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Dubai International Airport handles 31.5 mn passengers in H1; expects stronger H2

Dubai International Airport handled 31.5 million passengers during the first half of 2026. Passenger processing times remained strong, with most travelers clearing checks quickly. Despite regional airspace constraints, passenger volumes increased steadily through the second quarter. Nearly fifty international airlines connected DXB to 217 destinations worldwide. The airport anticipates stronger…

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Georgia and Armenia Budget Travel Guide for Indians: The Caucasus Circuit That Costs Less Than Europe

Why These Two Countries Keep Getting SkippedMost Indian travelers routing through the Middle East on a layover have flown within an hour of Tbilisi without knowing it. Georgia and Armenia don't appear on the standard shortlist, Bali, Europe, Thailand, Dubai, because no one in your extended family has been there…

Times Life

Dubai airport reports sharp decline in traffic due to Iran war’s effects

Flight operations across the United Arab Emirates and the wider Gulf faced closures and restrictions after the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran on Feb. 28

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'No other option': Gulf expats hunker down between bouts of war

Foreign workers are largely staying in Gulf countries despite six months of conflict, choosing higher, tax-free salaries over weaker prospects back home. Some have sent families home for safety while continuing to work, highlighting the economic dependence of millions of expatriates on Gulf jobs.

The Economic Times

Why Dubai has become a city of retail traders

In this week’s Fortune Gulf Brief.

Fortune

A Genome Test That Usually Takes Weeks Came Back in 3.4 Days and Redirected Care for 53 Children

Dubai's Little Falcon program sequenced 100 critically ill children in intensive care and changed treatment for more than half of them.

Medical Daily

Trump’s pronouncements are triggering instant trades in the Middle East as UAE investors place bigger bets

The UAE’s retail trading market now rivals Singapore, industry executives say, as war, gold, AI and the U.S. President drive a new appetite for risk.

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Finnair cancels Dubai flights for entire winter season

The Finnish carrier says continuing instability in the Middle East means services will remain suspended until March 2027.

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ET WLF 2026: Indian AI talent could use Dubai as global launchpad, says Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah

Dubai seeks to become a hub for Indian AI talent to access wider markets. An AI corridor between Dubai and Bengaluru is being developed. This initiative aims to boost productivity and profitability across various industries. Dubai's regulatory approach supports new technology adoption and business growth. The number of Indian businesses…

The Economic Times

India's exports to Iran set to fall further due to Dubai halt, US sanctions

New U.S. sanctions and UAE trade suspension may disrupt Indian exports to Iran. Rice, tea, and pharmaceutical shipments routed through Dubai face potential severe disruptions. Exporters anticipate higher freight and payment processing costs due to these changes. Bilateral trade has already significantly declined from previous highs. Alternative payment and shipping…

The Economic Times

Tanzania Serengeti and Zanzibar: The Africa Safari Indian Travellers Keep Postponing and Should Book

The list that never becomes a ticketYou have had this trip on your mind for a while. Maybe since you watched a wildlife documentary and the Serengeti looked so enormous and so quiet that you felt something shift. Maybe since a colleague came back from Tanzania and you asked too…

Times Life

Senco Gold eyes 25 pc revenue growth to Rs 11,000 cr in FY27

This financial year, Senco Gold and Diamonds aims to achieve more than twenty-five percent revenue growth. The company intends to launch approximately twenty new stores by 2026-27, including both franchise and company-owned locations in tier II and III areas. By enhancing their presence in eastern and northern regions, Senco is…

The Economic Times

Kazakhstan Travel Guide for Indian Travellers: Visa, Almaty, Steppe, and Budget Tips

The visa situation that changes everythingKazakhstan extended visa-free access to Indian passport holders in 2023, valid for stays of up to 14 days. No e-visa form, no appointment queue at an embassy, no letter of invitation. You land at Almaty International Airport or Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana, show…

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'Never': Indian-origin doctor denies assault allegations from students after arrest at Miami International Airport, released on bond

Dr Ranjith Ramasamy, an award-winning urologist who was arrested last week at Miami International Airport on charges of sexually assaulting his students, said he never sexually assaulted anyone. Ramasamy also said that he voluntarily came back to the US from Dubai, where he had been working lately, after the false…

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Dubai culture isn't an oxymoron – it's why people are staying

Dubai has evolved from a global business hub into a place where culture, education, creativity, and community help families build a lasting future.

