Global Outlook

 The media identity of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been ranked first in the world in the “National Media Identity Performance Index” for the year 2022. The report on the classification of the strength of the national brand of media identities for countries, issued by Brand Finance International, the world's leading independent brand valuation consultancy, showed that the UAE has made remarkable progress in the value of its national media identity globally to rank 17th in the world, with an economic value of $773 billion. His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Eter, Head of the Media Office of the UAE Government , said that the recent ranking reflects the vision of the UAE’s leadership in consolidating a global image of the country that enjoys international recognition.  The head of the UAE Government Media Office revealed that Brand Finance International evaluated more than 100 countries around the world to classify the strength of the national brand of media identities. Accordin

 Shashi Tharoor, a prominent Congressman, and MP submitted his application for the position of Congress President on Friday at the AICC office in Delhi. "We have observed that the demonetization, historical unemployment, and inflation are not actually functioning correctly in our country. After submitting his nomination, senior Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor declared that the party should be the one to bring about change. "The nomination papers I filed show the incredibly broad variety of support given to me willingly by party workers throughout India . 50 signs and 5 forms have been submitted. The sixth form, which will bring the total to 60 (signs), is about to be submitted before 3 o'clock, he continued. The party members will select their new leader on October 17, and the decision will be made public two days later. Mallikarjun Kharge is now the other front-runner after Digvijay Singh and Ashok Gehlot withdrew from the race. Jharkhand Congress leader KN Tripat

 Dubai has been named the world's most well-liked travel destination. It was by far the most popular travel destination on the well-known social media platform, according to TikTok Travel Index 2022 published by Bounce, with views for videos using the hashtag "Dubai" totaling over 81.8 billion. Dubai, which came in second in the previous year's index, overtook New York City for the top spot, overturning a sizable advantage and demonstrating just how much Dubai's popularity has increased. "Dubai, which is synonymous with money and elegance, has emerged as one of the top vacation spots for people looking to unwind in style while basking in the sun. Some of the most amazing buildings in the world may be found in this ultra-modern metropolis,” according to usebounce.com. 7.28 million more tourists visited the emirate last year, up 32%. During the first five months of 2022, 6.17 million foreign overnight visitors were recorded. Following Covid-19, Dubai's tou

 Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, is scheduled to be questioned under oath by Twitter Inc lawyers on October 6-7, according to a Tuesday court filing. The company prepares for a trial next month over Musk ’s bid to walk away from a $44 billion takeover deal. Elon Musk and the social media giant are conducting dozens of depositions and reviewing thousands of documents for the five-day trial starting October 17 in Wilmington, Delaware. Musk's deposition was originally scheduled for this week. However, the sources close to the litigation said that the timing of the interview was always subject to change because of the fast-tracked nature of the litigation. Reportedly, Musk's deposition is expected to be a key part of the litigation. Twitter's legal team is expected to show that Musk abandoned the deal due to falling financial markets. In the Elon Musk vs Twitter buyout battle, Twitter wants McCormick to order Musk to close the deal at the agreed price of $54.20 per share. The Tesla owner

 Due to the UAE's monetary and digital infrastructure as well as the fact that the market is more stable at the moment, contributors to the "Wiki Monetary" convention, which began yesterday in Dubai, confirmed that the country can develop into a regional hub for brokerage firms engaged in the cryptocurrency market. People stated that the UAE and Dubai had made significant progress in developing the blockchain networks that can be relied upon for digital currency trading, strengthening transparency in this developing industry and boosting consumer confidence. They concluded that the UAE and Dubai market is a sizable and attractive market for cryptocurrency trading since it fosters the growth of businesses and draws intermediaries engaged in the industry. They stated that the state wants to develop laws and regulations to protect the rights of sellers in this industry and ensure transaction transparency and that the circulation of cryptocurrencies within the UAE is increasi

