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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...

April 16, 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...

April 11, 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...

April 8, 2018

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...

March 1, 2018

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...

February 8, 2018

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...

February 3, 2018

2017 bilateral naval exercise “Naseem-Al-Bahr” started between India & Oman

The 2017 bilateral naval exercise “Naseem-Al-Bahr” (or known as Sea Breeze) has started between Indian Navy and Oman Navy at Said Bin Sultan Naval Base, Wudam on December...

December 22, 2017

Oman hosts 2nd second UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and Culture

The 2nd UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and Culture: Fostering Sustainable Development was held in Muscat, Oman from December 11 to 12, 2017. This conference was hosted by...

December 14, 2017

US recongnizes Jerusalem as capital of Israel

United States has officially recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. With this, the United States will be the first country to move its embassy from Tel Aviv...

December 8, 2017

Saudi Arabia declares Yoga as sports activity

The Saudi Arabian government has officially declared Yoga as a ‘Sports Activity’. With this, Yoga is now an official sport practiced under Saudi Ministry of trade and industry....

November 16, 2017

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