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Near-Collision Between Two India-Bound Flights, DGCA Seeks Report From UAE

Indian aviation regulator DGCA has asked its UAE counterpart to share the report of the probe into the near collision of two India-bound Emirates passenger jets on January 9 at the Dubai airport

UAE announces travel ban on citizens unvaccinated with Covid-19 vaccines

UAE has announced a travel ban on citizens unvaccinated with COVID-19 vaccines from January 10 with a requirement to obtain the booster dose for the fully vaccinated.

PM Modi's visit to UAE in Jan postponed amid Omicron concerns: Report

India and UAE are holding talks for Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and there were reports that the agreement could be announced during the Prime Minister's visit

PM Modi likely to visit United Arab Emirates by first half of next month

Both India and the UAE have been holding talks to firm up a comprehensive free trade agreement to further boost economic ties and there is a possibility of forward movement on it during the visit

Peace prospects rise in West Asia after US' perceived retreat from region

Although the US Administration says that it is still engaged in the West Asia, there is no doubt that much more attention in the US foreign policy is now given to China, Russia, and the far east

Reliance eyes first oil cargo from UAE trade arm in Dec: Report

RIL aims to get about a 500,000 barrels cargo of United Arab Emirates' Das crude from Reliance International Ltd, says a source

Blinken says US ready to move forward with sale of F-35s, drones to UAE

A UAE official on Tuesday told Reuters that it had informed the US that it would suspend discussions to acquire F-35 fighter jets, part of a $23 bn deal that includes drones, other advanced munitions

IndiGo loader falls asleep in cargo compartment of Mumbai-Abu Dhabi flight

After the loading of baggage in the aircraft, one of the loaders of the private carrier fell asleep behind the baggage in the cargo compartment on Sunday's flight

Israel's Naftali Bennett begins first visit to UAE as Iran tensions surge

Bennett, a far-right politician who took office as the head of a broad Israeli coalition government in June, plans to hold talks on Monday with the UAE's de facto leader

UAE becomes first country to transition to 4-and-half day work week

According to the new schedule, Monday to Thursday the work timings would be from 7.30 am to 3.30 pm, followed by a half day on Friday from 7.30 am to 12.00 pm

United Arab Emirates switches weekend to Saturday-Sunday from next year

Investors have said a Monday-Friday working week could attract more foreign capital and boost liquidity on Dubai and Abu Dhabi's stock markets

United Arab Emirates royal makes rare trip to Iran amid nuclear talks

The UAE reached a diplomatic recognition deal last year with Israel, increasing tensions with Tehran

France signs weapons mega-deal with UAE as Macron tours Gulf

Manufacturer Dassault Aviation said the UAE is buying the upgraded F4 version of its multi-role combat aircraft.

Pakistan revisits ties with Saudi Arabia to revive its crumbling economy

Pakistan is trying to mend its ties with Saudi Arabia in order to get financial help to revive its crumbling economy.

Israel, Jordan, UAE agree on regional cooperation to tackle climate crisis

Israel, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates have signed a 'historic' agreement for regional cooperation in the fight against the climate crisis, the Israeli Ministry of Energy said in a statement

NPCI arm, Network Int join hands for UPI payment system in UAE

The proposed rollout of UPI mobile payment solutions on Network International's merchant network in the UAE is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2022

Dubai eases visa rules, UAE makes labour laws more competitive

Dubai starts issuing five-year entry permits for foreign workers

Dubai's IPO gambit adds $2.3 billion to bourse operator's value

Once the United Arab Emirates' leading exchange by traded volume, the city's bourse is now second to Abu Dhabi

ICC T20 WC, ENG vs SL Highlights: England beat Sri Lanka by 26 runs

Buttler continued his good form as he hit six fours and equal number of sixes during his 67-ball century as England posted 163 for 4 after being invited to bat.

Dubai's Expo opens, bringing first World Fair to the Mideast

Named Expo 2020, the event was postponed by a year due to the outbreak of the coronavirus last year