Sushma to lead Indian delegation to UAE for joint commission meet

Agencies

November 30, 2018

New Delhi, Nov 30: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj would be leading a delegation of senior officials to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) next week for the the 12th session of the India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting for economic and technical cooperation.

The two-day visit beginning December 3 will see Indian delegation being led by Ms Swaraj and Foreign Minister of UAE Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan will lead the UAE delegation.

"India and the UAE enjoy strong bonds of friendship, which are founded on millennia-old cultural, religious and economic interaction between the two regions. In the recent past, with the exchange of visits at the highest-level, the relationship has been elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership," an MEA release said here.

The statement further said with nearly US$ 50 billion bilateral trade, the two countries are one of the largest trade partners for each other and have made robust investments bilaterally.

The UAE is the sixth-largest source of India's oil imports and hosts a 3.3 million-strong Indian community.

During her visit to the UAE, Ms Swaraj would be calling on the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Along with the Foreign Minister of the UAE, External Affairs Minister would be inaugurating a Gandhi-Zayed Digital Museum in Abu Dhabi to mark the celebrations of 150 years of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth and centenary celebrations of the birth of Shaikh Zayed, founder of the modern UAE.

She would also interact with the Indian community in Abu Dhabi, the release said.
UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Al Nahyan Abdullah Bin Zayed Bin Sultan had visited India in June this year.

The UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and Ms Swaraj had announced the first-of-its-kind joint UAE-India exhibition celebrating the late visionary leaders Sheikh Zayed and Mahatma Gandhi.

The initiative would help people to gain insight into the lives and legacies of the exceptional leaders, commemorating the 100th birth anniversary of Sheikh Zayed and the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

The interactive content showcases rare photos, videos and objects representing the life works and philosophies of both renowned leaders using cutting-edge technologies.

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Vision 2030 push: Saudi Arabia cancels expat worker fees for licensed industrial facilities

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December 19,2025

Saudi Arabia has abolished fees on expatriate workers employed in licensed industrial establishments, signaling a strong push to empower national factories and enhance the Kingdom’s global industrial competitiveness. The move reflects the leadership’s commitment to building a sustainable and resilient industrial economy under Saudi Vision 2030.

The decision was approved by the Council of Ministers, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, following a recommendation from the Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA). It forms part of a broader strategy to support, modernize, and strengthen the industrial sector.

By removing fees on foreign workers, industrial establishments gain greater operational flexibility and relief from financial pressures. This is expected to help factories expand production, improve efficiency, and compete more effectively in international markets, while reinforcing long-term sustainability.

The initiative aligns closely with Saudi Vision 2030, which identifies industry as a key pillar of economic diversification. A competitive and resilient industrial base is viewed as essential for driving innovation, attracting investment, and sustaining long-term economic growth.

Overall, the fee exemption underscores the Kingdom’s commitment to creating a supportive environment for industrial development and ensuring that Saudi factories remain globally competitive and capable of leading the nation’s economic transformation.

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