Saudi Arabia ranks second for Russian e-visas, with over 80,000 issued since August 2023
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Aviation
Etihad announces new Abu Dhabi to Moscow flights
Etihad introducing new Abu Dhabi to Moscow flights in boost for UAE-Russia connectivity
Moscow
Moscow looks to attract UAE travellers as tourism surges
Visitors from the UAE to Moscow have increased from 5,000 to 40,000 in just two years
India
Indian tourists to travel visa-free to Russia starting 2025, says Moscow official
In the first half of 2024, 28,500 Indian travellers visited the Russian capital, which is 1.5 times more than during the same period last year
Bilateral ties
Russian visa update for India passport holders: How to apply, cost, everything you need to know
The single-entry visa to Russia for India passport holders will be issued within four days and costs approximately $40
Aviation
Moscow-India flight makes emergency landing following bomb threat: Police
An official of the Russian embassy in New Delhi said the embassy was alerted by the Indian authorities about the alleged bomb scare on the Azur Air flight en route from Moscow to Goa, a popular beach tourist Indian destination with Russians
Jazeera Airways
Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways launches Moscow flights in 2023
Kuwait to Moscow flights added amid increased demand for Russia travel
geopolitics
Russia’s Putin announces martial law in annexed regions
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urged the population in Russian-held territories to leave the occupied regions
geopolitics
UAE President to meet Putin for Ukraine peace talks
Sheikh Mohamed’s visit to Russia is aimed “to help reach effective political solutions”
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala will “pause investments” in Russia as the sovereign wealth fund’s CEO calls for end to crisis
The ongoing “crisis between Russia and Ukraine is a travesty, with catastrophic consequences,” the CEO said
Beijing
Oil prices decline as Russia-Ukraine negotiations progress, Beijing overture sends Chinese tech stocks tumbling
The UAE’s largest airlines, Emirates, had previously stated that its’ partner airlines – flydubai and S7 ‑ have suspended certain flights to Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus due to the closure of airspace over these areas
crude oil future price
Oil on course to hit $240 by summer if Russia energy sanctions continue, says industry expert
This is the largest energy crisis in decades and the impact on the world’s most important commodity is going to be unprecedented, says Rystad Energy’s head of oil Bjørnar Tonhaugen
Longines
Swatch Group places export of all watches to Russia “on hold”
The suspension of Swatch Group’s exports to Russia, especially among watches, is “significant”, because of the perceived interest among Russian elites to invest in high value assets following the continued fall of the Russian rouble
Humanitarian
UAE provides $5 million in humanitarian aid to help Ukraine civilians impacted by Russia conflict
The UAE has called for the protection of Ukraine civilians, unimpeded access for humanitarian agencies, stemming the deteriorating situation for civilians, and safe passage for those seeking to leave the country without discrimination or obstacles
Abu Dhabi
How Abu Dhabi and Moscow plan to deepen economic ties
Cities sign programme of cooperation to strengthen joint efforts in sectors such as healthcare and education
Emirati astronaut
Gallery: Emirati astronauts visit Gagarin Museum in Moscow
The main and back-up crews of the mission going to the International Space Station on Friday, visited the Museum of Yuri Gagarin at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre in Star City, Russia.
Emirati astronaut
Gallery: UAE’s first astronauts prepare for ISS space mission
Hazza Al Mansoori, the first Emirati astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) on September 25, and Sultan Al Neyadi, the back-up astronaut, have successfully completed their final tests for the mission at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre in Moscow.