With just a few hours to mark the start of the 2021 New Year celebrations, the Dubai Roads and Transportation Authority (RTA) has revised its service schedules from December 31, 2020 to January 2, 2021. The tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa, is the epicenter of New Years celebrations …
Read More »India strengthens ties with Gulf countries and sharpens the contrast with Pakistan
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will travel to Qatar and Kuwait and his deputy, V Muraleedharan to Oman later this month as part of India’s continued rapprochement with the Gulf countries that is described by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the extended neighborhood of the India, people familiar with the matter …
Read More »Army Chief’s Visit to Saudi Arabia and the UAE Indicates India’s Intent to Boost Security Cooperation, Experts Say
The upcoming visit of the Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) indicates New Delhi’s intention to boost security cooperation amid the rapidly changing landscape in West Asia, said the Friday experts and former diplomats. The army chief is scheduled to pay …
Read More »UAE condemns heinous assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh
The United Arab Emirates described the murder of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh as a “heinous crime”. (Archive) Dubai: The UAE on Sunday condemned the “heinous” assassination of a top Iranian nuclear scientist for which Tehran blamed Israel, urging all parties to exercise restraint. “The United Arab Emirates condemns the assassination of Mohsen …
Read More »The United Arab Emirates suspends new visas for citizens of Pakistan and 12 other countries. Here is the list – world news
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) reportedly stopped issuing new visas to citizens of 13 Muslim-majority countries, including Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan. According to the Reuters news agency, a source briefed on the matter said visa issuance was temporarily halted over security concerns, but did not provide details on those concerns. …
Read More »S Jaishankar meets his UAE counterpart; analyzes Covid-19, strategic cooperation
Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Friday met with his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and assessed the bilateral relations and growing cooperation between India. and the UAE. “It was a pleasure to meet again with FM @ABZayed. He took …
Read More »Foreign Minister Jaishankar will visit Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Seychelles from tomorrow
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will travel to Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Seychelles from November 24 to 29, his first visit to the extended neighborhood amid the Covid-19 pandemic to boost bilateral cooperation. Since diplomatic engagements were interrupted by the pandemic, Jaishankar has traveled alone to Russia for …
Read More »UAE suspends visit visas for people from Pakistan and 11 other countries
The United Arab Emirates temporarily suspended the issuance of new visas to visitors from 12 countries. Islamabad: The United Arab Emirates temporarily suspended issuing new visas to visitors from Pakistan and 11 other countries on Wednesday until further notice, the Foreign Ministry said. The decision by the UAE authorities is …
Read More »Abu Dhabi squeezes Imran Khan, Pakistanis in UAE feel the heat
Relations between Pakistan and the UAE appear to be in a strong downward spiral in recent weeks, particularly after Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan criticized the UAE’s formalization of its relationship with Israel, people said. familiar with the matter on condition of anonymity. This has manifested itself not only in …
Read More »United Arab Emirates Extends Golden Visa Eligibility and Allows 10-Year Residency to Some Professions
Foreigners in the UAE generally have renewable visas valid for only a few years linked to employment. Dubai: The UAE will extend its “golden” visa system, which grants a 10-year residency in the Gulf state, to certain professionals, specialized graduates and others, the UAE vice president said on Sunday. Foreigners …
Read More »