Alya Almehrezi, assistant undersecretary for the Protocols Affairs Office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, receives the credentials of Sunjay Sudhir, India's new ambassador to the UAE. Photo: Wam
Alya Almehrezi, assistant undersecretary for the Protocols Affairs Office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, receives the credentials of Sunjay Sudhir, India's new ambassador to the UAE. Photo: Wam
Alya Almehrezi, assistant undersecretary for the Protocols Affairs Office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, receives the credentials of Sunjay Sudhir, India's new ambassador to the UAE. Photo: Wam
Alya Almehrezi, assistant undersecretary for the Protocols Affairs Office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, receives the credentials of Sunjay Sudhir, India's new amba

India's new ambassador to the UAE Sunjay Sudhir presents credentials


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India's new ambassador to the UAE, Sunjay Sudhir, has officially started his role.

Mr Sudhir presented his credentials to Alya Almehrezi, assistant undersecretary for the Protocols Affairs Office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, state news agency Wam reported on Wednesday.

Ms Almehrezi wished the ambassador success in the role and in enhancing ties between the UAE and India.

The new envoy has served in India's foreign service for decades and replaces Pavan Kapoor.

Mr Sudhir's post before the UAE was as ambassador to Maldives.

India's Republic Day - in pictures

  • Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel take part in the Republic Day Parade in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad. AFP
    Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel take part in the Republic Day Parade in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad. AFP
  • Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers on the camelback march along Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. AFP
    Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers on the camelback march along Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. AFP
  • Indian paramilitary soldiers and policemen attend Indian Republic day parade in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. AP
    Indian paramilitary soldiers and policemen attend Indian Republic day parade in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. AP
  • Indian army Jat regiment marches through the ceremonial Rajpath boulevard during India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. AP
    Indian army Jat regiment marches through the ceremonial Rajpath boulevard during India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. AP
  • Soldiers march along Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. AFP
    Soldiers march along Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. AFP
  • Dancers perform during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India. Reuters
    Dancers perform during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India. Reuters
  • Performers dance next to a float representing Ladakh region on Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. AFP
    Performers dance next to a float representing Ladakh region on Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. AFP
  • India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the crowd as he arrives for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India. Reuters
    India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the crowd as he arrives for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India. Reuters
  • Indian paramilitary soldiers perform a dance as they take part in Indian Republic day celebration in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. AP
    Indian paramilitary soldiers perform a dance as they take part in Indian Republic day celebration in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. AP
  • Soldiers march along Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. AFP
    Soldiers march along Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. AFP
  • Farmers in large numbers take part in a 'parallel parade' on tractors and trolleys, during their ongoing farmers protest against the new agricultural laws, on the outskirts of New Delhi. EPA
    Farmers in large numbers take part in a 'parallel parade' on tractors and trolleys, during their ongoing farmers protest against the new agricultural laws, on the outskirts of New Delhi. EPA
  • Farmers try to remove barricades installed by police during a 'parallel parade' on tractors and trolleys amid their ongoing protest against the new agricultural laws, on the outskirts of New Delhi. EPA
    Farmers try to remove barricades installed by police during a 'parallel parade' on tractors and trolleys amid their ongoing protest against the new agricultural laws, on the outskirts of New Delhi. EPA
  • Farmers move barricades during a tractor rally to protest against farm laws on the occasion of India's Republic Day at Tikri border near New Delhi. Reuters
    Farmers move barricades during a tractor rally to protest against farm laws on the occasion of India's Republic Day at Tikri border near New Delhi. Reuters
  • Farmers try to move baricades during a tractor rally to protest against farm laws on the occasion of India's Republic Day at Tikri border near New Delhi. Reuters
    Farmers try to move baricades during a tractor rally to protest against farm laws on the occasion of India's Republic Day at Tikri border near New Delhi. Reuters
  • Farmers are showered with flower petals as they take part in a tractor rally to protest against farm laws on the occasion of India's Republic Day in Delhi. Reuters
    Farmers are showered with flower petals as they take part in a tractor rally to protest against farm laws on the occasion of India's Republic Day in Delhi. Reuters
  • Protesting farmers jump police barricades tp march to the capital during India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. AP
    Protesting farmers jump police barricades tp march to the capital during India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. AP
  • Farmers try to move baricades during a tractor rally to protest against farm laws on the occasion of India's Republic Day at Tikri border near New Delhi. Reuters
    Farmers try to move baricades during a tractor rally to protest against farm laws on the occasion of India's Republic Day at Tikri border near New Delhi. Reuters
  • Farmers cross a barricade during a tractor rally to protest against farm laws on the occasion of India's Republic Day in Delhi. Reuters
    Farmers cross a barricade during a tractor rally to protest against farm laws on the occasion of India's Republic Day in Delhi. Reuters
  • Soldiers salute during the national anthem as they stand along Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. AFP
    Soldiers salute during the national anthem as they stand along Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. AFP
  • Cadets march along Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. AFP
    Cadets march along Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. AFP
  • Indian Air Force fighter jets fly past during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Reuters
    Indian Air Force fighter jets fly past during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Reuters
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  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
The rules on fostering in the UAE

