When the Rupee Fell — and the Expat Cheered, but Not for Long
Special to Gulf Daily Mail Rajan Menon still remembers the day he landed at Dubai…
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UAE aviation soars on profits, big deals
DUBAI/SHARJAH — The United Arab Emirates’ aviation sector signalled fresh momentum on Wednesday as carrier…
BAFTAs 2026: A Night of Big Wins and Unexpected Drama
London, UNITED KINGDOM – A night of glamour, unexpected victories and uneasy controversy marked the…
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…
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…
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…
Dubai Comedy Festival returns bigger for 2026 this October
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The Dubai Comedy Festival will return for its eighth edition…
Gold Rebounds: Dubai Dips, India Rises!
By Sai Gopal Krishna Gold prices rebounded sharply on February 13, 2026, erasing much of…
Bollywood Meets Ideology: Salman Khan’s RSS Appearance Sparks a Wider Debate
MUMBAI, India: In a city where film sets stand not far from political headquarters, the…
Qatar Marks 15th National Sports Day
Doha, Qatar — Qatar on Tuesday launched the 15th edition of National Sports Day under…
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…
Bangladesh votes amid BNP lead, Islamist youth surge
Bangladesh heads to the polls on Wednesday in its most consequential election in decades, with…
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…
DEWA posts record 2025 revenue, profit and EBITDA
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (GDM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC reported record financial…
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,…
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…
Kozhikode’s Timeless Melody: Where Busy Markets Transform into Soulful Mehfil Nights
KOZHIKODE- India: When the sun sets and the dust settles, the bustling gullies of Kozhikode…
Gulf’s digital gold rush: the race for premium domains
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates— In the Middle East’s sun-baked digital frontier, where oil wealth is…
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…
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…
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 Property Opens to Foreigners: What Buyers Must Know
RIYADH, Jan 31 — Saudi Arabia has brought into force a long-awaited law allowing non-Saudis…
Bedouin Speed Thrills: Riyadh’s Camel Crown Awaits
Riyadh, January 31, 2026 (GDM) — A total of 64 male and female camel riders…
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…
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…
Qatar’s Robo-Taxis Are Here: Public Takes First Driverless Rides
DOHA — Imagine hailing a cab with no steering wheel. For select Qatari residents, that future…
UAE lights Burj Khalifa Lights Up Displaying Support for Australia
(Source: WAM) Dubai: The UAE lit up the iconic Burj Khalifa in a towering display…
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…