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The surprise visit of United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to India has sent ripples through South Asian geopolitics, delivering an unexpected blow to Pakistan. Just after his three-hour trip to Delhi, Abu Dhabi abruptly abandoned plans to operate Islamabad International Airport—a deal under discussion since August 2025.Pakistani outlet The Express Tribune
Border-2, the eagerly awaited Hindi war film starring Sunny Deol, faces a significant setback just ahead of its 23 January 2026 release. Scheduled to thrill audiences across India with its patriotic narrative rooted in Indo-Pak military history, the sequel to J P Dutta’s 1997 classic has been outright banned in key Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi
Foreign Ministers from eight Islamic countries have formally welcomed an invitation from United States President Donald J. Trump to join the "Board of Peace", a new multilateral body aimed at resolving the protracted Gaza conflict.The announcement came in a joint statement issued on Wednesday from Doha, Qatar, signalling a significant diplomatic breakthrough in Middle East peace efforts.The
India and the United Arab Emirates have taken a pivotal step in elevating their strategic partnership by committing to civil nuclear cooperation. This development broadens their ties into high-technology realms, particularly as global attention intensifies on clean energy, energy security, and cutting-edge innovations.The agreement emerges against the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has accepted an invitation from the United States to join the "Board of Peace" for Gaza.The announcement came from Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.This decision underscores the UAE’s commitment to President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza.
India and the United Arab Emirates have pledged to deepen their collaboration under the auspices of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to combat terrorist financing and enhance anti-money laundering measures.This commitment emerged from a high-level meeting in New Delhi between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.The leaders issued a joint
India and the United Arab Emirates have unveiled ambitious plans to more than double their bilateral trade to over USD 200 billion by 2032, marking a significant milestone in their economic partnership. This commitment emerged from high-level talks during UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to New Delhi on 19 January 2026. The engagement, described by Indian officials as
India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has detailed the significant outcomes from recent talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. These discussions underscored the deep warmth and unique friendship defining the India-UAE relationship.A key highlight was the signing of a letter of intent aimed at forging a framework agreement for strategic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a personal welcome to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Delhi’s airport on a brief yet significant three-hour visit, underscoring the deep bond between the two leaders.Visuals shared by PM Modi captured the moment they embraced warmly, with the Indian leader travelling alongside his guest in the same car from the runway. In a post on X, PM
India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has described the recent official visit by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to New Delhi as a "short, but extremely substantive" engagement.The visit concluded on 19 January 2026, underscoring the robust diplomatic ties between the two nations. Despite its brevity—lasting less than two hours—it featured high-level discussions that highlighted