The recent pictures of the construction of a large number of earthen barriers by Israel within the Gaza Strip have renewed the debate on whether the ongoing conflict is moving into a new territorial phase. Spanning major sections of Gaza, the barriers are not only serving as short-term military installations but are increasingly being seen ...

The Government of India has taken the first steps towards the large-scale evacuation required to bring home the millions of Indians stranded abroad. For the first time since banning all commercial international travel in late March, the Indian government will be sending out 64 plans to repatriate Indians stranded in at least 12 countries due ...

United Arab Emirates (UAE) which is an important global industrial player in the Arab world and it has ranked 27th on the United Nations Industrial Development Organization’s 2022 Competitive Industrial Performance Index. This index measures the capacity of 153 countries to see the performance in producing and exporting goods by analyzing their industrial performance. Driving ...

More fighting and anger between countries in the Middle East is making many people, including Indians, concerned about safety in the area. Events of magnitude that have recently taken place include: 1. A Hezbollah leader in Lebanon was killed by Israel. 2. Hamas leader’s killing in Iran. 3. Another Hezbollah leader died in Lebanon last ...

An Indian inter-ministerial delegation recently visited the UAE to discuss the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) with key entities. This was the first visit since this framework agreement was signed. This visit underscores the importance both countries place on the IMEEC project, which aims to enhance cooperation and operational efficiency in the region. The visit, ...

India is moving ahead with its plans to conduct trilateral military exercises with France and the UAE.  As a part of its part of the deal, UAE is providing fueling helo for three Rafael aircrafts that are being transported from France to India.  Credit apparently lies on the shoulder of PM Narendra Modi who has ...