E-commerce giant Amazon blocked LGBTQ-related products on its United Arab Emirates website following a series of pushbacks against same-sex themes in the Gulf region. Amazon decided after coming under pressure from UAE authorities, who reportedly ultimatum it with penalties and gave it until one July to comply with its demand to restrict search results for LGBTQ-themed materials. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UAE’s Ministry of culture did not react to a CNBC plea for comment at the time of writing. In the UAE, Homosexuality is criminalized and can be punished by prison time. Fines and prison time. Amazon explained its decision as one made to abide by local laws. “As a company, we remain resolute to equity, inclusion and diversity, an Amazon spokesperson told CNBC i
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G7 Summit: PM Modi Is Excited About His Germany Tour Will Discuss These Issues There!!
PM Narendra Modi will leave on Saturday i.e. today to participate in the two-day G-7 summit to be held in Germany. During this, he will also visit UAE. Before his visit to Germany and UAE, PM told about his visit. He said that he would also hold bilateral meetings and discussions with the leaders of the countries participating in the summit. Apart from this, he will interact with the people of Indian community in a community program. The summit that is to be held on 26 and 27 June, will discuss important global challenges including the Ukraine-Russia war, the situation in the Indo-Pacific, food and energy security, climate. Excited to meet the Chancellor of Germany Ahead of PM's visit to Germany and UAE, PM Modi said, "I will visit Schloss Elmau in Germany at the invitation of German Cha
Read MoreWhy Prophet Controversy Arising In Maldives, Qatar, Kuwait, Iran? Did Its Spark Come From America?
Neighboring countries like Maldives have also been included in the spark of anger over the statement of former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma. Along with Maldives, 13 countries including Qatar, Kuwait, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Jordan have expressed their displeasure with Indian diplomats. The officials of the Ministry of External Affairs are also surprised by this storm rising internationally. Although External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi has given a threaded reply in diplomacy and foreign policy, former diplomats, bureaucrats and BJP leaders have also started worrying about its far-reaching consequences. Some BJP leaders are considering it as India's stand on Russia's side in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. They says that America was shocked by this and this is the reason that ...
Read More“Gulf Business Submit Held In Sri Nagar Attended By 33 Delegates”-Know The Highlights…
Delegates from 33 companies from the city, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia arrived in Srinagar to instill and gauge the growing situation in Jammu & Kashmir for investments and can also see that the MoUs amounting to Rs. 3,000 crores, signed earlier this year, are utilized properly, efficiently, and effectively... Gulf Business Summit are attended by the delegates with the aim of discussing the exploration of investment opportunities in various sectors across Jammu & Kashmir. For the primary time a Saudi Arabia-based investor has shown interest in business opportunities in Jammu & Kashmir. The government of Jammu & Kashmir had signed MoUs within the month of January with various UAE–based companies like Lulu, Emaar, Al Maya Group, MATU Investments, Century Financial, GL Em...
Read MoreMade In India Weapons Get Recognition In Global Defence Market
India is striving to establish itself as a leading manufacturer of military weapons under Made in India brand. A total of 3 Indian military equipment producing companies have been included in the top global companies engaged in manufacturing military weapons. Therefore, it comes under a strategically important sector in India. The UAE defence ministry has finalized to purchase L- 15 training and light combat aircraft and it is reported that it also had an option of purchasing 36 planes from China later on. It is no doubt an effort of Emirati to diversify its purchasing options. But what came as a great setback to India is that UAE had shown strong interest in India's Tejas combat planes in 2018. Even India's Akash Sam system came in for great appreciation by the gulf country i...
Read MoreImran’s Allegation: Pervez Musharraf Supported America In Afghanistan For Money
In a public meeting held few days back Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed grief over Pakistan's decision to join America's 'war on terror' in Afghanistan, terming it as an 'own wound'. Imran Khan said, "When this decision was taken in 2001, then the military ruler General Pervez Musharraf was close to the decision-makers in this regard although he knew really well that this decision of him was not in the interest of the people of Pakistan but only in the interest of his close allies still he joined hands with them and gave a nod to this decision." Imran Khan admitted that this decision was taken in favor of America just to get money by neglecting the sake of people completely and without considering the public interest. Addressing the meeting of Ministry of External Aff...
Read MoreIs China Trying To Rule The World In Return For Help? Military Bases Are Being Built In Many Countries
China's military activities have been increasing rapidly since Xi Jinping came to power. Now only he is planning to rule not only his neighboring countries but also the world. A report has claimed that China is trying to build its military bases around the world. For this he is trying his best. Although only one military base has been officially confirmed so far, China is making every effort to establish military bases in different countries. China's focus on Equatorial Guinea and the UAE China is focusing its full attention on the countries of Central Africa, Equatorial Guinea and UAE. The report claimed that China is trying to build its first military base in Equatorial Guinea. At the same time, its efforts are going on in UAE as well. Recently, the US had even warned the UAE, aft...
Read MoreKnow About The Top 5 Batsmen Who Scored The Most Runs In The T20 World Cup
The 2021 ICC T20 World Cup has started in UAE and Oman from 17 October. Earlier this World Cup was to be held in India but due to Corona crisis, BCCI is organizing this tournament in Oman and UAE. T20 cricket means fans will get to see fours and sixes. So let us tell you about those batsmen today who has scored more runs in T20 World Cup.MAHELA JAYAWARDENE Former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene has scored the most runs in the T20 World Cup. Jayawardene has played these 5 T20 World Cups in the years 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012 and 2014. Jayawardene has played 31 matches and scored 1016 runs in 31 innings with an average of 39.07. He had emerged as the first batsman to score 1000 runs in T20 World Cup history. Along with this, he has also scored 1 century and 6 half-centuries in the...
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