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India’s Largest Crypto Exchange CoinDCX AcquiresMENA Region’s Crypto Leader BitOasis

News Desk 2 03/07/2024

CoinDCX, the largest crypto exchange in India, proudly announces the acquisition of BitOasis, the Middle East and North Africa’s leading virtual assets trading platform boasting the highest trading volume in Emirati Dirhams. CoinDCX had previously made a strategic investment in BitOasis in

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Rimini Street India Places Top 20th in Nation as India’s Great Mid-Size Workplaces 2024

News Desk 2 27/06/2024

Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support, products and services, the leading third-party support provider for Oracle and SAP software, and a Salesforce and AWS partner, today announced that Rimini Street India has placed in the Top 20th ranking for India’s Great Mid-Size Workplaces 2024, a recognition

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Alpen Capital Report highlights investment opportunities amid strengthening investment ties between GCC and India

News Desk 2 22/05/2024

The UAE-based investment banking advisory firm, Alpen Capital, announced the publication of its research report titled “GCC-India Corridor – Investment Opportunities”. This report provides an analysis of the investment flows between the GCC and India. It assesses the competitiveness of both regions and identifies key sectors for potential cooperation and investment.

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B2B Incredible India Business Networking Event in Dubai Establishes Strong Business Ties with GCC Buyers

News Desk 2 14/05/2024

In a collaborative effort supported by The Ministry of Tourism (MOT), Government of India, The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) and VFS Global successfully hosted a B2B Incredible India Evening – “Fostering Partnerships and Connections” on 8th May 2024 at Taj Dubai. This exclusive event brought together key industry professionals to foster partnerships

Aviation Markets

Indigo Orders 30 Airbus A350-900 Aircraft

News Desk 2 11/05/2024 0

In Keeping With Long-Haul Ambitions In a significant move to increase its international presence, IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has finalised a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. This strategic acquisition underscores IndiGo’s determination to expand its global footprint. It presents a significant opportunity to enhance its operational efficiency

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ICICI Bank enables NRI customers to use international mobile number to make UPI payments in India

News Desk 2 06/05/2024

ICICI Bank today announced that it has enabled NRI customers to use their international mobile number to make UPI payments instantly in India, thereby significantly enhancing their convenience of making everyday payments. With this facility, the NRI customers of the Bank can make payments for their utility bills, merchant and e-commerce transactions with their

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NPCI International Partners with Bank of Namibia for Deploying India’s UPI Stack in Namibia

News Desk 2 03/05/2024

NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has signed an agreement with the Bank of Namibia (BoN) to support them in developing an instant payment system like Unified Payment Interface (UPI) for Namibia. This collaboration marks a strategic leap towards strengthening Namibia’s financial

Tech

XMachines Features On Shark Tank India

News Desk 2 02/05/2024 0

ICRISAT Celebrates Success Of Agriculture Entity XMachines, a robotics and AI company nurtured at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), has achieved a significant milestone by showcasing its cutting-edge technology on Shark Tank India. The company’s innovative approach to agriculture, supported by ICRISAT’s incubation

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Marking The Gold: RITES completes glorious 50 years

News Desk 2 30/04/2024

RITES Limited, a leading engineering consultancy firm in India, celebrated its milestone 50th anniversary on Friday. The month-long Foundation Day celebrations, ‘Marking The Gold’, that were carried across worksites culminated with a cultural evening at Shikhar, RITES’ Corporate Office, Gurugram. On the occasion, Chairman & Management Director Mr. Rahul Mithal launched

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The Animal Care Organization (TACO) Celebrates Two Years of Pioneering Animal Welfare in India

News Desk 2 22/04/2024

The Animal Care Organization (TACO) marked a significant milestone today, celebrating two years of unwavering dedication towards animal welfare across India.  Established in 2022 by the Anil Agarwal Foundation (AAF), Vedanta Ltd’s social impact arm, TACO operates on six core pillars: shelter, hospital, academy, wildlife conservation, disaster relief efforts and

