On March 3, 2025, the UAE and Senegal hosted the Organizational Session at the UN Headquarters in New York, officially launching preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference.

Global Water Action Gains Momentum as UAE, Senegal Launch 2026 UN Conference

On March 3, 2025, the UAE and Senegal hosted the Organizational Session at the UN Headquarters in New York, officially launching preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference. As required by the resolution on the procedures of the 2024 Conference, this session gave Member States and interested parties the opportunity to suggest topics for six […]

ITB Berlin 2025 remains the world's most important travel industry event, bringing together worldwide exhibitors, trade professionals, and key decision-makers.

ITB Berlin 2025 to Showcase Emerging Trends and Industry Innovations

ITB Berlin 2025 remains the world’s most important travel industry event, bringing together worldwide exhibitors, trade professionals, and key decision-makers. Canada, India, Ireland, Turkey, Switzerland, Brazil, Malaysia, and the UAE are among the nations that are actively establishing new trends, influencing industry standards, and promoting the growth of the tourism business. The event, themed “The […]

Indian Grandmaster Pa Iniyan won the prestigious Cannes International Open Chess Tournament held in Cannes, France. He won the title by defeating fellow Indian player V Pranesh in the ninth and final round.

Pa Iniyan Defeats V Pranesh to Secure Cannes International Open Chess Win

Indian Grandmaster Pa Iniyan won the prestigious Cannes International Open Chess Tournament held in Cannes, France. He won the title by defeating fellow Indian player V Pranesh in the ninth and final round. Iniyan finished the event with an amazing score of 7.5 points, keeping a half-point lead over Delhi-based International Master Aradhya Garg, who […]

Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong reaffirmed the country's ability to tackle developing global issues despite growing geopolitical uncertainty.

PM Wong: Budget 2025 Will Help Singapore Navigate Global Uncertainties

Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong reaffirmed the country’s ability to tackle developing global issues despite growing geopolitical uncertainty. On February 28, he concluded the Budget 2025 debate in Parliament by emphasising the importance of Singapore’s adaptability in a constantly changing global scene. He promised that the government would continue to drive economic growth by creating […]

UAE-India Trade Grows 20.5%, Surpasses US$65 Billion in 2024

UAE-India Trade Grows 20.5%, Surpasses US$65 Billion in 2024

In 2024, non-oil trade between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India reached over US$65 billion, a 20.5% rise from US$54 billion in 2023. This increase is due to the ongoing success of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which is now in its third year. India remained the UAE’s leading destination for non-oil exports, […]

Dubai has launched the Blue Visa, a 10-year residency scheme for people who make a significant contribution to environmental conservation. On February 12,

UAE’s ‘Blue Visa’ Empowers Environmental Innovators and Activists

Dubai has launched the Blue Visa, a 10-year residency scheme for people who make a significant contribution to environmental conservation. On February 12, the World Governments Summit 2025 announced an initiative to encourage sustainability pioneers and advance green innovation. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, in partnership with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, […]

Lydia Ko won the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore for the first time after 11 attempts. The New Zealander won by four strokes over Ayaka Furue and Jeeno Thitikul in Sunday's final round.

Olympic Champion Lydia Ko Secures First Singapore LPGA Title

Lydia Ko won the HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore for the first time after 11 attempts. The New Zealander won by four strokes over Ayaka Furue and Jeeno Thitikul in Sunday’s final round. The 2024 Olympic gold medallist and Women’s British Open champion had a cautious start before gaining momentum with a key birdie […]

Regional Stability and Diplomatic Efforts Dominate Iran-UAE Meeting

Regional Stability and Diplomatic Efforts Dominate Iran-UAE Meeting

Officials from Iran and the UAE met to discuss bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation. Anwar Gargash, the UAE President’s Diplomatic Adviser, met with Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, in Abu Dhabi. Both sides praised recent political conversations between their countries and emphasised the necessity of improving economic and trade […]

UPI Sets New Benchmark with 16.99 Billion Transactions in January 2025

UPI Sets New Benchmark with 16.99 Billion Transactions in January 2025

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions exceeded 16.99 billion in January, the greatest volume ever recorded in a single month. The finance ministry reports that digital payments in India have grown rapidly, with total transaction value exceeding ₹23.48 lakh crore. The fiscal year 2023-24 saw an increase in digital transactions. UPI has stayed in the forefront, […]

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander has safely landed in the Mare Crisium region of the Moon, following a carefully planned powered descent.

US-Based Firefly Aerospace Achieves Milestone with Blue Ghost’s Precision Lunar Landing

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander has safely landed in the Mare Crisium region of the Moon, following a carefully planned powered descent. The US-based corporation has achieved history as the first commercial company to complete a successful lunar landing. The lander was launched on January 15, 2025, by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. After […]