Air India stated that following instructions from the UAE airport authorities, both Air India and its subsidiary Air India Express have curtailed several scheduled flights on March 15 Airlines, including IndiGo and Air India, on Sunday issued advisories regarding disruptions to flights to the United Arab Emirates, particularly Dubai, as the evolving West Asia crisis has led to operational restrictions and schedule changes in the West Asia..... More https://bit.ly/4sf3akq Via business-standar.co…

Under the new rule, consumers who have PNG connections must surrender their domestic LPG cylinders and will be barred from getting new LPG connections or refills from PSU oil companies or their distributors. As part of its re-prioritisation efforts, the government on Saturday barred piped natural gas (PNG) consumers from either retaining a domestic LPG connection or getting a refill for a cylinder from PSU oil marketing companies.....  

  Many go back to coal and wood, while some give offers in return for cylinders The shortage in the supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has set off a crisis chain, with many restaurants having been forced to suspend operations or fall back on alternative fuels to ply their trade.     This is despite the government on Thursday announcing that it will allocate 20 per cent of each hotel’s or restaurant’s average monthly LPG requirements......   More https://bit.ly/4s4yJNL Via…

The move follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and ongoing discussions between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Iran’s Foreign Minister India is expected to receive around 80,000 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) via two vessels, one of which is likely to arrive via the Strait of Hormuz by Monday.....

·       LPG Crisis Highlights: Govt ramps up production, rolls out commercial cylinders & alternate fuels amid West Asia turmoil https://bit.ly/4bCiamt ·       Foreign-flagged tanker delivers crude oil to Mumbai via Strait of Hormuz https://bit.ly/3Pf6pJV ·       Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tankers divert to India after US waiver on crude imports https://bit.ly/40u3Shq ·       PM Modi speaks to Iranian president over West Asia crisis, urges peace https://bit.ly/4s4zF4D…

·       India diversifies crude supply routes: 75% now coming from outside Strait of Hormuz https://bit.ly/4bash0g ·       India’s crude oil supply is secure, assures government https://bit.ly/4uo4anJ ·       Crude supply secure, LPG imports under watch: Centre says 2 LNG cargoes on way https://bit.ly/4cIz0Bk ·       Across workshop lanes of Punjab, the workbench warms as exports recover https://bit.ly/4rrVj1I ·       DGCA plans stricter norms for foreign air…

Located in Brownsville, Texas, the $300 billion refinery is expected to boost American energy production, strengthen national security, and create thousands of jobs. US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) announced the opening of a new oil refinery in 50 years with the investment help from India’s Reliance Industries Ltd.....

·       Centre secures 1 mt LPG from US to bridge West Asian supply gap https://bit.ly/3NwSjTI ·       Trump announces first US oil refinery in 50 years with India’s Reliance https://bit.ly/3NlNegS ·       Reliance boosts LPG production at Jamnagar to stabilise domestic supply https://bit.ly/4suSlu4 ·       State-run OMCs to boost LPG production to meet demand amid crunch https://bit.ly/4unF9sU ·       Borosil to set up new glassware manufacturing facility in…

  Broadcast and match infrastructure moved across five countries to ensure venues and production teams were ready for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup DP World, a leading global provider of integrated end-to-end supply chain solutions and Global Logistics Partner of the International Cricket Council (ICC), has successfully executed a complex, multi-country logistics operation to power the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 across India and Sri Lanka. Between December 2025 and January 2026, DP Worl…

  The facility will strengthen the company’s in-house printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) capabilities and enable it to deliver integrated electronics manufacturing solutions to OEMs Bengaluru-based manufacturing startup Karkhana has acquired Micron EMS Tech Pvt Ltd in an undisclosed deal as it looks to evolve from a manufacturing aggregation platform into a full-stack electronics manufacturing partner......

