GMR Group to explore opportunities for airports, adjacent biz in West Asia, Eastern EuropeGMR Group chairman G M Rao sees significant international airport opportunities. The company will explore growth in West Asia and Central A...
28 Aug, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Dubai International Airport handles 31.5 mn passengers in H1; expects stronger H2Dubai International Airport handled 31.5 million passengers during the first half of 2026. Passenger processing times remained strong, with...
27 Aug, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with OmanIran and Oman are negotiating arrangements to manage commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, excluding military vessels, as Qatar...
27 Aug, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
'No other option': Gulf expats hunker down between bouts of warForeign workers are largely staying in Gulf countries despite six months of conflict, choosing higher, tax-free salaries over weaker prospe...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Prabath Jayasuriya reprimanded, handed one demerit point for breaching ICC Code of ConductSri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya received a reprimand and one demerit point. He breached the ICC Code of Conduct by abusing cricket equ...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
ET WLF 2026: Indian AI talent could use Dubai as global launchpad, says Mohammad Ali Rashed LootahDubai seeks to become a hub for Indian AI talent to access wider markets. An AI corridor between Dubai and Bengaluru is being developed. Th...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
FedEx to invest $150 million in 2.3 lakh sq ft air cargo hub at Delhi airportIn a bold move, FedEx has announced a USD 150 million investment to create a new air cargo hub spanning 2,30,000 square feet at Delhi airpo...
25 Aug, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
India's airport privatisation plan creates a barricade for power in few handsThe government plans to cap private bidders winning airport bundles. This aims to prevent excessive market concentration and financial leve...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
11 airports to see Rs 8,622 crore private investment under 50-year concessionsIndia expects private operators to invest approximately ₹8,622 crore in eleven airports. These airports will be awarded through five bundle...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Adhesive tape on suitcase wheels? Here’s what this simple travel hack is really for and why more travelers are recommending itTo enhance your travel experience, consider using tape to wrap your suitcase wheels ahead of your trip. This clever trick provides a tempor...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Europe turned railway tracks white during extreme heat; the low-cost solution tackles a problem hidden in the steelEuropean transport systems are grappling with the impact of rising extreme heatwaves. To combat this, railway tracks are being coated in wh...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
UAE installs low-cost defence to counter slow-moving Iranian drones targeting oil storage tanks, video goes viralA viral X video claiming to show the UAE's new “cope cages” around fuel storage tanks has crossed 1.8 million views as the country complete...
23 Aug, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Travelers are putting adhesive tape on suitcase wheels for a surprising reason; here’s how it keeps them cleanAdventurous travelers are discovering the clever use of adhesive tape to shield suitcase wheels from grime. This nifty hack allows for a cl...
22 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
L&T-Mitsubishi to build world's largest APM system for Dubai's Al Maktoum International AirportLarsen & Toubro and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will build the world's largest Automated People Mover system. This project spans fifty kilo...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Meet 10-year-old Hsu Ting-wei, who won a top Silicon Valley invention award for building an AI ‘electronic nose’ that could detect drugs and African swine feverA talented young inventor from Taiwan has achieved remarkable recognition for developing an AI-powered electronic nose. This groundbreaking...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Bengaluru-Pune flight takes 80 mins, but 18-km airport-to-Baner ride takes 1.5 hours: Man reveals what’s wrong with Pune roadsA Bengaluru-to-Pune flight took around 80 minutes, but the journey from the airport to home took longer. Heavy traffic congestion on Pune’s...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Visakhapatnam Airport suspends operations as flights shift to Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport; check civil reactionsVisakhapatnam Airport suspended operations, with flights now using the new international facility. Airport workers face job and salary unce...
17 Aug, 2026, 02.08 PM IST