The Right Man, Ten Days Too Late
VD Satheesan’s elevation as Chief Minister is the correct decision — perhaps the only defensible…
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Vasu Shroff: The Merchant Who Helped Shape a Community in Dubai
In April 1960, a 19-year-old Indian man stepped onto a ship bound for Sharjah after…
UAE Food Bank distributes 5,000 meals to workers in one-day outreach drive
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The UAE Food Bank distributed 5,000 meals to workers across…
Rain and Rhythm as Rolling Storm Rattles Dubai Night
DUBAI, March 26 — Rain began falling across Dubai at around 11 p.m. on Thursday,…
When the Desert Learns to Weep
From the mountains of Ras Al Khaimah to the salt flats of Abu Dhabi, rain…
The President’s Eid Message That Felt Personal to Millions in the UAE
By Dr. Zareena Moorkan/ Special to Gulf Daily Mail SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — The…
The Sky Is Defended. The Truth Must Be Too
By Dr. KT Abdurabb THE interceptor trails fade into the Gulf night almost as quickly…
Trump: US Bombs Iran’s Kharg Island ‘Crown Jewel’, Spares Oil Terminals—for Now
Washington— US President Donald Trump announced Friday that American forces carried out a major bombing…
How Dubai’s Indian See the Breaking News Drama Back Home
By Bikram Vohra Special to Gulf Daily Mail At the very outset, I don’t know…
Ratings Over Reality — The Unethical War Reporting of Indian News Channels
A section of Indian Television Is Not Reporting the Gulf Crisis. It Is Performing It…
Indian Embassies Warn Expats; Airlines Suspend Flights
ABU DHABI — Indian diplomatic missions in the Gulf urged nationals on Friday to exercise utmost…
Is the Minab strike a strategic failure for Israel?
From the Gulf Desk The reported Israeli-US strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ primary school…
Israel, US launch strikes on Iran targets
JERUSALEM, Israel — Israeli fighter jets backed by US forces struck targets across Iran early…
Iran-Israel conflict spreads across Gulf states
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — The United States and Israel launched joint strikes on…
Fujairah’s Heritage Glows: Qidfa Wins FAO Honour
FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates — In the shadow of the rugged Hajar Mountains, where the…
Saudi Arabia gives $346 mn to Yemen
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia has provided $346.6 million (1.3 billion riyals) to help…
Saudi Eases RHQ Rule, Allows Exemptions for Foreign Firms in Gov’t Contracts
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia has refined its procurement regulations to permit government entities to engage…
Rare Six-Planet Parade Lights Up Dubai Skies: Jupiter, Saturn, and More Visible Tonight
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Stargazers in Dubai and across the UAE are being treated…
UK Plans Nearly 5% Rise in PhD Stipends
LONDON — UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the country’s main public funder of research and…
Abu Dhabi Property Deals Reach AED142bn in 2025
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Abu Dhabi’s real estate market recorded transactions worth a record…
UAE Pledges $1.2bn for Gaza at Trump’s Peace Board
WASHINGTON– The United Arab Emirates pledged $1.2 billion Thursday to support Gaza’s reconstruction and stability…
UAE Joins 58 Nations in Global AI Partnership
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates- The United Arab Emirates has reinforced its position as a…
Trump Presses Iran for Nuclear Deal in 10 Days
Washington – US President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a stark warning to Iran, urging…
Dubai foundation pledges $27m to fight hunger
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A Dubai-based foundation has pledged AED100 million ($27 million) to…
Dubai festivals fuel retail boom, expat buzz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates— Fireworks over malls, cyclists streaming down Sheikh Zayed Road at dawn…
UAE Crown Prince expands AI diplomacy in Delhi
NEW DELHI, India— Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu…
Huge Opportunities: 30,000 Nursing Jobs in Germany
BERLIN — Germany is expanding opportunities for Indian nurses as it faces a growing shortage of…
Germany Announces Visa-Free Airport Transit for Indian Passport Holders
BERLIN, Germany — Germany has announced it will lift the airport transit visa requirement for Indian…
Canada Clarifies How Temporary Visas, Permits Can Be Canceled
By Robert MachadoOTTAWA — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced clearer legal guidelines…
Oman Bars Expats From Over 200 Professions in Intensified Omanisation Push
From Mahmoud Rafeeque Muscat, Oman — Oman has expanded its Omanisation policy by prohibiting expatriates…
Saudi Intensifies Crackdown on Residency Violations: Over 21,000 Arrested
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has reported 21,029 violations of residency,…
UAE Visa Reforms: Easier Access for Tourists and Talent
Dubai, United Arab Emirates– Just weeks after ringing in the New Year with spectacular fireworks…
Surge in Distress Calls from Indian Workers in Abroad
