Hindu spiritual leader Brahmavihari Swami has said more than 2.5 million people from different religions, races and regions visited the BAPS Temple in Abu Dhabi in the past year since its inauguration by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in early 2024. Brahmavihari Swami, who leads International relations for the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, a socio-spiritual voluntary […]
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UAE pardons 500 Indian prisoners ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, the latest general amnesty achieved by Delhi’s global diplomacy
Giving some figures about the number of Indians who have received a pardon in recent times, thanks to Delhi’s successful global diplomacy, an Akashvani (aka All-India Radio) news report said that in 2024, “UAE pardoned 944 Indian prisoners ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr and UAE National Day [on December 2]”.
Indian woman Shahzadi Khan executed in Abu Dhabi for ‘murder’ of employer’s baby; family informed 2 weeks after execution
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said that the Indian Embassy had provided all possible legal assistance to Shahzadi Khan, including sending mercy petitions and pardon requests to the UAE Government.
Government of Sharjah hosts B2B meetings in Mumbai to make Arab emirate a global gateway for Indian businesses
The geographical position of the UAE makes it a strategic hub for international trade, commerce, and logistics. The free zones in the UAE make setting up a business easier. These are attractive elements for Mumbai-based companies, the city being considered the business capital of India.
UAE extends visa-on-arrival facility to Indians from 6 more countries, including Singapore
Singapore, with a substantial resident Indian population, is one of these six countries newly added to the UAE visa-on-arrival list. The others are Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
In Pics: Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt leads celeb brigade at Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Fit and fabulous at 60, and star of the 2025 Hollywood release F1, superstar Brad Pitt led the celebrity brigade at the recent Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The constructors’ championship race was won by McLaren, with two podium places taken by Ferrari.
Singapore foreign minister praises telemedicine team helping Gaza refugees on UAE-led hospital ship
To help Gaza civilians, the Singapore team has been offering tele-consultations. The team consists of doctors, surgeons, and paediatricians, and they are working with the international team on the UAE-led floating hospital, anchored at Al-Arish Port in northeastern Egypt.
UAE introduces first licensed lottery with prize money equivalent to USD 27.2 million
UAE launches first licenced lottery.
BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi wins Best Cultural Project awards
UAE’s BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi wins Best Cultural Project awards.
Abu Dhabi crown prince visits Singapore; 8 MoUs signed, ranging from AI to clean energy
Reporting on the Singapore visit, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said: “His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has attended a networking event with members of the UAE-Singapore Business Council, during his official visit to the Republic of Singapore.”
