India, UAE central banks discuss rupee, dirham trade

India, UAE central banks discuss rupee, dirham trade

Reserve Bank of India. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The Central banks of India and UAE are discussing a concept paper on promoting bilateral trade in rupee and dirham with a view to reduce transaction cost, a top official said on Friday. India’s Ambassador to the UAE Sunjay Sudhir said that the concept paper for […]

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U.N. unveils global ‘early warning’ system for disasters at  billion

U.N. unveils global ‘early warning’ system for disasters at $3 billion

Even as climate-enhanced extreme weather is multiplying, half the world’s countries lack advanced early warning systems that can save lives Even as climate-enhanced extreme weather is multiplying, half the world’s countries lack advanced early warning systems that can save lives The United Nations on Monday unveiled a five-year plan to build a global early warning […]

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Over 60k Indians went to Canada for studies in first six months of 2022

Over 60k Indians went to Canada for studies in first six months of 2022

With 1.83 lakh Indian students pursuing education at various levels in the country, Canada is the second most popular destination for Indians pursuing academic degrees at foreign shores. The large presence of the Indian student community in Canada assumes significance against the backdrop of New Delhi’s advisory urging Indians to remain vigilant in view of […]

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United Arab Emirates to launch first lunar rover in November

United Arab Emirates to launch first lunar rover in November

The United Arab Emirates will launch its first lunar rover in November, the mission manager said Monday.Hamad Al Marzooqi told The National, a state-linked newspaper, that the “Rashid” rover, named for Dubai’s ruling family, would be launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida sometime between Nov. 9 and Nov. 15. The exact date will […]

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Parched UAE turns to science to squeeze more rainfall from clouds

Parched UAE turns to science to squeeze more rainfall from clouds

As a twin-turboprop aircraft takes off under the burning desert sun with dozens of salt canisters attached to its wings, United Arab Emirates meteorological official Abullah al-Hammadi scans weather maps on computers screens for cloud formations. At 9,000 feet above sea level, the plane releases salt flares into the most promising white clouds, hoping to […]

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Australia beats Jordan 2-1 in warm-up for World Cup playoff

Australia beats Jordan 2-1 in warm-up for World Cup playoff

Socceroos have warmed up for next week’s World Cup playoff against United Arab Emirates with a 2-1 comeback win over Jordan Socceroos have warmed up for next week’s World Cup playoff against United Arab Emirates with a 2-1 comeback win over Jordan Australia’s Socceroos have warmed up for next week’s World Cup playoff against the […]

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