L&T betting big on 'digital workers' to overcome manpower challenges inprojects: CFO R Shankar RamanLarsen & Toubro is embracing automation and technology for construction growth. The company is using robots for tasks like welding and plas...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Saudi Arabia launches flexible working hours in RiyadhRiyadh has launched flexible working hours across six major business districts to combat traffic congestion and enhance quality of life. Ov...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Rs 34 crore Blood Money, 20 years in jail: Kerala man finally returns on Eid, mother says "today Allah reunited my son with me"Kozhikode, a district in Kerala, rejoiced as Abdul Rahim returned home after 20 years in a Saudi jail, a journey marked by a death sentence...
29 May, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
India's job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and tradeThe Middle East conflict is impacting India's economy by forcing migrant workers home and reducing demand for manufactured exports. This do...
22 May, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
Pakistan faces fresh trouble as UAE expels thousands of workers amid rising tensions with Abu DhabiThousands of Pakistani Shia workers are reportedly being expelled from the UAE, straining already troubled relations. This follows a demand...
09 May, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
India-UAE, India-US among top 10 migration corridors in 2024: UNA United Nations report reveals key global migration routes. India to the United Arab Emirates and India to the United States are among the...
05 May, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
India's factory growth stays sluggish in April amid war-led soaring costs, PMI showsIndia's manufacturing growth saw a slight uptick in April, reaching 54.7, but remained near a four-year low due to weak domestic demand and...
04 May, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
For foreign workers in Mideast, risk from Iran war collides with economic strain at homeA missile strike in the Mideast killed Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, a Bangladeshi migrant worker, highlighting the perilous situation for mi...
04 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Air India Express restores West Asia routes, to operate over 40 daily servicesAir India Express has significantly expanded its West Asia operations from April 30, 2026, restoring flights to Qatar and Bahrain while boo...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Gulf oil output can rebound in months after Hormuz reopens, but full recovery faces risks, says Goldman SachsUS-Iran war impact: Gulf crude oil output may rebound quickly once the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Goldman Sachs research suggests a swift re...
25 Apr, 2026, 11.47 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
LeT’s ‘Khargosh’ flees India, surfaces in Saudi Arabia via fake identityA Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist, Umer Harris, has reportedly escaped India to Saudi Arabia using a forged passport. Srinagar Police investigati...
19 Apr, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
West Asia war: Morbi-Thangadh ceramic clusters gasp for gas, units shut, losses mountSince the beginning of the war, these two clusters are struggling due to a shortage of propane, with many units closing shops.
17 Apr, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
India activates global diplomatic grid to secure 9.5 lakh citizens amid West Asia crisisIndia has evacuated nearly 9.5 lakh nationals from West Asia amid escalating conflict, with the Ministry of External Affairs coordinating l...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
Saudi Arabia restricts Makkah entry from April 13; permit mandatory for residents and foreign nationalsSaudi Arabia has implemented new Hajj season regulations. Foreign nationals and residents without official permits are barred from entering...
13 Apr, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Xi's $270 billion Middle East bet limits China support for IranChina's substantial investments across the Middle East, particularly in green tech and tourism, are now jeopardized by regional conflict. D...
10 Apr, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
Why expatriate workers are leaving Saudi Arabia in drovesAs companies struggle with slower business and authorities impose more fees on foreigners, the biggest Arab economy is losing some of its a...
10 Jul, 2018, 10.57 AM IST