UAE to Launch First National Passenger Rail in 2026

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

International

The United Arab Emirates is set to launch its first national passenger rail service in 2026, marking a major expansion of the country’s transport infrastructure. The service will be operated by Etihad Rail, which is building a rail network connecting all seven emirates. Routes and Connectivity

International

UAE Halts Islamabad Airport Outsourcing Plan

By BPN News Desk January 27, 2026

Plans to outsource the management of Islamabad International Airport have been halted after the United Arab Emirates withdrew interest from the project. Pakistani officials said the proposed arrangement, which involved handing operations to a foreign entity, has been put on hold with no new timeline announced. UAE Steps Back From Project The UAE was among […]

International

UAE President Joins US ‘Board of Peace’

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has accepted an invitation from U.S. President Donald J. Trump to join the newly formed “Board of Peace,” a global initiative launched to support peace and reconstruction efforts, starting with Gaza and possibly broadening to other conflicts. What UAE Said The UAE’s foreign […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Saudi–Pakistan Pact Was Loud. India–UAE Pact Is Structural And That Makes It More Dangerous

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

The past few weeks in West Asian geopolitics have offered a telling contrast. On one hand, the Saudi Arabia–Pakistan defence understanding generated headlines, political messaging, and familiar alliance-style signalling. On the other, India and the United Arab Emirates quietly announced a defence partnership framework that avoided dramatic language altogether. Yet it is

National

India and UAE Leaders Fast-Track Strategic Ties in Delhi

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held high-level talks in New Delhi on 19 January 2026, focusing on deepening cooperation in defence, energy, trade and technology during the UAE leader’s official visit. Key Agreements and Targets The two sides agreed to work towards a Strategic Defence Partnership framework […]

International

UAE President Arrives in India for Bilateral Talks

By BPN News Desk January 19, 2026

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in India on Monday for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. He is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with a focus on advancing cooperation across key strategic areas. Focus on Trade and Strategic Partnership The discussions are expected to cover […]

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What India Actually Gains From Finding Oil in Abu Dhabi

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

The news that Indian public sector companies have discovered oil in Abu Dhabi has been widely projected as a major breakthrough. Headlines have done what they usually do, suggesting a leap towards energy security and implying that India has struck oil abroad in a way that meaningfully alters its dependence on imports. The reality is […]

International

UAE Urges Restraint as Yemen Crisis Escalates

By BPN News Desk January 4, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has urged all parties in Yemen to exercise restraint as the situation on the ground changes rapidly, raising fears of renewed instability in the conflict-hit country. In a statement, the UAE said it was closely monitoring developments and stressed the importance of avoiding actions that could further escalate violence or undermine […]

International

UAE Calls for Restraint as Yemen Crisis Escalates

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has called for restraint and calm as the situation in Yemen continues to evolve rapidly, raising concerns about renewed instability in the conflict-hit country. The UAE said it is closely monitoring developments on the ground and urged all Yemeni parties to exercise caution and avoid actions that could further escalate violence. […]

International

UAE to Withdraw Forces After Mukalla Bombing

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

The United Arab Emirates has confirmed that it will withdraw its military forces from Saudi Arabia following a bombing incident in Yemen’s coastal city of Mukalla. The decision comes amid rising tensions linked to a Saudi-led airstrike that targeted the port area of the Yemeni city, reportedly after concerns over unauthorised military movements. Saudi Strike […]