Middle East / West Asia
India by the Creek: Festival Celebrating Dubai-India Ties
The “India by the Creek” festival, taking place from March 8-10, 2024, at Al Seef Park in Dubai, is a cultural extravaganza celebrating the deep-rooted…
Iran Launches Pars-I Remote Sensing Satellite
Iran has successfully launched the Pars-I Remote Sensing Satellite into a 500 km orbit using a Russian Soyuz rocket from the Vostochny space base. This…
Red Sea Crisis: Causes, Effects, India’s Response
PM Modi’s 2024 India-UAE Visit – Key Agreements
In February 2024, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) marked a significant advancement in bilateral relations with the signing…
UAE Launches New Generative AI Open-Source Foundation
The UAE’s Technology Innovation Institute has recently launched the Falcon Foundation, a groundbreaking initiative focused on developing open-source generative AI models. The Foundation, announced at…
Bharat Mart
Bharat Mart, set to open in Dubai by 2025, is an expansive warehousing facility initiated by India to enhance its trade presence in the Middle…
ICJ Ruling on Israel Regarding Gaza
In January 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a ruling regarding Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip, in response to South Africa’s accusation…
Duqm Port: Strategic Significance for India
News: Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s visit to India, marking his first international trip as the Sultan of Oman after the passing of his predecessor, Qaboos…