Pakistan is shaping up an idea that can worry IndiaPakistan is pushing a proposed “Islamic NATO” with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Pakistan, aiming to build a regional defence bloc that r...
15 May, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
Fire or ice: Why a ceasefire in the Gulf cannot holdAs the specter of renewed conflict between the US and Iran looms, the Strait of Hormuz stands at the center of this brewing storm. A fresh ...
13 May, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
West Asia’s unquiet hour: Hidden costs and a strategic opening for IndiaIran war: The West Asia situation is causing ripples in international markets, with oil costs climbing and trade logistics becoming increas...
07 Apr, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Israel Iran War News Day 26: Kuwait airport hit again, US to send more soldiers while Trump claims ‘gift’ from Iran amid peace proposalIsrael Iran Day 26 News Updates: The West Asia war is escalating on its 26th day. Strikes are intensifying across Iran, Israel, and Lebanon...
25 Mar, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Iran war leaves deep, costly scar on Mideast energyThe Iran war has disrupted regional stability and energy markets, with Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz and targeting infrastructure. Thi...
19 Mar, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Iraqi-UAE consortium plans $700 million fast data cable networkA major data cable project is planned connecting the UAE to Turkey through Iraq. This $700 million initiative aims to boost regional connec...
16 Feb, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Trump says Qatar will invest $10 billion in US airbaseDuring his Gulf tour, President Trump announced Qatar's $10 billion investment in the Al Udeid Air Base and highlighted $42 billion in Qata...
15 May, 2025, 06.54 PM IST
Not just travel: India pressing Turkey's many pain pointsIndian travelers are boycotting Turkey due to its support for Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. India is strategically countering Turkey's...
14 May, 2025, 07.11 PM IST
Saudi Arabia signs pact with Turkey's Baykar Tech to localise drone manufacturingInvestments and funding from the Gulf have helped relieve pressure on Turkey's economy and its currency reserves since 2021.
07 Aug, 2023, 09.25 AM IST
Pakistan convinces Saudi Arabia to revive $12 billion refinery, petrochemical complex: ReportThe Pakistan government has made efforts to persuade Saudi Arabia to honour the MoUs signed three years ago and invest in Pakistan, The New...
24 Oct, 2022, 01.55 PM IST
Saudi Arabia, Oman sign deals worth $30 bnSaudi Arabia signed deals with Oman valued at $30 billion, state media said Tuesday, as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman began a tour of Gu...
07 Dec, 2021, 02.32 PM IST
Harbouring ambitions: Gulf states scramble for SomaliaSomalia has been at war for decades and until the last few years it has struggled to attract foreign investment.
02 May, 2018, 01.47 PM IST
Punarnava Ayurveda ties up with Saudi-based Al Hokair groupIn Kerala the idea is to set up an ayurveda hospitality chain with global standards in the next two to three years. The number of centres w...
21 Mar, 2018, 07.40 PM IST
- Dabur completes acquisition of Turkey's Hobi Kozmetik Group
FMCG player said it has completed the Rs 324 crore acquisition of Turkey-based personal care products maker Hobi Kozmetik Group.
12 Oct, 2010, 06.29 PM IST
- BP CEO visits Azerbaijan amid talk of asset sales
BP's embattled Chief Executive Tony Hayward is visiting oil-rich Azerbaijan amid speculation the company may sell assets to help pay for th...
06 Jul, 2010, 02.52 PM IST
- Gulf interested in Indian textile sector
With Indian government taking series of initiatives UAE investors are keen to invest in India's textile sector where the government is givi...
05 Feb, 2008, 10.16 AM IST
- Investments needed in downstream oil sector
Most big investments in the next five years in the oil industry will be in the downstream (oil refining, storage etc) part of the business ...
19 Jul, 2006, 02.47 AM IST