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Markets tumble in early trade amid tensions in Middle East
Mumbai: Benchmark equity indices tumbled in early trade on Monday as escalating tensions in Middle East triggered a risk-off in the market. Market analysts said investors preferred to remain on the sidelines…
- Middle East
Schengen-style unified visa to boost Gulf tourism on the cards
Jeddah: In a move to further boost economic growth of the region, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are likely to launch a Unified Gulf visa similar to Schengen-style visa for tourists,…
- India
Tamil Nadu steps up security at Israeli establishments
Chennai: In the wake of the ongoing clashes between Hamas and Israel, the Tamil Nadu government has stepped up security at Israeli establishments and Jewish settlements. Director General of Police Tamil Nadu…
- Middle East
Hindu youth makes Telangana’s Ganga Jamuna Tehzeeb shine in Jeddah
Khursheed Ahmed, a 46-year-old native of Allahabad working in Dubai, faced a distressing situation recently when he lost all his belongings in the holy city of Makkah, where he had gone for…
- Middle East
Egypt uncovers eight storage rooms in Pyramid of Sahure
Cairo: A joint Egyptian-German archaeological mission discovered eight storage rooms in the Pyramid of Sahure in Giza province, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a statement. Mostafa Waziri, secretary general…
- Middle East
Israel, US to benefit most by India-Middle East-Europe Corridor
Though it was touted as a great game-changer, India-Middle East-Europe-Corridor (IMEC) has been planned essentially to benefit Israel and its Western masters. A fortnight after its announcement at the G-20 Summit in…
- India
India-Middle East-Europe corridor will become basis of world trade: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Sunday that the India-Middle East-Europe corridor will become a basis of world trade for the coming centuries and history will remember that it was…
- Middle East
Netanyahu hails India-to-Europe Economic Corridor as ‘blessing’
United Nations: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday hailed the India-to-Europe Economic Corridor as a “blessing” that will dramatically lower costs for over 2 billion people. At the G20 Summit in…
- Middle East
Oman Air announces 20% off on all flights, book now
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced the launch of its latest global sale campaign offering discounts of up to 20 percent off on economy class fares.…
- Middle East
Etihad Airways wins 3rd consecutive 5-star rating at APEX Awards
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has been rated as a Five-Star Global Airline by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for the third consecutive year. The rating recognises the airline’s excellence at the…
- Middle East
No peace in Middle East without Palestinian rights, says Abbas
United Nations: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said there would be no peace in the Middle East if Palestinians do not fully enjoy their legitimate rights. “Those who think that peace can prevail…
- Middle East
Bear Grylls Survival Academy is coming to Saudi Arabia!
Riyadh: In an exciting development aimed at adventure seekers, Red Sea Global (RSG) and Amala announced that it is set to become the exclusive agent for the world-famous outdoor adventure brand— Bear Grylls…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches Middle East’s largest startup hub ‘The Garage’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has officially launched ‘The Garage’, the largest startup district in the Middle East located within the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology in Riyadh…
- Middle East
Dubai Airport rated most-connected in Middle East, Asia-Pacific
Abu Dhabi: Dubai International (DXB) topped the Airport Connectivity rankings for the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region, as announced by the Airports Council International Asia-Pacific and Middle East (ACI APAC & MID)…
- Middle East
Kuwait announces felxible working hours for govt employees
Kuwait: In a recent development, the Kuwait Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced new flexible working hours for employees working in the government sector. The decision was approved by the Kuwait Civil Service Council.…
