The United Arab Emirates actively participated in the second G20 Sherpa Meeting, which was held virtually from April 3-4. His Excellency Ahmed Al Sayegh, Minister of State and UAE G20 Sherpa, and His Excellency Mahash Al Hameli, UAE Ambassador to South Africa and UAE Sous Sherpa, represented the country during the meetings. The summit brought together officials from invited countries and worldwide organisations to assess progress in the various G20 Sherpa Working Groups. It also aimed to define the way forward for South Africa's G20 presidency. The UAE delegation emphasised their contribut
India and the UAE have agreed to strengthen cooperation in defence and coast guard activities. The discussions took place during Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum's visit to India. His visit is a crucial step towards improving bilateral cooperation in key sectors such as trade, technology, and security. Sheikh Hamdan, the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, is leading a high-level group of politicians and business leaders. Following his discussion with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the two leaders emphasised Dubai's role in promoting the India-UAE Compr
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, will arrive in India for a two-day visit beginning Tuesday. This is his first official visit as Crown Prince, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit, which is accompanied by a high-level UAE team, aims to strengthen commercial and strategic ties between India and the UAE. Sheikh Hamdan will meet with PM Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi to discuss trade, defence, and regional security issues. He
India, the UAE, and Sri Lanka have signed a trilateral agreement to develop Trincomalee as a vital energy hub. Representatives from all three states signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which is an important step towards boosting regional energy security. The UAE Ministry of Investment, the Indian Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, and the Sri Lankan Ministry of Energy will work together to improve Trincomalee's energy infrastructure. The signing event was attended by H.E. Khaled Nasser AlAmeri, UAE Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka,
India and Thailand have elevated their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, which strengthens diplomatic and security cooperation. PM Modi met with his Thai counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, to discuss important regional and global concerns. During the meeting, Modi highlighted India's commitment to ASEAN unity and centrality, emphasising the importance of a free, open, and rule-based Indo-Pacific order. Modi emphasised the need for regional peace, security, and prosperity, citing common marine interests. Without mentioning any countries, he emphasised India's opposition to e
Kazakhstan and the UAE are stepping up their collaboration in digital assets, blockchain technology, and fintech. A high-level team from Kazakhstan's financial industry recently visited the UAE on March 26-27, meeting with significant financial institutions and regulators. The team included representatives from the National Bank of Kazakhstan and the Agency for Regulation and Development of Financial Markets. During the visit, conversations centred on the regulatory landscape of digital assets and the practical applications of blockchain. The National Bank of Kazakhstan confirmed that a Mo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Thailand on Thursday to attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit. His visit is an important step towards boosting India's regional ties and promoting collaboration within the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). In the farewell speech, PM Modi emphasised BIMSTEC's expanding relevance, adding that the forum has played an important role in driving economic progress, connectivity, and regional development over the last decade. He emphasised India's North Eastern region as a critical link in BIMSTEC due to its
According to an OECD analysis released Wednesday, Israel's economy is expected to improve well over the next two years if geopolitical tensions lessen. The analysis predicted a GDP growth of 3.4% in 2025 and 5.5% in 2026, following a slow 0.9% increase in 2024 due to conflicts with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Meanwhile, the Bank of Israel predicts that the economy will increase by 4% in 2025 and 4.5% in 2026. OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann presented the biennial survey to Israel's Social-Economic Cabinet, chaired by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. Smotrich appreciate
Greece plans to invest €25 billion over the next decade to upgrade its military and adapt to emerging high-tech warfare capabilities. Defence Minister Nikos Dendias presented the ambitious makeover to parliament, underlining the necessity for a technologically advanced defence strategy. The "Achilles Shield" air defence system is at the centre of this development, meant to improve security in the face of ongoing tensions with Turkey. Greece and Turkey, both NATO members, have a history of territorial disputes in the Aegean Sea and the eastern Mediterranean, which have brought them close
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Thailand, which begins Thursday, is aimed at improving economic and investment ties between the two countries. India's rapidly developing market continues to draw Thai investors, and Indian investments in Thailand have steadily increased in recent years. Thailand has made investments in India's infrastructure, real estate, agro-processing, electronics, automotive, food processing, hospitality, and renewable energy sectors. One of the most significant investments occurred in 2021, when Global Renewable Synergy Co., Ltd invested $453.29 million