UAE to grant citizenship to scientists, doctors, artists

[MenInG]

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday adopted amendments in its laws that would allow citizenship to investors and other professionals including scientists, doctors and their families.

"The UAE cabinet, local Emiri courts and executive councils will nominate those eligible for the citizenship under clear criteria set for each category," Dubai's ruler and UAE Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said in a twitter post.

"The law allows receivers of the UAE passport to keep their existing citizenship," Sheikh Mohammed added.

It was unclear if new passport holders would benefit from the public welfare system. The UAE spends billions of dollars each year on free education, healthcare, housing loans and grants for its estimated 1.4 million citizens.

Foreigners in the UAE usually have renewable visas valid for only a few years tied to employment. The government in recent has made its visa policy more flexible, offering longer residencies for certain types of investors, students and professionals.

Last year, the government extended its "golden" visa system - which grants 10-year residency in the Gulf state - to certain professionals, specialised degree-holders and others.

An oil and gas producer, the UAE’s economy has been hit by the coronavirus pandemic and low oil prices, prompting tens of thousands of expatriates to leave.

https://www.geo.tv/latest/332493-uae-to-grant-citizenship-to-scientists-doctors-artists

 

[MenInG]

Smart move to retain talent and no mention of religion so could change the demographics also

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Perhaps their own population is too lazy to fulfil these positions themselves, in which case it's probably the right idea. Better late than never.

 

[Stewie]

UAE is really moving towards a global secular society, where everybody arabs, non Arabs, Muslims, non Muslims have the same rights? Wow .. can this really happen?

Or do they expect to maintain their monarchy with a secular/global citizenry?

 

[Colorblind Genius]

Perhaps their own population is too lazy to fulfil these positions themselves, in which case it's probably the right idea. Better late than never.

Probably true. Seems like they are begging the westerners to stay in UAE. Otherwise, these tall structures don’t look that attractive without the blondes.

However, I am not exactly sure why a European or an English or an American doctor, scientist, or investor would consider “UAE Citizenship” as an incentive?

May be warm weather?

Western professionals who consider working in the Gulf region could perhaps be classified in a couple of main categories.
Monetary incentives and low taxes if they find a high paying job.
Warmer weather
Or perhaps some very minor community of desi professionals who are settled in the west, but now they may want to move to a supposedly “westernized Islamic” country where their kids could be brought up in an Islamic culture, instead of moving back to Pakistan or something.

In either case, if there isn’t a stable high paying job or a good source of income from within UAE, I doubt if many professionals in the west are attracted to UAE’s citizenship.

Perhaps, doctors and scientists and may be some investors from Asia may get more attracted, and they may also be willing to work on low paying jobs.

I think that could be a good start to revive an economy that seems to be in a considerable trouble.

 

[Colorblind Genius]

UAE is really moving towards a global secular society, where everybody arabs, non Arabs, Muslims, non Muslims have the same rights? Wow .. can this really happen?

Or do they expect to maintain their monarchy with a secular/global citizenry?

It’s more of a fact that UAE has HUUUGE bills to pay in a dwindling economy, so they are taking any measure to stop the landslide.

 

[offstump]

UAE fast becoming irrelevant, this is their last attempt at keeping their economy afloat. I doubt these new “citizens” will get the same perks as native Emiratis.. this is more like creating a new tax stream

 

[faraz39]

There is no path to citizenship other than nomination from government so likely the numbers will be very small. I see this as more of a PR stunt than an actual policy change. Even a 1000 people (if that) receiving citizenship will have minor effect on UAE's economy or demographics. They are a tribal based society and they do not want that changed.

 

[offstump]

I can actually see this as a massive tax revenue stream for the UAE. The trade off for tax free salaries will be access to the public welfare system at a cost. UAE would be smart to do this given they are fast becoming irrelevant and there are scores of people who would be ready to move there.

 

[Slog]

Probably true. Seems like they are begging the westerners to stay in UAE. Otherwise, these tall structures don’t look that attractive without the blondes.

However, I am not exactly sure why a European or an English or an American doctor, scientist, or investor would consider “UAE Citizenship” as an incentive?

May be warm weather?

Western professionals who consider working in the Gulf region could perhaps be classified in a couple of main categories.
Monetary incentives and low taxes if they find a high paying job.
Warmer weather
Or perhaps some very minor community of desi professionals who are settled in the west, but now they may want to move to a supposedly “westernized Islamic” country where their kids could be brought up in an Islamic culture, instead of moving back to Pakistan or something.

