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A tale of two deals: Trump envoy's UAE deals raise personal gain concerns

The partnership between US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Sheikh Tahnoon of UAE's ruling family has evolved over the years, with the two sharing diplomatic ties as well as business partnerships

India in talks with UAE for financial help to build 1 mn homes in Australia

India is in "deep negotiations" to create 1 million homes in Australia and has reached out to the UAE for financial help on the same, Union Minister Piyush Goyal has said. Goyal, who handles the Commerce and Industry portfolio, pegged this as a USD 500 billion opportunity. "I am in deep negotiation with my counterpart in Australia to create 1 million homes. 1 million homes. Anybody wants to do the maths? A million homes in Australia would be at least USD 500 billion opportunity," Goyal said while speaking here over the weekend. He did not elaborate on details of the project, like the location in Australia, the exact spending by Canberra on it, or India's role in the project. Goyal said New Delhi is proposing to allow Indian workers to go to Australia, get trained on the necessary skill sets required to build homes as per local standards and create the housing. According to some reports, there is a mismatch between demand and supply in Australia, which is blamed for the high home .

Who is Sheikha Mahra? Dubai princess engaged to rapper French Montana

French Montana and Dubai's Sheikha Mahra have taken their relationship to the next step, announcing their engagement after her much-talked-about divorce

UAE, Jordan lead Gaza aid airdrop with France, Germany, Italy, and Spain

Under President Mohamed bin Zayed's directives, the UAE is leading global efforts to deliver urgent land, air, and sea aid to Palestinians in Gaza amid severe humanitarian conditions

UAE T20I Tri-series full schedule, live timings, venues and live streaming

Scheduled for August-September, the series aims to provide competitive preparation before the Asia Cup, which takes place from September 9 to 28, also in the UAE.

Spain, UAE visit set to create over 14,000 jobs in state, says MP CM

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on late Sunday night said that his official visit to the UAE and Spain is set to create over 14,000 jobs in the state.Yadav stated that following the Madhya Pradesh Global Dialogue-2025, the state received investment proposals worth over Rs 11,119 crore.In a post on X, CM Yadav stated, "With the motto 'Make in India-Make in Madhya Pradesh,' investment proposals worth over Rs 11,119 crore have been received in all major sectors under the 'Madhya Pradesh Global Dialogue-2025' concluded in UAE and Spain. These will create more than 14,000 new employment opportunities in the state. After the visit to both nations, I reached Bhopal today and shared information with journalist friends.""In Madrid, Spain, the 'Invest in Madhya Pradesh - Business Forum' was held, where discussions took place with over 200 corporate and diplomatic representatives," he said."Addressed over 500 expatriate entrepreneurs at the 'Friends of MP' conference held during the ...

UAE launches Golden Visa for Indians: How to apply? All you need to know | Golden visa application

The UAE has rolled out a new nomination-based Golden Visa for Indians. For ₹23 lakh, eligible professionals can now secure a lifelong residency in Dubai, without buying property or owning a business.

MP CM to visit UAE, Spain from July 13-19 to boost investment, tourism

During his Dubai visit, the Chief Minister will meet Indian Business and Professional Council members to highlight Madhya Pradesh's industrial preparedness and attract investments to the state

CBI secures deportation of ₹2.5 cr 'meow meow' case accused from UAE

Kubbawala Mustafa is accused of running an MDMA unit in Maharashtra. Mustafa was subject to a Red Notice issued in 2024

Did the UAE really launch a ₹23 lakh Golden Visa for Indians? Here’s the truth | UAE visa

Did the UAE really launch a ₹23 lakh Golden Visa scheme just for Indians?

UAE highlights scope for deeper trade, investment ties within Brics bloc

During the Forum, Al Zeyoudi highlighted the UAE's strong relationships with Brics nations and the community's role in driving innovation and accelerating trade

24 Million Green Jobs by 2030: Here’s How to Get One

In this episode of Manager’s Mantra, Dr. Miniya Chatterji, CEO of Sustain Labs Paris, shares how sustainability is reshaping careers and why B-school grads should take note.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi remain calm, thrive amid Iran-Israel tensions

But the Iran-Israel confrontation, which involved the US, poses one of the most stringent tests yet to the country's neutral and open-for-business stance

Iran targets US military bases in Qatar; India issues advisory to citizens

Iran fired missiles at US bases in Qatar and Iraq following American airstrikes. Qatar intercepted the attack, reported no casualties, and condemned the strike as a breach of its sovereignty

Russia, UAE urge immediate halt to escalating Israel-Iran conflict

Russia and the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday called for an immediate cessation of the Israel and Iran conflict and an intensification of political and diplomatic efforts to resolve Tehran's nuclear issue. According to the Kremlin, President Vladimir Putin discussed the issue during a telephonic conversation with his UAE counterpart Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The imperative of an early cessation of hostilities and intensification of political and diplomatic efforts in the interests of resolving controversial issues related to the Iranian nuclear programme was emphasised, the Kremlin said in a statement after the talks. During the call, Putin also highlighted Russia's readiness to provide mediation assistance in promoting dialogue between Israel and Iran, and briefed his UAE counterpart on his contacts with a number of foreign leaders about this. As Israel and Iran continued to strike each other for the sixth day, the Russian Foreign Ministry said the nuclear threat is no long

UAE coast guard evacuates 24 from oil tanker crash near Strait of Hormuz

UAE national guard said it deployed its coast guard's search and rescue boats to the site, 24 nautical miles off the country's coast, and that the crew was evacuated to the port of Khor Fakkan

Viral video: 67-storey Dubai Marina building catches fire, 3,820 evacuated

A massive fire in a 67-storey Dubai Marina tower forced the evacuation of 3,820 residents. No injuries were reported, but many flagged alarm failures and praised emergency responders

OpenAI eyes India, Saudi, UAE backing in $40 billion AI funding round

The AI firm is in talks with Reliance, Saudi PIF, and UAE's MGX to raise billions for its Stargate project and next-gen models, with SoftBank leading the effort

AI key to development, balanced growth: UAE at Brics Parliamentary Forum

Parliamentary delegations discussed climate issues, artificial intelligence, peace and security, and institutional parliamentary cooperation

Harsimrat urges EAM to sensitise UAE govt on Sikhs' five articles of faith

Senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Saturday urged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to initiate a dialogue with the UAE government to sensitise it about the religious significance of the five articles of faith, especially the 'kirpan', for the initiated Sikhs. In a letter to the minister, the Bathinda MP said she was making this appeal in the wake of a recent "advisory" by the Indian Embassy in UAE directing Indians not to carry sharp objects while visiting the country in view of Article 405 of the UAE penal law which prohibits the same. This move has caused deep distress and mental agony to Sikh travellers and residents alike, Harsimrat said, noting that there have been instances of Sikhs being detained and compelled to remove their 'kirpan'. She also cited a recent case of an elderly man being detained in Abu Dhabi for wearing the 'kirpan' and turban. Badal asserted in her letter that such incidents had caused distress within the Sikh community a