Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and QatarGulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar invested extensively in soccer and infrastructure, yet both faced disappointing exits from the Wor...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
India-Israel, GCC FTA talks temporarily stalled due to West Asia crisis: Piyush GoyalIndia's free trade talks with Israel and the GCC are temporarily paused, while discussions with Canada are progressing rapidly. Commerce Mi...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia, Qatar exits show money can't buy successDespite ambitious spending and notable player acquisitions, Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar experienced disappointing World Cup ...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
An aggressive growth strategy and multi-city expansion bid, Umm Al Qura’s SAR 50 billion portfolioUmm Al Qura, developer of Makkah's Masar Destination, unveils a 2026–2030 strategy to expand across Makkah, Jeddah and Madinah, targeting a...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
FIFA: Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and QatarGulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar, despite significant investment in soccer and infrastructure, faced early exits from the World Cup...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura kills 14, probe underwaySaudi Aramco helicopter crash: Tragedy struck Aramco as a helicopter crash in Ras Tanura claimed 14 lives, with the cause under investigati...
28 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia set to sack head coach Donis after group-stage exitSaudi Arabia's football federation is set for a major shake-up following a disappointing World Cup exit. Coach Georgios Donis is likely to ...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
Cabo Verde reach knockouts in historic World Cup debut, book Round of 32 showdown with Messi’s ArgentinaCabo Verde has etched its name in World Cup history, reaching the knockout stage in its debut tournament as the smallest nation to do so. T...
27 Jun, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
FIFA World Cup: Cape Verde extend World Cup fairytale to set up Argentina meetingCape Verde's incredible World Cup debut continues as they secured a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia, propelling them into the knockout stages...
27 Jun, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
Iran insists on right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near OmanIran asserted its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, warning Gulf states against aligning with the U.S. This comes after an attack on a s...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Rubio hails US-Gulf Arab unity despite region's persistent concerns about Iran agreementUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf Arab partners of unwavering support amidst ongoing negotiations to end the war with Iran. De...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
US Supreme Court paves way for deportation of Haitians, SyriansThe US Supreme Court has upheld a Trump-era decision to end deportation protections for approximately 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians. I...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
Tribal council rejects Blinkit's trading license permission in MeghalayaMeghalaya's Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council has denied Blinkit a trading license, citing concerns over its business model impacting...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
1 km high, 167+ storeys: All about Jeddah Tower, the Saudi mega skyscraper set to surpass Burj KhalifaSaudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower has surpassed 100 floors, inching closer to its goal of becoming the world's tallest building at over 1,000 met...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Saudi Arabia introduces online portal for foreign property ownershipSaudi Arabia has unveiled a new digital platform, "Saudi Properties," simplifying foreign property ownership. This initiative, aligned with...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
UAE to launch first passenger train on June 30The UAE is set to launch its inaugural passenger train service this month, connecting Abu Dhabi and Fujairah initially. This ambitious proj...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Iran-Israel conflict puts UAE, Saudi Arabia's foreign workers under strainA protracted conflict in the Gulf is jeopardizing billions in remittances, vital for families across Asia and Africa. Migrant workers, like...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST