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How to get a meeting with the UAE’s $1.5 trillion man

The sheikh, who’s in his mid-50s, isn’t only his family’s moneyman; he’s one of the deputy rulers of the Abu Dhabi emirate, a brother of the UAE’s president and the son of the country’s founding father. He’s also the national security adviser. In other words, not the sort of person whose front desk you call to ask for an appointment.

25 April 2024, 04:07 IST

How to get a meeting with the UAE’s $1.5 trillion man

How to get a meeting with the UAE’s $1.5 trillion man

How to get a meeting with the UAE’s $1.5 trillion man

25 April 2024, 04:07 IST

India's polished diamond exports drop 27.5% as key markets falter

The fall in exports forced the world's biggest diamond polisher to reduce imports of rough diamonds by 18 per cent in the financial year ended March 31, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) said.

22 April 2024, 15:06 IST

India's polished diamond exports drop 27.5% as key markets falter

India's polished diamond exports drop 27.5% as key markets falter

India's polished diamond exports drop 27.5% as key markets falter

22 April 2024, 15:06 IST

UAE giant eyes majority stake in Vedanta's Zambian mines in expansion drive

The deals spree is part of a push by oil-rich United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia to secure critical metal supplies from Africa, a move that could also help them participate in the transition to green energy.

19 April 2024, 06:12 IST

UAE giant eyes majority stake in Vedanta's Zambian mines in expansion drive

UAE giant eyes majority stake in Vedanta's Zambian mines in expansion drive

UAE giant eyes majority stake in Vedanta's Zambian mines in expansion drive

19 April 2024, 06:12 IST

Airlines scramble to change routes after Israeli attack on Iran

The airspace and airport closures in Iran compounded a difficult week for Dubai-based carriers after record rainfall in the United Arab Emirates. Since Tuesday, 1,478 flights have been cancelled to and from Dubai, approximately 30 per cent of all flights.

19 April 2024, 06:05 IST

Airlines scramble to change routes after Israeli attack on Iran

Airlines scramble to change routes after Israeli attack on Iran

Airlines scramble to change routes after Israeli attack on Iran

19 April 2024, 06:05 IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi urges Centre to ensure assistance to Indians affected by rains in UAE

The chief minister also extended sincere gratitude to the Malayali expatriates involved in rescue efforts in the Gulf nation, with which Kerala shares warm ties.

18 April 2024, 11:06 IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi urges Centre to ensure assistance to Indians affected by rains in UAE

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi urges Centre to ensure assistance to Indians affected by rains in UAE

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi urges Centre to ensure assistance to Indians affected by rains in UAE

18 April 2024, 11:06 IST

Flooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm, airport still facing disruptions

Dubai International Airport, a major travel hub, struggled to clear a backlog of flights and many roads were still flooded in the aftermath of Tuesday's deluge.

18 April 2024, 09:19 IST

Flooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm, airport still facing disruptions

Flooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm, airport still facing disruptions

Flooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm, airport still facing disruptions

18 April 2024, 09:19 IST

Record rainfall in Dubai? Blame climate change, not cloud seeding

A 1-in-100-year rainfall event for the region— meaning weather with a 1 per cent chance of happening every year, would produce about 2.4 inches in a day. So what happened this week was more than double that intensity.

18 April 2024, 03:41 IST

Record rainfall in Dubai? Blame climate change, not cloud seeding

Record rainfall in Dubai? Blame climate change, not cloud seeding

Record rainfall in Dubai? Blame climate change, not cloud seeding

18 April 2024, 03:41 IST

Heavy rains hit Dubai; flights disrupted, malls, cars, roads submerged in floods

On average, Dubai receives about 88.9 mm of rain in a year, which concludes that the city received more than a year's rain in a day.

17 April 2024, 04:06 IST

Heavy rains hit Dubai; flights disrupted, malls, cars, roads submerged in floods

Heavy rains hit Dubai; flights disrupted, malls, cars, roads submerged in floods

Heavy rains hit Dubai; flights disrupted, malls, cars, roads submerged in floods

17 April 2024, 04:06 IST

Vessel seized by 'regional authorities' 50 nm northeast of UAE's Fujairah, UKMTO says

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Saturday that a vessel was seized by "regional authorities" 50 nautical miles (92 km) northeast of the United Arab Emirates' Fujairah.

13 April 2024, 10:48 IST

Vessel seized by 'regional authorities' 50 nm northeast of UAE's Fujairah, UKMTO says

Vessel seized by 'regional authorities' 50 nm northeast of UAE's Fujairah, UKMTO says

Vessel seized by 'regional authorities' 50 nm northeast of UAE's Fujairah, UKMTO says

13 April 2024, 10:48 IST

OpenAI’s Altman pitches global AI coalition on trip to Middle East

Altman met with investors and government officials in the United Arab Emirates this week to discuss how the private sector can work with countries to support costly, large-scale infrastructure for AI, said the people, who requested anonymity to share private discussions.

11 April 2024, 10:28 IST

OpenAI’s Altman pitches global AI coalition on trip to Middle East

OpenAI’s Altman pitches global AI coalition on trip to Middle East

OpenAI’s Altman pitches global AI coalition on trip to Middle East

11 April 2024, 10:28 IST