Iran war: Indian alternative investment firms in Gulf stare at sea of uncertaintyIndian investment firms face a pause in Gulf capital. Regional conflict makes investors cautious. High-net-worth individuals and family off...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Saudi Arabia allows six categories to enter Mecca as Hajj restrictions beginSaudi Arabia is tightening entry to Mecca for Hajj. Six groups can now get permits through the Absher Individuals platform. These include P...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Gulf funds, family offices find value in looking eastUAE's Crescent Group is investing $150 million in India. This move signals a broader trend of Gulf investors diversifying away from North A...
16 Feb, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Rise Infraventures targets Gross Transaction Value of Rs 1,000 cr through commercial leasingRise Infraventures aims for significant growth in commercial leasing. The company targets a Gross Transaction Value of over Rupees one thou...
04 Sep, 2025, 03.23 PM IST
Visa-on-arrival now available in Kuwait for GCC foreign residentsKuwait has initiated a new policy allowing foreign residents of GCC countries to obtain tourist visas on arrival. This decision, effective ...
11 Aug, 2025, 10.49 AM IST
UAE, USA account for majority FCNR (B) mobilised by local banksThe UAE and the US account for over half of FCNR (B) deposits at Indian banks, with a notable concentration in the Gulf region. Recent data...
16 Jan, 2025, 10.59 PM IST
Chevron to set up $1 billion Chevron ENGINE centre at RMZ Ecoworld 30-series in BengaluruRMZ Corporation has leased over 3 lakh sq ft of office space to Chevron Global Technology & Services in Bengaluru. This space will house Ch...
18 Sep, 2024, 04.30 PM IST
Aster DM completes separation of Gulf business, plans to add 1,700 beds in India in next 3 yearsAster DM Healthcare has finalized the separation of its India and Gulf (GCC) businesses. A consortium led by Fajr Capital acquired a 65% st...
03 Apr, 2024, 03.43 PM IST
Senior Tamil Nadu bureaucrats including Finance, CM Secretary shuffledThe Tamil Nadu Government has made changes in senior IAS officers. N Muruganandam replaces T Udayachandran as Secretary I to the Chief Mini...
13 May, 2023, 07.40 PM IST
Chennai: New rule triggers spurt in small apartmentsMany residents across the city are making use of a change in floor space index rule to demolish their stand-alone houses and construct apar...
06 Jan, 2020, 01.54 PM IST
Indian expats hit hard as Gulf economies slip on free fall in crude pricesOman, in particular, which has released an austerity-driven budget, has made moves that are likely to affect the monthly expenses of expatr...
22 Jan, 2016, 03.05 PM IST
New India Assurance launches health insurance products in DubaiThe New India Assurance Company Ltd has launched health insurance products catering to individuals and families in Dubai and Northern Emira...
21 May, 2015, 02.20 PM IST
MakeMyTrip to launch Arabic site in New YearThe company will first target Saudi Arabia where the online travel market is estimated at $900 million, or about Rs 5,740 crore, for 2014.
30 Dec, 2014, 01.06 PM IST
Dubai-based carrier 'flydubai' doubles its network in IndiaBudget airline 'flydubai' will begin flights to three Indian cities, including Delhi, from Dubai next week, doubling the number of its dest...
29 May, 2014, 01.28 PM IST
Venus Pharma gets marketing authorisation nod from FranceVenus Pharma GmbH said it has got marketing authorisation (MA) approval from France for meropenem, a generic broad spectrum antibiotic inje...
20 Aug, 2013, 05.22 PM IST
- Dubai-based Alpen Capital opens Kolkata office
Alpen Capital is an investment banking group headquartered in Dubai. It also has a presence in other GCC locations such as Qatar, Oman and ...
30 Jan, 2013, 12.35 PM IST
- Arab investors keen on pie in Indian market post liberal rules
India's decision to allow foreign individuals or groups to invest directly into the country's stock market has attracted serious investment...
10 Jan, 2012, 10.24 PM IST