Automotive Markets

India’s EV Sales Projected To Rise 66% In 2024

Arnold Pinto 14/04/2024 0

Country’s Sales Nearly Doubled In 2023 India witnessed nearly doubling electric vehicle (EV) sales in 2023, propelled by high fuel prices, heightened consumer interest, governmental initiatives, infrastructural advancements, and growing environmental concerns. According to Counterpoint Research, a leading global research firm, projections for 2024 indicate a staggering 66%

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Akasa Air – India’s fastest-growing airline, commences operations from Doha’s Hamad International Airport

News Desk 1 31/03/2024

Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, commenced operations from Doha, connecting it with Mumbai, with four non-stop flights a week.The inaugural flight on 28th March 2024 departed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai at 1745hrs IST and arrived at Hamad International Airport in Doha at 1940hrs AST. According to Qatar’s National Tourism

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Aster’s India and GCC business separation and proposed investment

News Desk 1 22/03/2024

Aster DM Healthcare Limited (“Company”), one of the largest and fastest growing integrated healthcare providers in GCC and India, has today announced that the separation of its India and GCC businesses and the proposed investment in the Company’s GCC business by a consortium of investors led by Fajr Capital, a sovereign-owned private equity firm headquartered […]

Aviation Travel

IndiGo unveils Mumbai-Colombo direct flights

Arnold Pinto 18/03/2024 0

New route opens on April 12, 2024 IndiGo, one of the world’s fastest-growing low-cost carriers, has unveiled plans to launch direct flights between Mumbai and Colombo, commencing April 12, 2024. Scheduled thrice a week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, these flights aim to bolster connectivity between Mumbai, India’s financial hub, and Colombo, the capital of

Food Health

New discovery unveils natural peanut defence mechanism

News Desk 1 13/03/2024 0

Paves the way for disease-resistant varieties Scientists have uncovered a natural defence mechanism in peanuts that could revolutionise the development of disease-resistant peanut varieties. Peanuts, a crucial oilseed with economic importance, are particularly susceptible to Aspergillus infection, which can lead to aflatoxin contamination. Researchers from the

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Nine Hospitals from Aster DM Healthcare Recognized in Newsweek’s ‘World’s Best Hospitals 2024’ List

News Desk 1 11/03/2024

Aster DM Healthcare, a leading integrated healthcare provider in India and GCC, has announced that 9 of its hospitals have been featured in Newsweek magazine’s prestigious World’s Best Hospitals list 2024. In UAE, 4 hospitals within the Aster network have been recognized – Aster Hospital – Mankhool (Rank #5), Aster Hospital – Al Qusais (Rank […]

Business Interviews

Tile by tile the beautiful story gets told

Arnold Pinto 06/03/2024 0

Indian manufacturer floors the competition Two globally renowned tile brands – Restile and The Tile Story – under Bell Granito Ceramica Limited (BGCL) exhibited at CEVISAMA – the leading international trade event for the ceramic, bathroom equipment, and natural stone sectors – held at Feria Valencia in Valencia, Spain, from February 26 to March 1, […]

Bahrain GCC NEWS DESK

Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority Successfully Concludes Three-City India Roadshow

News Desk 1 28/02/2024

Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) successfully concluded its three-city roadshow in India from February 12th to February 16th, 2024. The event featured the participation of 17 partners from Bahrain who visited Ahmedabad, Delhi, and Bangalore, engaging in meaningful interactions with the travel trade fraternity of these cities. The Bahraini delegation

Business Interviews

Orkla IMEA set for taste of double-digit growth in ME

Arnold Pinto 25/02/2024 0

New entity capitalises on MTR and Eastern brands Orkla India, which owns the food, spices and curry powder brands MTR and Eastern, has newly launched Orkla IMEA (India, Middle East and Africa) as a regional subsidiary based in Dubai to capitalise on a best-selling product range and forge strong partnerships in the region. Orkla India […]

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ATM 2024 to focus on India’s outbound tourism potential

News Desk 1 22/02/2024

With the Indian outbound market forecast to be worth $143.5 billion annually by the end of this decade, the Indian tourism sector will come under the spotlight during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, which returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) for its 31st edition from 6-9 May. According to a report by booking.com […]