MUMBAI, India – India’s Ministry of External Affairs has recorded more than 16,000 grievances from…
GCC Strengthens Labour Rights for Migrant Workers
NEW DELHI, India: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have undertaken substantial labour market reforms in…
Canada Caps International Student Intake as New Controls Reshape Indian Enrolment
OTTAWA, Canada — Canada’s federal government is maintaining tighter controls on international student intake following a…
Germany Steps Up Skilled Worker Recruitment from India Amid Labor Shortages
BERLIN, Germany – Germany is intensifying efforts to attract skilled professionals from India as it…
U.S. Visa Restrictions on 39 Countries Ripple Through Multicultural Expat Communities
FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates – A sweeping U.S. visa policy expansion, effective January 1, 2026, under…
UAE rulers order release of thousands of prisoners ahead of Ramadan
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered…
Breaking News: Ramadan Moon Sighted in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH/ABU DHABI- The crescent moon (Hilal) marking the start of Ramadan 1447 AH has been…
Visa-Free Armenia: Eligible Indians Get 180 Days Access in Early 2026
YEREVAN, Armenia (GDM)— Indian expatriates living in the Gulf, United States and Europe can now…
Saudi court urges Ramadan moon sighting
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday called on Muslims…
Sri Lankan wins gold Mercedes in Dubai draw
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates— A Dubai resident from a small fishing village in Sri Lanka…
ADU surpasses 5,000 Scopus-indexed papers
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has published more than 5,000…
Bahrain, UAE launch one-point air travel pilot for their citizens
MANAM, Bahrain — The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain this week launched the first phase…
Ramadan Unites Worlds: Fasting Hours, Shared Hearts
By. KT Abdurabb As the crescent moon is sighted or awaited across skies from the…
Khorfakkan set to become city of forests
SHARAH, United Arab Emirates: Khorfakkan has always been one of the most beautiful spots along…
Dubai worker returns AED 50,000 gold in 3 days
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: An unusual yet uplifting episode in Dubai has drawn international attention…
Sharjah Ruler opens major Fili heritage projects
SHARJAH,— United Arab Emirates: The ruler of Sharjah on Sunday inaugurated a series of heritage…
UAE opens new round of teaching, admin jobs
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (GDM) — The UAE Ministry of Education has opened applications…
Saudi King Salman Reshuffles Cabinet, Key Posts
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (GDM) — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz…
Qatar’s Amir visits UAE, leaders stress regional stability
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (GDM) — UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan…
Gold Rebounds: Dubai Dips, India Rises!
By Sai Gopal Krishna Gold prices rebounded sharply on February 13, 2026, erasing much of…
UAE luxury watch pioneer Abdulmagied Seddiqi dies at 81
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Abdulmagied Ahmed Seddiqi, a prominent UAE businessman and co-owner of Seddiqi…
Mohammed bin Rashid targets 5m children in hunger drive
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates— Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister…
Trans Teen’s BC Shooting Leaves 8 Dead, Motive Unknown
By Robert Machado TUMBLER RIDGE, Canada — In the shadow of British Columbia’s Rocky Mountains,…
Tumbler Ridge School Shooting Kills 9; Suspect Dead
By Robert Machado TUMBLER RIDGE, British Columbia — A devastating school shooting claimed nine lives…
UAE Achieves Top IAEA Nonproliferation Status for Third Year
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates has fully met its obligations…
Closing Women’s Health Gap ‘Worth $1 Trillion’
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Closing gaps in data and research on women’s health could…
Kerala YouTuber Granted Bail in Suicide Case
By Avinash Payyoli KOZHIKODE, India — A court in Kerala on Wednesday granted bail to…
Rare mountain honey steals spotlight at Jazan festival
By A.P. Abdul Rahim AL-EDABI, Saudi Arabia — In a bustling hall filled with the amber…
Qatar Marks 15th National Sports Day
Doha, Qatar — Qatar on Tuesday launched the 15th edition of National Sports Day under…
Passport to fun: 10 dirhams for world stamps
DUBAI — At Global Village, the sprawling open-air cultural park on the outskirts of Dubai, visitors…
New Jebel Ali Hub Aims to Speed GCC Auto Parts Delivery as Aftermarket Demand Grows
DUBAI — A new 215,000-square-foot logistics hub in Jebel Ali Free Zone has opened with…
Emirates expands global retail push with 10th flagship store
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Emirates airline announced Tuesday the opening of its 10th flagship “Emirates…
Dubai launches Middle East’s first fully integrated digital port health system
Dubai, United Arab Emirates– Dubai has unveiled the region’s first fully integrated digital system to…
Ramadan and Your Smile: How to Avoid Dental Pain While Fasting
