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FPIs pump $4.11 billion into Indian equities, making India emerging markets’ top destination The Indian equity market has been on a roll in the first week of November, with the Nifty50 rising 8.58 per cent. The rally has been largely driven by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), who have made net investments of $4.11 billion in this period, making India the top recipient of foreign equity inflows among emerging markets.....
Trai proposes a new framework enabling satellite networks to provide direct-to-device connectivity in India, allowing telecom operators to enhance coverage using shared satellite infrastructure and existing spectrum bands. In a move that could change the way satellite communication services are delivered in the country, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has proposed allowing telecom operators to use satellite networks to provide connectivity directly to mobile phones, including…
The proposed joint venture will acquire at least 20 per cent in IREO India companies and hold about 40 per cent economic interest, with closing expected during 2027 DLF Limited, India’s largest real estate company by market capitalisation, and Singapore-based investment manager Everstone Group have signed a binding and exclusive term sheet to form a joint venture (JV) to invest in IREO Private Limited and other group companies in India, the companies said on Friday..... More https://bit.ly/4i…
The latest auction covers minerals vital to clean energy, electric mobility, defence, aerospace and advanced manufacturing, alongside fresh exploration opportunities The Ministry of Mines has launched the ninth tranche of the auction of critical and strategic mineral blocks, putting 20 blocks across eight states on offer, as the government steps up efforts to strengthen domestic mineral availability and encourage private sector participation.....
· NPCI says MDR charge imposed to save UPI ecosystem from turning ouroboric https://bit.ly/4iIinHd · From militancy to midnight football: South Kashmir’s Anantnag witnesses changing times https://bit.ly/3UymhKL · Cloud service providers anticipate clientele growth as DPDP deadline draws closer https://bit.ly/4ix4ECY · Mistry fires fresh salvo at Tata Trusts, questions Noel Tata’s citizenship https://bit.ly/4sMfsSz · India’s n…
India approves Rs 14,500 crore VGF for 92 GWh energy storage with 40% domestic content rules; see which PSP and BESS players may gain. The Union Cabinet has approved a Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme worth Rs 14,500 crore to support the development of 92 GWh of grid-scale energy storage capacity between FY27 and FY31...... More https://bit.ly/47VuuvB Via financialexpress.com
The initiative is intended to encourage wider UPI adoption and improve the overall experience for Indian visitors to Dubai. Indian travellers shopping at Dubai Duty Free can now receive a 10% discount, capped at AED 100, when paying through UPI, under a new offer announced by NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) on November 5, 2026. The initiative aims to make overseas payments more familiar for Indian visitors while expanding UPI’s acceptance at major retail locations in the United Ar…
The proposed changes seek to prevent substandard medicines from remaining in circulation while manufacturers address quality failures and regulatory concerns India has proposed rules requiring regulators to immediately suspend manufacturing licences for medicines that fail specified quality standards in government testing, tightening oversight of one of the world’s biggest pharmaceutical industries.....
