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TopicUnited Arab Emirates

Topic: United Arab Emirates

UAE plans moon mission for 2024 as it looks to diversify its oil-driven economy

Emirates Lunar Mission would be a first in the Arab world and its lunar rover will land in areas that haven’t been explored previously by human missions, says UAE PM.

Israeli plane makes historic first flight over Saudi skies

The opening up of Saudi air space gives Emirates and Etihad an opportunity to route Israelis through airports hubs in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and connect them to more destinations.

US firm is turning Arabian Desert air into bottled water

Arizona-based technology firm — Zero Mass Water, will use renewable energy instead of the fossil fuels that power the many desalination facilities in Dubai and the rest of UAE. 

UAE grows rice in desert as Covid forces it to grow more of its own food

The UAE imports as much as 90% of its food and the virus has proven a stern test for the country’s overseas supply chains.

When Modi has to step in for damage control as our stupidities anger friends in Muslim world

In episode 449 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains why the Arab world is upset at the rampant Islamophobia in Indian discourse, and Modi's attempt to manage the situation.

Grounding of Emirates means global aviation is grounded

Emirates isn't just a leisure service, they’re a piece of vital national and international infrastructure that can provide an airlift service in an emergency.

At OIC meet today, Sushma Swaraj to focus on India’s fight against terror

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has invited India after 50 years, but in the midst of rising tensions, Pakistan has questioned the invitation.

Govt cancels export of sheep, goats to UAE after protests by Jains

First consignment of 2,000 animals were to be sent last Saturday. Jains say farmer income can be improved through other means. 

Global Pulse: Money is the reason for Trump’s transgender military ban, refugees are now Merkel’s foes, and anxious American Muslims

FROM CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUE TO FINANCIAL BURDEN: HOW TRUMP CHANGED DISCOURSE ON TRANSGENDER INCLUSION IN MILITARY Donald Trump has reversed yet another policy decision ushered...

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Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

Hit by mortar shell, but still fighting—BSF heroes of Op Sindoor honoured with gallantry medals

President of India has honoured 16 BSF personnel with gallantry medals for show of exemplary courage in the 87-hour ‘war’ between India and Pakistan that followed the launch of Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.