New fäm Properties report shows 90%-100% absorption rate for thousands of apartments and villas to be handed over in 2026 Dubai, UAE, Aug 21: The majority of homes currently under construction in Dubai have already been sold, with a new report today showing absorption rates of 90%-100% for thousands of apartments and villas to be completed this year. A market analysis by fäm Properties…
NTT DATA and Palo Alto Networks Sign Global Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Secure AI Transformation
Mumbai, Aug 21:NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, and Palo Alto Networks announced a multi-year strategic alliance designed to help organizations securely adopt AI, modernize cybersecurity, simplify complex technology environments and build cyber resilience for the AI era. As Palo Alto Networks first strategic alliance of this kind with a global systems integrator, the agreement, which targets $1 billion…
RAKEZ business community grows to 50,000 companies, reinforcing Ras Al Khaimah’s position as a leading global business destination
Ras Al Khaimah, Aug 21: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has reached a defining moment in its growth journey, with 50,000 active companies now part of its business community. This milestone reflects sustained investor confidence in Ras Al Khaimah’s business ecosystem and the emirate’s ability to attract entrepreneurs, SMEs, manufacturers, and multinational enterprises from around the world. Commenting on the milestone, RAKEZ Group…
Indian Bank Celebrates Customers’ Day, Reaffirms Commitment to Customer-Centric Banking
Chennai, Aug 21: Reinforcing its customer-first approach, Indian Bank celebrated Annual Customers’ Day on Thursday, August 20, 2026, across all its branches in India and overseas. The initiative provided an opportunity for direct interaction with customers, gathering their valuable feedback and understanding their expectations to further strengthen customer service. On this occasion, the Bank expressed its gratitude to customers for their continued trust, loyalty and support.…
Global access to food crops is affected by transport costs and economic inequality
Producing enough food is only one part of ensuring global food security. A new study shows that transport networks and economic inequality are important factors in determining global food accessibility. A research team led by the University of Oulu, together with researchers from Aalto University and Pellervo Economic Research (PTT), Finland, developed a new spatial accessibility framework to examine how effectively global transport systems connect…
Arisii – The Coastal Kitchen Opens Its Fourth Outlet In M Block Market Greater Kailash Ii Delhi
Arisii – The Coastal Kitchen is celebrating Onam with a special culinary experience inspired by the traditional flavours of Kerala. The experience draws from the spirit of the Onam Sadhya, bringing together an array of comforting preparations, coconut, curry leaves and aromatic spices that are central to Kerala’s culinary identity. The celebration highlights Arisii’s approach to exploring lesser-known regional flavours while keeping the experience contemporary,…
Aditya Birla Capital Enters Gold Loan Business; To Open 1,000 Gold Loan Branches in the Next Three Years
Chandigarh, August 21, 2026: The NBFC business of Aditya Birla Capital Limited (‘ABCL/the Company’), one of India’s leading diversified financial services companies, today announced its entry into the Gold Loan business, marking a strategic expansion of its secured lending portfolio. The Gold Loan offering complements its existing retail and MSME lending franchise, providing customers with a transparent, flexible and collateral-backed credit solution. The Company has planned a phase-wise rollout of 200-300 dedicated Gold Loan branches by March 2027 across high-potential markets. Over the next three years,…
India, Singapore Strengthen Strategic Partnership with Focus on Trade and Technology
New Delhi: India and Singapore have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with senior ministers from both countries reviewing progress and identifying new areas of cooperation during the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable in Singapore. The Indian delegation, comprising Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Minister of State Jitin Prasada, held discussions covering…
Young Traders Bear the Brunt as 88.5 percent Under 30 Lose in F&O
Mumbai: Nearly 88.5 per cent of individual traders below the age of 30 incurred losses while trading in the futures and options (F&O) segment during FY26, highlighting the high risks faced by young participants in India’s derivatives market, according to a study released by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The SEBI study found that traders below 30 accounted for about 43 per…
Domestic Air Travel Demand Slips 4.8 percent in July
New Delhi: India’s domestic air passenger traffic declined 4.8 per cent year-on-year in July 2026, with airlines carrying around 1.20 crore passengers compared with 1.26 crore in the same month last year, according to data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The decline came after domestic traffic touched a record monthly level of about 1.54 crore passengers in May. Industry data…