Bangkok Post

What's behind the UAE's decision to cut Iran trade ties?

DUBAI - The UAE this week announced suspending trade with Iran, heaping pressure on its major trading partner at the same time that the US declared "economic warfare" on Tehran.

The Economic Times

With $9.3 billion existing Dubai investment, 55,274 jobs; new MoUs seek to expand India-UAE AI and trade ties

The agreements were signed in Bengaluru between the Indian industry bodies and a delegation led by Dubai Chambers’ president and chief executive officer, Mohammed Ali Rashed Lootah. The delegation held eight meetings with Indian and multinational companies and technology startups.

The Economic Times

Indian woman living in Dubai shares daughter’s nearly Rs 18 lakh school and bus fees equal to a big SUV in India

A Dubai-based Indian woman has shared the expenses involved in sending her daughter school, saying the combined cost of tuition, assessment, transport and uniform comes to about AED 17,525, or Rs 17.8 lakh, before extracurricular activities. She also said meals are separate, prompting social media users to debate the high…

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L&T-Mitsubishi to build world's largest APM system for Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport

Larsen & Toubro and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will build the world's largest Automated People Mover system. This project spans fifty kilometers and connects nine stations at Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport. The consortium secured this significant order valued between Rs 2,500 crore and Rs 5,000 crore. This driverless train network…

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What Long-Distance Love in India Really Tests: Trust, Longing, and the Limits of Commitment

The Trust That Has No Body to ReadYou know how to read him. You know the particular way his voice drops when he is tired versus when he is pulling away. You know that he goes quiet after a hard day, not because he is angry, but because words cost…

The Economic Times

ET World Leaders Forum: It's time for Indian cos to scale across global markets with Dubai as the base

Indian companies have long played a major role in Dubai’s economy, with nearly 82,000 active Indian businesses registered with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce by end-2025. Rising bilateral trade and the India-UAE CEPA are deepening ties, while Dubai’s infrastructure, capital, talent and connectivity offer Indian firms a platform for global…

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Sania Mirza, after retiring from tennis, lives in a Dubai home that blends regal décor and European elegance, featuring gold wallpaper, antique accents, statement chandeliers and arched windows

Sania Mirza recently welcomed Archana Puran Singh and her family into her Dubai residence. Her home showcases regal details and warm metallic accents with European influences. The interiors feature a palette of gold, white, and royal blue with antique pieces. Decor ideas include Chesterfield sofas, black-and-white stripes, and statement chandeliers.…

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ITC Hotels evaluates Dubai, other overseas markets for luxury hotel expansion

ITC Hotels is evaluating multiple management contract opportunities in Dubai and other “proximal” international markets as it looks to expand its global footprint. The company plans to reach 250 operational hotels with 22,000 keys by 2031, while increasing its owned portfolio and expanding beyond major metros.

The Economic Times

NRI bought life insurance policy in Dubai from a foreign insurer, got maturity proceeds after returning to India, his claim for tax exemption was denied; he won the case in ITAT for this reason

An Indian resident successfully challenged the tax department's claim of undisclosed foreign income on maturity proceeds from a Dubai life insurance policy. The ITAT ruled that foreign insurer policies are not automatically subject to the Black Money Act, especially when premiums originate from non-taxable foreign earnings. This landmark decision offers…

Bangkok Post

Trump threatens Oman: latest developments in US-Iran war

DUBAI - US President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to bomb Oman, 60 days after the signing of a memorandum of understanding towards a peace deal to end the war between the United States and Iran.

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