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US' return as leading source of Indian remittances mirrors pre-2008 trend

North America had a high share of remittances before the global financial crisis

UAE's investment in India can raise its food yields 3-fold in 5 yrs: Biden

US President Joe Biden on Thursday said the UAE's USD 2 billion investment to develop a series of integrated agricultural parks across India with the support of the American and Israel

PM Modi to participate in first I2U2 Leaders' Summit virtually today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in the first Leaders' Summit of I2U2 virtually, along with leaders of Israel, the United Arab Emirates and the United States on Thursday

Canara Robeco MF halts inflows from UAE investors after nation's scrutiny

This was done after FATF added UAE to the Grey List

Rupee at a fresh new low as rising oil deepens CAD, inflation concerns

The domestic currency was trading at a fresh record low of 78.597 per US dollar against 78.34 per dollar at the previous close

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik in Rome, meets Indian ambassador to Italy

In Rome, Patnaik will attend a function of the World Food Programme (WFP) and share transformative initiatives of Odisha in the field of food security and disaster management.

Jacqueline Fernandez gets court's nod to travel abroad for IIFA awards

Actress Jacqueline Fernandez, who is under the radar of the ED in connection with her alleged links with conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, has got the court's permission to travel to the UAE

UAE president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed dies after prolonged illness

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has passed away, media reports said on Friday."The Ministry of Presidential Affairs condoles the people of the UAE, the Arab and Islamic nation and the world over the demise of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the UAE," Emirates News Agency, also known as WAM, said in a statement.Sheikh Khalifa Al Nahyan served as the president of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi since November 2004, Khaleej Times reported.He succeeded his father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in November 2004.Born in 1948, Sheikh Khalifa was the second President of the UAE and the 16th Ruler of Abu Dhabi.

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa was a great statesman, visionary leader: Modi

Expressing grief over the death of UAE President and Abu Dhabi ruler Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that he was a great statesman and visionary

Dubai delivery workers go on second rare strike this month: Report

The foreign workers contracted by Talabat, the Middle East unit of Delivery Hero, began their walkout late Monday after organising on social media

UAE Minister of Economy to lead high-level business delegation to India

UAE's minister for small and medium enterprises is also part of the delegation.

Free trade agreement to facilitate duty-free exports to UAE kicks off

The India-UAE CEPA will benefit almost 90 per cent of India's exports in terms of value

Reliance Industries inks pact for $2-bn UAE deal; in talks with ADNOC

RIL derives over 60 per cent of its revenue and nearly 55 per cent of its operating profit from its oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business

Historic India-UAE trade pact effective from May 1, says Emirati minister

The historic Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and the UAE will come into effect on May 1, an Emirati minister said on Thursday.

UAE announces new visa and residence scheme to attract global talent

The initiative is aimed at supporting the country's competitiveness in the tourism, economic and educational sectors

Dubai ruler's ex-wife gets custody of children after domestic abuse

The ruling caps the end of an extraordinary, bitter and hugely expensive three-year custody battle at the High Court in London

UAE cargo ship sinks in Persian Gulf, most crew rescued: Report

The vessel sank 30 miles (48.3 kilometers) off the Iranian coast

Trade pact with UAE may benefit $26 bn worth of Indian goods: Official

India-UAE on February 18 signed the comprehensive economic partnership agreement with a view to boosting bilateral trade in goods to USD 100 billion over a 5 year period and creation of lakhs of jobs

India and UAE sign CEPA; deal to cover almost 90% bilateral trade

The UAE is currently India's third-largest trading partner and the second-largest export destination, after the US

PM Modi to hold India-UAE summit with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince today

In recent years, bilateral relations between India and the UAE have strengthened in all areas, and both sides have embarked upon a comprehensive strategic partnership