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<p>On July 14, 2022, the heads of government of India, Israel, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the United States of America met at the first leader’s summit of the I2U2 group. The grouping emerged from the 2021<a href="https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/the-i2u2-summit-geoeconomic-cooperation-in-a-geopolitically-complicated-west-asia/" target="_blank">&nbsp;Foreign Ministers’ meeting&nbsp;</a>of the four countries when it was called International Forum for Economic Cooperation. The first leaders’ summit was exploratory, and the participating countries agreed to focus on investments in six sectors- water, energy, transportation, space, health, and food security.</p>

<p>The apparent outcome of the first meeting was that it gave clarity on the nature of the grouping. The grouping is said to be purely economic as it focuses on the geoeconomic aspects of capital investments for improving infrastructure, climate change action, and public health access.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With its diplomatic prowess, India has been a part of major economic initiatives in its neighbourhood in the form of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, BRICS, and now the I2U2. The I2U2 allows India to secure investments from Israel, UAE, and the US, emerge as an alternative renewable energy hub and diversify the supply chain mechanism. The I2U2 grouping is India’s continued legacy of cultivating harmonious and economically beneficial relations with West Asia under its Look West policy. The article explores India’s opportunities concerning the I2U2 grouping and assesses the group from a lens of continuation of the broader Look West policy.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>I2U2: What is in there for India?</strong></p>

<p>The cooperation between India, Israel, United Arab Emirates, and the US is a game-changer as these countries have come together to fulfil&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/07/14/joint-statement-of-the-leaders-of-india-israel-united-arab-emirates-and-the-united-states-i2u2/" target="_blank">geoeconomic&nbsp;</a>objectives of enhanced investments and tackle global challenges. For&nbsp;<a href="https://mea.gov.in/bilateral-documents.htm?dtl/35492/Joint+Statement+of+the+Leaders+of+India+Israel+United+Arab+Emirates+and+the+United+States+I2U2" target="_blank">India</a>, the I2U2 grouping is of particular significance as it places New Delhi in a position to leverage its strategic relations with Israel, UAE, and the US to build mutually beneficial economic partnerships without any adverse impact on its domestic commitments. During the summit, it was announced that UAE would invest $2 billion to develop sustainable and hi-tech integrated food parks in India’s Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.</p>

<p>The investment in food parks will give an impetus to the Indian agricultural system as it will help in more agricultural output with cooperation from the Israel-UAE state and private sector. The investment also points toward the sustainability advantage that will benefit India as the food parks will address the food waste problem. Regarding geoeconomic features, the investment will enhance food security in the Gulf region, with India getting space to negotiate on energy security.</p>

<p>Additionally, the I2U2 grouping focuses on private capital investment and technical expertise to solve waste treatment problems, health access, and start-up linkages. India stands to gain from these investments as India’s start-up industry is increasing quickly. The investments in start-ups and their linkages with other countries will provide an impetus to entrepreneurial innovation and the creation of more such ventures. Apart from the food security and start-up-oriented investment, the grouping also benefits India with its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.orfonline.org/research/i2u2-brings-hi-tech-food-clean-energy-projects/" target="_blank">Clean Energy initiative</a>.</p>

<p>The initiative looks forward to establishing a hybrid renewable energy facility bringing together wind and solar energy for energy conservation and promoting a sustainable enterprise. The clean energy project aligns with India’s commitment to reducing carbon dependency in the Paris Agreement.&nbsp;Hence, India stands to gain from the I2U2 grouping as it is an opportunity for India to cooperate with UAE and Israel to make a stronghold in the rest of West Asia.</p>

<p><strong>Continuation of 'Look-West' policy</strong></p>

<p>It would not be an exaggeration to say that the I2U2 grouping is a continuation of India’s Look West Policy. India has had trade partnerships with West Asia in areas of energy and oil since the 1990s. In 2014, with the coming of Narendra Modi as Prime Minister, in line with the Look East policy, he charted a new approach focusing on building strategic relations with West Asia. Under the&nbsp;<a href="https://diplomatist.com/2020/08/28/indias-look-west-policy-in-the-middle-east/" target="_blank">Look West policy</a>, India determined to fulfil its national interest without getting involved in the regional politics of the Arab world.</p>

