West Asia
Iraq’s Route of Development
Iraq is undertaking a bold initiative to position itself as a prominent regional transportation center through substantial improvements to its road and rail infrastructure. The project, known as the “Route of Development,” aims to connect Iraq with neighboring countries, boosting ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Syria’s Return to Arab League
The Arab League has recently made a decision to readmit Syria after more than a decade. Syria was thrown out of the organization for its brutal repression of pro-democracy protests that led to the ongoing civil war. This move has ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023
On May 1st, the Arabian Travel Market’s 30th edition started at the Dubai World Trade Center with a substantial attendance from India. This is among the most prominent global events for the travel and tourism industry, drawing visitors and exhibitors ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed was recently named the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, the oil-rich capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He is the eldest son of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
HAL to set up logistics bases in Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is to set up logistics bases in Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. This is to entice them towards buying India’s military helicopters and Light Combat Aircraft Tejas. Highlights The HAL is working towards increasing ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
UAE issues operating license for Barakah nuclear power plant
The United Arab Emirates recently announced that it issued the operating license for the first of four reactors at its Barakah nuclear power plant. It is the first ever nuclear plant in the Arab region. The Barakah plant is located ..
UAE hosts ‘GulFood 2020’
‘GulFood 2020’, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition is being held in the Dubai World Trade Centre city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), form February 16 to 20. In the 25th edition of the exhibition, more ..
UAE discovers new natural gas field
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently announced that it has discovered a new natural gas field with 80 trillion standard cubic feet of shallow gas resources. The new gas field was named ‘Jebel Ali gas field’. The field is located ..