By Dr. Zareena Moorkan With more than three decades of experience treating patients across the…
California 101: A first-timer’s dream trip for GCC travelers
By Sajna Kayvee From snow-dusted national parks to sunlit beaches and star-studded boulevards, California offers…
All-new Geely EX5 EM-i, marking major UAE push into new energy vehicles
Dubai, UAE – AGMC, the official distributor of Geely Auto in the UAE, has launched the…
Sharjah Asset Management, ERC sign research MoU
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: Sharjah Asset Management (SAM), the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah,…
Dubai sets new tourism record with 19.6m visitors
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai welcomed a record 19.59 million international overnight visitors in…
L&T wins Dubai contract to expand key road corridor
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates— Larsen & Toubro’s transportation infrastructure arm has won a major contract…
Abu Dhabi opens community-funded building for scholarships
ABU DHABI, Feb 10, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi University (ADU), in collaboration with the…
Dubai boosts Emirati hiring in private sector push
By Jessica Roberts Dubai, United Arab Emirates:Dubai has launched a major initiative to expand Emirati…
SpiceJet launches Ahmedabad-Sharjah flights
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (GDM) — Indian carrier SpiceJet has launched a new scheduled service…
Gulf Women Gain Ground in Law and Arbitration Roles
MANAMA, Bahrain (Feb. 5, 2026) —Women are playing an increasingly prominent role in arbitration and…
Abu Dhabi Indian School Marks 50 Years of UAE-India Friendship
Abu Dhbai, United Arab Emirates -Feb.03,2026 (GDM) A journey that began in 1975 with just…
Asia faces high stakes in key 2026 elections
By Mizanur Rahman DHAKA, Feb 03,2026 -Asia is heading into a watershed electoral year in…
Pakistan‑India women’s T20 set as men’s boycott standoff looms
BANGKOK, Thailand, Feb. 3, 2026 (Agencies) — Pakistan’s Women’s A cricket team is set to…
Saudi Pushes Vision 2030 with Privatization, Tech, VC
RIYADH, February 3, 2026 — In the second half of January, Saudi Arabia solidified its…
Qatar Showcases LNG Growth Amid Global Geopolitical Tensions
DOHA, Feb. 2, 2026 (GDM) — Qatar opened the 21st International Conference and Exhibition on…
Oman Sees 55,000 Cases, Labour Law Violations Top List
Muscat, Feb 2, 2026 (GDM) — Oman’s Public Prosecution Department reported receiving 55,164 cases in…
Singapore Airlines to launch non-stop Riyadh flights
Riyadh, Feb 3, 2026 (GDM) — Singapore Airlines will launch four-times weekly non-stop flights between…
Crown Prince of Fujairah at World Taekwondo Gala
FUJAIRAH, Feb. 3, 2026 — Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince…
Saudi Premium Visa: Special Residency for Top Talent
RIYADH, FEB 02 (GMD): Saudi Arabia’s Special Talent Premium Residency continues to draw strong interest…
CJ Roy diary names India, Gulf business figures
NEW DELHI, 02 FEB (GDM)A diary allegedly linked to businessman CJ Roy, portions of which…
Bedouin Speed Thrills: Riyadh’s Camel Crown Awaits
Riyadh, January 31, 2026 (GDM) — A total of 64 male and female camel riders…
Sharjah Launches Digital Systems For Judicial Services
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (WAM) — The deputy ruler of Sharjah launched new digital judicial…
India’s economy seen growing 6.8–7.2% in FY27: Survey
NEW DELHI, Jan 29 (GDM) — India’s economy is projected to grow between 6.8 and…
India BJP leader booked after assault video surfaces
SATNA, India, Jan 29, 2026 (GDM) — Police in India’s central state of Madhya Pradesh…
Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash near Baramati; probe underway
Baramati/Mumbai, India Jan 28: Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister and a key leader of…
Smart technology meets sacred history at Madinah mosque
MADINAH, Saudi Arabia,28, Jan (GDM) — As millions of worshippers stream into the Prophet’s Mosque…
EU-India Trade Deal Heralds New Era of Global Commerce
New Delhi/Brussels — After almost two decades of fits and starts, the European Union and…
Key UAE visa rule changes introduced in 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 24, 2026 (GMD) – The UAE introduced several significant visa…
How to sponsor parents for Dubai residency
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 1, 2025 (GDM) – Expatriate residents in Dubai who meet…
UAE, India, Saudi Arabia Drive Aviation Boom With Massive Orders
DUBAI, Jan 26, 2026 (GDM) – The global airline industry is entering a new growth phase,…
Gulf Capital acquires two US healthtech companies for US$ 60 million to build a global leader in Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management
ABU DHABI– Gulf Capital, a leading growth markets alternative investment firm, announced today that it…
L& T organizes blood donation drive in Dubai and Sharjah
DUBAI – In response to the ever-growing need for whole blood units by hospitals around…
Gulf Air resurgence continues apace with latest IT overhaul
DUBAI- Gulf Air’s tech-driven transformation continues apace, with significant new efficiency enhancements for internal and external…