- Middle East
DP World begins construction of Bharat Mart in Dubai
Global logistics giant DP World has officially begun construction of Bharat Mart, a large-scale B2B and B2C marketplace in Dubai. The initiative is designed to enhance international trade between Indian exporters and…
- News
Saudi Arabia warns pilgrims against unofficial Haj channels
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah warned those wishing to perform Haj against dealing with unofficial channels. In a statement on X, the Ministry stressed that entry…
- Middle East
World’s Wealthiest Cities 2025: New York tops, Dubai and Riyadh among fastest climbers
New York has topped the list of the world’s wealthiest cities in 2025, while Dubai and Riyadh ranked among the fastest climbers. According to the World’s Wealthiest Cities report, the United States…
- Middle East
Emirates serves 90M passengers on India-Dubai route since 1985
Emirates Airline has served more than 90 million passengers between Dubai and India since launching operations in 1985. The milestone was shared during the official visit of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia discovers 14 new oil, gas fields
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s oil giant, Aramco, has discovered 14 new oil and natural gas fields and reservoirs in the Eastern Region and the Empty Quarter. The announcement, made by…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Expats can now update passport information online
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has launched a new service that allows employers to update the passport information of their expatriate workers via the Absher platform, removing…
- World
France may recognise Palestinian state in June, says Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France may recognise Palestine as an independent state in June this year. Macron made the statement during an interview with France 5 on Wednesday, April…
- Middle East
Gold prices in Dubai surges amid US-China tariff tensions
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), surged on Thursday, April 10, by 4 Dirham (Rs 93.97) per gram in just one trading day. According to the Dubai Jewellery Group, the price…
- Middle East
UAE-India Friendship Hospital set to open in Dubai
In a landmark initiative aimed at supporting blue-collar workers, a not-for-profit healthcare facility — the United Arab Emirates (UAE)-India Friendship Hospital (UIFH) — is set to open in Dubai. The initiative was…
- Telangana
Telangana forms NRI advisory committee to boost Gulf migrant welfare
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has announced the formation of a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Advisory Committee to address the welfare of Gulf migrant workers and develop a comprehensive NRI policy. This move is…
- Middle East
Israel releases Palestinian prisoner Ahmed Manasra after 10 years in prison
Israeli occupation authorities released Palestinian prisoner Ahmed Manasra on Thursday, April 10, after he spent 10 years behind bars. He was held in Nafha Prison. According to reports, Israeli authorities released him…
- Middle East
Top Indian institutes IIM Ahmedabad, IIFT to open campuses in Dubai
Dubai is quickly becoming a leading hub for global education, with two of India’s leading institutions—the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad and the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)—set to open…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia eases Iqama renewal rules for expats
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has introduced a new policy that allows expatriates to renew their Iqama (residency permit) even if their family members are outside the…
- Middle East
Turkish woman denied entry to Makkah’s Grand Mosque over Palestine headband
A Turkish woman who travelled to Saudi Arabia for Umrah was denied entry to the Grand Mosque in Makkah after authorities objected to her wearing a headband symbolising Palestine — an incident…
- Middle East
Indian cricketers meet Dubai Crown Prince, present team jersey
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, currently on a two-day official visit to India, met with leading Indian cricketers including Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Suryakumar Yadav,…
