Indian Ambassador to the UAE, Pavan Kapoor will arrive in the country on Wednesday, October 30, Smita Pant, Charge D'affairs of the Indian Embassy revealed to Khaleej Times. She added, "He will be taking charge on Thursday, October 31." Consul General of India in Dubai, Vipul also confirmed the reports during an interactive session at the Khaleej Times HQ on Monday, October 28.

Kapoor has replaced Navdeep Singh Suri, who has been heading the Indian mission in UAE since 2016. Over his diplomatic career, Kapoor has served in different capacities in the Indian Missions in Moscow, Kyiv, London and Geneva.

The diplomat has also served as the ambassador to Israel over the last three years with a new representative being appointed in his place last month.

He has also served in the Ministry of External Affairs and the Prime Minister's Office in New Delhi.

Kapoor was also appointed as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs of India from 2010 to 2013.

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