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India allows export of 10,000 tonnes of onion to Sri Lanka, eases ban

Directorate General of Foreign Trade says India has approved 79,160 tonnes of onions for export, overriding a ban imposed in December

Govt allows UAE's Adnoc to export oil from Indian strategic storage

The government has allowed Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) to export crude oil it has stored in underground strategic storages at Mangalore to give operational flexibility to the foreign firm, an order of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Saturday. At present, crude oil, which is the raw material for producing fuels like petrol and diesel, is not allowed to be exported except through the state-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). In an order, the ministry said the condition of export being allowed only through IOC will continue, but "AMI (Adnoc Marketing International (India) RSC Limited India) is exempted from STE conditions and is allowed to re-export crude oil from their commercial stockpile at Mangalore strategic petroleum reserve, at their own cost". India, the world's third-biggest oil importer and consumer, imports over 85 per cent of its oil needs and has built strategic storages at three locations to store up to 5.33 million tonnes of oil as insurance ...

India-UAE relations: How friendship between the two countries has flourished since 1971

Since 1971, India-UAE ties have deepened across political, economic, and cultural spheres, with the UAE hosting 3.5 million Indians. Watch our video to know more.

PM Modi expresses gratitude to Indian diaspora in Qatar for his welcome

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed gratitude to the Indian diaspora in Qatar for an exceptional welcome he received from them on his arrival here in the Qatari capital. Modi arrived in Doha on Wednesday night on an official visit to Qatar. This is the prime minister's second visit to Qatar, he first visited Qatar in June 2016. "An exceptional welcome in Doha! Grateful to the Indian diaspora," Modi posted on X along with some pictures. Several community members, including from the Muslim Bohra community, welcomed Modi on his arrival here. Modi, in his departure statement on Tuesday, had said the presence of over 8,00,000-strong Indian community in Doha is a testament to our strong people-to-people ties. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Modi had a wonderful meeting with his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani during which they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties. On Thursday, the prime minister will meet the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad

UAE Vice President presents copy of book, personalised message to PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi thanked Al Maktoum for his graciousness towards the Indian community living in Dubai. The two leaders also discussed people-to-people ties at length

BAPS Hindu Temple in UAE: Matter of pride, cultural icon, says diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Hindu temple, BAPS Hindu Temple here on Wednesday

BAPS Hindu Temple in UAE: Matter of pride, cultural icon, says diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Hindu temple, BAPS Hindu Temple here on Wednesday

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Integrating financial systems, we are partners in progress: PM Modi

Modi said India and UAE have inked an agreement interlinking their respective instant payment platforms that will make it easier for the Indian diaspora to remit money to their relatives in India

Looking to deepen India-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he is looking forward to further advance India's comprehensive strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates during his two-day visit to the Gulf nation. After concluding his two-day visit to the UAE, Modi will travel to Qatari capital Doha on Wednesday afternoon. In his departure statement ahead of the two-nation visit, Modi said he was also looking forward to meeting Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar, saying the country continues to witness "tremendous growth and transformation" under his leadership. The announcement on Modi's visit to Doha came on Monday against the backdrop of Qatar releasing eight jailed former Indian Navy personnel. "India and Qatar enjoy historically close and friendly relations. In recent years, our multi-faceted ties have continued to deepen in all spheres, including high level political exchanges, growing trade and investment between two countries, strengthening of our energy partnership,

PM Modi flexes global muscle with Abu Dhabi visit, temple opening

The UAE and India have historically enjoyed close ties. A third of the Gulf country's population hails from India and Dubai counts Indians as among the top buyers of real estate in the city

Cabinet approves signing of India-UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty

The government on Thursday approved the signing and ratification of a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The pact would help promote investments between the two countries. "The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today has given its approval for signing and ratification of BIT between India and the UAE," an official statement said. The treaty is expected to improve the confidence of investors, especially large investors, resulting in an increase in foreign investments and overseas direct investment (ODI) opportunities, the statement said, adding that this may have a positive impact on employment generation. "The approval is expected to increase investments in India and is likely to help in realising the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat by encouraging domestic manufacturing, reducing import dependence, increasing exports etc," it added. The two nations have also implemented a free trade agreement in May 2022. India rece

