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  Modi launches RuPay card in UAE

  World | August 24, 2019 19:38 IST

  RuPay card scheme was launched in 2012 to fulfil the Reserve Bank of India's vision to have a domestic, open and multilateral system of payments. RuPay facilitates electronic payment at all Indian banks and financial institutions.

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  Political stability makes India investment hub, says Modi as he urges NRIs to invest in JK

  India | August 24, 2019 15:48 IST

  Addressing a group of NRI business community in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi, Modi thanked them, saying they have made a vital contribution to India's economic growth.  Highlighting the economic opportunities in India, he said, "Political stability and predictable policies framework are key driving forces for investors and these factors have made India an attractive investment destination in the world."

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  PM Modi to be conferred highest civilian award by UAE, stresses on strenghtening bilateral ties

  India | August 24, 2019 10:23 IST

  The UAE will award PM Modi with the Order of Zayed, which was conferred earlier in April 2019 in recognition of his distinguished leadership for giving a big boost to bilateral relations between the two countries

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  PM Narendra Modi arrives in Abu Dhabi; will discuss bilateral, regional, international matters

  India | August 24, 2019 0:03 IST

  Welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to his country, Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, UAE's Minister of Economy said India's partnership with the UAE is set to play a key role in its march towards its ambitious goal of becoming a $5 trillion economy.

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  BDJS chief Thushar Vellapally arrested in UAE in cheque bounce case

  India | August 22, 2019 11:24 IST

  NDA ally Bharath Dharma Jana Sena's (BDJS) Kerala chief, Thushar Vellapally, who had contested Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad, has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in connection with a cheque bounce case.

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  Indian woman wins US dollar 1 million in UAE raffle

  World | August 20, 2019 21:41 IST

  Beejal O, a Dubai-based Indian national, picked ticket number 4111, which happens to be her apartment number, the Khaleej Times reported.

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  Kerala floods: Indian expats in UAE open collection centres to help those in need

  India | August 13, 2019 23:53 IST

  Indian expats from Kerala in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have opened collection centres for donations to support the thousands of displaced families in their flood-hit state, the media reported on Tuesday.

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  UAE issues advisory to citizens against travel to Kerala due to floods

  World | August 10, 2019 9:39 IST

  The UAE has issued a travel advisory to its citizens who are either in Kerala or intend to visit the state to exercise extreme caution in the light of heavy rains, which have caused damaging floods in many areas and killed 28 people.

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  UAE urges citizens to postpone travel to Jammu and Kashmir

  World | August 08, 2019 17:46 IST

  The Indian government imposed restrictions in the Valley before scrapping Article 370 and bifurcate the state into two union territories-- Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

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  Nine Indian men stranded in UAE after accepting fake job offers

  World | July 21, 2019 11:13 IST

  The men from Kerala, who are currently stranded in Al Ain and Ajman, claim they met the agent named Shafeeq on WhatsApp and paid up to Rs 70,000 for visit visas to the UAE, Khaleej Times reported.

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  Indian Military Academy to train UAE army officers, soldiers

  India | July 18, 2019 16:48 IST

  As part of the programme a 20-member UAE contingent reached the IMA on Wednesday. The 7-week training, between July 18 and August 31, would involve various drills, the bedrock of discipline in the armed forces.

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  Air India passengers travelling to UAE can now carry 40 kgs of check-in luggage

  India | July 16, 2019 18:05 IST

  Passengers travelling to the UAE by Air India can now carry 40 kgs of check-in luggage after the national carrier enhanced the baggage limit by 10 kgs.

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  PM Narendra Modi vows to take ties with UAE to new heights

  India | July 09, 2019 21:50 IST

  PM Modi conveyed to Nahyan his resolve to step up cooperation with the Gulf country in key sectors such as trade and energy. The prime minister expressed happiness at the growth of bilateral relations over the last five years. He also recalled the warmth and hospitality extended to him during his previous visits to the UAE, a statement from the PMO said.

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  S Jaishankar holds talks with UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah to boost strategic ties

  India | July 08, 2019 22:45 IST

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held talks with his United Arab Emirates counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and discussed ways to boost cooperation in key sectors such as security and energy. The UAE minister, who arrived here late last night, will also call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and participate in a business roundtable on Tuesday.

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  UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah arrives in India to hold talks with Jaishankar

  World | July 08, 2019 7:30 IST

  TheUAE Foreign Minister will also meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and participate in a buisness round table.

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  UAE to give free SIM cards to all tourists

  World | July 05, 2019 11:50 IST

  The free tourist friendly SIM cards will be valid for a month and they will get automatically renewed if the tourist extends their visa, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship announced.

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  'India-UAE bridge' initiative to attract trade and investment

  World | July 04, 2019 6:53 IST

  According to a statement by UAE's official news agency Wam, port operator DP World (UAE Region) launched 'the India-UAE Bridge' initiative, offering end-to-end solutions to companies and entrepreneurs.

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  Indian among 9 injured in Yemeni rebels attack on Saudi airport

  India | July 02, 2019 17:50 IST

  "A terrorist attack at Abha International Airport...led to the injury of 9 civilians - eight Saudis and one Indian national," Coalition for the Support of Legitimacy in Yemen spokesperson Colonel Turki al-Maliki said in a statement.

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  Himachal CM on four-day visit to UAE for attracting investment

  India | June 23, 2019 21:00 IST

  Jai Ram Thakur, who reached Dubai on Sunday afternoon, is accompanied by Industries Minister Bikram Singh and a high-level delegation, including senior officials of the state. 

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  Indian man drowns during Eid break in UAE

  World | June 17, 2019 13:20 IST

  Ananddhu Janardanan was swimming "within the safe limits when he encountered rough waves that dragged him down", the Khaleej Times reported.