In either case, if there isn’t a stable high paying job or a good source of income from within UAE, I doubt if many professionals in the west are attracted to UAE’s citizenship.

Perhaps, doctors and scientists and may be some investors from Asia may get more attracted, and they may also be willing to work on low paying jobs.

I think that could be a good start to revive an economy that seems to be in a considerable trouble.

You make good points but almost everyone migrates to a new country for economic opportunities so going to UAE purely for monetary reasons wouldn’t really be an outlier or anything eithrr

 

[WhenSultansBowled]

40 years late in the game.

Can't wait until their oil runs out

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Perhaps their own population is too lazy to fulfil these positions themselves, in which case it's probably the right idea. Better late than never.

They are the least lazy and most willing to learn from all the Arabs I have worked with. Saudis are comfortably the worst and Qataris are not too great either.

The reality of Dubai/Abu Dhabi is that they genuinely don't need most of the infrastructure they have developed. The native population is tiny and most of the developed infrastructure is for ex-pats and tourists. To me it seems like a bubble that is ready to burst any time.

 

[rockyboy2018]

Well, their UAE passport is very strong. Easy travel around the world for South Asians who can not secure a visa on their passports.

 

[mazkhan]

Well uae is mainly a tourism destination

A lot of uk footballers, social media celebs influencers, celebs, chavs go and holiday there

Must be hit hard due to travel restrictions their tourist money dried out ?

 

[Colorblind Genius]

Well uae is mainly a tourism destination

A lot of uk footballers, social media celebs influencers, celebs, chavs go and holiday there

Must be hit hard due to travel restrictions their tourist money dried out ?

I think it was mostly fake glitter based on nothing substantial production of the country on it's own.
They took 100 and billions worth of loans to erect these tall structures in an attempt to create a jaw dropping scene in a desert but now that the shine is coming off, there isn't much money available to pay the astronomical bills.

They opened up alcohol purchase for the public and relaxed other social intermingling laws, and now they are luring the citizenship.

I think next, they will be opening up large casinos and strip clubs.

With cheap prostitutions in place, this could actually help them revive some portion of economy.

Making a Las Vegas in Asia is their last hope to survive and it may very well do it.

 

[thelandofthebravepeople]

The EV market has had a huge boom on the stock market. Tesla is the most valuable automaker in the world. This could have a huge influence on UAE economy going forward.

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

The UAE passport is quiet strong, but European and American scientists do not need to take citizenship.
The only lure is for talented individuals from subcontinent.
Salaries in UAE are good though for highly skilled professionals, so some of the global talent may end up there if given autonomy in Science and Tech field.

All who are saying UAE is running out of money, a Big LOL.
Arabs are much smarter and they already have invested there money in the global finance system with the help of Wall Street Bankers.
From Sub-continent, people can only feel jealous even in future as UAE and Saudi will keep on enjoying there riches with extravagance, whereas our people fight over for scraps of food, water and clean air.

 

[Romali_rotti]

Ok great,here comes all the dodgy Indians, Pakistanis, Sri Lankans and Bangladeshi's

 

[Stewie]

That’s what’s going to happen.. all the subcontinental folks moving to UAE and Turning it into mini subcontinent.

Really the whole world is seeing the influx of Indians and Bangladeshis and Pakistanis. Pretty soon these people will be everywhere from speaking Russian in Siberia to speaking Portuguese in The southernmost part of Brazil.

Coming soon to a motel or gas station near you!

 

[Romali_rotti]

That’s what’s going to happen.. all the subcontinental folks moving to UAE and Turning it into mini subcontinent.

Really the whole world is seeing the influx of Indians and Bangladeshis and Pakistanis. Pretty soon these people will be everywhere from speaking Russian in Siberia to speaking Portuguese in The southernmost part of Brazil.

Coming soon to a motel or gas station near you!

) ) Dank you come again ) *Waddles head**

 

[Giannis]

The Arabian gulf has a long history of migration and naturalization, it only stopped after the oil boom towards the late 20th century but they're reverting back to their old ways now. There are a plenty of Khaleejis with foreign origins, even from south asia.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

That’s what’s going to happen.. all the subcontinental folks moving to UAE and Turning it into mini subcontinent.

