Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, begins his official visit to India today. Over the next three days, Sheikh Mohammed will meet India’s senior leadership in Delhi, including prime minister Narendra Modi and president Pranab Mukherjee. The leaders are expected to sign 16 economic agreements worth billions of dollars across energy, information technology, aerospace and transport sectors. This visit will be Sheikh Mohammed’s first official trip to India and it comes on the heels of Mr Modi fruitful visit to the UAE last August.
India and the UAE have a long and positive history as allies that has been accentuated by the large Indian presence in the country. Nearly 2.6 million Indians – the largest UAE expatriate community – make their home here. They form a physical bridge between the countries. According to the World Bank, remittances from Indian expatriates in the UAE account for approximately US$13 billion (Dh47bn), while bilateral trade is about $60bn. Moreover, many Indians have spent large portions of their working careers in the UAE, bringing with them traditions that have been woven into the country’s unique cultural framework.
India is one of the world’s most powerful emerging markets. Economically, the country is a crucial area of trade for the UAE. Politically, India is a crucial link in geopolitical affairs across Asia. Under Mr Modi’s leadership, India’s economy has been robust. As The National reported yesterday, India has outpaced China in terms of GDP growth.
Given our long-standing and close relationship with India, Sheikh Mohammed’s visit is a reminder of the partnerships we have built together. As the global economy transforms and moves beyond its reliance on hydrocarbons, our economic partnership will take on new urgency with deeper cooperation. As such, the alliance between Abu Dhabi and New Delhi is part of the foundation of our regional economic security.
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Dr Afridi's warning signs of digital addiction
Spending an excessive amount of time on the phone.
Neglecting personal, social, or academic responsibilities.
Losing interest in other activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed.
Having withdrawal symptoms like feeling anxious, restless, or upset when the technology is not available.
Experiencing sleep disturbances or changes in sleep patterns.
What are the guidelines?
Under 18 months: Avoid screen time altogether, except for video chatting with family.
Aged 18-24 months: If screens are introduced, it should be high-quality content watched with a caregiver to help the child understand what they are seeing.
Aged 2-5 years: Limit to one-hour per day of high-quality programming, with co-viewing whenever possible.
Aged 6-12 years: Set consistent limits on screen time to ensure it does not interfere with sleep, physical activity, or social interactions.
Teenagers: Encourage a balanced approach – screens should not replace sleep, exercise, or face-to-face socialisation.
Source: American Paediatric Association
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Publisher: EA Sports
Consoles: PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series X/S
Rating: 3/5
PROFILE OF HALAN
Started: November 2017
Founders: Mounir Nakhla, Ahmed Mohsen and Mohamed Aboulnaga
Based: Cairo, Egypt
Sector: transport and logistics
Size: 150 employees
Investment: approximately $8 million
Investors include: Singapore’s Battery Road Digital Holdings, Egypt’s Algebra Ventures, Uber co-founder and former CTO Oscar Salazar
Bio
Age: 25
Town: Al Diqdaqah – Ras Al Khaimah
Education: Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering
Favourite colour: White
Favourite place in the UAE: Downtown Dubai
Favourite book: A Life in Administration by Ghazi Al Gosaibi.
First owned baking book: How to Be a Domestic Goddess by Nigella Lawson.
Learn more about Qasr Al Hosn
In 2013, The National's History Project went beyond the walls to see what life was like living in Abu Dhabi's fabled fort:
The Sand Castle
Director: Matty Brown
Stars: Nadine Labaki, Ziad Bakri, Zain Al Rafeea, Riman Al Rafeea
Rating: 2.5/5
