Residential sales dip to lowest since Jan 2023 amid West Asia war, impacting buyer sentimentResidential sales in India experienced a significant dip in April-June, reaching the lowest point since early 2023. Geopolitical tensions a...
Oman clarifies existing rules on foreign property ownershipOman's Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has clarified that recent residency law changes do not grant foreigners expanded property own...
Strides Pharma sells majority stake in arm Pivot Path for Rs 100 croreStrides Pharma Science has divested a majority stake in its subsidiary, Pivot Path, for Rs 100 crore to a consortium led by Ascent Capital ...
"Interventionist, irresponsible, provocative": Iran slams US-GCC statement curbing Tehran's nuclear programmeIn a statement released by Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and carried by state media Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Tehr...
US-Iran agree to setup direct channel with IRGC to de-escalate conflict, says VP VanceUS Vice President JD Vance confirmed a direct deconfliction channel between US and Iran military representatives, including the IRGC and CE...
Smartworks to acquire Singapore’s Workstudio SpacesSmartworks is set to acquire Singapore-based Workstudio Spaces, expanding its footprint to 76,000 sq. ft. with over 1,500 seats. This strat...
No vacancy at home: Worsening job market greets H-1B returneesIndian tech professionals returning from the US, including H-1B visa holders, face a challenging job market back home. Layoffs at major US ...
GCC demand, flex workspaces keep India's office leasing on growth path in H1India's office market is thriving, with a 6% year-on-year surge in leasing to 35.7 million sq ft in the first half of 2026. Global Capabili...
Rubio in Middle East tour says any Iran deal will ensure security of Gulf alliesU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf Arab allies that any deal with Iran would prioritize their security interests. Concluding ...
India is helping shape our global product portfolio, engineering decisions, and technology roadmap: Schneider Electric CHROSchneider Electric's India operations have evolved into a crucial global hub, housing over 38,000 employees and driving enterprise-wide out...
Oman eases residency rules for foreign investors, expands family sponsorship eligibilityOman is boosting its appeal to foreign investors and property buyers with significant reforms to its residency laws. New "Owner Visas" simp...
Big Four firms' India operations shine amid global slumpIndia's Big Four accounting firms have achieved remarkable growth, outperforming global peers in fiscal year 2026. PwC and Deloitte reporte...
Primus Partners appoints Mohan Doifode as managing director for its Middle East practicePrimus Partners has appointed Mohan Doifode as Managing Director for its Middle East operations, based in Dubai and Riyadh. With over 25 ye...
Byju's Aakash endgame; Startup deal street wakes upHappy Monday! Byju's US lenders and Manipal are close to sealing a settlement over Aakash. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
PE firms join GCC boom, push portfolio companies to set up captive centresPrivate equity-backed firms are increasingly establishing Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India, moving beyond cost savings to build AI...
CNTXT AI acquires Actualize to strengthen Arabic voice AI for enterprise and government across the GCCUAE-based CNTXT AI has acquired Actualize, an enterprise AI company specializing in dialect-aware Arabic voice agents. This move significan...
US cybersecurity firm N-able opens India GCC, plans 50% local workforce expansion by end-2026N-able Inc, a US cybersecurity firm, will grow its Indian team by over 50 percent by 2026. The company opened a Global Capability Center in...