Really the whole world is seeing the influx of Indians and Bangladeshis and Pakistanis. Pretty soon these people will be everywhere from speaking Russian in Siberia to speaking Portuguese in The southernmost part of Brazil.

Coming soon to a motel or gas station near you!

The Arabs in UAE have a reasonably bold vision for automation and robotics. They won't need cheap subcontract labour anymore if they have autonomous transportation, robot maids and perhaps automated construction too.

This isn't a scenario that is too far away perhaps 20-30 years and could stop them needing 25-30% of their population.

This could cause a reverse and have a lot of expat workers returning home and a reduction in overseas remittances. I remember some Pakistanis I know in Saudi were genuinely worried they'd be out of a job when the Saudis allowed women to drive.

UAE won't turn into a mini subcontinent. They won't need asians soon. One poster got it correct when he said it will become the Las Vegas of the ME.

 

[gani999]

That’s what’s going to happen.. all the subcontinental folks moving to UAE and Turning it into mini subcontinent.

UAE is already full of subcontinental folk. Go to any big city in the UAE and you'll hear more English, Hindi and Malayalam than Arabic being spoken over there.

The biggest beneficiaries of this new law will be the educated Indian professionals holding high paying jobs in the UAE. Some of them have been there since decades.

The blue collared workers who form vast majority of other South Asians in the UAE are not going to benefit.

 

[moghul]

Very tempting , to live close to Pakistan in a secular country. But-----------can;t jeopardize with childern's education and career.

 

[faraz39]

Another aspect not considered yet in this thread is do you really want to be a citizen of a country that will jail you for the slightest show of dissent? There are numerous studies of UAE jailing its citizens for simply posting on social media about a government policy. They've gone as far as to strip citizenships and leave people stateless.

I can see some people wanting it from South Asia and Middle East but that's also the crowd that UAE least wants as their "citizens." Also I'm pretty sure it will be a tiered citizenship where many of the public welfare benefits will be restricted to these kind of citizens.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Another aspect not considered yet in this thread is do you really want to be a citizen of a country that will jail you for the slightest show of dissent? There are numerous studies of UAE jailing its citizens for simply posting on social media about a government policy. They've gone as far as to strip citizenships and leave people stateless.

I can see some people wanting it from South Asia and Middle East but that's also the crowd that UAE least wants as their "citizens." Also I'm pretty sure it will be a tiered citizenship where many of the public welfare benefits will be restricted to these kind of citizens.

Still a much better option than living in India as gani999 points out. For them living in a clean and orderly environment will still be an improvement than living in the chaos and poor hygiene of their own country.

 

[Technics 1210]

Another aspect not considered yet in this thread is do you really want to be a citizen of a country that will jail you for the slightest show of dissent? There are numerous studies of UAE jailing its citizens for simply posting on social media about a government policy. They've gone as far as to strip citizenships and leave people stateless.

I can see some people wanting it from South Asia and Middle East but that's also the crowd that UAE least wants as their "citizens." Also I'm pretty sure it will be a tiered citizenship where many of the public welfare benefits will be restricted to these kind of citizens.

Define dissent? Drugs, alcohol? Don't like the law/rules then leave.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Define dissent? Drugs, alcohol? Don't like the law/rules then leave.

What if you have lived there all your life but are concerned at the way the country is recognising Israel for instance or Bombing poor muslims in Yemen? You have no way of making your feelings known without being jailed.

 

[Technics 1210]

What if you have lived there all your life but are concerned at the way the country is recognising Israel for instance or Bombing poor muslims in Yemen? You have no way of making your feelings known without being jailed.

Same in the UK. Selling arms to ME to bomb Yemen et al, when has my or your vote/voice ever made a difference? Iraq 2003, remember? What difference did the protests make?

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Same in the UK. Selling arms to ME to bomb Yemen et al, when has my or your vote/voice ever made a difference? Iraq 2003, remember? What difference did the protests make?

The differende is we dont disappear after the protests never to be seen again. I dont know about you but for me thats a pretty big deal.

 

[Technics 1210]

The differende is we dont disappear after the protests never to be seen again. I dont know about you but for me thats a pretty big deal.

Great, so no one is forcing you to move to the UAE, just like western civilians choose to.

