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TopicAbu Dhabi

Topic: Abu Dhabi

Deepika Padukone faces backlash over Abu Dhabi tourism ad. But she isn’t wearing ‘hijab’

The tourism ad by Experience Abu Dhabi shows Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh exploring the city, with Singh introducing Padukone to some of his favourite spots.

Abu Dhabi Hindu temple a symbol of appreciation for Indian contribution to UAE, says minister Nahyan

Speaking at Indiaspora Forum For Good in Abu Dhabi, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence Sheikh Nahyan also released a report on the Indian diaspora in UAE.

Abu Dhabi crown prince plants amaltas sapling at Rajghat, creates unique legacy in India-UAE ties

This comes 12 yrs after crown prince’s father, current president of UAE, planted a molshri sapling at the memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, following in his own father's footsteps.

53 members of banned Muslim Brotherhood convicted of terror offences & money laundering in UAE

Mass trial of over 80 defendants, ‘second largest in history of UAE’, was first announced in December 2023. Punishment ranges from fines of up to AED 20 million to life imprisonment.

Arab ministers visiting Abu Dhabi temple should inspire Indian Muslims to fight conservatism

A Muslim-majority nation like UAE showing respect to Hinduism gives us hope in the context of India’s Hindu-Muslim relationships.

Kerala-bound Air India Express flight lands back at Abu Dhabi airport after mid-air flameout

The airlines said all passengers in the B737-800 aircraft, 184 of them, were safe.

Indians build the UAE. Delhi shouldn’t worry about pushback from Gulf nations

Forget UAE’s recent history. Century-old trade and migratory links tie Indians and the Gulf Arabs into collaboration and cooperation even today.

Modi holds virtual summit with ‘brother’ Abu Dhabi crown prince, India-UAE sign free trade pact

First ever trade pact with a Gulf nation aims for $100 billion two-way trade by 2027. Both nations agree to expand maritime cooperation, vow commitment against terrorism.

UAE to burn mountains of trash as China stops importing waste

UAE is building facilities worth billions that will burn garbage to generate power. The projects, however, could make it harder for the Gulf nation to net out carbon emissions.

Flipkart could get $500-million funding from Abu Dhabi’s state investment firm ADQ

Flipkart is seeking to raise at least $3 billion and could decide to increase the amount to as much as $3.75 billion as it plans to debut in the public markets next year.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.