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Dr. Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, uae minister of state for foreign trade, visited Washington DC to discuss enhancing trade relations with US commerce secretary Gina Raimondo. He led a uae delegation at the SelectUSA Investment Summit to explore business opportunities and reaffirmed the importance of uae-US economic ties, emphasizing growth in sectors like renewable energy, logistics, and technology.

NPCI extends UPI payments to uae for Indian travelers/NRIs via QR codes at PoS, facilitated by NPCI International and Network International. CEO Ritesh Shukla praised convenience amid growing GCC Indian traveler numbers. UPI is now in Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, France, and Bhutan. NPCI plans further UPI expansion to 20 countries in the next five years.

In Sudan, a 14-month conflict involving paramilitary forces, allegedly supported by the uae, has escalated in Darfur. Accusations at the UN Security Council accuse the uae of supplying weapons, exacerbating atrocities along ethnic lines. The situation has led to a humanitarian crisis, with millions facing food insecurity and imminent famine. International calls for ceasefire and peace talks have been repeatedly stressed amid ongoing violence.

Thousands of ultra-rich people have left India in recent years. What’s driving this trend and what does it mean for the country amid Modi govt’s high-octane campaign dubbing India the fastest growing economy?

The India-uae leg of the IMEE-EC project will start with a digital platform for streamlined logistics and cargo movement. The initiative aims to connect ports of both countries and enhance trade efficiency. The project focuses on customs connectivity, regulatory agencies, and seamless cargo movement from Hajipur in Bihar to Haifa in Israel via uae, Jordan, and Israel ports.

The uae and US are increasing AI investments in Dubai led by G42 to diversify from oil. Saudi Arabia competes as Microsoft invests $1.5 billion in G42, strengthening their strategic partnership to advance AI technology in the Gulf region, emphasizing the importance of nuclear energy for attracting investment.

Louvre Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat Cultural District in Abu Dhabi showcase a rich cultural history with artifacts like Nataraja and a Jina statues. Mohamed Al Mubarak, chairman of DCT Abu Dhabi, emphasizes India's significant presence in the museums.

The upset opening defeat against tournament debutants USA triggered Pakistan's fall, as they went on to let a win against India slip out of their hands before beating Canada to stay alive. But all their hopes got 'washed out' in wet Florida when the USA vs Ireland match was abandoned.

The United Arab Emirates is in "complete alignment" with the US on developing artificial intelligence, the oil-rich country'confirming a shift away from China. Omar Al Olama, minister of state for artificial intelligence, was speaking Tuesday after a state-linked Emirati AI firm secured a major investment from Microsoft, reportedly divesting Chinese interests as part of the deal.

BRICS foreign ministers strongly denounced terrorism in all its forms, affirming their commitment to combat it, including cross-border terrorism and financing. They emphasized the responsibility of states and rejected double standards in counterterrorism.

A 24-year-old school dropout named Mohammed Afreed from Karnataka attempted self-harm at Mumbai International Airport after arriving from the uae. The incident occurred due to a lookout circular issued against him in a stalking and identity theft case.