  German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, arrived in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Saturday on a working visit to the country.  Upon his arrival at the Presidential Terminal of the Abu Dhabi International Airport, Scholz was welcomed by Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, and various other officials.  During the German Chancellor’s visit to the UAE, Germany and the UAE explored paths to advance cooperation to new heights in the energy, sustainability, and investment sectors. Germany and UAE’s leaders held a meeting. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the UAE, led the UAE's delegation to the roundtable meeting, while the German side was headed by Dr. Franziska Brantner, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action of Germany. Mohammad Ali Al Shurafa, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, attended the meeting along with offic

 In a minor win for the world’s richest man, Elon Musk , a US court has allowed his legal team to make a case that a $7.75 million severance payment to Peiter 'Mudge' Zatko, Twitter's former head of security, allows him to terminate the Twitter’s $44 billion takeover deal. Judge Kathleen McCormick of the Delaware Court of Chancery in the US ruled in the latest filing that the Tesla CEO can amend his counterclaims to include the payment to Zatko. The court also agreed on a request by the social media giant, Twitter , for details about whether Musk or his associates knew about Zatko's claims before he took them to the public. The judge also ordered Musk's legal team to provide any documents being requested by Twitter regarding any communications by Musk with Zatko. The social media giant is facing larger scrutiny from the governments after Zatko claimed that the company had negligent security practices. In July, Zatko filed his 86-page redacted report about Twitter to

 ‘Riverdale’ fame Ryan Grantham has been sentenced to life behind bars without the possibility of parole for 14 years for the murder of his mother in 2020. The by-the-book second-degree murder punishment was handed down by British Columbia Supreme Court Justice Kathleen Ker on September 21 in Vancouver, a city in Canada. Reportedly, a second-degree murder charge in B.C. comes with no parole eligibility of between 10 and 25 years. Actor Grantham turned himself to police soon after shooting his 64-year-old mother Barbara Waite in the back of the head on March 31, 2020, in the family’s Squamish home. Grantham also took a video of the body and confessed to the killing on camera. “I killed my mother,” he bluntly declared to police at the front desk of the station. According to media reports, Grantham has been in custody for the past two and a half years.  Prosecutors earlier recommended in a sentencing hearing that Grantham receive parole ineligibility of up to 18 years. Grantham’s legal te

 In the monetary year FY 2021-22, Indian commodities to the GCC expanded by 44% to $43.9 billion from $27.8 billion in the last monetary year 2020-21. As per the Federation of Indian Export Organization (FIEO), the nation's product advancement committee's top body, the UAE ruled the exchange with a 68% expansion in esteem, esteemed at $28 billion contrasted with $16.7 billion every 2021. In a proclamation at the special exhibition, Super Sourcing Dubai (SSD), co-situated with Propaper Dubai 2022 occurring at Celebration Field, Dubai Celebration City during Sept.20-22, top FIEO authorities said paper and united items products to the GCC contacted $638 million out of 2021 with the UAE taking a significant offer in the exchange at $386 million. Dr. Ajay Sahai is the Chief General and President of FIEO. He expressed, "Our commodity execution in the GCC in the monetary year 2021-22 has been brilliant. Aside from the UAE, our commodities to Saudi Arabia expanded by 49%, Oman by

 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia have signed agreements on extradition cooperation and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters.  The agreements were reportedly inked by Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, UAE’s Minister of Justice, and Ethiopia's State Minister for Justice, Ato Alemante Agidew, in attendance of several officials from both countries. Abdullah Al Nuaimi said that the UAE Ministry of Justice is keen to strengthen cooperation in the legal and judicial fields with Ethiopia. Abdullah Al Nuaimi also stressed the importance of exchanging experiences and following up on the implementation of these agreements to serve the concept of justice and legal assistance. Recently, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation met with Demeke Mekonnen, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, in the 77th session of the UN General Assembly in N

