India and the UK have been negotiating a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) since January 2022, with talks paused during general elections in both countries earlier this year
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Aviation
UAE, UK researchers push for green flight paths, sustainable aviation fuel to meet aviation net-zero targets by 2050
The UAE aims to produce 700 million litres of SAF annually by 2030, under the general policy for sustainable aviation fuel
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
Dubai real estate supply; Emirates named ‘World’s Best Airline’; $100m startup boost; Best Arab universities; Saudi expat job skill tests – 10 things you missed this week
Dubai real estate supply, ‘World’s Best Airline’, $100m startup boost, Saudi expat job skills and more of the top news stories this week
Boris Johnson
EXCLUSIVE: Boris Johnson on Trump as President, millionaires fleeing the UK, and a return to Number 10
The former PM also repeatedly praised the UAE and its leadership throughout his exclusive interview with Arabian Business
British politics
Nadhim Zahawi on racism, regional tensions, and how the UK could learn from the UAE
‘The Boy from Baghdad’ and former UK Chancellor covered everything from his career thus far, hopes to acquire the Telegraph, and the importance for regional leadership
media industry
EXCLUSIVE: ‘If I win the Telegraph, I would be mad to turn away Boris Johnson’ – Former UK Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi says while in UAE
Zahawi also expressed frustration at the UK decision to block the RedBird IMI bid for the storied broadsheet
billionaires
UAE holiday dates; Dubai Land Department bans landlords; Metro hikes nol card fees; Millionaire migration – 10 things you missed this week
UAE holiday dates, Dubai Land Department bans 10 landlords, Metro hikes nol card fees, millionaire migration and more of the top stories this week
France
Millionaire migration: 21% of young and wealthy from UK, France target UAE as new home, report finds
44% of 518 millionaires surveyed want to relocate for better economic opportunities and quality of living
Bahrain
Crypto payments regulation: Time for a Singaporean approach?
To foster business-friendly environments, regulators should consider several key actions
Free trade agreements
India, UK close to finalising bilateral free trade deal, says Indian official
On the proposed India-Oman free trade agreement, substantial progress has been made on the deal and the next round of talks will start from January 16, according to officials
Immigration
Indians lead UK visa numbers
Indian nationals topped not only the ‘Skilled Worker’ visa route but also the ‘Health and Care’ visa route also
Air connectivity
IndiGo, British Airways signs codeshare agreement to boost India-UK connectivity
All British Airways customers travelling onwards with IndiGo will be able to enjoy a complimentary meal and the UK carrier’s generous baggage allowance in economy – two checked bags up to 23 kilos per person
climate change
UK PM Sunak announces $2bn climate aid at G20
At the G20 Summit, UK PM Sunak also gave a clarion call to leaders to work together and reduce their carbon emissions ahead of the COP28 Summit
Bangladesh
Dubai sees surge in companies from India, Pakistan and Egypt in 2023
Dubai Chamber of Commerce data shows Indian investors top new registrations in first half of the year
bilateral cooperation
India, UK near deal to slash tariffs on cars, scotch whisky, relax visa rules
India is looking to bring down the import duty on cars to 75 percent from the current 100 percent
Immigration Health Surcharge
Rishi Sunak announces surge in UK visa fees
UK PM Rishi Sunak said there will be an across the board hike in visa application fees and also for the IHS
Arabian Business
Arabian Business London Achievement Awards 2023 to celebrate historical collaboration
The awards will recognise 12 winners across a variety of categories