UAE CIVILIAN AWARD
Smit Machchhar to receive Israel's top bravery award; President Herzog reserves special honour for India's injured Flydubai pilot
Indian flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar will receive Israel’s Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism for his bravery during an alleged mid-air hijacking attempt on September 30. Despite sustaining severe injuries in an attack by his co-pilot, Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and off-duty crew members to restrain the attacker. He is currently recovering in an Abu Dhabi hospital.
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitions
BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more representative global order. The document outlines India's 2026 chairship priorities, recognises partner countries' contributions and calls for greater participation of Emerging Markets, Developing Countries and Least Developed Countries in global governance.
After opposition attack, BJP lists gains from PM's tour
BJP asserts Prime Minister Modi's recent foreign visits have boosted India's global standing as a trusted partner and investment destination. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted significant investment commitments from the UAE and other outcomes, while defending the PM against opposition criticism regarding economic challenges and the West Asia crisis.
BJP counters Opposition, experts on PM Modi's five-nation tour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent foreign visits have bolstered India's global standing. The BJP highlighted significant investments secured from the UAE in key sectors. These visits underscore India's role as a trusted partner and a preferred investment destination. The government emphasized proactive measures to address global economic challenges.
PM Modi extends Christmas greetings, says 'May the teachings of Jesus Christ strengthen harmony in our society'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Christmas greetings today and said May teachings of Jesus Christ strengthen harmony in our society. In a social media post, Prime Minister Modi wished everyone a joyous Christmas filled with peace, compassion and hope. Recently, PM Modi concluded his three-nation tour and returned to India.
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Top honours for PM Modi from 5 of 6 Gulf states signal shift in ties
PM Narendra Modi received Oman's highest national award, the First Class of the Order of Oman, during his recent visit. This marks his 29th international honour and the fifth top award from Gulf nations, highlighting India's strengthened ties with the region beyond energy and diaspora.
From speaking few sentences in Arabic to thanking UAE president for his affection; top moments from PM Modi's address
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian community at the 'Ahlan Modi' event in Abu Dhabi, expressing pride in their contributions and emphasizing the strong friendship between India and the UAE. He acknowledged the historic gathering of the community, highlighting their unity despite coming from different parts of the UAE and India.
Greece confers PM Modi with Grand Cross of the Order of Honour
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour by Greek President Katerina N Sakellaropoulou. The honour is given to individuals who have contributed to enhancing Greece's stature. Modi expressed his gratitude on Twitter, saying it reflects the respect Greece has for India.
PM Modi arrives in Abu Dhabi; says looking forward to talks with UAE President to bolster bilateral ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Saturday on a day-long visit to the UAE during which he will meet UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and review the burgeoning bilateral ties between the two strategic partners.
PM Narendra Modi likely to visit UAE by first half of next month
In reflection of their growing strategic ties, India and the UAE recently became part of a new four-nation grouping that is expected to be focusing on issues relating to trade and investment. The other two members are the US and Israel. The ties between the two countries witnessed a major upswing following Modi's visit to the UAE in 2015 as it marked the beginning of a new phase in partnership.
Modi thanks Bhutan for highest civilian honour, says India will support it in every possible way
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked Bhutan's king for according the country's highest civilian decoration on him, and said India will always cherish the country as one of its closest friends and neighbours and will continue to support its development journey in every possible way.
Bhutan confers highest civilian award on PM Modi
Bhutan Prime Minister Lotay Tshering said on social media that he was overjoyed to hear "His Majesty pronounce Your Excellency Modiji's Narendra Modi name for the highest civilian decoration, Order of the Druk Gyalpo".
Indian businessman Yusuffali MA appointed vice-chairman of top govt business body in Abu Dhabi
Yusuffali is the Chairman and Managing Director of Abu Dhabi-based LuLu Group which operates hypermarkets and retail companies in many countries.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince honours Indian business tycoon Yusuffali with top civilian award
The individuals were honoured for a wide range of contributions, including efforts in the healthcare field, community service and volunteering, humanitarian work, as well as culture, heritage and environmental preservation, the Khaleej Times reported.
Ratan Tata honoured with 'Global Visionary of Sustainable Business and Peace' award
Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata was conferred the title of "Global Visionary of Sustainable Business and Peace" by the Federation of Indo-Israel Chambers of Commerce (FIICC) for epitomising "unity, peace and sustainability".
Ratan Tata to be honoured with 'Global Visionary of Sustainable Business and Peace' award
The chairman emeritus of the Tata group will be honoured with 'Global Visionary of Sustainable Business and Peace' award during the launch of the Federation of Indo-Israel Chamber of Commerce's international chapter in Dubai on December 21.
View: How India-Gulf ties are undergoing a fundamental reset
"The relationship today has moved much beyond being a function of an organic historicity. Indeed, it has traversed more in the last six years than it has ever before. Under Modi’s vision, the leadership has made assiduous efforts to fortify relationships with countries in the Gulf region through its “Look West” policy."
Trump’s totally worth the peace prize considering Nobel’s your uncle
Christian Tybring-Gjedde, a Norwegian parliamentarian, has nominated the US president.
State-backed Pakistan netizens target UAE after Abu Dhabi blocks Islamabad's move in OIC
According to sources, Pakistan’s move was backed by Turkey as part of Ankara's strategy to oppose Saudi-UAE dominance in the OIC. Maldives initiated move to oppose Pak's rant against India at the recent Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) meet in UN had other backers from within the body signalling India’s growing stature in the Islamic World.
Pakistan's Senate Chairman cancels UAE visit as PM Modi honoured by Gulf nation
Sanjrani was scheduled to visit the UAE from August 25 to August 28 with a parliamentary delegation on the invitation of the UAE government.
PM Modi meets King of Bahrain, conferred "The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance"
Prime Minister Modi's visit to Bahrain is significant as it is the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to the country.
Indian PM awarded UAE's highest honour despite Pak rhetoric on Kashmir
UAE was the among the first few countries that despite its traditional ties with Pakistan came forward and described abrogation of Article 370 as an internal matter for India.
PM Modi arrives in Bahrain
Prime Minister Modi's visit to Bahrain is significant as it is the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to the country.
UAE confers 'Order of Zayed' to PM Modi
The award, which is named after the founding father of the UAE, acquires special significance as it is being awarded to Modi in the birth centenary year of Sheikh Zayed.
PM Narendra Modi to reach UAE Friday night to receive highest honour amid Pakistan rhetoric
The Prime Minister's visit will be marked by the launch of RuPay card, "an Indian indigenous equivalent of Mastercard or Visa", making the UAE the first country in the Middle East to have it.
Modi's upcoming UAE visit another milestone in bilateral strategic partnership: Envoy
During the visit, the prime minister would receive the 'Order of Zayed', the highest civil decoration of the country for "giving a big boost to bilateral relations between the two countries."
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