by Ausaf Sayeed | Mar 23, 2025 | Islam, Middle East
The cities of Makkah and Madinah hold unparalleled religious significance for Muslims worldwide. Makkah is home to the Kaaba (Al-Haram Mosque), the holiest site in Islam and the focal point of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, while Madinah houses the Prophet’s Mosque...
by Ausaf Sayeed | Mar 23, 2025 | Connectivity, GCC, Geopolitics, India, Middle East
India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is a transformative initiative announced in New Delhi during the G20 Summit on September 9, 2023. It aims to strengthen connectivity between Asia, the Middle East,...
by Ausaf Sayeed | Mar 3, 2025 | GCC, India, Qatar
The recent visit of H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar, to India marks a momentous chapter in bilateral relations between the two countries. The visit underlined their deepening strategic partnership, propelled by shared economic interests,...
by Ausaf Sayeed | Jan 21, 2025 | Israel, Middle East, Palestine
After fifteen months of devastating conflict, Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal that aims to stop violence in Gaza and facilitate the release of hostages. The agreement, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, marks a significant turning point in...
by Ausaf Sayeed | Jan 3, 2025 | GCC, India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Kuwait, currently the chair of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), with which India has been negotiating a Free Trade Agreement for the past several years, was significant in the bilateral context and its broader regional...
