Iran rejects US-led Gulf security summit, says Hormuz is under its commandIran has sharply criticized a US-led security summit in Bahrain, asserting that the Strait of Hormuz falls under Tehran's command, not Amer...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Saudi Arabia extends work permit compliance deadline for foreign workers until December 2026Saudi Arabia has granted a significant reprieve to foreign workers and their employers, extending the deadline to regularize work permit st...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and QatarGulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar invested extensively in soccer and infrastructure, yet both faced disappointing exits from the Wor...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
India-Israel, GCC FTA talks temporarily stalled due to West Asia crisis: Piyush GoyalIndia's free trade talks with Israel and the GCC are temporarily paused, while discussions with Canada are progressing rapidly. Commerce Mi...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia, Qatar exits show money can't buy successDespite ambitious spending and notable player acquisitions, Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar experienced disappointing World Cup ...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
An aggressive growth strategy and multi-city expansion bid, Umm Al Qura’s SAR 50 billion portfolioUmm Al Qura, developer of Makkah's Masar Destination, unveils a 2026–2030 strategy to expand across Makkah, Jeddah and Madinah, targeting a...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
FIFA: Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and QatarGulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar, despite significant investment in soccer and infrastructure, faced early exits from the World Cup...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Nine of ten African teams qualify for Round of 32Africa has rewritten FIFA World Cup history after an unprecedented nine of its 10 teams from the continent secured places in the Round of 3...
28 Jun, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia set to sack head coach Donis after group-stage exitSaudi Arabia's football federation is set for a major shake-up following a disappointing World Cup exit. Coach Georgios Donis is likely to ...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
Cabo Verde reach knockouts in historic World Cup debut, book Round of 32 showdown with Messi’s ArgentinaCabo Verde has etched its name in World Cup history, reaching the knockout stage in its debut tournament as the smallest nation to do so. T...
27 Jun, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
FIFA World Cup: Cape Verde extend World Cup fairytale to set up Argentina meetingCape Verde's incredible World Cup debut continues as they secured a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia, propelling them into the knockout stages...
27 Jun, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
Iran insists on right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near OmanIran asserted its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, warning Gulf states against aligning with the U.S. This comes after an attack on a s...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Pakistan's Gen Z taking to investing in stocks in big way, claim stock managersPakistan's Gen Z is driving new accounts on the stock exchange, making up 41% of openings in FY25-26. Despite this surge, overall investmen...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
1 km high, 167+ storeys: All about Jeddah Tower, the Saudi mega skyscraper set to surpass Burj KhalifaSaudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower has surpassed 100 floors, inching closer to its goal of becoming the world's tallest building at over 1,000 met...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Saudi Arabia introduces online portal for foreign property ownershipSaudi Arabia has unveiled a new digital platform, "Saudi Properties," simplifying foreign property ownership. This initiative, aligned with...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
India in talks to sell supersonic BrahMos missile to UAE: ReportIndia is in advanced talks with the UAE to export its advanced defence systems, including the supersonic BrahMos missile and Akashteer air ...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Iran deployed covert Iraq drone cells to target Gulf states: ReportIran's Revolutionary Guard has reportedly formed secret cells in Iraq to launch drone strikes on Gulf nations hosting U.S. troops. These el...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.57 AM IST