· Rajnath Singh advocates supply chain diversification at Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue amid west Asia crisis https://bit.ly/4iuY8MY · CEOs commit $400 billion on India’s clean energy push: Pralhad Joshi https://bit.ly/4eg6wPb · Cabinet approves scheme to promote processing of critical minerals https://bit.ly/4zon1kJ · Cabinet clears ₹14,500 cr funding scheme for battery energy storage systems https://bit.ly/4kAg1MZ · Odisha p…
Emirates is bringing the sparkle and spirit of Diwali to the skies, celebrating the Hindu festival of lights with traditional Indian delicacies, festive dining experiences and a world of entertainment. On 7 and 8 November, customers travelling between Dubai and nine Indian destinations - Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kochi, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Kolkata and Mumbai, can enjoy special Diwali sweets across all cabin classes while select Emirates lounges will serve an array of India…
Middle East
UAE · Bank of Singapore CEO spotlights Dubai and Singapore’s complementary roles as major wealth hubs https://bit.ly/4zwLhkN · DIFC targets next-generation wealth leaders as $18.3 trillion transfer meets tokenized finance shift https://bit.ly/4sG9FO4 · Arab Bank Switzerland opens Abu Dhabi office for digital-asset advisory https://bit.ly/4zeAlYc · Dubai Chambers, Jiangsu chamber sign MoU to boost trade and investment as Dubai-China no…
UAE · Sheikh Mohammed visits Gulfood 2026, highlights innovation and advanced technologies as key to future of global food industry https://bit.ly/4yUwTBz · Nahyan bin Mubarak visits ADIPEC 2026, reviews latest innovations, technologies in energy sector https://bit.ly/4A8jIxT · Sheikh Mohammed approves new star ratings for UAE Government services https://bit.ly/4BKixq4 · Hamdan bin Mohammed announces Dubai-it Award for 6 exceptional ach…
- Strategic collaboration strengthens UAE-Japan economic ties and creates new pathways for Japanese innovators to expand across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region - Partnership enables up to 6,000 Mizuho start-up clients to access DIFC Innovation Hub and Ignyte ecosystem offerings - Collaboration to support AI upskilling, FinTech innovation, digital transformation and cross-border ecosystem development - DIFC is home to the UAE’s only cluster of Japanese financial services f…
Emirates is bringing the sparkle and spirit of Diwali to the skies, celebrating the Hindu festival of lights with traditional Indian delicacies, festive dining experiences and a world of entertainment. On 7 and 8 November, customers travelling between Dubai and nine Indian destinations - Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kochi, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Kolkata and Mumbai, can enjoy special Diwali sweets across all cabin classes while select Emirates lounges will serve an array of India…
UAE · UAE trade maintains double-digit growth in first nine months of 2026: Fahad Al Gergawi https://bit.ly/4sDifgN · Romania seeks UAE investment in energy projects https://bit.ly/4yXEjE8 · Italy UAE’s second-largest oil & gas equipment supplier with 17% market share in 2026 https://bit.ly/4iDURLn · UAE outlines vision for economic resilience, attracting investment in new economy sectors at Gateway Gulf 2026 https://bit.ly/48z0qGe…
Saeed Al Gergawi: “We are committed to strengthening international partnerships in Agentic AI as an important enabler for knowledge exchange and broader access to specialised technologies and expertise.” Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MoU") with Alibaba Cloud, a leading global provider of AI infrastructure and the intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group. The MoU establishes …
- Dedicated product combines priority loading, proactive shipment monitoring and milestone tracking for AI hardware - Supports rapid and reliable deployment of AI infrastructure worldwide Emirates SkyCargo has launched AI Tech, a dedicated product designed to help customers move critical and sensitive AI infrastructure safely and on time. Tailored for AI server racks, semiconductors, GPUs, capital equipment and other critical hardware infrastructure, the product combines priority loading, specia…
“DIFC continues to attract globally backed businesses that choose Dubai as the base for their long-term regional growth. Alya’s decision to establish its regional headquarters in the Centre reflects the depth of DIFC’s institutional ecosystem and its ability to connect businesses with the capital, expertise and partnerships needed to grow across the region. We look forward to supporting Alya as it builds its presence in DIFC and advances its ambitions across the GCC.”– Salmaan Jaffery,…
UAE · Sheikh Hamdan announces Emaar as winner of the Dubai-it Award for institutions in real estate https://bit.ly/4zqUdIr · Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed announces tenfold expansion of DIFC Academy to accommodate over 50,000 learners annually from 2030 https://bit.ly/4zoB1ed · Maktoum bin Mohammed attends launch of inaugural Dubai Future Finance Week https://bit.ly/4zsXjLY · UAE asteroid mission on track for 2028 launch ahead of 5-billion-km …
