Saudi Arabia hosts 29th Arab League Summit 2018

The 29th Arab League Summit 2018 has started in Dahran, Saudi Arabia on April 15 to promote Arab joint action to address challenges facing the nation. In the annual gathering of Arab leaders, Saudi Arabia hopes to push for a ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018

The joint military exercise “Desert Tiger 5” held between UAE & Malaysia

The joint military exercise “Desert Tiger 5” was recently held between United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Malaysia in Dubai, UAE. The purpose of the exercise was to raise the level of performance and combat efficiency and working together between both ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018

Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) Movement

In recent years, the Boycott, Divest, Sanction (BDS) movement has grown outside Israel. The BDS Movement is inspired from the South African Anti-Apartheid Movement (AAP). It was first launched in 2005 by the Palestinian civil society, and consists of political ..

India to provide financial assistance to Jordan in form of vaccines and medicines for 2018

India will provide $5 million dollar assistance to Jordan in the form of vaccines and medicines in 2018. Apart from this, India and Jordan have inked 12 agreements in areas including Defence, Health and Cultural Exchange Programme. The other MoUs ..

Dubai to host 6th World Government Summit (WGS-2018)

The 6th edition of World Government Summit (WGS) 2018 will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from February 11 to 13. The Indian delegation will be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The summit acts as a knowledge ..

UAE launches world’s longest zip line

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched the world’s longest zip Line “Jebel Jais Flight ” in Ras al-Khaimah. The 2.83km zip line allows thrill seekers to jump from the peak off the UAE’s highest mountain “Jebel Jais”. The Jebel ..