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The City of Gold starts coming back to life after its darkest hourDubai's economic landscape is tested after regional conflict. Aviation, hotels, and real estate see impacts. Luxury retail also faces press...
India medical tourism market feels the weight of Iran warIndia's medical tourism sector faces challenges as West Asian tensions continue. Overseas patient numbers remain lower than before the conf...
Dubai hospitality gets a nine-day breather during Eid al-Adha holidaysIn anticipation of the Eid al-Adha holidays, hotels across Dubai and Abu Dhabi are seeing a notable spike in reservations, a promising sign...
Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to sourceIran war: Dubai's vibrant restaurant scene is feeling the pinch. Chefs are struggling to get key ingredients like avocados and tomatillos. ...
UAE's OPEC exit may not hit oil markets, say executivesUAE’s planned exit from OPEC is unlikely to disrupt global oil markets despite its sizable output, say industry executives, though it may d...
Strait of Hormuz crisis to lead Gulf region into recession? Global diplomacy and rising tensions shape Gulf outlookStrait of Hormuz crisis to lead Gulf region into recession? The Gulf region faces rising tensions after attacks, shipping restrictions, and...
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...
UAE hotels find peace in war, go for renovations and upgradesPremium hotels in Dubai are undertaking renovations. This is happening due to a slowdown in tourist numbers. Some hotels will close for up ...
A $176 billion reality check for Europe’s luxury brands as Middle East tensions hit shoppersA distant war is impacting global luxury sales. Europe's top luxury firms have lost billions in market value. The Middle East, a key growth...
HNIs eye Greece residency as alternative to Dubai optionAffluent Indians are increasingly eyeing Greece as a destination for permanent residency. The motivations behind this trend include evolvin...
Air India revises fuel surcharge on domestic and international flights amid Iran war jittersAir India has revised its fuel surcharge structure for domestic and international flights, effective April 8 and April 10, 2026, respective...
UAE slows down from Gulf war stress; raises remittance concerns for India amid layoffs, pay cutsThe United Arab Emirates economy faces early stress as the Gulf war continues. Sectors like hospitality, travel, and food & beverage are se...
In hawala universe, it's a partial eclipse of dollarThe Indian money market's hawala sector is experiencing an unusual discount on the dollar-rupee exchange rate, a shift attributed to stalle...
No capital flight from the UAE, only risk recalibration: Badr JafarGlobal investors are reassessing risks in the Gulf amid ongoing conflict. However, the UAE is not seeing capital flight, according to Badr ...
Madhavan makes urgent appeal for Dubai taxi drivers, urges UAE residents and tourists to help out amid Iran-US warActor R. Madhavan has urged UAE residents to support taxi drivers struggling with low earnings amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. Shari...
As Iran-Israel-US war begins to hurt, UAE takes steps to ease the painThe UAE is taking proactive steps to shield its economy from regional conflict. The Central Bank is injecting liquidity into banks, allowin...
'Dubai is safe': UAE pushes to contain fallout from Iran onslaughtDubai is actively working to restore its image as a secure destination following Iran's missile and drone attacks. Authorities are promotin...
Unified GCC visa: Middle East’s multi-nation travel permit to be rolled out this yearThe Saudi Tourism Authority has said the imminent introduction of the Unified GCC visa, permitting travellers to explore all six Gulf natio...
Gulf's version of the Schengen visa to be called 'GCC Grand Tours', open up access to six countriesThe GCC Grand Tours unified tourist visa aims to boost tourism by simplifying travel across Gulf countries, with an estimated 128.7 million...
- Dubai will manage its debts: Report
Dubai will be able to tide over the current debt crisis but real estate and leisure tourism sectors will take much longer to recover, says ...