Research shows such cups leach microplastics Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC) in Goa, India, has launched a year-long campaign to discourage plastic-lined disposable paper cups. This follows new research revealing that microplastics in the cups’ plastic lining are ingested when people drink
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Copeland, a global provider of sustainable climate solutions and leader in the HVAC, Refrigeration and industrial compression industry, has announced that Jagadish Keswani will be joining Copeland as president of the newly formed India, Middle East and Africa regional business unit. Copeland is a standalone company and a portfolio company of Blackstone, the world’s largest
Flatworld Solutions, a global leader in IT and ITES, announced the opening of its new office in Ahmedabad, India. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the company’s 18-year journey of delivering top-tier IT and ITES to its international clientele. The new Ahmedabad office will serve as an offshore development center, focusing initially on mobile […]
Physics Wallah (PW), India’s leading multinational edtech platform committed to democratizing education globally, has made its first international foray by entering the UAE market through a strategic partnership with Knowledge Planet in 2023. Since then, operating as PW Gulf in the region, the platform has achieved 4x growth, further solidifying its position as a dominant
The BITS Pilani Dubai Campus proudly celebrated its 21st convocation ceremony, as 275 students received their first degrees, higher degrees, and doctoral degrees. His Excellency Mr. Satish Kumar Sivan, Consul General of India to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, presided over the ceremony as Chief Guest, personally conferring degrees to all graduates, underscoring the
Physics Wallah (PW), India’s leading multinational edtech platform committed to democratizing education globally, has made its first international foray by entering the UAE market through a strategic partnership with Knowledge Planet in 2023. Since then, operating as PW Gulf in the region, the platform has achieved 4x growth, further solidifying its position as a dominant
With largest fixed networks lab in Chennai Nokia has unveiled plans to expand its fixed networks Research and Development (R&D) facility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The new lab will be the largest within Nokia’s fixed networks division and one of the largest globally. The expansion, facilitated with the support of the Tamil Nadu state […]
Rigorous cybersecurity standards deployed Milestone Systems, a global leader in data-driven video technology software, has inaugurated its new office and interactive Experience Centre (EC) in Mulgrave, Melbourne, Australia. The newly launched EC is a significant upgrade from Milestone’s EC in Australia, which debuted in 2018. The revamped centre boasts an enhanced focus on
Andromeda Sales & Distribution, India’s premier loan distribution network, is pleased to announce its strategic expansion into the Middle East, a move fuelled by its exceptional domestic performance. The company recorded over 23% growth in loan disbursals, reaching $9,048 million (Rs. 75,397 crore) during the Financial Year 2023-24. This notable growth was primarily
Kuwait is the carrier’s fifth global destination Akasa Air will launch its new direct passenger flights from Mumbai to Kuwait City on August 23, 2024. This will make Kuwait the Indian carrier’s fifth international destination from India. This new daily route underscores Akasa Air’s commitment to expanding its international network and enhancing connectivity between
Thales leads in drone integration and UTM systems Thales, a global leader in aerospace technology, and Garuda Aerospace, a prominent Indian drone manufacturer, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the safety and efficiency of uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) operations across India. The MoU, which will take effect in August 2024, outlines a […]
A new version of ‘Investopia Global Talks’ was launched in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, with an aim to strengthen the economic partnership between the UAE and the Republic of India in new and sustainable economic sectors, especially in logistics, advanced industries, entrepreneurship, SMEs, environment and investment. The event was organized by Investopia in cooperation
Eton Solutions, a global leader in cloud-based services for family offices of the future, is launching AtlasFive®, its renowned ERP platform for family offices in India. Eton Solutions also announced the family office of Infosys’ founder, Narayana Murthy, Catamaran, as its launch customer. This underscores its commitment to offering a comprehensive, innovative and
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 August 2023. The two market leaders joining forces marks a first-of-its-kind,
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
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.
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
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
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
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





