<p>India’s approach to engaging with West Asia establishes a common ground for cooperation. The relations between India and West Asia rest on government-to-government (G-G), business-to-business (B-B), and people-to-people (P-P) contacts. In May 2022, India and the United Arab Emirates signed&nbsp;<a href="https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1821785" target="_blank">the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement&nbsp;</a>(CEPA), which is expected to increase the bilateral between the two countries. Similarly, India shares historical relations with Israel owing to its defence requirements. Saudi Arabia is another partner of India in West Asia, actively investing in the Jio platform of Reliance Industries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Therefore, the I2U2 complements India’s Look West Policy as it strengthens its position in the region by collaborating with UAE and Israel on economic, oil, energy, and defence matters. Additionally, partnering with the US other than in the Indo-Pacific enhances Indo-US relations.</p>

<p><strong>Grants India an advantage in the region</strong></p>

<p>The Look West Policy has positioned India in an advantageous position as its relations with the OIC have improved while remaining a balancer in the region by not taking sides between the Arab world and Israel or Saudi Arabia and Iran. The I2U2 presents an opportunity for India to enhance its partnership with the Arab world and strengthen its stance on harnessing relations with all regions. The grouping is a platform where countries can multilaterally invest and cooperate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Arab region is significant for India’s foreign policy as it is a hotspot of many conflicts. The Look West Policy is India’s strategy of engaging with the area bypassing Pakistan’s geopolitical boundaries. Therefore, the Look West Policy and I2U2 are a critical aspect of India’s foreign policy as it is in the country’s national interest. The Look West Policy complements I2U2 by engaging India with other developing economies of West Asia in sectors ranging from energy, climate action, sustainability, etc.</p>

<p>India should continue to diplomatically engage with West Asia to continue its multilateral approach to international relations while also focusing on building more people-to-people contacts. The I2U2 grouping allows India to act as a balancer in the region by engaging with all countries in a geopolitically charged region.&nbsp;</p>

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On July 14, 2022, the heads of government of India, Israel, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the United States of America met at the first leader’s summit of the I2U2 group.

