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Indian Pilot Recounts Dramatic Cockpit Escape After Flydubai Attack

By Uniquetimesorg October 3, 2026 0

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar has described how he fought to open the cockpit door after being stabbed by his co-pilot during a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Speaking to Prime Minister Narendra Modi from a hospital in Abu Dhabi, Machchhar said he feared the aircraft was going down and, despite being injured, managed […]Continue Reading

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Engineers India Eyes Middle East Projects to Bypass Hormuz

By Uniquetimesorg September 19, 2026 0

Engineers India Ltd expects new business opportunities from infrastructure projects planned by the UAE and Saudi Arabia to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely shut since the start of the Iran war. The state-run engineering and consultancy company is in discussions with clients in both countries over planned oil infrastructure, […]Continue Reading

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Iran, UAE Back BRICS Call for Restraint Amid Middle East War

By Uniquetimesorg September 12, 2026 0

Iran and the United Arab Emirates have backed a joint BRICS statement urging restraint amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. The declaration called for an end to actions that could further escalate tensions and stressed the importance of protecting civilians, respecting national sovereignty and safeguarding global trade, energy supplies and maritime security. The Continue Reading

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India Hosts BRICS Summit Amid Iran War Tensions

By Uniquetimesorg September 10, 2026 0

India will host the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, with the bloc facing a major test of unity as the Iran war deepens divisions among its members. Iran and the UAE are on opposing sides of the conflict, while tensions have already affected trade and financial ties between the two countries. […]Continue Reading

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ONGC to Build 13 Million-Barrel Strategic Oil Reserve in Mangalore

By Uniquetimesorg July 10, 2026 0

India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has announced plans to build a new strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) with a capacity of 1.75 million metric tons, or about 13 million barrels, in Mangalore, Karnataka. The move is aimed at strengthening the country’s energy security following recent global supply disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions. India, Continue Reading

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India, UAE Hold Talks on BrahMos Missile Deal Amid Growing Defence Ties

By Uniquetimesorg June 22, 2026 0

India and the UAE are in early-stage discussions over the potential sale of India’s flagship defence systems, including the supersonic BrahMos cruise missile and the Akashteer air defence network. Sources familiar with the matter said the talks are progressing quickly as the UAE looks to strengthen its military capabilities amid rising regional security concerns. The Continue Reading

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Modi to Visit UAE, Europe on Five-Nation Tour Amid Oil Price Concerns

By Uniquetimesorg May 12, 2026 0

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation tour from May 15 to 20, covering the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy, as rising tensions in the Middle East continue to push global oil prices higher. India’s foreign ministry said the visit will focus on strengthening diplomatic, economic and energy […]Continue Reading

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Gold Steady Amid Iran Tensions and Fed Policy Watch

By Uniquetimesorg March 17, 2026 0

Gold prices held steady on Tuesday as geopolitical concerns over the Iran war bolstered demand for safe-haven assets, while investor caution ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting tempered price movements. Spot gold remained near $5,001 per ounce, with U.S. gold futures for April delivery edging slightly higher to $5,005. The market response […]Continue Reading

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N M Panicker: Navigating the Sea of Fortune

By uniquetimes November 20, 2024 0

As they say, a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor. This old English proverb holds true for N M Panicker, a legend of sorts among expatriate Keralites in the Middle East who has turned the tide in his favour in the world of marine services. His incredible voyage began decades ago on the shores […]Continue Reading

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Travellers With Single Name On Indian Passport Can’t Fly To This Country

By uniquetimes November 24, 2022 0

The authorities of the United Arab Emirates have informed business partner IndiGo airlines that as of Monday, passengers with a single name on their passport travelling on a tourist, visit, or other type of visa will not be permitted to enter or exit the UAE. This calls for the explicit declaration of both first and […]Continue Reading