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 decision comes amid rising tensions in the region and poses questions about ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
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 pearling town in the region. The discovery was made on the island ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
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 worldwide, including the Balkans, the Black Sea Basin, the Caucasus, Central Asia, ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
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 USA, Korea, Spain, Morocco, Bahrain, the UK, Australia, Kuwait, France, and UAE. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
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. This decision was made during Trump administration in 2019. US does not ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
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 Abu Dhabi will create a new court for handling these cases. Hearing ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 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 training exercises. It sank near Iranian port of Jask. IRIS Kharg Kharg, ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 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 claimed that India had joined the security bely. However, Indian Navy clarified ..