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Skylark Labs Expands Self-Learning Defense Robotics Across the U.S. and GCC; Leveraging Hexadyne's Three Decades of Defense-Market Expertise

The move marks a major expansion of Skylark Labs' push to bring its defense robotics portfolio to the U.S. government and allied defense customers across the Pacific Rim and the Gulf Cooperation Council.

International Business Times

India GCCs move from execution hubs to strategic centres as AI reshapes work, talent and workspace

India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are assuming control over product ownership and advanced tech initiatives. They are becoming key players in high-level problem-solving and pioneering research and development efforts. By 2026, the AI talent in these centres is expected to nearly double. Additionally, the demand for office leasing is on…

The Economic Times

How trains can transform Persian Gulf politics and global security

The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, wider tensions in the Red Sea and the oil price spikes these circumstances occassion have made one thing abundantly clear: Gulf countries and global markets are dependent on vulnerable maritime routes.

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India's GCC rise is transforming workplace strategy, says Table Space Chairman & Co-CEO

India's Global Capability Centres are transforming multinational operations beyond cost considerations. Enterprises now prioritize talent and speed for strategic business enablement. Managed workspaces offer speed and flexibility over conventional leasing models. Table Space focuses on enterprise needs, delivering premium workplaces with strong governance. AI will further reshape enterprise infrastructure for…

The Economic Times

Titan Q1 update: Business grows 41% as jewellery, watches sales gain pace

Titan's consumer sector experienced a remarkable forty-one percent surge in the first quarter, driven by robust festival demand that significantly elevated sales in its jewellery division. The company also launched seventy-seven new stores, enhancing retail outreach. Notably, international markets such as North America and the GCC recorded impressive double-digit growth,…

The Economic Times

US cybersecurity firm N-able opens India GCC, plans 50% local workforce expansion by end-2026

N-able Inc, a US cybersecurity firm, will grow its Indian team by over 50 percent by 2026. The company opened a Global Capability Center in Bengaluru, aiming to leverage India's AI and cybersecurity expertise. This expansion supports N-able's long-term strategy to develop advanced defensive AI capabilities. The move highlights India's…

The Economic Times

India's GCC model shifts from cost to capability as AI, talent strains bite

India's dominance in global capability centres is evolving. These hubs are now integrated, managing complex functions beyond support. Rising costs and talent shortages present challenges. Artificial intelligence is poised to reshape operations, demanding adaptation. India's future edge depends on its ability to adjust to these changes and global competition.

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Awfis Q4 profit doubles, revenues up 20% YoY on GCC boom and AI-led expansion

Co-working spaces remained the company’s biggest revenue contributor, accounting for more than 83% of operating revenues. Income from the segment rose 26.8% on-year to Rs 341.5 crore in Q4 FY26 from Rs 269.3 crore in the year-ago period. The construction and fit-out projects business contributed Rs 68.6 crore during the…

The Economic Times

Government hails trade deal with Gulf states ‘worth £3.7bn a year’ to UK economy

The UK has become the first G7 country to strike a free trade deal with the bloc of six Gulf states.

Evening Standard

Gulf NRIs are dumping real estate, and betting big on India’s stock market

GCC-based NRIs are shifting investments from Indian real estate to equities and financial assets, driven by geopolitical uncertainty and a preference for structured strategies. Despite concerns, investors are making disciplined allocation decisions, with Indian equities emerging as the preferred asset class for wealth creation.

The Economic Times

Global oil hits $105 per barrel: Could UAE petrol prices jump to Dh3.80–Dh4 per litre in April?

Global oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel due to escalating Middle East tensions, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz. This volatility directly impacts fuel costs for UAE residents, with prices expected to rise if crude remains high. Other GCC nations also face potential price adjustments, though subsidies offer…

The Times of India

Iran conflict ‘costs Middle East travel and tourism industry €515 million a day’

The estimate from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is based on the 2026 pre-conflict forecast for the Middle East.

Euronews

This Middle Eastern city has just been named a tourism capital for 2026

The capital of Qatar has taken over the title of GCC Tourism Capital from Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates.

Euronews

Ukraine agreement would be 'only the beginning of the next stage', Schinas tells Euronews in Doha

Euronews sat with former VP of the European Commission Margaritis Schinas and the EU's Envoy for the Gulf Luigi Di Maio in the Qatari capital to discuss the war in Ukraine, EU competitiveness and cultivating new ties in the Gulf. The two were attending the Doha Forum.

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Al Jazeera

GCC to activate defence mechanism; Doha summit slams Israel’s Qatar attack

The Gulf states pledge to activate the joint defence pact as Arab and Islamic leaders stand in solidarity with Qatar.

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Wego: GCC Interest in Armenia Jumps After Resident Visa Policy Update

Interest in flights from the Gulf to Armenia accelerated sharply in the weeks after the country eased entry rules for GCC citizens and residents

The Guardian - UK

Dismay as UK prepares to sign ‘values-free’ £1.6bn trade deal with Gulf states

Exclusive: Trade unions and human rights organisations fear environment and human rights being pushed aside

The Hindu

India received $111 billion in remittances in 2022: World Migration Report 2024

United Nations report reveals India as top recipient of remittances, highlighting migrant worker challenges and global trends.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

GCC Project Contracts Surge to $30bln In Q1

The GCC project awards expanded during the first three months of the year despite global economic challenges such as the financial sector turmoil, elevated inflation, and the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, according to the Kuwait-based Kamco Invest. The total value of GCC contracts awarded increased by 54.7% y-o-y during Q1 to…

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Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development Completes 15% of Gulf Electric Interconnection

The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development said that 15 percent of the Gulf electrical interconnection expansion project with Kuwait has been completed until March 2023. The Authority said in a press statement that the interconnection project between the GCC Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) and Kuwait is one of the essential…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Calls for Credit References Collaboration to Prevent Financial Fraud in the Middle East

Credit reference agencies and financial institutions should cooperate to prevent financial fraud in the Middle East, especially the Gulf countries, which have become one of the world's important financial and economic centers, according to a financial expert. Comprehensive framework Director of Financial Crime Compliance and Payments, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Jonny…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UK-GCC FTA Negotiations Make Significant Progress

Chief Negotiator – UK-GCC FTA, Department for International Trade Tom Wintle revealed that the UK and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have made “good progress” in negotiations to sign a free trade agreement (FTA). Speaking on the eve of the third round of talks kick off between the parties in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Experts Recommend Updating Competition Regulations for GCC Railway Project

The team of experts overseeing the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Railway project discussed preparations for offering the project’s operational plan and asset management to competition. In their 15th meeting, which was held by videoconference, the experts stressed the importance of implementing and operating the project. Representatives of relevant authorities in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

GCC Ambassadors Discuss ‘Preventive Security’ with London’s Met Police Commissioner

The UK’s Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley, who is responsible for maintaining security in London, managing the counterterrorism police in the UK, and providing preventative security to diplomats and senior figures, has met with ambassadors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). During the meeting, Rowley and the ambassadors emphasized…

Asharq Al-Awsat

GCC’s Total Foreign Merchandise Trade Value Reaches $1.146 Tn

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) total international merchandise trade movement reached $1.146 trillion, compared to $840.7 billion in 2020, an increase of 36.4 percent. The UAE and Saudi Arabia contributed about three-quarters of the volume of foreign merchandise trade, while the total merchandise exports in 2021 amounted to $668.6 billion,…

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