 

[topspin]

Same in the UK. Selling arms to ME to bomb Yemen et al, when has my or your vote/voice ever made a difference? Iraq 2003, remember? What difference did the protests make?

You don't get jailed in the UK for speaking out against the Govt policies here. This is a false equivalence.

 

[Technics 1210]

You don't get jailed in the UK for speaking out against the Govt policies here. This is a false equivalence.

You can call it false equivalence but its the same difference. Your voice against government policies such as dropping bombs on Yemen, makes no difference either in UAE/UK - whats the point of said concerns/voices then? Will it stop governments from their agendas?

Go try criticise Isreal in the West instead of Arabs instead and tell me how this illusion of freedom really is in the west. Pigeon holing jail time means nothing.

Still, you have anonymity behind the internet thinking your voice makes a difference if it makes you feel any better but some people just don't give a crap about politics anymore because all governments are essentially the same regardless of repercussions.

Don't like the rules, move on.

PS: Go protest for people who are jailed for rasing their voices. Lets see you do it.

 

[LongHorn]

You don't get jailed in the UK for speaking out against the Govt policies here. This is a false equivalence.

For 3.5 years, it was a crime in the UAE to say anything positive about Qatar or express any sympathy.....

 

[Technics 1210]

Bottom line; the West has been highly critical of ME and Islam esp post 9/11 yet you will Western folk living/working in the UAE. Why? These same folk are abandoning their 'freedoms' from a better quality of life.

UAE must be doing something right; it has prospered in the past few decades despite Islam being the dominant religion; despite its draconian rules.

Frankly no politics meant no electioneering in our daily lives, no main stream media brainwashing - the difference it made mentally and physically, was out of this world.

Want a healthy life? Switch off the TV/Internet.

 

[Technics 1210]

For 3.5 years, it was a crime in the UAE to say anything positive about Qatar or express any sympathy.....

It is a crime, punishable by jail time, in some Western countries to deny the Holocaust.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_Holocaust_denial

Here's a 89 year old Grandmother sentenced to Jail just for doing the above, 89!

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-42164853

Beacon of civilisation right?

Every nation has its laws; don't like them then leave, or move on.

 

[LongHorn]

They also have mandatory military service, something some expats will not be comfortable with for their children as there is always a chance they may be sent to some war

 

[silentkiller187]

They will be very selective with their application process no doubt, trying to target high network individuals with the lure of citizenship to try and boost their dying economy.

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Loving the self-deprecating racism in here .. :/ Arabs are sellouts and though Sheikh Zayed was a visionary, his descendants have eradicated the soul of Emirates.

 

[SpiritOf1903]

They also have mandatory military service, something some expats will not be comfortable with for their children as there is always a chance they may be sent to some war

Isn't UAE an Arab Switzerland?.

 

[faraz39]

I think many people defend UAE's bad policies out of a sense of religious brotherhood so I respect that. The same religion tells us to stand up against injustice even if it's your own brother.

We shouldn't blindly support "west" nor "east." We should be a people of principles who are realistic enough to realize that while no place is perfect, some places are worse than others. It just comes down what we value as individuals in our lives and those values often dictate where we choose to live (for those who have that previlige).

I have no doubt there will be no shortage of people who want UAE citizenship. I'm just not sure they will be the kind UAE wants.

 

[saeedhk]

UAE fast becoming irrelevant, this is their last attempt at keeping their economy afloat. I doubt these new “citizens” will get the same perks as native Emiratis.. this is more like creating a new tax stream

We have been hearing this rhetoric about Israel, the US and India for decades.

And no, the UAE is not going down. The UAE is fast opening up and leading by example of how a country should be. Its citizens enjoy a very high standard of living and the UAE has a great international image. Crime is very little too.

 

[Gabbar Singh]

Lots of comments on here about the UAE economy tanking? Where’s the evidence for this?

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

We have been hearing this rhetoric about Israel, the US and India for decades.

And no, the UAE is not going down. The UAE is fast opening up and leading by example of how a country should be. Its citizens enjoy a very high standard of living and the UAE has a great international image. Crime is very little too.

Aren't you one of those who always complains about the abuse of migrant workers in the UAE, particularly the low skilled ones in the construction industry?

Is that what you mean when you say the UAE is leading by example how a country should be?