 Danny E. Sebright, the President of the US-UAE Business Council (a Washington D.C.-based business advocacy organisation) has said that the United Arab Emirates is a global business centre that attracts American companies.  He said that enhancing the cooperation between the UAE and the United States will expand and develop the volume of trade exchange and mutual investments. In an interview with the Emirates News Agency (WAM), he said, "In 2021, there was over US$25 billion in bilateral trade between the two countries, marking a recovery from a dip during the Covid-19 pandemic.” He further said, "The UAE is an investment destination and an important investor in the US economy.” He noted that there is also potential for growth of the bilateral relationship between the two countries. Sebright added, "One of the UAE's sovereign wealth funds, Mubadala Investment Company, has invested over $100 billion in the United States . Other UAE Sovereign wealth funds also invested

 Billionaire Elon Musk has said that SpaceX will apply for an exemption from United States (US) sanctions against Iran in a bid to offer its satellite internet service to the Islamic Republic country. Iranian-born science journalist, Erfan Kasraie, said on Twitter that bringing the satellite internet service to Iran could be a "real game changer for the future" of the country. Musk said in response to a tweet from a science reporter, “Starlink (satellite internet service operated by SpaceX) will apply for an exemption from sanctions against Iran.”  Earlier, Musk announced that satellite internet service, Starlink, has been made available on all seven continents, including Antarctica. Starlink reportedly offers high-speed broadband service to customers through a constellation of satellites in low earth orbit. As per SpaceX's website, SpaceX started launching Starlink satellites in 2019. According to the outlet, SpaceX also plans to begin launching Starlink Version 2 satel

 In response to requests for more efforts to tackle climate change made at the Cop26 conference last year, the UAE has set a more aggressive target for reducing carbon emissions. According to a statement from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, the country intends to reduce carbon emissions by 31% by 2030 compared to a "business as usual" scenario without restrictions on greenhouse gases. Compared to the 23.5 percent reduction pledge that the Emirates made in December 2020 as part of its commitment to the Paris Agreement on climate change, this more stringent commitment is made. By 2030, the UAE hopes to have annual carbon emissions totaling 207.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2-eq), which is 93.2 million less than the 301 million tonnes expected under the previous plan. The UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative was launched last October in advance of the Cop26 UN Climate Change Conference summit in Glasgow, UK, and is in line with the countr

 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London on Sunday and offered condolences to the royal family on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of the UAE government and the people of the UAE. . @HHShkMohd arrives at Buckingham Palace, to offer his condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II. pic.twitter.com/CCTeHcqVBN — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) September 18, 2022 Sheikh Mohammed also highlighted the significant role played by Queen Elizabeth II in supporting the strong bonds between the UAE and the United Kingdom (UK). He also said that he hopes that the relationship between the two countries will continue to strengthen. He also discussed ways for improving regional and international security, stability and peace for the benefit of both countries.  Earlier, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid also wrote the consulate’s condolence book for Queen Elizabeth II. He expressed his

 Under the auspices of the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Navratna defense PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) will take part in the Investors Outreach Program in the Middle East (Dubai & Abu Dhabi) from September 12 to 15, 2022. Potential investors in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been hearing presentations from Dinesh Kumar Batra, CMD, Director (Finance), and CFO, on why they ought to invest in BEL. Batra informed investors that BEL is a technology-driven company that produces essential defense systems, products, and solutions, has a world-class manufacturing infrastructure, and has a strong order book and consistent profit growth over the past three years. BEL has also participated in a number of Government of India indigenization initiatives, including Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India. He emphasized that BEL has an ICRA Credit Rating of AAA (Stable - Long Term) and A1+ (Short Term); consistent revenue and profita

Project K, an upcoming Indian science fiction film written and directed by Nag Ashwin, is set to feature Prabahas and Amitabh Bachchan in an intense action scene. Moreover, the makers have roped in Hollywood action directors to shoot the action sequence.  Prabhas will be seen in a new avatar, one of the biggest films of his career. Project K is touted to be a game-changer for the film industry. The action sequence will, reportedly, be shot in a way that offers fans a full-fledged IMAX experience. According to Pinkvilla, the film has 5 prolonged action blocks and the producers have hired multiple action directors. According to Pinkvilla sources, every action block of Project K is equivalent to multiple action blocks in a feature film. The camera quality and green screen set-up are also amazing.  The film will also feature Deepika Padukone as the leading lady. This will be her first film with Prabhas. The film also marks Padukone's debut in Telugu cinema. Project K is likely to hit t