On July 14, 2022, the heads of government of India, Israel, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the United States of America met at the first leader’s summit of the I2U2 group. The grouping emerged from the 2021 Foreign Ministers’ meeting of the four countries when it was called International Forum for Economic Cooperation. The first leaders’ summit was exploratory, and the participating countries agreed to focus on investments in six sectors- water, energy, transportation, space, health, and food security. The apparent outcome of the first meeting was that it gave clarity on the nature of the grouping. The grouping is said to be purely economic as it focuses on the geoeconomic aspects of capital investments for improving infrastructure, climate change action, and public health access. With its diplomatic prowess, India has been a part of major economic initiatives in its neighbourhood in the form of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, BRICS, and now the I2U2. The I2U2 allows India to secure investments from Israel, UAE, and the US, emerge as an alternative renewable energy hub and diversify the supply chain mechanism. The I2U2 grouping is India’s continued legacy of cultivating harmonious and economically beneficial relations with West Asia under its Look West policy. The article explores India’s opportunities concerning the I2U2 grouping and assesses the group from a lens of continuation of the broader Look West policy. I2U2: What is in there for India? The cooperation between India, Israel, United Arab Emirates, and the US is a game-changer as these countries have come together to fulfil geoeconomic objectives of enhanced investments and tackle global challenges. For India, the I2U2 grouping is of particular significance as it places New Delhi in a position to leverage its strategic relations with Israel, UAE, and the US to build mutually beneficial economic partnerships without any adverse impact on its domestic commitments. During the summit, it was announced that UAE would invest $2 billion to develop sustainable and hi-tech integrated food parks in India’s Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. The investment in food parks will give an impetus to the Indian agricultural system as it will help in more agricultural output with cooperation from the Israel-UAE state and private sector. The investment also points toward the sustainability advantage that will benefit India as the food parks will address the food waste problem. Regarding geoeconomic features, the investment will enhance food security in the Gulf region, with India getting space to negotiate on energy security. Additionally, the I2U2 grouping focuses on private capital investment and technical expertise to solve waste treatment problems, health access, and start-up linkages. India stands to gain from these investments as India’s start-up industry is increasing quickly. The investments in start-ups and their linkages with other countries will provide an impetus to entrepreneurial innovation and the creation of more such ventures. Apart from the food security and start-up-oriented investment, the grouping also benefits India with its Clean Energy initiative. The initiative looks forward to establishing a hybrid renewable energy facility bringing together wind and solar energy for energy conservation and promoting a sustainable enterprise. The clean energy project aligns with India’s commitment to reducing carbon dependency in the Paris Agreement. Hence, India stands to gain from the I2U2 grouping as it is an opportunity for India to cooperate with UAE and Israel to make a stronghold in the rest of West Asia. Continuation of 'Look-West' policy It would not be an exaggeration to say that the I2U2 grouping is a continuation of India’s Look West Policy. India has had trade partnerships with West Asia in areas of energy and oil since the 1990s. In 2014, with the coming of Narendra Modi as Prime Minister, in line with the Look East policy, he charted a new approach focusing on building strategic relations with West Asia. Under the Look West policy, India determined to fulfil its national interest without getting involved in the regional politics of the Arab world. India’s approach to engaging with West Asia establishes a common ground for cooperation. The relations between India and West Asia rest on government-to-government (G-G), business-to-business (B-B), and people-to-people (P-P) contacts. In May 2022, India and the United Arab Emirates signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which is expected to increase the bilateral between the two countries. Similarly, India shares historical relations with Israel owing to its defence requirements. Saudi Arabia is another partner of India in West Asia, actively investing in the Jio platform of Reliance Industries. Therefore, the I2U2 complements India’s Look West Policy as it strengthens its position in the region by collaborating with UAE and Israel on economic, oil, energy, and defence matters. Additionally, partnering with the US other than in the Indo-Pacific enhances Indo-US relations. Grants India an advantage in the region The Look West Policy has positioned India in an advantageous position as its relations with the OIC have improved while remaining a balancer in the region by not taking sides between the Arab world and Israel or Saudi Arabia and Iran. The I2U2 presents an opportunity for India to enhance its partnership with the Arab world and strengthen its stance on harnessing relations with all regions. The grouping is a platform where countries can multilaterally invest and cooperate. The Arab region is significant for India’s foreign policy as it is a hotspot of many conflicts. The Look West Policy is India’s strategy of engaging with the area bypassing Pakistan’s geopolitical boundaries. Therefore, the Look West Policy and I2U2 are a critical aspect of India’s foreign policy as it is in the country’s national interest. The Look West Policy complements I2U2 by engaging India with other developing economies of West Asia in sectors ranging from energy, climate action, sustainability, etc. India should continue to diplomatically engage with West Asia to continue its multilateral approach to international relations while also focusing on building more people-to-people contacts. The I2U2 grouping allows India to act as a balancer in the region by engaging with all countries in a geopolitically charged region. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>US President Joe Biden will next week embark on a controversial visit to Saudi Arabia. On Saturday the leader said that during the visit he aims to "strengthen a strategic partnership" with Saudi Arabia. However, he assured that he plans to hold true to "fundamental American values". During his four-day-long trip (from July 13 to July 16) to West Asia, Biden will also pay a visit to Israel and the West Bank, which, in his words, will "start a new and more promising chapter of America's engagement"&nbsp;in the Middle East.&nbsp;While in Saudi Arabia Biden is likely to push for more Saudi oil output in the hope of curbing skyrocketing fuel costs and inflation at home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I know that there are many who disagree with my decision to travel to Saudi Arabia. My views on human rights are clear and long-standing, and fundamental freedoms are always on the agenda when I travel abroad, as they will be during this trip," Biden wrote said&nbsp;an opinion piece&nbsp;that appeared in the Washington Post on Saturday.</p>

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<p>His visit also signals a significant shift in the United States' outlook towards the Kingdom and apparent abandonment of efforts to isolate the kingdom's de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, over the horrifying murder of a dissident, Jamal Khashoggi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As a presidential candidate, Biden in 2018 had claimed that the murder and dismemberment of Khashoggi has turned Saudi Arabia into a "pariah."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Last month, Biden had sought to distance himself from mentions of the Saudi crown prince and had emphasised to reporters that his trip includes meeting with King Salman and his entourage.</p>

<p>But this week, the White House announced that he will visit MBS as a member of that larger delegation while on the trip.</p>

<p>The US president wrote in his op-ed, "As president, it is my job to keep our country strong and secure."</p>

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<p>"We have to counter Russia’s aggression, put ourselves in the best possible position to outcompete China, and work for greater stability in a consequential region of the world," he continued.</p>

<p>"To do these things, we have to engage directly with countries that can impact those outcomes. Saudi Arabia is one of them, and when I meet with Saudi leaders on Friday."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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US President Joe Biden will next week embark on a controversial visit to Saudi Arabia. On Saturday the leader said that during the visit he aims to "strengthen a strategic partnership" with Saudi Arabia.