A foster couple or family must:

  • be Muslim, Emirati and be residing in the UAE
  • not be younger than 25 years old
  • not have been convicted of offences or crimes involving moral turpitude
  • be free of infectious diseases or psychological and mental disorders
  • have the ability to support its members and the foster child financially
  • undertake to treat and raise the child in a proper manner and take care of his or her health and well-being
  • A single, divorced or widowed Muslim Emirati female, residing in the UAE may apply to foster a child if she is at least 30 years old and able to support the child financially
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Roger Federer's 2018 record

Australian Open Champion

Rotterdam Champion

Indian Wells Runner-up

Miami Second round

Stuttgart Champion

Halle Runner-up

Wimbledon Quarter-finals

Cincinnati Runner-up

US Open Fourth round

Shanghai Semi-finals

Basel Champion

Paris Masters Semi-finals

 

 

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Name: Thndr
Started: 2019
Co-founders: Ahmad Hammouda and Seif Amr
Sector: FinTech
Headquarters: Egypt
UAE base: Hub71, Abu Dhabi
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Robo-advisers use an online sign-up process to gauge an investor’s risk tolerance by feeding information such as their age, income, saving goals and investment history into an algorithm, which then assigns them an investment portfolio, ranging from more conservative to higher risk ones.

These portfolios are made up of exchange traded funds (ETFs) with exposure to indices such as US and global equities, fixed-income products like bonds, though exposure to real estate, commodity ETFs or gold is also possible.

Investing in ETFs allows robo-advisers to offer fees far lower than traditional investments, such as actively managed mutual funds bought through a bank or broker. Investors can buy ETFs directly via a brokerage, but with robo-advisers they benefit from investment portfolios matched to their risk tolerance as well as being user friendly.

Many robo-advisers charge what are called wrap fees, meaning there are no additional fees such as subscription or withdrawal fees, success fees or fees for rebalancing.

Other simple ideas for sushi rice dishes

Cheat’s nigiri 
This is easier to make than sushi rolls. With damp hands, form the cooled rice into small tablet shapes. Place slices of fresh, raw salmon, mackerel or trout (or smoked salmon) lightly touched with wasabi, then press, wasabi side-down, onto the rice. Serve with soy sauce and pickled ginger.

Easy omurice
This fusion dish combines Asian fried rice with a western omelette. To make, fry cooked and cooled sushi rice with chopped vegetables such as carrot and onion and lashings of sweet-tangy ketchup, then wrap in a soft egg omelette.

Deconstructed sushi salad platter 
This makes a great, fuss-free sharing meal. Arrange sushi rice on a platter or board, then fill the space with all your favourite sushi ingredients (edamame beans, cooked prawns or tuna, tempura veggies, pickled ginger and chilli tofu), with a dressing or dipping sauce on the side.

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  • Grade 3 = between grades D and E
  • Grade 2 = between grades E and F
  • Grade 1 = between grades F and G
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Wed Aug 29 – Malaysia v Hong Kong, Nepal v Oman, UAE v Singapore
Thu Aug 30 - UAE v Nepal, Hong Kong v Singapore, Malaysia v Oman
Sat Sep 1 - UAE v Hong Kong, Oman v Singapore, Malaysia v Nepal
Sun Sep 2 – Hong Kong v Oman, Malaysia v UAE, Nepal v Singapore
Tue Sep 4 - Malaysia v Singapore, UAE v Oman, Nepal v Hong Kong
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Updated: December 01, 2021, 6:41 PM