For the exercise, India has issued a Notam (notice to airmen) for the exercise area, located around 200 nautical miles from Pakistan's Karachi on December 10-11.
Pakistan has raised alarm after the UAE effectively halted visas for most citizens and narrowly avoided a passport ban, despite Emirati assurances of visa facilitation reforms and continued diplomatic engagement.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have repeatedly flagged concerns over Pakistani citizens being linked to street crime, drug networks, visa overstays and organised begging rings.
The issue figured prominently at a meeting of the India-UAE Joint Committee on Consular Affairs (JCCA) that was held in Abu Dhabi.
India has expanded Visa-on-Arrival access for UAE nationals to nine major airports, simplifying travel for tourism, business, and medical visits.
Celina Jaitly’s brother, Major (Retd.) Vikrant Jaitly, was detained in the UAE in September 2024 over alleged national security concerns. His family alleges unlawful detention and lack of communication or medical access.
Starting October 28, 2025, Indian expats in the UAE will receive chip-enabled e-passports with faster processing, biometric data, and online convenience under India’s new GPSP 2.0 system.
Since its launch, the UAE Lottery has produced over 200 winners of Dh100,000 or more, and more than 100,000 participants have collectively claimed over Dh147 million in prizes.
The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has launched an AI-powered system, ‘Eye’, to automate work permit processing, reduce bureaucracy, and accelerate document verification as part of wider digital transformation.
Experts estimate that only around 250 Arabian caracals survive in the UAE today. The species was first spotted in Jebel Hafeet in 2019 after disappearing for nearly 35 years.
India prepares to spotlight its conservation efforts on a global stage as the world gathers to decide the future of biodiversity.
Discover the UAE’s 2025 visa updates with four new visit visa categories, including visas for AI specialists, entertainment travelers, cruise ship visitors, and event attendees. Learn about key changes to humanitarian, business, and family visas, and stay informed on UAE residency rules.
Nationals of nine countries cannot submit new tourist or work visa applications, but those with existing valid visas may continue to enter, live, and work in the UAE.
Faced with steeper US tariffs, the India-Oman FTA and additional deals with GCC nations could play a key role in diversifying Indian exports by reducing dependence on traditional buyers.
Oman is India’s third-largest export destination within the GCC. India already has a trade deal with another GCC member - the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
UAE vs Afghanistan Highlights: Afghanistan defeated UAE by a nail-biting four runs in the T20 Tri-Series on Friday.
We will soon be mounting delegations of Indian seafood exporters to Singapore and the UAE. Besides, Latin America and the Gulf region have huge potential for our products, Union minister for commerce and industry Piyush Goyal said.
UAE vs Pakistan Highlights, Tri-Series 5th T20I: Leg-spinner Ahmed baffles UAE and takes Pakistan to tri-series final.
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium, a location renowned for hosting exciting Twenty20 matches, will host all seven games, including the championship match.
The new directive requires schools to confiscate phones if found, notify parents, and impose penalties ranging from a one-month seizure to withholding devices until the end of the academic year.
New Delhi was a major buyer of Gulf crude before Russia started selling its fossil fuel with steep discounts
PM Modi spoke with the President of the UAE over the telephone on Wednesday, and the two leaders reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UAE.
Tips on how to secure the property, investments, and wealth of non-resident Indians across borders.
Statements by US administration officials regarding suspension of the EB-5 visa-by-investment programme has triggered apprehension in the minds of investors.
Missing the monsoon, an Indian expat in the UAE now uses satellite data to chase rain in the desert. Join the 'UAE Weatherman' and a community of Indian expats as they hunt for rare rain in the desert, finding a surprising reminder of their native monsoon season.