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Israel advances water-for-energy deal with Jordan, UAE

A tripartite agreement is expected to be signed at the COP28 conference in Dubai in November.

Al Jazeera · Sep 26, 2023

Mamata returns to Kolkata, says foreign visit to attract investments to Bengal ‘very successful’

Mamata Banerjee returns from successful 12-day tour of Spain & UAE, bringing "serious offers for investments & partnerships". MoUs signed with Spanish football league La Liga & Lulu Group International. Sourav Ganguly joined delegation in Madrid. Aim to attract investments ahead of BGBS in Nov.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

Despite soured ties, Canada continues to catch the fancy of youths

Despite strained India-Canada ties, 15.10 lakh Indians have gained Canadian citizenship, highest after US. Punjabis are main immigrants, Keralites joined in late 90s. Canada is like UAE for Malayalis, but few return to India. Reverse remittances likely in future. NoRKA-Roots estimates thousands migrated to Canada for edu/career, but only 200…

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

Three years of the Abraham Accords

Abraham Accords have ushered in a new era of normalisation and peace that not only connects governments but also brings people together, despite the differences in their language, religious beliefs, cultures and more.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

NIA arrests absconder in politically sensational UAE Consulate gold smuggling case that rocked LDF govt. in Kerala

NIA arrests absconder in Kerala gold smuggling case; Ratheesh, a close associate of another suspect, transported smuggled gold from Thiruvananthapuram. Union government imposed high import tax, creating opportunity for smugglers to wring profits. Network used ingenious methods of concealment, aided by airline and Customs officials. ED probed money-laundering angle, NIA…

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

How will Iran populate the Strait of Hormuz islands the UAE also claims?

Iran wants to cement its hold over the islands in the strategic waterway where tankers and warships cross.

Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2023

Three years on, how have the Abraham Accords helped the UAE?

While trade, travel have increased between the two, questions remain about the issue of Palestine.

Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2023

Multiple routes proposed in India-Middle East-EU corridor, but multi-billion-dollar project comes with its share of challenges

Official sources said that a study was conducted to establish the extent of already existing and under-construction railway lines.

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

What purpose does the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) serve? | Explained

We explore the purpose, geopolitical relevance and finer details of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), about which a memorandum of understanding was signed during the recently concluded G-20 summit in India.

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Map: Which MENA countries have diplomatic ties with Israel?

Following the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020, five Arab states in total have diplomatic ties with Israel.

Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2023