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Law No. (7) of 2026 on Dubai Police Academy. The Law defines the Academy as a centre of excellence for policing, legal, and security education, with the objective of providing highly qualified personnel to police forces, security, and military entities.According to the Law, the Dubai Police Academy aims to provide high-quality, innovative education, supp…

The Insetify trial offers carbon inset credits at no additional cost to qualifying DP World Ocean Freight Forwarding clients DP World is launching Insetify, a dedicated carbon inset trial for ocean freight forwarding customers in Belgium, Portugal and Sweden, to deliver immediate, measurable reductions in customers’ Scope 3 emissions across key European trade lanes. Starting 1 April, credits will be applied automatically to customers booking ocean freight forwarding services with DP World in …

Tawhid Abdullah, Chairman of Dubai Jewellery Group: - “Dubai’s gold and jewellery sector is operating at high capacity across all segments ,demonstrating resilience despite current regional and global challenges related to supply chains, logistics, and transport operations, many of which have been eased by the resumption of flights through Dubai International Airport.” - “The Government of Dubai’s unlimited support to all business sectors through the developments witnessed around the w…

UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has ordered the arrest of 10 defendants of various nationalities. The accused have been referred to urgent trial for publishing video clips on social media platforms containing misleading, fabricated content. This action follows the continuous monitoring of digital platforms amid regional developments. Such events have been exploited to disseminate misinformation intended to deliberately mislead the public while undermining national security, order a…

Dubai Health has announced a 46% increase in kidney transplant procedures in 2025, reflecting growing community awareness of organ donation. The procedures were carried out as part of The National Programme for Donation and Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissue ‘Hayat’. The announcement coincides with World Kidney Day, observed annually on 12 March. According to the latest figures, Dubai Health physicians performed 73 successful kidney transplants in 2025, compared with 50 procedures in…

Participants praised the readiness and resilience of Dubai’s business environment “We are committed to strengthening engagement with Business Groups and Business Councils, monitoring the latest developments, and coordinating with the relevant government entities to develop practical solutions to challenges that safeguard competitiveness and reinforce Dubai’s role in global trade flows.” - H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah   Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers oper…

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Law No. (6) of 2026 on violations, penalties, and administrative measures in the Emirate of Dubai. The Law aims to establish a clear and binding legal framework for government entities on administrative violations, penalties, and measures imposed for violations of Dubai’s laws. It also promotes transparency, fairness, accountability, and legality, and…

UAE ·        Abu Dhabi urban indicators record 75 million square metres of development in 2025 https://bit.ly/4rvzYED ·        DIFC Innovation Hub, Capital.com launch “CapitalHer” https://bit.ly/4usMDe9 ·        UAE: Expired residency permits valid for entry until March 31, 2026 following new Federal Authority decision https://bit.ly/4bEvLK2 ·        Sheikh Mohammed issues law regulating outsourcing of government services in Dubai https://bit.ly/4ruqVDR ·  …

Expands global footprint to deepen engagement with institutional and wealth investors across the GCC and Africa   “ICICI Prudential AMC’s decision to establish its DIFC branch underscores the strength of Dubai as a global platform for asset and wealth managers seeking proximity to regional capital. By combining DIFC’s globally connected ecosystem and regulatory framework with ICICI Prudential AMC’s deep India focused investment expertise, their presence will support institutiona…

  UAE ·        ADX trading momentum underscores market resilience, dividend appeal https://bit.ly/4bkhC3n ·        Reif Properties joins Real Estate Developers Endowment with largest contribution of AED100 million https://bit.ly/4bk9XSq ·        Ministries of Economy & Tourism, Justice launch forum on DNFBP sector’s compliance with AML requirements https://bit.ly/4spio6F ·        RAKEZ expands self-storage offering with additional units in Al Hamra https://bit.…

Singapore ·       LNG supply crunch worsening for Singapore and Asia, as signalled by string of force majeure notices https://bit.ly/47Hkx4Z ·       Businesses, households can help offset impact of higher electricity prices: Tan See Leng https://bit.ly/4cJ5yLt ·       UI Boustead REIT closes 8.5% below IPO price amid broader market retreat https://bit.ly/47hXL3N ·       Bridge Data Centres plans up to $5 billion AI investment in Singapore https://bit.ly/40oWWlM ·  …

