India becomes Tide’s largest market by customers, surpassing UK
BENGALURU: India has overtaken the UK to become the largest market by customer count for…
Dubai Night Work Permit explained: What it is, who needs it, and how to apply in 2025 | World News
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…
Q1 revenue growth and drags: Corporate earnings rise 4–6%; check details
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…
“World-class care, at home”: Kuwait seals landmark collaboration with five elite French hospitals in Paris | World News
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…
MBA in demand! IIMs, ISB see big rise in applications from mid-career professionals – here’s why
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…
UAE: Travelling between Dubai and Sharjah just got easier, E308 bus route now in service | World News
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: What’s the gold rate outlook for July 28, 2025 week – should you buy or sell?
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 gives 4-month grace period for people who lost citizenship: Can they still travel and work? | World News
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 treads cautiously after Trump’s trade agreements with Japan, others face challenges – here’s what’s happening
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…
Major driving licence rule changes in Kuwait: What expats and citizens should know | World News
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,…
‘Don’t resign under pressure….’: TCS layoffs opposed by IT employee unions; IT giant to sack 12,000 employees
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,…