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Topic: Persian Gulf

UAE Withdraws from Combined Maritime Forces

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently made headlines by withdrawing from the U.S.-led Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), a maritime coalition responsible for securing crucial Gulf waters. This...

June 1, 2023

Siniyah Island and the Discovery of the Oldest Pearl Town

A team of archaeologists has made an incredible discovery on the Siniyah Island, situated in the Persian Gulf. They have found what is believed to be the oldest...

March 24, 2023

Navroz – the Persian New Year

Nowruz is an ancient festival that celebrates the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. It is observed by more than 300 million people in different regions...

March 22, 2023

Desert Flag exercise VIII

The exercise Desert Flag VIII was held in the UAE air base Al Dhafra. Indian Air Force participated in the exercise. The other countries that participated were the...

February 25, 2023

Taiwan Patriot Missile Defence System

The US government recently approved a sale of 100 million USD worth equipment to maintain and improve the Taiwan Patriot Missile Defence System. This will upgrade the system....

February 8, 2022

Abu Dhabi: Law on divorce, inheritance for non-Muslims

The capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Abu Dhabi, has issued new rules to govern divorce, inheritance & child custody for non-Muslims in Abu Dhabi. Key facts...

November 8, 2021

Kharg- Iran’s largest warship

Largest warship of Iranian navy caught fire and sank in the Gulf of Oman, circumstances are still unclear. Kharg used to resupply other shops in fleet and conduct...

June 3, 2021

Iran-Russia Maritime Security Belt 2021

Iran and Russia recently held “Iran-Russia Maritime Security Belt 2021″, a two-day naval exercise. The exercise is being held in the northern part of the Indian Ocean. Iran...

February 17, 2021

India attends Hormuz Peace Initiative

India recently attended the Hormuz Peace Initiative that was held in Tehran. The initiative aimed at stabilizing one of world’s busiest shipping lanes, the Strait of Hormuz amidst...

January 11, 2020

Operation Sankalp launched by Indian Navy in Persian Gulf for Indian vessels’ security

Indian Navy has recently launched Operation Sankalp in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman to reassure Indian flagged vessels transiting through the area. The development has...

June 21, 2019

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