http://smetimes.tradeindia.com/smetimes/news/indian-economy-news/ SME News in Africa / Middle East at http://smetimes.tradeindia.com en Copyright 2006 tradeindia.com. All Rights Reserved. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 helpdesk@tradeindia.com helpdesk@tradeindia.com perl XML::RSS version 1.59 https://tiimg.tistatic.com/tradeindia.com/2008/images/logo_white_bg.gif http://www.tradeindia.com/ 110 39 Tradeindia.com, India's larget B2B eMarketPlace http://smetimes.tradeindia.com/smetimes/news/world/africa-middle-east/2026/Jul/17/india-central-african-republic-relations.html India’s Ambassador to the Central African Republic (CAR), Vajapayajula Venkataraman, on Thursday paid a courtesy call on Felix Moloua, Prime Minister and Head of Government of the CAR in Bangui. IANS story_id-286215 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 http://smetimes.tradeindia.com/smetimes/news/world/africa-middle-east/2026/Jun/22/trump-iran-talks.html The Trump administration is presenting its new diplomacy with Iran as more than an effort to end a four-month conflict, arguing that the talks could open the door to a broader transformation of the Middle East and revive ambitions for a regional realignment that has remained elusive since President Donald Trump's first term. IANS story_id-285432 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 http://smetimes.tradeindia.com/smetimes/news/world/africa-middle-east/2026/May/30/trump-delays-iran-deal-decision.html US President Donald Trump ended a two-hour Situation Room meeting on a proposed Iran agreement without announcing a decision, media reports said. IANS story_id-284834 Sat, 30 May 2026 http://smetimes.tradeindia.com/smetimes/news/world/africa-middle-east/2026/May/21/pm-modi-UAE-visit.html Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United Arab Emirates has assumed major strategic significance as India and the Gulf nation signed key energy agreements at a time of rising geopolitical tensions and volatile oil markets triggered by the US-Israel conflict with Iran. IANS story_id-284500 Thu, 21 May 2026 http://smetimes.tradeindia.com/smetimes/news/world/africa-middle-east/2026/Apr/30/iran-supreme-leader.html Tens of thousands of Iranians took to the streets in mass rallies across the country to pledge allegiance to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and demonstrate national unity. IANS story_id-283914 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 http://smetimes.tradeindia.com/smetimes/news/world/africa-middle-east/2026/Apr/09/petroleum-minister-to-visit-Qatar.html Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri is set to visit Qatar between April 9 and April 10 to discuss liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies amid disruptions triggered by the ongoing Iran conflict, the ministry said on Thursday. Staff Reporter story_id-283232 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 http://smetimes.tradeindia.com/smetimes/news/world/africa-middle-east/2026/Mar/12/iran-allows-india-flagged-tankers.html Iran has allowed India-flagged tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following talks between External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, with the aim of keeping the critical sea route open for the transportation of crude oil and natural gas. IANS story_id-282151 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 http://smetimes.tradeindia.com/smetimes/news/world/africa-middle-east/2026/Feb/12/trump-netanyahu-hold-talks.html US President Donald Trump said he had a “very good meeting” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, as both leaders focused on negotiations with Iran and the situation in Gaza. IANS story_id-281367 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 http://smetimes.tradeindia.com/smetimes/news/world/africa-middle-east/2026/Jan/19/india-uae-bilateral-trade.html Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Monday, decided to double India-UAE bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032, according to a joint statement issued on Monday after a meeting held here. IANS story_id-280728 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 http://smetimes.tradeindia.com/smetimes/news/world/africa-middle-east/2025/Dec/19/India-Oman-trade-pact.html The signing of the India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is a major milestone in India’s trade and economic engagement with the Gulf region which would significantly improve market access, create jobs, and open new opportunities for Indian companies across goods and services, according to trade experts. IANS story_id-279793 Wed, 24 Dec 2025