 

[Mamoon]

UAE is in decline, India is in decline, USA will soon cease to be a superpower, Israel will cease to exist in the future, KSA will lose clout, UK will struggle, EU will also fail.

However, Pakistan has a very bright future and will be the leader of the Muslim world with a flourishing economy.

The delusions of some people are hilarious.

 

[King-Misbah]

Aren't you one of those who always complains about the abuse of migrant workers in the UAE, particularly the low skilled ones in the construction industry?

Is that what you mean when you say the UAE is leading by example how a country should be?

Haha he is a confused being! Now the sorry likes of him and another individual are openly supporting a dictatorship! This is called humiliation.

 

[DeadBall]

They will most likely be given Jawaaz (passport) and not Jinsiya (citizenship) which means sh** for the Westerners but many Desis (if offered) would take it immediately to be able to travel visa free to most countries.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

UAE is in decline, India is in decline, USA will soon cease to be a superpower, Israel will cease to exist in the future, KSA will lose clout, UK will struggle, EU will also fail.

The delusions of some people are hilarious.

Most of these things are true. I disagree about Israel and India declining but every other scenario that you have mentioned is not just plausible but highly likely. One other change I would make is that the USA will cease to be the sole superpower but will still remain powerful.

There has been a huge geopolitical shift in the last 5-10 years. The arab world has felt its effects and will continue to feel them. Thats why the Saudis and Emiratis are scrambling to bring in more investment to their countries but visit them both and you will realise its a bubble waiting to burst. What will happen when Abu Dhabi refuses or is unable to bail out the extravagant dubai again?

The UK is suffering badly from brexit and its likely that unfortunately Norhern Ireland and Scotland will leave the union in the next 20 years.

 

[LongHorn]

Isn't UAE an Arab Switzerland?.

Hahahahaha, not at all.

Oman or Kuwait may be in that role
UAE, just do some basic research you will know

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

Explained: The UAE’s decision to stop censoring films shown in cinemas

The United Arab Emirates has announced that it will end censorship of films that are released in cinemas. What exactly changes for movie goers, and why is this step significant?

On Sunday (December 19), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced that it will end censorship of films that are released in cinemas, a decision that is being interpreted as the Gulf country’s effort to become competitive in the region and importantly, appear broad-minded and liberal to foreigners.

According to IGN Middle East, recently, the Adam Driver and Lady Gaga starrer ‘House of Gucci’ received numerous cuts due to its sexual content, while the release of Marvel Studios’s ‘Eternals’ was delayed for similar reasons. But it is not clear if films such as these will be re-released under the new ratings system.

The move to stop censoring is important for the country as it tries to diversify its economy by reducing dependence on oil, and attracting foreign investment.

Recently, it has also carried out some social or “secular-leaning reforms” which include decriminalising the consumption of alcohol and allowing out-of-marriage cohabitation.

Earlier this month, the country announced that government offices will be adapting to a four-and-a-half workday week, which will treat Saturdays and Sundays as weekends from 2022, an attempt to align with typical western work weeks.

So, what changes for movie goers in the UAE?

The country’s Media Regulator Office, which comes under the Ministry of Culture and Youth, announced on Twitter that it was introducing a 21+ age category within its motion picture content rating system.

As per this classification, the movies that will be screened in cinemas will be the international versions, which means that certain scenes that would, under the previous system, be thought of us objectionable, will not be edited out.

An article in The Texas Orator, a peer-reviewed political publication that is part of the Associated Collegiate Press, the biggest national membership organisation for college student media in the United States, referred to the 2018 book, ‘Shakespeare on the Arabian Peninsula’, which it said analyses the UAE’s use of censorship as a means to promote the conservative values of its ruling elite.

The country’s censorship law, therefore, “blocks websites, cuts kissing and sex scenes from films and certain satellite TV channels, and blurs the names of dishes that contain non-halal foods, like pork and bacon, on episodes of Masterchef”, the Orator report said. This is likely to change in the new regulatory regime.

What else has changed in terms of the UAE’s relationship with the world?

A federation of seven emirates, the UAE recently celebrated 50 years of its establishment on December 2. Analysis by the Middle East Institute (MEI) notes that UAE represents an “exemplary” case of peaceful coexistence of different identities, considering that more than 80 per cent of its resident population is made up of individuals from different cultural and religious beliefs.

