Lessons learned in 70s have made US, world economies less vulnerable to oil shocksThe world economy is experiencing a significant oil price surge reminiscent of the 1970s. However, countries are now better prepared. Decad...
12 Apr, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Charting the global economy: War fuels inflation, saps sentimentSurging fuel costs from the Iran war are driving a rapid increase in global inflation and a significant drop in consumer confidence.
12 Apr, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
UAE retailers tap alternative ways to fill food aisleDubai retailers are finding new ways to bring goods to the UAE. A truck is traveling from London to Dubai carrying snacks. This land route ...
28 Mar, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz blockage drives food costs higher across GulfGulf nations are experiencing higher food prices. A war has disrupted vital shipping lanes, impacting imports. Supermarkets in Bahrain and ...
19 Mar, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Maersk suspends select cargo bookings between India, neighbouring countries and Upper Gulf markets amid Middle East tensionsIn light of recent developments, the shipping titan Maersk has temporarily halted specific cargo bookings in West Asia. The acceptance of r...
03 Mar, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Budget 2026-27: Ashok Leyland seeks incentive scheme for scrapping of old trucksAshok Leyland urges the government to introduce truck scrappage incentives in the upcoming Budget. This move aims to encourage owners to up...
22 Jan, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
Red Sea attacks force firms to test new land routes via UAE, SaudiAn Israeli software startup, Trucknet Enterprise Ltd., is opening commercial trade routes through the Middle East, bypassing the Houthi-men...
03 Feb, 2024, 10.42 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2022: Kerala football fan takes her Thar all the way to Qatar to watch Messi playMany Indian football fans took this opportunity to travel all the way to Qatar to watch Messi amd Argentina play, but one fan chose an incr...
29 Nov, 2022, 12.28 PM IST
UAE says it suspects drones caused Abu Dhabi fires, Yemen Houthis claim attackYemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement said on Monday it had carried out an attack on the United Arab Emirates after authorities in the Gulf ...
17 Jan, 2022, 04.13 PM IST
Hyperloop may become reality in India before in the UAE, says DP World CEOThe system is currently being developed by several companies, including Virgin Hyperloop, in which Dubai-based port operator DP World holds...
03 Oct, 2021, 02.42 PM IST
Labour shortage and scarcity of containers at ports hit India’s rice exports“Trucks are standing at the Kandla and Mundra ports for a minimum seven days as there is no labour to unload the trucks,” said Gautam Migla...
13 Jun, 2020, 10.02 AM IST
Saudi Arabia reopens area around sacred Kaaba amid virus measuresSaudi Arabia reopened Saturday the area around the sacred Kaaba in Mecca's Grand Mosque, Islam's holiest site, reversing one of a series of...
07 Mar, 2020, 06.54 PM IST
Saudi Arabia’s great run seems headed for troubleA big cohort of idle young adults with high unemployment and relatively light child-care duties could be a volatile mix. Political scientis...
05 Jan, 2019, 04.24 PM IST
World's biggest oil company plans mega investment in IndiaIndia’s oil consumption surged over 11 per cent in 2016 to the most on record.
09 Oct, 2017, 07.04 PM IST
Tata Motors launches truck brand Prima in Saudi ArabiaThe company has launched two Prima heavy-duty trucks in Saudi Arabia - the Prima 4438.S (4X2) tractor head and the Prima 4038.K (6X4) const...
10 Feb, 2017, 05.53 PM IST
Govt not hopeful of early release of Indians trapped in MosulExternal Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has convened a meeting of Indian envoys in the Gulf region on June 29 to assess the situation in Ir...
26 Jun, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
- Saudi firm eyes Indian baby care mkt
Saudi Arabia-based Al Batterjee Group plans to set up a manufacturing plant for baby care products in India and is targeting a turnover of ...
14 Jul, 2007, 02.30 PM IST