 Two years after the momentous signing of the Abraham Accords, guests from all over the world traveled to Abu Dhabi to join the celebrations of the largest Jewish wedding held in the UAE. Over 1,500 guests attended the wedding of Rabbi Levi Duchman, a New Yorker who has lived in the UAE for eight years, and Lea Hadad, a Belgian, on Wednesday night at the Hilton Hotel on Yas Island. Over 1,500 guests attend the UAE's first wedding of a rabbi The #rabbi to the #UAE , Rabbi Levi Duchman, @RabbiUae married Lea Hadad of Brussels, Belgium on Wednesday, September 14, at a magnificent ceremony held at the Hilton Yas Hotel. 📸: @khaleejtimes https://t.co/M01QGJ3CXY pic.twitter.com/g79vLb76X4 — حسن سجواني 🇦🇪 Hassan Sajwani (@HSajwanization) September 14, 2022 The wedding served as the most recent illustration of the UAE's dedication to religious diversity and coexistence, as there are now about 5,000 Jews living there. From their home in Abu Dhabi , the pair will carry on Rabbi

  Billionaire Elon musk on his Twitter account posted a sarcastic meme of The Rock, also known as Dwayne Douglas Johnson, holding a rock captioned, "Take a moment to love yourself.” Subsequently, netizens bombarded his comment section and asked if the world’s richest man loves himself or not. Musk is always in the limelight for various reasons. He always shows his funny side on Twitter. He is a billionaire businessman and investor from the United States. He is the co-founder and CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index and Forbes' real-time billionaires' list, Musk has an estimated net worth of around US$262 billion.  Recently, he has been in the limelight because of the recent Twitter-Elon deal case. Last week, a judge in the Delaware court denied Musk’s attempt to push back the October trial over his abortive Twitter deal. Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick of Delaware’s Court of Chancery said, “I am convinced th

The nation's first Chief of Defense Staff, the late General Bipin Rawat, is remembered by the name of the military installation in Arunachal Pradesh called Kibithu (CDS). General Rawat was killed in a helicopter crash in December of last year, along with his wife Madhulika Rawat and 12 other service members. Attended the ceremony to rename the military base were Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, state governor Brig BD Mishra (Retd), notable military and civilian dignitaries, and daughters of the late CDS. At the event, Kibithu Military Camp was renamed General Bipin Rawat Military Garrison, and the governor cut the ribbon on a regal gate built in the traditional manner of the area. From 1999 to 2000, General Rawat was the Colonel in charge of his Battalion 5/11 Gorkha Rifles in Kibithu, a small village on the banks of the Lohit Valley. He significantly aided in strengthening Kibithu's security framework during this time. "A majestic life-size mural

 Afghanistan signed the third and final major contract for running Afghanistan's airports with the United Arab Emirates' GAAC Holding on Thursday because the Taliban administration seeks to expand international flights. According to Ghulam Jelani Popal, deputy head of Afghanistan's Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, the contract, signed between the Civil Aviation Authority of Afghanistan and GAAC, would run for 10 years. With the help of this agreement, the key airports in Afghanistan are expected to attract international flights. The contract also aims to ensure the safety and security of air navigation in Afghanistan. Afghanistan needed extra support for major foreign airlines to resume full service in the country. The contract is seen as crucial to reviving Afghanistan ’s shattered economy and helping the Taliban authorities ease their isolation from the outside world. GAAC also aims to ensure the safety of passengers and air navigation.  The success of GAAC Holdi