US President Joe Biden will next week embark on a controversial visit to Saudi Arabia. On Saturday the leader said that during the visit he aims to "strengthen a strategic partnership" with Saudi Arabia. However, he assured that he plans to hold true to "fundamental American values". During his four-day-long trip (from July 13 to July 16) to West Asia, Biden will also pay a visit to Israel and the West Bank, which, in his words, will "start a new and more promising chapter of America's engagement" in the Middle East. While in Saudi Arabia Biden is likely to push for more Saudi oil output in the hope of curbing skyrocketing fuel costs and inflation at home. "I know that there are many who disagree with my decision to travel to Saudi Arabia. My views on human rights are clear and long-standing, and fundamental freedoms are always on the agenda when I travel abroad, as they will be during this trip," Biden wrote said an opinion piece that appeared in the Washington Post on Saturday. Also read | Joe Biden 'confused' whether he is going to Saudi Arabia, Twitter trying to decode His visit also signals a significant shift in the United States' outlook towards the Kingdom and apparent abandonment of efforts to isolate the kingdom's de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, over the horrifying murder of a dissident, Jamal Khashoggi. As a presidential candidate, Biden in 2018 had claimed that the murder and dismemberment of Khashoggi has turned Saudi Arabia into a "pariah." Watch | US President Joe Biden calls SCOTUS 'out of control' as he signs an executive order Last month, Biden had sought to distance himself from mentions of the Saudi crown prince and had emphasised to reporters that his trip includes meeting with King Salman and his entourage. But this week, the White House announced that he will visit MBS as a member of that larger delegation while on the trip. The US president wrote in his op-ed, "As president, it is my job to keep our country strong and secure." Also read | Joe Biden to visit Saudi Arabia in July, plans to meet with Mohammed bin Salman "We have to counter Russia’s aggression, put ourselves in the best possible position to outcompete China, and work for greater stability in a consequential region of the world," he continued. "To do these things, we have to engage directly with countries that can impact those outcomes. Saudi Arabia is one of them, and when I meet with Saudi leaders on Friday." (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Eid al Adha celebrates&nbsp;prophet Ibrahim's devotion to Allah for his willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail.&nbsp;This year it will begin in the evening of&nbsp;9th July and end in the evening of 10th July. Eid al Adha&nbsp;means the "festival of sacrifice". It is one of the biggest and important festival in UAE.&nbsp;It is also popularly known as Bakra Eid. A day before the festival, Haj is conducted, which is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It is celebrated by sacrificing any animal in order to prove devotion to Allah, after which the offerings are distributed among family and friends and the poor or needy people. A special prayer is conducted in Mosques before sacrificing the animal and huge number of people gather and pray together.</p>

<h2><strong>Four Days Long Weekend Holidays in UAE for Eid Al Adha 2022</strong></h2>

<p>With Eid al Adha being one of the most auspicious festivals, people in UAE have started the preparations for the same. The 4-day holiday would be from July 8 to July 11. This is a good break for the employees for both private and public sectors and they can enjoy the festival and relax. Places like Yas Island, Yas Waterworld, Al Qana and Beaches can be visited in Abu Dhabi, the capital of UAE. People are very happy and excited to celebrate the festival as well as the long weekend holidays. Khaleej times also tweeted and confirmed the same.&nbsp;</p>

<p>See the tweet by Khaleej Times below:&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Eid Al Adha 2022 Prayer Timings in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other parts of UAE</strong></h2>

<p>Prayer timings for Eid al Adha, which will be celebrated on July 9 in UAE have been announced. Prayer will be offered across UAE in Mosques as well as Musallahs, which are open-air places for worship. With the timings being released, some COVID-19 guidelines are also released. See the timings below:-&nbsp;</p>

