Hormuz halt forces Middle East trade into huge rewiringA year after a US-Israel and Iran conflict, Siemens Energy explored alternative routes to Dammam, Saudi Arabia, due to potential Strait of ...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
UAE simplifies work permit system, expands categories to 13The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has introduced new work permit reforms. These changes aim to accelerate hiring and ...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Banks seek easing of guarantee curbs to draw more NRI fundsIndian banks are asking the Reserve Bank of India to remove a guarantee restriction. This move aims to attract money from the Indian diaspo...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
India, Oman trade pact to come into force from June 1; Check what's insideIndia and Oman's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, CEPA, begins on June 1. This pact offers Indian exports 100% duty-free acces...
31 May, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Cyber Alert: Companies rush to fortify systemsRubrik, Securonix and Proofpoint reported shorter sale cycles, demand for additional disaster recovery locations and stronger digital ring ...
25 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Why West’s crypto rules matter for East’s financial futureThe US CLARITY Act addressing legal uncertainty will shape global crypto regulation. Eastern hubs like the UAE and Singapore are moving ahe...
23 May, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Top-level rejig hits mid-cap ITs; Fintechs wary of RBI wallet rulesHappy Thursday! Mid-sized IT firms are realigning leadership teams as AI-driven changes force a rethink. This and more in today's ETtech Mo...
21 May, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Digital gold and silver players form self-regulatory body for greater consumer protectionIndia's digital precious metals industry has launched the Digital Precious Metals Assurance Council of India (DPMACI), a self-regulatory bo...
11 May, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
India must leverage its digital verification architecture to evolve into a trust-based economyIndia faces a low-trust economy with high friction, exemplified by complex KYC norms. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted this ...
07 May, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Dubai Residential Visa: You no longer need minimum 7.5 lakh Dirhams to buy a property, Dubai Land Department makes Visa rules easierDubai has removed the minimum property purchase value for sole owners seeking a two-year real estate investor residency visa. For jointly o...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
GIFT City vs Dubai vs Singapore: What you need to know while choosing your investment hubIndian wealth is increasingly seeking global anchors, with GIFT City, Dubai's DIFC and Singapore emerging as key contenders. Each hub offer...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
HDFC Bank alerts clients on card swipe for overseas dealsIn recent times many resident individuals, banking with various financial institutions, have used cards to carry out international capital ...
24 Apr, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
From Paris to Phuket: The new logic guiding Indian summer travelIndian summer travel plans are shifting. Due to Middle East tensions and rising airfares, long-haul trips to Europe and the US are being re...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
What you can’t pack for your next flight from India to the UAEIndian travelers should be aware of UAE's strict regulations on luggage items. Common kitchen staples like copra and chilli powder face res...
10 Aug, 2025, 01.21 PM IST
Travelling to the UAE with cash, gold or other valuables? Here’s what to know about the declaration ruleTravellers entering or leaving the UAE with valuables exceeding Dh60,000 must declare them via the Afseh platform. The ICP's online and mob...
08 Aug, 2025, 11.34 AM IST
HDFC Bank faces regulatory scrutiny over alleged mis-selling of Credit Suisse bonds in UAEHDFC Bank faces scrutiny in the UAE over the alleged mis-selling of Credit Suisse bonds. A regulator is examining potential breaches of lic...
29 May, 2025, 06.12 AM IST