Mohammed Afsal broke the national record in the men's 800m at the UAE Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai. The 29-year-old ran 1 minute and 45.61 seconds, breaking the previous mark of 1:45.65 set by Jinson Johnson in 2018.

Historic Run by Afsal as Indian Athletes Excel at UAE Grand Prix

Mohammed Afsal broke the national record in the men’s 800m at the UAE Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai. The 29-year-old ran 1 minute and 45.61 seconds, breaking the previous mark of 1:45.65 set by Jinson Johnson in 2018. Despite this extraordinary accomplishment, Afsal finished second in the World Athletics Continental Tour bronze-level competition at the […]

GISEC Global 2025, hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre, saw India and the UAE strengthen their bilateral cybersecurity engagement. The Data Security Council of India (DSCI), in collaboration with CIO Klub, held the second edition of the Indo-UAE Cybersecurity Exchange, which aimed to encourage strategic engagement between the two countries in the digital domain. Participants included top-tier cybersecurity professionals, legislators, and technology executives from India and the UAE. DSCI brought up a dedicated India Pavilion, which showcased over 15 Indian cybersecurity startups. These firms showcased cutting-edge breakthroughs in areas like threat intelligence, data privacy, application security, Security Operations Centres (SOCs), and new quantum technologies. The pavilion aims to promote collaboration between Indian solution providers and their UAE counterparts, hence improving cross-border cooperation in digital defence. B.G. Krishnan, Consul at the Consulate General of India in Dubai, emphasised the importance of cybersecurity in today's global environment. He discussed the effects of emerging threats, rapid digitalisation, and geopolitical upheavals on businesses and key infrastructure. DSCI Director Atul Kumar emphasised the reciprocal benefits of increased cyber collaboration. He emphasised that as both countries' digital adoption accelerates, there is an increasing need to collaborate on the development of resilient and secure infrastructures. The three-day GISEC 2025 event ends on May 8.

Indian Cybersecurity Firms Shine at Dubai’s GISEC 2025 Exchange

GISEC Global 2025, hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre, saw India and the UAE strengthen their bilateral cybersecurity engagement. The Data Security Council of India (DSCI), in collaboration with CIO Klub, held the second edition of the Indo-UAE Cybersecurity Exchange, which aimed to encourage strategic engagement between the two countries in the digital domain. […]

India aims to considerably improve its space-based defence infrastructure by launching 52 surveillance satellites over the next five years.

ISRO, Private Firms to Power India’s New Defence Space Push

India aims to considerably improve its space-based defence infrastructure by launching 52 surveillance satellites over the next five years. Pawan Kumar Goenka, Chairman of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), verified the development during the Global Space Exploration Conference-2025. The ambitious program intends to improve real-time monitoring and surveillance capabilities for the […]

Thailand has played a key role in developing regional tourism by championing the "Six Countries, One Destination" program, which aims to transform Southeast Asia into a single travel corridor.

Single Visa Scheme Could Transform Southeast Asian Tourism by 2025

Thailand has played a key role in developing regional tourism by championing the “Six Countries, One Destination” program, which aims to transform Southeast Asia into a single travel corridor. The plan, which covers Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Cambodia, calls for a unified visa system similar to Schengen by 2025, allowing international tourists to travel freely […]

Cabinet Greenlights “Amazing Thailand 2025” Tourism Push

Cabinet Greenlights “Amazing Thailand 2025” Tourism Push

The Thai Cabinet has officially authorised the cooperation framework for the “Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025” campaign, which represents a significant push to establish Thailand as a global leader in tourism and sport. The decision, taken on May 6, 2025, requires alignment between the public and private sectors with the goal of […]

The UAE and Egypt have formed a strategic cooperation through the Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) to promote clean industrial development in the MENA region.

MENA Green Revolution Gains Momentum with UAE-Egypt Clean Industry Pact

The UAE and Egypt have formed a strategic cooperation through the Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) to promote clean industrial development in the MENA region. This collaboration, established under a memorandum of understanding between the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and Egypt’s Industrial Modernisation Centre, aims to expedite decarbonisation in high-emission sectors such as […]

The Union Cabinet authorised a ₹60,000 crore project to upgrade more than 1,000 government-run Industrial Training Institutes (ITIS) across India.

Major ITI Overhaul: ₹60,000 Crore Scheme to Skill 2 Million Youth

The Union Cabinet authorised a ₹60,000 crore project to upgrade more than 1,000 government-run Industrial Training Institutes (ITIS) across India. The effort aims to address the growing gap between industry requirements and workforce capabilities in rapidly growing areas. The national and state governments will jointly fund the project, alongside contributions from the private sector. The […]

Thailand is set to host the FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship in 2025, which will take place from August 22 to September 7.

Thailand Showcases Sporting Strength with 2025 FIVB Women’s Championship

Thailand is set to host the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship in 2025, which will take place from August 22 to September 7. The tournament will take place in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Nakhon Ratchasima, and will include 32 of the world’s finest women’s national volleyball teams. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports verified […]

The United Arab Emirates has officially joined the expanding list of international supporters of the $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline, strengthening its involvement in major energy infrastructure projects throughout Africa.

Morocco Secures UAE Support for Africa-Spanning Natural Gas Mega Project

The United Arab Emirates has officially joined the expanding list of international supporters of the $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline, strengthening its involvement in major energy infrastructure projects throughout Africa. Leila Benali, Moroccan Minister of Energy, has revealed that the UAE is one of the major contributors to the enormous pipeline development. The Islamic Development […]

The inaugural Governance of Emerging Technologies Summit (GETS 2025) was held in Abu Dhabi, and it was hosted by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court.

Abu Dhabi Launches First-Ever GETS 2025 with Global Tech and Legal Leaders

The inaugural Governance of Emerging Technologies Summit (GETS 2025) was held in Abu Dhabi, and it was hosted by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. The Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) organised the event in collaboration with the UAE Public Prosecution, which […]