As part of DEWA International’s efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships with leading global organisations, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Chairman of DEWA International, the global arm of DEWA, witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between DEWA International and Shanghai Electric to explore opportunities to develop and invest in energy, water and infrastructure projects across global markets. The MoU was sign…
South East Asia
Singapore · Policymakers and technologists must design public services together: PM Wong https://bit.ly/4A5YCAq · 1½ years’ jail for man who imported over 4,300 vape pods, highest sentence to date for such offence https://bit.ly/3Uf9kW7 · IHH Healthcare to cut close to 400 jobs across S’pore, Hong Kong and Malaysia https://bit.ly/3Wkpf68 · NCS programme doubles reach, bringing AI and coding skills to more lower-income pupils https://bit.ly…
Singapore · MPs raise questions on $20m fine, delay in strengthening haze law, in six-hour debate https://bit.ly/48ySHrL · S’pore exploring adapting web domain name system to track AI agents, need for national registry https://bit.ly/48iFzHn · More S’pore university, polytechnic graduates land jobs by the one-year mark after leaving school https://bit.ly/4zvV4rk · 54% of S’pore residents pursued a publicly funded university degree over th…
Singapore · 46,000 SIA booking records accessed illegally in data breach affecting software provider Amadeus https://bit.ly/4kunpJI · Singapore launches Asia-Pacific initiative to earlier identify next big infectious disease threat https://bit.ly/4ea1l3o · Courts fined $178,000 for massive data leak affecting close to 1 million customers, employees https://bit.ly/4ea1l3o · Singapore decides not to nominate Padang, surrounding buildings as UNESC…
Singapore · Kinokuniya temporarily shuts Takashimaya outlet after fire in locker room https://bit.ly/4A5t3qe · Johor-S’pore SEZ records $28b of approved projects, ministers note ‘good progress’ on various fronts https://bit.ly/4sBxQ00 · What are deregistered vehicles, and why are they a problem? https://bit.ly/4ij194a · MOM probes 45 firms involved in Changi Airport operations for work pass offences https://bit.ly/4zpjVNt · P…
Singapore · Istana Open House features inclusive employment for the first time https://bit.ly/3UtqHST · Oil patches spotted in S’pore’s southern waters off Pulau Sebarok, Pulau Semakau and Selat Pauh: MPA https://bit.ly/3WjMOvL · New MOS Foo Cexiang wants to help workers switch sectors, find jobs more quickly for those who reskill https://bit.ly/4BCBcE9 · 1,310 BTO flats in Sembawang go on sale in November; under three years’ wait for the…
- SIA is the first airline to purchase next-generation Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from Project Beacon, Aether’s new production facility in Singapore - The SAF will be produced from waste carbon feedstock, including biomethane and industrial waste gases, using Aether’s proprietary Aether Aurora technology - Deliveries to commence in 2028, with SIA receiving up to 4,800 tonnes of SAF over three years - The agreement supports Singapore’s efforts to develop new lower-carbon fuel productio…
Singapore · Motor Traders Association proposes using car length to distinguish mass-market cars in COE review https://bit.ly/4BsPgQR · Bomberry chocolate fruit products recalled over fears they may contain metal https://bit.ly/4sxSEps · Loan curbs extended to individuals buying private-hire cars from Oct 30 https://bit.ly/4e050AI · SBS Transit aims to train 70% of front-line staff to support commuters with disabilities by 2030 https://bit.ly/4i…
Singapore · Singapore proposes AI incident reporting pilot to boost AI safety https://bit.ly/4A1DKKE · Singapore, Indonesia committed at highest level to resolving bilateral issues: Vivian Balakrishnan https://bit.ly/4BOnL4r · Singapore, Indonesia to move quickly on joint haze task force, says Vivian Balakrishnan https://bit.ly/4ssIXIN · Quantedge Foundation pledges $50m more to boost social mobility, including new Bukit Merah collaboration …
- Airline to debut its A350 in Hanoi on 1 December - Ho Chi Minh City will receive twice-daily A350 services from 1 November Emirates is strengthening its offering in Vietnam with additional frequencies, expanded Airbus A350 operations and the introduction of Premium Economy in Hanoi. The airline will introduce a second daily A350 service between Dubai and Ho Chi Minh City on flights EK364/365 from 1 November. From 1 December, Emirates will also deploy its Airbus A350 on the two daily services b…
Singapore · Meta rolls out consumer AI agent in Singapore amid global safety, retail pushback https://bit.ly/4za45Gb · Specialised talent, stipend support, no resume pile: A smarter way for deep-tech start-ups to hire https://bit.ly/4zgyK4X · 51 pupils, 2 employees at 2 MOE kindergartens get gastroenteritis; Deli Hub Catering ops suspended https://bit.ly/3URE4wv · SKH, NUH save over $1.1m in annual energy costs with innovations in operating the…