Middle East

India expect large delegation from Jordan at next Waves Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the growing opportunities for India-Jordan collaboration during his address at the India-Jordan Business Forum in Amman.

2025-12-16T12:22:26.943855+00:00 IST

India, Jordan agree to deepen ties on 75 years of relations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Jordan on December 15-16, reviewing bilateral ties with King Abdullah II. The two sides discussed expanding cooperation across trade, technology, education, health, agriculture, renewable energy and multilateral forums as India and Jordan mark 75 years of diplomatic relations.

2025-12-16T12:13:39.738305+00:00 IST

UAE expresses solidarity with Morocco, conveys condolences over f

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the Kingdom of Morocco and its people over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.

2025-12-16T09:37:08.272769+00:00 IST

NYUAD scientists develop AI tool to speed discovery of microbes

Scientists at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have developed a powerful new artificial intelligence tool called LA⁴SR that can rapidly identify previously overlooked proteins in microalgae - tiny organisms that produce much of the Earth's oxygen and support entire aquatic ecosystems.

2025-12-16T09:01:37.257712+00:00 IST

PM Modi visits Jordan Museum with Crown Prince Al Hussein

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited the Jordan Museum in Amman, accompanied by Jordan's Crown Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II, highlighting the cultural dimension of India-Jordan ties during his official visit to the country.

2025-12-16T08:42:00.223390+00:00 IST

‘India witnessed great growth under great leadership of PM Modi’

At the India-Jordan Business Forum, King Abdullah II praised the economic growth of India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and highlighted Jordan's strategic potential as a hub for expanding trade and economic cooperation, which would have far-reaching impacts that link South Asia to the Middle East, Africa and Europe.

2025-12-16T07:42:55.347802+00:00 IST

Crown Prince Al Hussein drives PM Modi to Jordan Museum in specia

The Crown Prince, who is the 42nd-generation direct descendant of Prophet Mohammad, accompanied PM Modi for the museum visit.

2025-12-16T07:11:07.935916+00:00 IST

Sahm Capital reports nearly 70% Year-on-Year user growth

This performance builds on a milestone year in 2024, when Sahm surpassed more than one million users within its first year of launch.

2025-12-16T06:31:22.993587+00:00 IST

PM Modi to address India-Jordan Business Forum

In her remarks during the special briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs on PM's visit to Jordan, Secretary (South) said, "PM Modi along with King Abdullah II would jointly address the India-Jordan Business Forum, which will be attended by leading business dignitaries from both sides on Tuesday."

2025-12-16T06:18:27.520129+00:00 IST

Economic ties strong pillar of India-Oman ties: Indian Env

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Oman, the Ambassador of India to the country, Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas highlighted the longstanding partnership spanning thousands of years between the country and how the timely visit by PM Modi would further boost the ties between the two countries.

2025-12-16T05:54:12.665007+00:00 IST

‘Outcomes mark meaningful expansion of India-Jordan partnership’:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the outcomes of his visit to Jordan, noting they mark an important and meaningful step in the expansion of ties between New Delhi and Amman. The Prime Minister said that the wide-ranging outcomes of the visit, spanning sectors from renewable energy to digital innovation, reflect the growing depth of the India-Jordan partnership.

2025-12-16T04:06:54.939309+00:00 IST

513 illegal Palestinian residents in Israel apprehended

During the past week, Border Police soldiers operated in various sectors of the country to locate illegal Palestinian residents and prevent attempts by infiltrators to penetrate throughout the country, arresting 513 residents of the Palestinian Authority who were staying in Israel without permits to do so.

2025-12-16T01:36:35.447310+00:00 IST

UAE condemns Israeli Cabinet’s approval to establish 19 settlemen

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the Israeli Cabinet's approval to establish and legalise 19 settlements in the occupied West Bank, stressing that this step constitutes a dangerous escalation and a blatant violation of international law, undermining efforts to achieve a just and comprehensive peace in the region.

2025-12-16T01:33:49.667409+00:00 IST

UAE condemns drone attack on peacekeeping base in Kadugli, Sudan

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the drone attack that targeted a logistics base of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) in the city of Kadugli in the Republic of Sudan, which resulted in multiple deaths and injuries to members of the Bangladeshi contingent serving in the UNISFA.

2025-12-16T01:32:46.442138+00:00 IST

India, Jordan sign MoUs on renewable energy, digital solutions

India and Jordan on Monday signed multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in key areas such as renewable energy, water resources, digital transformation and cultural heritage, with Amman expressing its intent to join key Indian-led global initiatives, including the International Solar Alliance (ISA), during Prime Minister Narendra Modi two day official visit to the kingdom.

2025-12-15T22:06:29.075775+00:00 IST

EAM co-chairs India–UAE dialogue; outlines future cooperation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday co-chaired the 16th India-UAE Joint Commission and the 5th Strategic Dialogue with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, during which the two sides comprehensively reviewed their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and identified key priorities for future cooperation.

2025-12-15T21:37:43.753353+00:00 IST

EAM meets UAE leaders; talks economy, defence, investments

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held a series of high-level meetings in Abu Dhabi during which he held discussions with the UAE's Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the Chief Executive Officer of Mubadala Investment Company, Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak.

2025-12-15T20:58:20.489745+00:00 IST

PM Modi shares 8-point vision to boost ties with Jordan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stated that he had shared an eight-point vision on trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation and other vital sectors to further the ties with the country of Jordan during his "productive discussions" with King Abdullah II in Amman.

2025-12-15T19:47:42.215478+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets King Abdullah II in Jordan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Jordan's King Abdullah II in Amman to strengthen bilateral ties, discuss regional peace and counterterrorism, and boost economic cooperation. The visit marks 75 years of diplomatic relations and includes business engagement and outreach to the Indian diaspora.

2025-12-15T18:08:17.425985+00:00 IST

PM Modi praises Jordan’s stand against terrorism, extremism

PM Modi praised Jordan's leadership for its strong stand against terrorism during talks with King Abdullah II in Amman, highlighting shared positions on extremism, regional peace and Gaza, while reaffirming efforts to deepen India-Jordan ties as part of his three-nation tour.

2025-12-15T17:15:14.930573+00:00 IST

"New impetus and depth to our relations," says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein in Amman on Monday, expressing appreciation for the warm reception accorded to him and reiterating India's resolve to strengthen bilateral relations with Jordan further.

2025-12-15T16:36:55.547870+00:00 IST