In a landmark moment, the 473-year-old Shrewsbury UK joined hands with India’s prominent education trust, Jagran Social Welfare Society to inaugurate Shrewsbury International School India in Bhopal, Central India on August 8th. Spread across an expansive 150-acre campus, this is the first
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In a path breaking initiative to make medical education accessible to meritorious students and students from economically challenged backgrounds, Padma Shri Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder & Chairman of Aster DM Healthcare and a globally recognized philanthropist, has announced an annual scholarship programme Dr. Moopen’s Legacy Scholarship & Fellowships Programme
On Dubai debut With India’s real estate sector witnessing increased interest from global investors, Chennai-based Casagrand is instead turning its attention to the Arabian Gulf, more specifically, the UAE. The real estate company’s Founder & Managing Director, Arun MN, sat down with Middle East News 247 in Dubai on July 23, 2025, to discuss the […]
Marking a defining milestone in its global growth journey, Casagrand, one of India’s most trusted and fastest-growing real estate brands, has announced its strategic entry into the UAE. The company’s first premium residential project on Dubai Islands is expected to be officially announced soon. This foray into the international market is part of Casagrand’s long-term […]
Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder & Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare is now among India’s top five promoter-investors in India in FY25, with a dividend income of ~₹2,594crore. He is the only entrepreneur from Kerala to be featured on the prestigious list, which includes prominent industrialists like Mukesh Ambani, Anil Agarwal, and Azim Premji. The company had […]
Exabeam, a global leader in intelligence and automation that powers security operations, has expanded its investment in India through the strategic growth of its regional team. The appointments of George Joseph as Regional Sales Manager and Prabhakar A. R. Kini as Channel Account Manager, India enable Exabeam to increase its local presence to further serve the […]
Atrangi by Ritu Dalmia — the MICHELIN-recognised Indian restaurant at Jumeirah Al Qasr — introduces “A Taste of Summer in India”, a curated edit of refreshing dishes from the newly launched Menu III, selected by Chef Ritu Dalmia to highlight India’s most cooling, nostalgic flavours. Drawing from regional recipes this special summer spotlight brings forward
Belong, a new fintech platform for global Indians to invest safely and easily in India, is now available for non-resident Indians (NRI) in the UAE. Licensed by IFSCA – regulator of GIFT City, India, Belong offers a US Dollar-based Fixed Deposit (FD) starting at just USD 5,000 (AED 18,365), with high returns. Ankur Choudhary, CEO […]
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) successfully wrapped up a week-long roadshow across key Indian cities, including Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Pune, further advancing its long-standing collaboration with India. Led by RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad, the delegation aimed to deepen business ties and foster strategic relations with Indian investors and enterprises. He said, “India
H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, today held a high-level meeting with H.E. H. D. Kumaraswamy, Indian Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, and his accompanying delegation at the Ministry of Economy headquarters in Dubai. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral collaboration across key economic and industrial sectors, with a […]
Royaloak Furniture, one of India’s largest organised furniture retail chains, has announced its entry into the UAE market as part of a broader international expansion strategy. With an operational history spanning over 15 years and a customer base exceeding 5 million, the brand has opened three stores in the UAE—located in RAK Mall (Ras Al […]
In a landmark development in India-Africa relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on his first-ever bilateral visit to Ghana from July 2–3, 2025. This visit also marks the first prime ministerial visit from India to Ghana in over three decades, underscoring the growing strategic importance of West Africa in India’s foreign policy priorities. During […]
The Pan IIM Alumni Network – Middle East Chapter successfully hosted its seminal event, Human Capital in the Age of AI Economy, bringing together leading voices from government, business, and academia. Senior diplomats, industry leaders, and thought pioneers convened to discuss the evolving landscape of talent, innovation, and management education in today’s rapidly
The India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) granted zero-duty access to the UAE market for India-made toys. This initiative rode on the back of the 2020 directive by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to boost local manufacturing in the toys sector, and, subsequently, increase exports. Today, in India, toy imports have
Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC (DFM: ALANSARI) (the “Group”), the largest non-banking financial services provider in the GCC, announced today the opening of Al Ansari Financial Services Solutions Private Limited (AAFS Solutions), its new business solutions centrein Hyderabad, India. Strategically located, the centre will serve as a business solutions hub for the Group,
New shift in South Asia’s military dynamics In the recent military tit-for-tat escalation between India and Pakistan over Hindu civilian casualties in Indian-administered Kashmir, Pakistan’s deployment of Chinese-made military equipment has underscored the growing defence collaboration between the two nations. The conflict, ignited by a militant attack in
His ExcellencyAwadh Seghayer Al Ketbi, Director General of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), met on Monday with a delegation from KIMS Hospitals Group, which is based in Hyderabad, India. The delegation was led by Dr Rakesh Jalla, Senior Vice President for International Business and Partnerships, and the meeting focused on exploring opportunities for collaboration in […]
UAE and India are set to take a concrete step forward in strengthening their bilateral relationship through the upcoming high-impact event, “Future of Learning: Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship,” to be held on 20 May 2025. Set to be held in Dubai, the summit will bring together key policymakers, educators, startup leaders, and investors to envision […]
In changing aviation landscape After a four-year hiatus, China and India have opened discussions on reinstating direct air services between the two Asian powerhouses. This move could mark a turning point for two of the world’s largest and fastest-growing aviation markets. Direct flights between the countries were suspended in 2020 due to the twin disruptions […]
With the Indian Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, still under discussion in India, there is an increasing focus on how the proposed regulatory changes could impact the management of waqf properties nationwide. While the bill is still under scrutiny, one thing remains clear: if the legislation is passed, the governance of waqf properties must evolve, with […]





























