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18.07 / 10:43

Dash BLOCK Airlines Assurant boost Minister blocks bid to bring down airfares, boost tourism

The Australian government has terminated a request from Qatar Airways to add more Australian routes, dashing hopes that consumers might get relief from high international airfares.

18.07 / 00:23

UPS Twitter Target Action Forbes Walmart Walmart heiress Nancy Walton Laurie's luxurious yacht vandalized by climate activists in Ibiza

Walmart heiress Nancy Walton Laurie was vandalized by a group of environmental activists in Spain. The activist group known as Futuro Vegetal, based in Spain, took action by spraying paint on the massive yacht named Kaos as it attempted to depart from the port in Ibiza, according to reports. The group, which advocates for civil disobedience as a means to address the ongoing climate crisis, chose to target the yacht due to its owner's status as one of the wealthiest women in the world, as per reports.

17.07 / 14:15

Provident FIVE NOT "Afghanistan not fulfilling its obligations as neighbour," says Pak Defence Minister Khawaja Asif

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has rebuked Afghanistan for disregarding vital obligations made in the Doha agreement, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. ARY News is a Pakistnews channel. This comes after the armed forces of Pakistan voiced their serious concerns regarding the safe havens and freedom of movement enjoyed by the outlawed Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) within Afghanistan.

16.07 / 17:11

Facebook COST Hamas unable to pay salaries in Gaza after Qatari aid delay, officials say

By Nidal al-Mughrabi

13.07 / 12:21

Citi FIVE Career Continental Man City gets $4.6 million from FIFA to top list of club payments from World Cup player fund

Manchester City has topped the list of FIFA payments to clubs whose players were selected for the 32 national teams in Qatar

12.07 / 17:15

BLOCK Cooper Maxim Progressive Remark negotiations India and GCC revitalize economic partnership: Resuming Free Trade Agreement negotiations

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UAE later this week, India’s engagement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has gained momentum as discussions on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two parties resume.

12.07 / 13:03

UPS Waters CEO ExxonMobil Deal Iraq moves toward easing its energy crisis with $27B TotalEnergies deal, but challenges remain

A multibillion-dollar agreement signed with France’s TotalEnergies could help resolve Iraq’s longstanding electricity crisis

12.07 / 11:53

Provident Cooper VISA Hope India-GCC FTA becomes a reality 'very soon': Official

Gulf Cooperation Council have resumed talks for concluding a free trade agreement which is expected to bring new business opportunities for both sides, a top Indian official said on Wednesday as he expressed hope that the deal would soon become a reality. Secretary (Consular, Passport & Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs) in the Ministry of External Affairs Ausaf Sayeed also shared that India is in discussion with its bilateral partners with regard to alternate payment mechanisms like rupee trading and barter trading «especially under the new circumstances where most countries are facing challenges of foreign currency».

12.07 / 02:59

Provident India hosts mega Arab business summit amid China’s growing eco inroads in region

China’s fast expanding economic footprint across the Arab world, with a focus on opportunities in various sectors, including healthcare, retail and infrastructure. The sixth edition of the conference is also aimed at promoting a multidirectional flow of investment and facilitating investment in areas of new opportunities, officials said.

11.07 / 17:25

Aware Enterprise Adani Enterprises raises ₹1,250 crore via allotment of NCDs; check details

Adani Enterprises announced on July 11 that it has raised ₹1,250 crore through the allotment of non-convertible debentures (NCDs). “We would like to inform that the company has raised Rs. 1,250 crore today i.e.

11.07 / 16:31

Platform UBS Adventure NHL Credit Suisse investor makes Monumental investment in NBA, NHL teams

When U.S. investors like Chicago-based Harris Associates started bailing from troubled Credit Suisse earlier this year, one giant global investor doubled its holdings to become the bank’s second-biggest shareholder after the Saudi National Bank.

