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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The specs

Engine: 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbocharged and three electric motors

Power: Combined output 920hp

Torque: 730Nm at 4,000-7,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic

Fuel consumption: 11.2L/100km

On sale: Now, deliveries expected later in 2025

Price: expected to start at Dh1,432,000

Avatar: Fire and Ash

Director: James Cameron

Starring: Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana

Rating: 4.5/5

Results

6.30pm: The Madjani Stakes (PA) Group 3 Dh175,000 (Dirt) 1,900m

Winner: Aatebat Al Khalediah, Fernando Jara (jockey), Ali Rashid Al Raihe (trainer).

7.05pm: Maiden (TB) Dh165,000 (D) 1,400m

Winner: Down On Da Bayou, Royston Ffrench, Salem bin Ghadayer.

7.40pm: Maiden (TB) Dh165,000 (D) 1,600m

Winner: Dubai Avenue, Fernando Jara, Ali Rashid Al Raihe.

8.15pm: Handicap (TB) Dh190,000 (D) 1,200m

Winner: My Catch, Pat Dobbs, Doug Watson.

8.50pm: Dubai Creek Mile (TB) Listed Dh265,000 (D) 1,600m

Winner: Secret Ambition, Tadhg O’Shea, Satish Seemar.

9.25pm: Handicap (TB) Dh190,000 (D) 1,600m

Winner: Golden Goal, Pat Dobbs, Doug Watson.

The biog

Simon Nadim has completed 7,000 dives. 

The hardest dive in the UAE is the German U-boat 110m down off the Fujairah coast. 

As a child, he loved the documentaries of Jacques Cousteau

He also led a team that discovered the long-lost portion of the Ines oil tanker. 

If you are interested in diving, he runs the XR Hub Dive Centre in Fujairah

 

UNSC Elections 2022-23

Seats open:

  • Two for Africa Group
  • One for Asia-Pacific Group (traditionally Arab state or Tunisia)
  • One for Latin America and Caribbean Group
  • One for Eastern Europe Group

Countries so far running: 

  • UAE
  • Albania 
  • Brazil 
Updated: December 01, 2021, 6:41 PM