India, France, UAE conduct joint mega air exercise over Arabian Sea

India, France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) carried out a mega air exercise over the Arabian Sea against the backdrop of the rising global concerns over Houthi militants targeting several commercial vessels in the strategic waterways in the region. The exercise 'Desert Knight', conducted on Tuesday, featured several frontline aerial assets and combat jets of the air forces of the three countries, officials said. The Indian Air Force (IAF) component at the drills consisted of Su-30 MKI, MiG-29 and Jaguar fighter jets besides AWACS (airborne early warning and control aircraft, C-130-J transport plane and air-to-air refuelling aircraft. "The main focus of exercise 'Desert Knight' was on enhancing synergy and interoperability between the three air forces," the Indian Air Force said. The exercise took place in the Indian FIR (Flight Information Regions) and with IAF aircraft operated from several bases in India. All airspace worldwide is divided into FIRs and each of them is manag

Inauguration of Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi milestone for tolerance: UAE Amb

The inauguration of the BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi next month will be a monumental day to "celebrate tolerance and acceptance", the Ambassador of the UAE to India Abdulnasser Alshaali said on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the temple on February 14. "We are looking forward to the inauguration on February 14 it's going to be a phenomenal monumental day, a special occasion to celebrate tolerance, acceptance, and to further strengthen this relationship," Ambassador Alshaali told PTI. Last month, Swami Ishwarcharandas and Swami Brahmaviharidas extended the invitation on behalf of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu Mandir, and it has been accepted by PM Modi. The ambassador has also confirmed the grand diaspora gathering scheduled at the Sheikh Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi on February 13. The event is titled 'Ahlan Modi,' which translates to 'Hello Modi'. According to the UN's International Migration 2020 re

Inauguration of Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi milestone for tolerance: UAE Amb

The inauguration of the BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi next month will be a monumental day to "celebrate tolerance and acceptance", the Ambassador of the UAE to India Abdulnasser Alshaali said on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the temple on February 14. "We are looking forward to the inauguration on February 14 it's going to be a phenomenal monumental day, a special occasion to celebrate tolerance, acceptance, and to further strengthen this relationship," Ambassador Alshaali told PTI. Last month, Swami Ishwarcharandas and Swami Brahmaviharidas extended the invitation on behalf of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu Mandir, and it has been accepted by PM Modi. The ambassador has also confirmed the grand diaspora gathering scheduled at the Sheikh Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi on February 13. The event is titled 'Ahlan Modi,' which translates to 'Hello Modi'. According to the UN's International Migration 2020 re

India-UAE CEPA Council launched at 'UAE-India Business Summit' in Ahmedabad

The launch was attended by the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi and Union Minister of Commerce and Trade, Piyush Goyal

India, UAE ink pact for possible energy grid connectivity between 2 nations

India and the United Arab Emirates have signed a deal to explore the establishment of grid connectivity between the two countries, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Wednesday. Kwatra said the deal is part of a total of four memorandums of understanding signed between New Delhi and Abu Dhabi in the ongoing Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, Kwatra said. He said one of the pacts is on renewable energy, which also includes green hydrogen and solar. "There is an inherent thought of possible grid connectivity between India and the UAE in that space," the foreign secretary told reporters as he was speaking about the agreements signed between the two countries. He, however, did not share any more details on the grid connectivity. A September 15, 2023 news report quoted Minister of New and Renewable Energy R K Singh as saying that the UAE is interested in having such connectivity with India which will be subsea. The comments came after India signed a similar pact with Saudi Arabia in ..

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UAE President Al Nahyan addresses Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024

Following his speech, PM Narendra Modi, in a post on social media platform X, lauded the UAE President and said that his statements were very encouraging

UAE Prez Al Nahyan meets PM Modi as Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit begins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who received UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Ahmedabad airport on Tuesday, described the UAE leader as "my brother"