Arabian Peninsula Current Affairs, GK & News
Abu Dhabi hosts first-ever ISA’s joint security exercise “ISALEX19”
The first-ever International Security Alliance (ISA)’s joint security exercise titled ‘ISALEX19’ has kick-started in Abu Dhabi, the capital of United Area Emirates (UAE). The representatives of 50 law enforcement agencies of the ISA are participating in the exercise. The participants include representatives from tactical teams, rapid intervention units, communications, civil defence, and explosive ordnance disposal, ..
Topics: Arabian Peninsula • Countries • Geography of Asia • Isa • United Arab Emirates • Western Asia
Indian Navy launches Operation Sankalp in Persian Gulf
Indian Navy launched ‘Operation Sankalp’ in Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman to reassure safe passage of Indian flagged vessels transiting through area. This deployment is in the wake of following recent maritime incidents in region. Key Highlights Indian Naval Ships, INS Chennai (Kolkata-class stealth guided missile destroyers) and INS Sunayna (Saryu-class patrol vessel) have ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Arabian Peninsula • Arabian Sea • Gulf of Oman • IFC-IOR • Indian Navy • Information Fusion Centre Indian Ocean Region • INS Chennai • INS Sunayna • Operation Sankalp • Persian Gulf • Shatt al Arab delta • Strait of Hormuz
Qatar to officially abolish its controversial exit visa system for all foreign workers by end of 2019: ILO
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has recently announced that Qatar will officially abolish its controversial exit visa system for all foreign workers by the end of 2019. It must be noted that Qatar has introduced a series of labour reforms since its selection as the 2022 World Cup host, with the event setting in motion ..
Topics: Arabian Peninsula • Countries • FIFA World Cup • Geography of Asia • International Labour Organization • Kafala system • Migrant workers • Politics of Qatar • Qatar • Western Asia
UAE adepts National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031
The UAE Cabinet has recently adopted a new National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031 at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi. Its aims at positioning the UAE as a global leader in artificial intelligence by 2031 and to develop an integrated system that employs artificial intelligence in vital areas in the country. The strategy includes eight ..
Topics: Abu Dhabi • Arabian Peninsula • Countries • Geography of Asia • Secretariat of Intelligence • United Arab Emirates • Western Asia
UAE to host world’s foremost Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit
The world’s foremost Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre in UAE from April 30 to 1st May, 2019. The aim of the inaugural ‘AI Everything (AIE)’ is to empower global dialogue on the future of government, business and society. The two-day event will bring together world leaders to ..
Category: Summits and Conferences
Topics: Academy of Interactive Entertainment • Arabian Peninsula • Articles • Artificial intelligence • Dubai • Geography of Asia • International Telecommunication Union • United Arab Emirates • Western Asia