 The highly anticipated iPhone 14 series, a new Watch Series 8, Watch Ultra, and the latest iteration of AirPods Pro were all unveiled at Apple's September presentation. CEO Tim Cook opened the keynote speech at Apple's in-person iPhone launch, held at the Steve Jobs Theater in the company's Apple Park headquarters in Cupertino, California.  The A15 Bionic chipset is still used in the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, but Apple has improved the camera and added security measures like crash detection. The US versions of the iPhone 14 series are also losing their SIM trays. Yes, Apple is providing emergency SOS communication using satellite. However, for the time being, this is only applicable to the United States and Canada.  Meanwhile, the dynamic island notch on the iPhone 14 Pro changes depending on the activity you're doing in or the open apps. For instance, the notch will show a different type of animation while the music app is open. The primary camera on the iPhone 14

 An international conference on the necessity for collaboration and international cooperation in the growth of the space sector will be held in Abu Dhabi. On December 5 and 6, the Abu Dhabi Space Debate will be held. According to a tweet from the president of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the conference "aims to strengthen cooperation, formulate new international policies, and develop solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in the global space sector" and is a forum for dialogue. The UAE is proud to be hosting the Abu Dhabi Space Debate in December. The event is a platform to facilitate dialogue and aims to strengthen cooperation, formulate new international policies and develop solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in the global space sector. — محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) September 7, 2022    The UAE Space Agency is hosting the two-day conference, where leaders in business and government will join together to discuss p

 As many as 9 humanitarian organizations in the United Arab Emirates have joined the "We Stand Together" initiative to deliver thousands of emergency relief kits to women and children affected by the flood in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.  Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment, The Big Heart Foundation, Dar Al Ber, International Humanitarian City, UAE Water Aid Foundation, Sharjah Charity House, International Charity Organisation, and Emirates Charitable Association have joined the initiative to show solidarity with affected Pakistani families. The initiative was launched by Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), Dubai Cares, and Sharjah Charity International, in coordination with the Ministry of Community Development (MoCD) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) in the UAE. The authorities have also invited volunteers to register and participate in the initiative. The event is

 Prior to the start of his six-month mission to the International Space Station, President Sheikh Mohamed paid a visit to UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi at his residence. At their residence in Al Ain's Umm Ghafa neighborhood, Dr. Al Neyadi, his father, brothers, and other family members welcomed the President. The Emirati astronaut will launch next spring from Florida's Kennedy Space Center on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket together with two American astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut. Dr. Al Neyadi, 41, has been preparing for the trip in Houston, Texas, as well as at facilities in Florida and California, ever since he graduated from NASA 's astronaut basic training program earlier this year. He made a brief trip back to his hometown to inform Sheikh Mohamed about his preparation up to that point and the impending expedition. The President's visit, according to Dr. Al Neyadi, was "the absolute best incentive for me and all the people who work in the space sector in the U

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has established a global reputation in the field of charity. World charity day is celebrated on September 5, every year, and the UAE has a distinguished record in charity and humanitarian work. The UAE is home to various charity initiatives and campaigns. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has always been interested in charitable work. The UAE takes the initiative to give without asking for anything in return. The country carries the legacy of helping others, which the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan established for people suffering from destitution and extreme poverty around the world. During the era of the late Sheikh Khalifa, the UAE continued its path of providing foreign aid to various countries in order to remove poverty.  Recently, the UAE helped needy people in Pakistan and Sudan after the destructive flood caused havoc in these countries. When the flood hit Pakistan, the UAE sent around 3,000

  The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has established three new camps in Sudan to help flood victims overcome the dire conditions caused by the floods.  The country is continuing its humanitarian and relief efforts in Sudan . Under the direction of the UAE president, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) field teams will help the flood victims. Thousands of homes have also been destroyed in Sudan due to floods.  The teams have established new shelter camps in the affected villages in the River Nile State. They aim to deliver urgent aid to more than 140,000 flood victims in the Sudanese state. The ERC field teams are supervising the evacuation and sheltering of residents following the highest safety and security standards. According to the Emirates News Agency WAM, a camp was established in the village of Al Fahlab comprising over 50 tents. Another camp with over 75 tents in Abu Khsous and one in Al Masid with a total of 200 tents were also establis