What to know about the demining and escort mission that US allies want for the Strait of HormuzAllies are proposing a naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz. This mission aims to ensure safe passage for ships and insurers. It involves...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Insurance cos expand war-risk cover in UAE as tensions riseWar-risk insurance is now available for everyday consumers in the UAE. Insurers are offering new policies for cars, cargo, and travel. This...
15 May, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
For foreign workers in Mideast, risk from Iran war collides with economic strain at homeA missile strike in the Mideast killed Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, a Bangladeshi migrant worker, highlighting the perilous situation for mi...
04 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Mumbai’s skyline is soaring. So is the pressure on housingMumbai's booming real estate market sees global financial giants occupying luxury towers while low-income residents like taxi driver Ramu V...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Will US naval blockade on Iranian ports successful in ending already-fragile ceasefire? Global oil, Strait of Hormuz, Donald Trump, Iran tensions explainedWill US naval blockade on Iranian ports successful in ending already-fragile ceasefire? The United States has launched a naval blockade tar...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
NRI term insurance demand doubles in two years; younger buyers drive growthDemand for term insurance among Non-Resident Indians has doubled in two years, with a 35% month-on-month surge following West Asian tension...
09 Apr, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Several measures announced to cushion exporters from Gulf conflict impact: DGFTIndia is taking steps to help exporters facing challenges due to the Gulf conflict. Key sectors like gems, jewellery, rice, and pharma are ...
02 Apr, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
FIFA World Cup travel costs: How to plan and budget smartly for football’s most expensive carnivalFIFA World Cup 2026 turns a fan trip into a high-cost, multi-country journey.
30 Mar, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Qatar Group, Cosmea and a few others team up for general insurance venture"The JV has applied for a preliminary licence to the regulator and it will start with more than ₹300 crore of initial investment," said a s...
20 Mar, 2024, 11.54 PM IST
Most Gulf shares rise on strong oil; Mideast conflict in focusSaudi Arabia's benchmark index edged up 0.1%, supported by gains in most sectors, with oil major Saudi Aramco adding 0.5% and Company for C...
12 Oct, 2023, 10.05 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2022: Lloyd's of London predicts England triumph in Qatar, OPTA AI backs BrazilWith the World Cup 2022 hoopla, Lloyd's of London, the largest marketplace for organizational risk solutions, has predicted England as the ...
12 Nov, 2022, 09.54 PM IST
It's payback time: Days before embargo anniversary, Qatar bans goods from 4 nationsQatar, which has one of the world’s biggest sovereign wealth funds, expanded faster than most of its neighbors last year and is expected to...
27 May, 2018, 06.36 AM IST
The Oberoi Group inks management contract for two new projects in QatarThe two projects include a 250 key luxury hotel being developed in the West Bay area of Doha and a 148 key luxury serviced apartment locate...
12 Oct, 2015, 12.44 PM IST
LIC International eyeing tie-up with financial institutions in BahrainLIC (International) is in talks with Bahrain-based financial institutions to become a part of their distribution channel in the Gulf nation.
13 Aug, 2014, 04.22 PM IST
- Italy's Generali eyes Islamic insurance venture
Italian insurance giant Generali is considering a possible joint venture with the Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) in the high-growth sector of Isl...
22 Dec, 2009, 10.15 PM IST
- Indian Insurance cos to launch services in Saudi
Two Indian insurance companies -- Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and New India Assurance have entered into a contract with Saudi...
30 Jul, 2007, 01.00 PM IST
- Accident insurance scheme for Indian expatriates
A new group personal accident insurance scheme for Indians working in the Gulf has been launched in Qatar.
22 Mar, 2007, 05.40 PM IST