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			<td>Dubai</td>
			<td>5:53 am</td>
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			<td>Abu Dhabi</td>
			<td>5:57 am</td>
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			<td>Al Ain</td>
			<td>5:51 am</td>
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			<td>Sharjah</td>
			<td>5:52 am</td>
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			<td>5:52 am</td>
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			<td>6:02 am</td>
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<h2><strong>UAE Government Issue COVID-19 Guidelines for Eid Al Adha Celebration</strong></h2>

<p>Eid al Adha will be celebrated on July 9, across UAE and seeing the rising COVID-19 cases, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has announced some guidelines for the same. See them below,</p>

<p>1. No handshakes are allowed.</p>

<p>2. Prayer time is set to 20 minutes.</p>

<p>3. Wearing masks and following social distancing is mandatory.</p>

<p>4. Ensuring active Green pass for hospitals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>See other guidelines in the below tweet by NCEMA,&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Everyone is excited for the festival and looking forward to the long weekend holiday. The only concern of the authorities is the rising COVID-19 cases, but if the guidelines are followed, everything may remain fine. People are sharing their opinions on social media as well regarding the same.&nbsp;</p>


Eid al Adha celebrates prophet Ibrahim's devotion to Allah for his willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail. This year it will begin in the evening of 9th July and end in the evening of 10th July.

Eid al Adha celebrates prophet Ibrahim's devotion to Allah for his willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail. This year it will begin in the evening of 9th July and end in the evening of 10th July. Eid al Adha means the "festival of sacrifice". It is one of the biggest and important festival in UAE. It is also popularly known as Bakra Eid. A day before the festival, Haj is conducted, which is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It is celebrated by sacrificing any animal in order to prove devotion to Allah, after which the offerings are distributed among family and friends and the poor or needy people. A special prayer is conducted in Mosques before sacrificing the animal and huge number of people gather and pray together. Four Days Long Weekend Holidays in UAE for Eid Al Adha 2022 With Eid al Adha being one of the most auspicious festivals, people in UAE have started the preparations for the same. The 4-day holiday would be from July 8 to July 11. This is a good break for the employees for both private and public sectors and they can enjoy the festival and relax. Places like Yas Island, Yas Waterworld, Al Qana and Beaches can be visited in Abu Dhabi, the capital of UAE. People are very happy and excited to celebrate the festival as well as the long weekend holidays. Khaleej times also tweeted and confirmed the same. See the tweet by Khaleej Times below: #ICYMI#EidAlAdha in #UAE: The UAE private sector will get a four-day break as official Eid Al Adha holidays which will be from Friday, July 8, to Monday, July 11#holidays #privatesectorhttps://t.co/UJ2m2IWWn1 — Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) July 1, 2022 × Eid Al Adha 2022 Prayer Timings in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other parts of UAE Prayer timings for Eid al Adha, which will be celebrated on July 9 in UAE have been announced. Prayer will be offered across UAE in Mosques as well as Musallahs, which are open-air places for worship. With the timings being released, some COVID-19 guidelines are also released. See the timings below:- CITIES EID PRAYER TIMINGS Dubai 5:53 am Abu Dhabi 5:57 am Al Ain 5:51 am Sharjah 5:52 am Ajman 5:52 am Madinat Zayed 6:02 am UAE Government Issue COVID-19 Guidelines for Eid Al Adha Celebration Eid al Adha will be celebrated on July 9, across UAE and seeing the rising COVID-19 cases, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has announced some guidelines for the same. See them below, 1. No handshakes are allowed. 2. Prayer time is set to 20 minutes. 3. Wearing masks and following social distancing is mandatory. 4. Ensuring active Green pass for hospitals. See other guidelines in the below tweet by NCEMA, #NCEMA: Today, we are announcing the policies for Eid al-Adha prayers in the country’s mosques and related preventive measures.#TogetherWeRecover pic.twitter.com/ky26eY09Dn — NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) July 4, 2022 × Everyone is excited for the festival and looking forward to the long weekend holiday. The only concern of the authorities is the rising COVID-19 cases, but if the guidelines are followed, everything may remain fine. People are sharing their opinions on social media as well regarding the same.

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