India, Oct. 29 -- The Indian rupee was once used across parts of the Gulf, long before the region adopted its present-day currencies. Former Indian Ambassador to the UAE Navdeep Singh Suri has revisited this little-known chapter of history in his new book, which explores the centuries-old relationship between India and the Gulf.

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According to a Gulf News report published on October 29, the book, titled Bridging the Gulf: The Remaking of India-UAE Relations, was launched on October 25. It draws on Suri's diplomatic experience, archival research and interviews with people involved in shaping bilateral relations.

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