Ebola travel restrictions: India, Canada, UAE and other countries tighten entry rulesNations worldwide are enacting stricter travel rules to curb disease spread. India launched an online health declaration portal for interna...
29 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions as war marks six monthsThe United States has imposed additional targeted Iran-related sanctions this week. An Egyptian bank faces limits for conducting business w...
28 Aug, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
UAE has turned desert sand into construction bricks using a new eco-friendly method developed by scientists that doesn't need additional heat to harden and could reduce cement importsResearchers in the UAE have developed construction bricks using abundant desert sand and alkali-activated binders instead of conventional P...
28 Aug, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Pipelines and ports: Iran war spurs Gulf infrastructure investmentGulf nations are investing billions in infrastructure to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Ports, pipelines, and railways are top priorities as ...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
'No other option': Gulf expats hunker down between bouts of warForeign workers are largely staying in Gulf countries despite six months of conflict, choosing higher, tax-free salaries over weaker prospe...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Seven Indian seafarers repatriated from Abu Dhabi after 11 months stranded on MV Sea Star 2Seven Indian seafarers stranded on MV Sea Star 2 have been repatriated from Abu Dhabi. The Indian Embassy confirmed these repatriations and...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
India pivots to US for LPG, LNG as West Asia crisis disrupts Gulf suppliesIndia is sharply increasing LPG and LNG imports from the United States as West Asia disruptions constrain traditional Gulf supplies. US LPG...
25 Aug, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
India-UAE growth corridor: $25 billion in 10 yrs, room for more investmentsThe India-UAE growth corridor presents substantial trade and investment opportunities for both nations. UAE executives highlighted India's ...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
India's exports to Iran set to fall further due to Dubai halt, US sanctionsNew U.S. sanctions and UAE trade suspension may disrupt Indian exports to Iran. Rice, tea, and pharmaceutical shipments routed through Duba...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
UAE installs low-cost defence to counter slow-moving Iranian drones targeting oil storage tanks, video goes viralA viral X video claiming to show the UAE's new “cope cages” around fuel storage tanks has crossed 1.8 million views as the country complete...
23 Aug, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
UAE companies keen to invest in Rajasthan hospitality sector: UAE MinistryRajasthan's Chief Minister invited United Arab Emirates companies to invest in key sectors. He highlighted the state's rich heritage and to...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
With $9.3 billion existing Dubai investment, 55,274 jobs; new MoUs seek to expand India-UAE AI and trade tiesThe agreements were signed in Bengaluru between the Indian industry bodies and a delegation led by Dubai Chambers’ president and chief exec...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Urban Company, Unicommerce expand partnership to Saudi Arabia, UAEUrban Company's Middle East division has partnered with Unicommerce to streamline its e-commerce operations in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Th...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
UAE visa fee covered? Indians can save AED 285 on their next Abu Dhabi holiday — here’s howIndian travellers can save AED 285 on UAE entry visa fees when booking an eligible Abu Dhabi hotel stay of at least three nights through Ma...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
UAE halts all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further noticeThe United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade activities and financial transactions with Iran. This decision follows regional escalation...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
UAE detects two ballistic missiles launched from Iran, warns residents to stay safeThe UAE on Tuesday detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran, the Defence Ministry said, with one missile falling outside the coun...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
India's tanker exports surge over six-fold to USD 1.36 billion in Q1 FY27; UAE leadsIndia's tanker exports surged dramatically in the June quarter, soaring six times compared to previous figures. The UAE emerged as the top ...
18 Aug, 2026, 03.31 PM IST