
India-UK FTA: Focused on doing trade deals to complement, not compete, says Goyal; ‘massive investments’ in innovation sector over the next decade
Union minister for commerce and industry Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that India is in…
A night work permit enables safe and authorized after-hours operations in Dubai/ Representative Image TL;DR If your business runs between 9 PM and 6 AM in Dubai, you may need a night work permit. The permit is required for non-commercial activities like maintenance or inventory, not for retail or customer service. Applying is straightforward, and…
NEW DELHI: The corporate sector recorded a muted revenue growth of 4-6 per cent in the first quarter of this financial year, slipping from around 7 per cent growth seen in the previous two quarters, Crisil Intelligence has said.The weaker performance was largely due to a slowdown in key sectors such as power, IT services…
Kuwait’s signs MoUs in Paris with elite French hospitals to boost training, diagnostics, and patient access to top-tier medical care/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait’s Minister of Health, Dr Ahmad Al‑Awadhi, signed memoranda of understanding on July 18, 2025 with five elite French medical institutions. Participating organizations: Almaviva Santé, Institut Curie, Hôpital Foch, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, and…
NEW DELHI: MBA programmes are becoming a go-to option for mid-career professionals with top business schools seeing a sharp increase in application from people aiming for leadership positions in a changing corporate world.The trend is being driven by the need to stay competitive as emerging technologies disrupt traditional business models.According to ET, Indian Institutes of…
New E308 bus connecting Dubai’s Stadium Station to Sharjah’s Al Jubail/ Image: File TL;DR A new RTA bus route, E308, now runs daily between Stadium Bus Station in Dubai and Al Jubail Bus Station in Sharjah. Buses operate from 5:00 AM to 11:30 PM, every 30 minutes. A one-way trip costs AED 12, offering a…
Gold price prediction: Gold prices edged lower last week after briefly touching the ₹1 lakh mark domestically. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to trade sideways as the safe haven appeal of the yellow metal somewhat diminishes with the US sealing trade deals with many countries. Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity…
Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has granted a four-month grace period for people whose citizenship was revoked/Image: iStock TL;DR: Kuwait has introduced a 4-month grace period for individuals who lost citizenship under the “Outstanding Services” clause; during this time they can travel using their Kuwaiti passports. A one-year window is allotted for affected people to obtain…
India-US trade deal: India would prioritise national interests over meeting deadlines in trade negotiations. (AI image) India-US trade deal: India is exercising caution in its trade negotiations with the US. This careful approach stems from complications in America’s recent agreement with Japan, alongside ongoing difficulties in finalising deals announced by President Donald Trump with Indonesia…
Kuwait has updated its driving licence validity rules, granting 15-year licences to citizens and 5-year licences to expatriates/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait has updated traffic law, granting 15‑year driving licence validity to Kuwaiti and GCC citizens, while non-Kuwaiti expatriates now receive licenses valid for 5 years. Resolution No. 425/2025 updates Article 85 of Ministerial Resolution 76/81,…
TCS is now facing opposition from IT sector employee organisations following their announcement of workforce reduction. (AI image) TCS layoffs are being opposed by IT sector employee unions, with the latter seeking withdrawal of the move. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s biggest IT services firm, on Sunday announced plans to lay off over 12,000 employees,…