta varieties, organic coffees, specialty blends and innovative value-added products from India's major growing regions. Distinctive coffees from Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu's Western Ghats, as...

January 19, 2026 8:34 PM

India, UAE set $200 billion trade target by 2032 as PM Modi and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan deepen strategic partnership

India and the United Arab Emirates on Monday agreed to significantly deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, setting an ambitious target of doubling bilateral trade to USD 200 billion by 2032, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held wide-ranging talks during the latter’s official visit to India. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in New Delhi on January 19 at the invitation of PM Modi. This marked his fifth visit to India in ...