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Friday, May 8, 2026
TopicIndia-UAE ties

Topic: India-UAE ties

UAE’s ability to pursue its interests is unmatched

UAE has deep ties with US even as its financial centres help Russia evade sanctions, and it partners with Turkey despite Ankara’s tilt toward Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

PM Modi to make a quick stopover in UAE before travelling to Europe next month

ThePrint Exclusive: Modi’s 3-hour visit to Abu Dhabi will involve a meeting with Emirati President MBZ and is likely to focus on the situation in the region and reliable energy supplies.

Why UAE asked Pakistan to repay $3.5 billion loan amid the West Asia war

According to a report in Financial Times, there is an India angle too in what has transpired between UAE and Pakistan over the past few days. 

Dead on arrival to revival: IMEC regains momentum as India, UAE & US look for new trade route

US has begun discussing India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), whose infra has remained dormant amid West Asia turmoil but digital ecosystem sees growth with India-UAE efforts.

Jaishankar’s ‘last-minute’ UAE visit: Talks to touch upon Emirati stance on West Asia crisis & Pakistan

External affairs minister likely to hold bilateral discussion with Emirati counterpart Abdullah bin Zayed. An individual in the know did not rule out Jaishankar calling on UAE President.

Jaishankar set to visit UAE amid tenuous US-Iran ceasefire, energy security to be front and centre

Indian petroleum companies have signed long term deals with the UAE for energy supplies, all of which have been impacted by the ongoing war, as the UAE faced the brunt of Iran's retaliation. 

Civil nuclear cooperation, a ride with Modi: UAE President’s whirlwind India visit amid West Asia churn

UAE President arrived for 3-hour visit that saw Abu Dhabi & New Delhi agree to develop a framework for strategic defence partnership, while also concluding long-term purchase agreements for LNG.

UAE is changing. Its leaders attended an iftar event at the BAPS temple in Abu Dhabi

Instead of seeing religious minorities as a challenge, the UAE has embraced diversity as a core strength.

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.

Jaishankar to review strategic partnership during UAE visit

External Affairs Minister will also hold talks with his UAE counterpart on bilateral and regional issues during the visit.

On Camera

America’s new energy frontier runs through baroque Balkans. New Delhi must know why

IMEC projects plugging into the 3SI is a matter of when, not if. This makes US engagement in the Western Balkans significant for New Delhi.

Noel Tata’s resistance to IPO creates discord in board of Indian conglomerate

At the center of the rift is the initial public offering of Tata Sons, which controls a vast collection of companies that do everything from making salt to selling luxury vehicles.

India-Pakistan have new normal, no sanctuary safe from us, says Indian military on Op Sindoor anniversary

Addressing media on sidelines of Joint Commanders’ Conference in Jaipur, DCAS Air Marshal A.K. Bharti said one must remember that narratives and rhetoric do not give you victory.

Muslim vote, X factor & limitations of regional politics: Takeaways from Bengal, TN, Kerala elections

On counting day, this special edition of National Interest looks at key takeaways from verdicts in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam. You’d err if you credit or blame BJP’s success only on Hindutva. It’s more than that.