Riyadh's airport remains closed following the deadly attacks, even as Iran is actively strengthening its ties with Russia and China over acquiring nuclear weapons
NRI Watch: India’s office real estate market records 43 million sq.ft. leasing in first 9 months of 2026
Bengaluru and Hyderabad remain important growth drivers. The performance of other cities such as Chennai, Pune, and Kolkata, will depend on how demand keeps pace with available and upcoming supply. Declining vacancy and rising rentals indicate that office markets continue to attract occupiers, though performance remains uneven across cities
Shah Rukh Khan’s music festival coming to Abu Dhabi next year
The one-day musical extravaganza to take place on March 20, 2027, in Abu Dhabi, has an interesting lineup of celebrity singers, including Arijit Singh, Karan Aujla, and Sonu Nigam
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Doomspeak vs. realty: Why Indian developers are not stressed about festive season 2026
We are dealing with actual, undeniable headwinds right now. With the RBI increasing the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50% on October 7 - the first hike since February 2023 - many banks are already lifting their lending rates. On a Rs. 50 lakh loan over a 10-year tenure, this adds about Rs. 66 a month to the EMI, and this can cause some stress among affordable and mid-segment buyers, but not on those who are scouting the premium and luxury markets
BR Shetty files $15 billion lawsuit against Bank of Baroda; alleges fraud and forged signatures
Bank of Baroda responded to the allegations, saying it had not been served with the suit and that the allegations remained untested in court. The lender said it would defend itself firmly, while continuing recovery proceedings against BR Shetty, founder of NMC Healthcare and UAE Exchange
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi ballistic missile
Following attacks by the Houthis on King Khalid international airport, and Saudi Aramco facilities in Dhahran and Riyadh, US President Donald Trump had said that the Houthis were stepping up attacks on Saudi infrastructure to drive up energy prices ahead of the US midterm elections
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Houthis strike Riyadh airport again; Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia urged to stay indoors
The Houthis have warned airlines and passengers against using Saudi Arabian airports and airspace. They said they were targeting Saudi Arabia over its support for government forces in Yemen's civil war. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has advised Indians to stay alert and follow official channels for more information
UAE says Omani co-pilot of Flydubai was inspired by 9/11 and planned similar suicide mission
The co-pilot who was on board the flight, scheduled to travel from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30, 2026, aimed to cause the greatest possible loss of life. The Attorney General explained that investigators had traced the ideological and professional background of the 29-year-old suspect
Over 100 India-UAE companies meet in Mumbai; sign pact to bolster business ties
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) signed a cooperation agreement during the India–UAE Business Forum to create practical channels for trade, investment and private-sector collaboration
British colonial rule in India saw lions and tigers hunted to the brink of extinction
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Middle East war alert: US Military ordered to be ready for possible Iran strikes
According to a directive, the Pentagon had instructed US Central Command many days ago to wrap up preparations for resuming combat operations in Iran. A specific date for launching strikes has not been set. The renewed combat operations are expected to take place before the US midterm elections, scheduled to be held on November 3
Injured Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar is recovering well
Thanking everyone for their prayers, the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has announced that Captain Smit Machchhar 'continues to make steady progress and is regaining his health'