UAE

UAE announces new Golden Visa for Waqf donors: All you need to know

October 17, 2025 7:56 pm

The UAE introduced the Golden Vias programme in 2019 to attract high-net-worth individuals from around the world who cannot acquire citizenship there to invest in the Emirates.

UAE become 20th & last team to qualify for 2026 T20 World Cup; Japan exit from race

October 16, 2025 9:26 pm

This will be the UAE's third entry in the T20 World Cup, having been part of the 2014 and 2022 World Cups.

UAE announces consular services for Golden Visa holders: All you need to know

October 14, 2025 7:33 pm

The Golden Visa offers long-term residency up to 10 years to eligible individuals to live, work, study, and own businesses in the country without needing a local sponsor.

Critically endangered Arabian Caracal spotted in UAE’s Wadi Wurayah National Park

October 07, 2025 7:46 pm

Only around 250 Arabian Caracals are believed to be left in the wild in the UAE, and it was first spotted in Jebel Hafeet in 2019, after a gap of nearly 35 years.

UAE's new sugar tax to come into effect from January 1: All you need to know

October 06, 2025 7:26 pm

Beverages with higher sugar content will be subject to higher tax rates and energy drinks will continue to be taxed at 100% even under the new law.

After Emirates power bank ban, Flydubai issues new guidelines for passengers: All you need to know

October 03, 2025 7:14 pm

Power banks must be switched off during the flight, and if possible, should be placed in the original packaging or in a protective pouch or case to avoid short circuits and accidental activation.

Top 10 stunning upcoming mega infrastructure projects in Middle East

October 02, 2025 8:57 pm

As stunning as the likes of Burj Khalifa are, there are many more mega projects across GC in the pipeline that can dwarf the existing ones

Etihad Rail unveils train designs ahead of 2026 launch, will connect 11 cities across UAE

September 30, 2025 7:41 pm

It will connect 11 cities across the UAE, from Al Sila in the west to Fujairah in the east — passing through Ruwais, Al Mirfa, Sharjah, Al Dhaid, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai.

UAE introduces four new visa categories, minimum salary requirement for sponsors

September 30, 2025 4:56 pm

AI specialists can avail the visa, subject to a letter from a host or sponsoring technology company in the Emirates. The timing of the AI specialists' visas is significant, as the Middle East is touted to gain the most from the H-1B visa restrictions in the US.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman becomes first to receive honorary PhD from Abu Dhabi’s AI university

September 26, 2025 7:10 pm

MBZUAI, which was established in 2019, is the first graduate-level research university focused on artificial intelligence.

Defence to trade deals: PM Modi wraps up France & UAE tours, bolstering ties

July 15, 2023 8:26 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visits to France and UAE on July 14 and 15 respectively saw several new initiatives undertaken by India with both the countries.

India-UAE share vibrant relationship as PM Modi caps off tour

February 11, 2018 3:04 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in UAE Saturday and inked five MoUs, has a slew of engagements on Sunday in Abu Dhabi before he leaves for Muscat to meet Oman’s Sultan Qaboos bin Said.

Sanjeev Kapoor unlocks his 'Khana Khazana' for PM Modi in UAE

August 17, 2015 2:37 pm

Sanjeev Kapoor was invited to UAE to prepare a vegetarian menu for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

West Indies sink jaws into quarter-final berth after dominant win over UAE

March 15, 2015 3:26 pm

The West Indies inflicted a heavy loss on UAE on Sunday, we take a look at some of the top moments from the match.

Pakistan vs UAE: Pakistan 'arrive' at the World Cup with convincing win

March 04, 2015 6:19 pm

After scratchy outings in their previous group games, Pakistan fired in unison against the UAE on Wednesday.

World Cup 2015: The Heroes from the Minnows

March 03, 2015 5:25 pm

We take a look at some of the biggest performers from the minnows in the first fortnight of the World Cup.

India vs UAE: At WACA, India trap UAE in spin web

February 28, 2015 6:44 pm

India notch up their biggest win in the World Cups after they defeat UAE by 9 wickets and 187 balls to spare.

How many Malayalees live in the Middle East: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:18 pm

UAE Amnesty

June 22, 2020 6:20 pm

UAE Amnesty begins

Ind vs UAE, Asia Cup 2016: India Thrash UAE By Nine Wickets

March 04, 2016 11:39 am

Pathankot attack a heinous act of terrorism, deserves wider condemnation: Dipankar Banerjee

January 08, 2016 4:54 pm

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Security expert Dipankar Banerjee on Friday said the Pathankot attack was a heinous act of terrorism, which any civilised nation that follows human rights will condemn it. The governments of UAE, Germany and Italy have condemned the terrorist attack on the Pathankot Air Force base, in which seven security personnel were killed and 20 others injured.

UAE, Germany and Italy condemn Pathankot attack

January 08, 2016 2:58 pm

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): The governments of UAE, Germany and Italy have condemned the terrorist attack on Indian Air Force base in Pathankot in which seven security personnel were martyred."Terrorism and extremism know no borders and no limits and pose a threat to innocent people everywhere around the world. In order to contain the dangerous threat that terrorism poses to our countries and peoples, international cooperation is indispensable," the Foreign Ministry of UAE said in a statement. Although, the UAE assured India of complete support in its fight against terrorism. "We utterly condemn the terrorist attacks on the Indian air force base in Pathankot and on the Indian Consulate General in Mazar-e-Sharif. The responsible parties must be identified and held accountable," Federal Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a statement. Earlier, Italy, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Japan, South Korea, Maldives, Nepal, Brazil and France also condemned the terrorist attack. Six terrorists were neutralised in the terror attack at the Pathankot air base that began in the wee hours on January 1. Seven security personnel were martyred in the terror attack. The conspiracy behind the terrorist attack in Pathankot was hatched in Markaj, Pakistan, as per high-level official sources.

UAE Deports 4 Indians For Suspected Islamic State Link

September 16, 2015 11:41 am