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- Middle East
New era for Gulf travel: GCC approves ‘one-stop’ system
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has approved the first phase of a new “one-stop” travel system, marking a major step towards faster and more seamless movement between Gulf states. The pilot project…
- Hyderabad
US tech firm Sonatype opens GCC in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Sonatype, a leading US-based provider of enterprise software and cybersecurity services, has launched its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad. The new centre was inaugurated on Monday by Telangana Principal Secretary…
- India
Over 32 pc of global GCC talent is currently in India: FM Sitharaman
New Delhi: India has become a leading source of AI talent, currently housing 32 per cent of the global GCC talent pool, 28 per cent of the world’s STEM workforce, and 23…
- Middle East
One visa, six countries: GCC pushes forward with travel plan
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is advancing efforts to launch a unified tourist visa that would enable seamless travel across its six member nations with a single permit. Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary…
- Middle East
GCC: ‘No radioactive effects’ in Gulf after US strikes on Iran
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has confirmed that no radioactive effects were detected in Gulf countries following United States (US) airstrikes targeting three major nuclear sites in Iran on Sunday morning, June…
- India
India sees sharp rise in GCCs focused on renewable energy sector
New Delhi: As global capability centres (GCCs) continue to surge in India, such centres focused on renewable energy, with significant offshoring opportunities across upstream, midstream and downstream, are also growing significantly in…
- Middle East
Trump to impose 10 pc tariff on GCC imports
In a major trade shift, US President Donald Trump has announced a 10 percent tariff on imports from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Kuwait,…
- Hyderabad
US headquartered Syneriq Global opens AI GCC in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: In a significant move to bolster its presence in the global digital sector, US-headquartered Syneriq Global has officially inaugurated its new AI products, solutions, and consulting services Global Capability Centre (GCC)…
- India
Salaries in India to increase by 9.2 pc in 2025
New Delhi: Salaries in India are projected to rise by 9.2 per cent in 2025, and manufacturing sector and global capability centres (GCCs) are likely to have the highest pay increases, according…
- Hyderabad
McDonald’s to establish GCC in Hyderabad; job openings expected
Hyderabad: McDonald’s is likely to join the list of companies that have established Global Capability Center (GCC) in Hyderabad, and in light of this, job openings are expected. DC quoted a government…
- Middle East
Oman to implement unified GCC customs tariff from 2025
Muscat: Oman plans to implement a unified customs tariff as part of its strategy to enhance trade within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) starting January 1, 2025. The initiative aims to streamline…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia allows year-round Umrah access to GCC residents
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) can now perform Umrah at any time of the year. This move aims…
- Hyderabad
Telangana’s IT exports surge to Rs 2.68 lakh cr: Sridhar Babu
Hyderabad: Telangana has secured the top position in the country for IT export growth, IT and Industries minister D Sridhar Babu said on Friday, October 18. In the financial year 2023-24, the…
- India
Kirti Vardhan Singh appointed India’s new point person for Gulf affairs
New Delhi: India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM), Dr S Jaishankar has appointed Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State, as the new point person for the Gulf region. This follows the constitution of…
- Middle East
Unified GCC tourist visa to be named ‘GCC Grand Tours’: UAE min
The highly-anticipated Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) tourist visa will be named the ‘GCC Grand Tours’ and allowed visitors to visit all six GCC countries and spend over 30 days in the region.…