A very large number of people of Indian origin live and work in the UAE, and the two countries have close trade and diplomatic ties. Last year, the UAE normalised relations with Israel, becoming the third Arab nation to do so.

In 2019, the UAE implemented a system for long-term residence visas called the “golden visa” to attract foreign residents. Holders of the golden visa can live, work, and study in the UAE without requiring a sponsor, and also have 100 per cent ownership of their business.

https://indianexpress.com/article/e...top-censoring-films-shown-in-cinemas-7681651/

 

[Colorblind Genius]

Really, do cinemas and movie theaters have any great n bright future left?
I will be surprised, with almost everyone now having access to movies at their fingertips.

I mean, we don't even have time to watch regular TV at home, who has the will and time to drive to a cinema? Very few people I guess.

 

[Colorblind Genius]

UAE is in decline, India is in decline, USA will soon cease to be a superpower, Israel will cease to exist in the future, KSA will lose clout, UK will struggle, EU will also fail.

However, Pakistan has a very bright future and will be the leader of the Muslim world with a flourishing economy.

The delusions of some people are hilarious.

Forget all that.
For now, get ready to enjoy the reign of Fazlur Rehman. He is on the horizon in KP.

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

India to set up first IIT in UAE under new trade deal

India has announced to set up the first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in the UAE as part of the India-UAE trade deal signed on February 18, 2022.

This will be the first time an IIT will be established outside India.

"Confirming the historical relations existing between the two countries and realising the need to establish world-class institutions that encourage and support innovation and technological progress, the leaders agreed to establish an Indian Institute of Technology in the United Arab Emirates," according to a joint UAE-India Vision statement.

IITs are the national institute of India and presently there are 23 IITs in the country. These 23 IITs are located in various regions of the country offering undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG) and doctorate (PhD) level programmes.

Some of the top IITs in India are IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Madras. Prominently, IITs are known for offering B Tech and M Tech degree programmes.

Admission in IIT is conducted through Joint Entrance Examination, JEE Advanced, and top-ranking JEE Mains qualified students are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced.

India-UAE CEPA pact
UAE ministers and senior officials affirmed that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signed between the UAE and India on Friday, is a significant milestone that ushers a new phase of joint strategic cooperation in all sectors.

The agreement, which builds on the deep-rooted historical relations between both countries, is the first under UAE's international agreements development programme, which was launched as part of "Projects of the 50".

It was signed after a virtual summit held between His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi with aims to boost trade and investments and usher in a new era of economic progress.

The partnership between the two countries has led to the joint work on several agreements and Memorandum of Understanding in several areas, including: The Economy, Climate Change and Houbara Conservation, Industries and Advanced Technologies, Low Carbon Hydrogen Developments and Investments, Food Security, Financial Services, and Issuance of India-UAE Joint Stamps.

Economic partnership
The leaders welcomed the establishment of a dedicated India Mart in Jebel Ali Free Zone and directed their respective officials to further promote two-way investments in infrastructure projects, including expediting work on establishing a dedicated investment zone for UAE companies and joint ventures which would focus on inter alia establishing a food corridor.

Energy partnership
The UAE is one of India's key energy providers and remains committed to meeting India's growing energy demand and is proud to have been the first international partner to invest by way of crude oil in India's Strategic Petroleum Reserves Programme.

Indian companies have steadily increased their participation across the entire UAE's energy sector and represent some of Abu Dhabi's key concession and exploration partners.

Further work will be undertaken to identify new collaboration opportunities to support India's energy requirements, including new energies, and ensure the provision of affordable and secure energy supplies to India's growing economy.

Climate action and renewables
Prime Minister Modi congratulated Sheikh Mohamed on UAE's selection as the host of COP28 in 2023.

The leaders also agreed to work closely in the contexts of COP, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the International Solar Alliance (ISA).

Food security
The leaders agreed to expand cooperation through enhanced bilateral food and agriculture trade and responsible foreign investments in agriculture and food systems.

The leaders agreed that India and UAE would promote and strengthen the infrastructure and dedicated logistic services connecting farms to ports to final destinations in the UAE.

The leaders directed relevant government agencies and industry partners to initiate and implement pilot projects pilot projects in both countries.

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/education/india-to-set-up-first-iit-in-uae-under-new-trade-deal

 

[PakLFC]

No one else other then Pak believes in this Ummah nonsense. UAE doing what is best for it from a business perspective.