08.07 / 06:01

UPS Action Matthews Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden make winning start at Wimbledon

India's Rohan Bopanna and his men's doubles partner Matthew Ebden from Australia survived a scare before prevailing over Argentine duo of Guillermo Duran and Tomas Etcheverry to advance to the second round of the Wimbledon. The sixth-seeded Indo-Australian duo outwitted the spirited Argentine pair 6-2 6-7 (5-7) 7-6 (10-8) in their opening match that lasted two hours and 12 minutes.

07.07 / 19:07

Twitter Aware Gap Racing rights Saudi money could be headed to tennis next. Is it about sportswashing, women's rights or both?

Tennis appears set to follow the path of golf and other sports by doing business with Saudi Arabia and its $650 billion sovereign wealth fund

06.07 / 14:15

UPS Strategy FLEX Power Grab War chest: Saudis set for global sports power grab

Dubai | London | Saudi Arabia plans to launch a multibillion-dollar investment company to expand its sports interests following its power grab in golf and success in English soccer, according to two people familiar with the matter.

06.07 / 04:45

UPS Target Manufacturing CEO Strategy Southern expansion Endefo’s India expansion harps on local manufacturing in line with shift away from China

Endefo, an electronics brand under the Ashtel Group of Companies, is looking to amplify its footprint beyond southern India to capture all corners of the country and eventually be a strong player in the government’s Make in India initiative. Aneef Tas, CEO of Endefo, told ET Online’s Gourab Das in an exclusive interaction that the company’s planned Rs 200 crore investment in India will go into ramping up R&D and product development in the country now, as it seeks to not only manufacture everything here for local consumption but also export products to the world. Tas also sheds light on product launches, pricing and marketing strategies.

04.07 / 10:11

UPS FIVE Indian Former Indian Oil director joins Rosneft board

Indian Oil Corporation has been appointed to the board of Rosneft in a fresh sign of growing energy ties between India and Russia. G K Satish, who served as Indian Oil’s planning and business development chief between 2016 and 2021, has been appointed to the Rosneft board along with 10 other members, the Russian firm said in a statement. The Rosneft board includes five independent directors, including Satish and a representative each from Qatar and the Philippines.

04.07 / 04:39

Citi Remark Dreams FIFA World Cup Golden Glove winner Emiliano Martinez arrives in India, says ‘It was a dream’

Emiliano Martinez, the acclaimed goalkeeper who played a crucial role in Argentina's World Cup triumph in Qatar, arrived at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to an exuberant reception from passionate supporters. The atmosphere was electric as fans enthusiastically cheered for the football star. During his stay from July 3 to July 6, Martinez is scheduled to participate in various engagements. These include meet-and-greets, engaging in discussions with schoolchildren at Santosh Mitra Square, and unveiling the names of Pele, Diego Maradona, and Garfield Sobers at the gates of the esteemed Mohun Bagan Club. "I am really excited, feeling great.

30.06 / 13:05

UPS Citi Provident Citigroup HSBC HSBC to leave Canary Wharf for smaller office in London

HSBC Holdings PLC is planning to leave its Canary Wharf headquarters and downsize to a smaller office in the City of London, the latest sign of how a shift to flexible work is reshaping demand for offices.

16.06 / 05:18

Target Waters NASDAQ Manufacturing NVIDIA Micron China's VCs look to the Middle East for a U.S. dollar lifeline

BEIJING — Venture capitalists in China that once relied on U.S. investors are now holding court with Middle Eastern money.

10.06 / 12:25

business Technology Adoption ChatGPT OpenAI CEO highlights South Korean chips sector for AI growth, investment

Sam Altman, the CEO of ChatGPT developer OpenAI, met with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on June 9 and urged South Korea to play a leading role in manufacturing the chips needed for artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Altman also expressed an interest in investing in Korean startups and collaborating with bigger chipmakers like Samsung Electronics.

02.06 / 07:41

CBDC regulation Central Bank Terrorism Counter Terrorism Financing Crypto Companies NOT Qatar gets slammed for not taking enough action against crypto companies

The global watchdog fighting money laundering and terrorist financing has slammed Qatar Central Bank (QCB) for making little effort to enforce its own regulations prohibiting virtual asset service providers.

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