Singapore ·       Jason Chang, Li Xiting, Philip Ng top Forbes’ list of richest Singaporeans https://bit.ly/4lovmys ·       Palm oil rally lifts Singapore plantation stocks amid Middle East tensions https://bit.ly/4bm4Xgc ·       Fractional trading widens options for investors amid volatile markets https://bit.ly/3Ncl1JA ·       Singapore Exchange to launch Asian government bond futures amid geopolitical turmoil https://bit.ly/4lo9FP9 ·       PSA revenue rise…

Singapore ·       City Square Mall relaunches with new community spaces and sustainable interior design https://bit.ly/3MVrLLT ·       S’pore banks, investment platforms gear up for new MAS guidelines for online financial content https://bit.ly/4cFliPr ·       AI ‘godfather’ raises $1.3 billion for start-up with Singapore as key base https://bit.ly/47Ektmz ·       Singapore Exchange to launch Asian government bond futures amid geopolitical turmoil https://bit.ly…

Singapore ·       Singapore consumers in for higher petrol, electricity prices as oil spikes past US$100 https://bit.ly/3N7joNi ·       PSA revenue rises 7% as its ports handle record 105 million containers https://bit.ly/4rpfmh3 ·       Cafe chain and grocer The Providore closes all 6 Singapore outlets https://bit.ly/4rjRwTW ·       DBS chief Tan Su Shan’s 2025 pay was $9.6 million in first year at the helm https://bit.ly/4rgVoFv ·       Sembcorp rebuts repo…

Singapore ·       STI steadies after volatile week amid Middle East tensions; SIA, SATS decline https://bit.ly/4uhPy9s ·       UI Boustead REIT launches Singapore IPO to raise $973.6 million https://bit.ly/4rCVGGZ ·       Singapore’s first home-grown gold ETF will list on SGX on March 26 https://bit.ly/4u88UOa ·       When parents give their married kids million-dollar gifts https://bit.ly/4cBR9Re ·       How OCBC backs women entrepreneurs with financing and …

Singapore ·       S’pore households may pay more for electricity if fuel prices stay high: EMA https://bit.ly/3OZTz23 ·       Taxi operators absorb costs at their pumps as petrol prices rise again amid Middle East war https://bit.ly/3OQU4eS ·       Cold Storage to replace FairPrice at Esso stations https://bit.ly/4b2pg2c ·       A 900% fare hike shows why Asian airlines like SIA can weather Middle East chaos https://bit.ly/40LZdaJ ·       Singapore retail sal…

Singapore ·       Pump prices in Singapore rise amid widening Middle East conflict https://bit.ly/4aT233O ·       Sea Q4 profit jumps 72.9% to $525 million; targets 25% GMV growth in Shopee https://bit.ly/3OGWaxZ ·       S’pore households borrow more, with debts growing at a faster clip than assets in Q4 2025 https://bit.ly/40HnDlF ·       Great Eastern deepens strategy in wealthy segment, joining other insurers https://bit.ly/4rSxukJ ·       Why shopping for…

Singapore ·       Singapore to raise retirement age to 64 and re-employment age to 69 on July 1: Tan See Leng https://bit.ly/4crfoBp ·       New work pass for high earners in AI and tech among changes to S’pore foreign workforce policies https://bit.ly/4rRjAPQ ·       Workers in skilled trades set to receive more career help from MOM, starting with electricians https://bit.ly/3OJz35P ·       MOM to review suggestions to make advance retrenchment notifications mandat…

India’s defense industry is pitching production lines in the Philippines as Manila boosts its military modernization. Ashish Kansal, co-chairman of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s defense committee, said Indian manufacturers are ready to sell systems used by India’s armed forces and set up local production to meet Philippine demand... More https://bit.ly/4l5GSyS Via bworldonline.com

Singapore ·       S’pore factory activity expands for seventh straight month but outlook clouded by Iran conflict https://bit.ly/4aITOHk ·       SATS, SIA lead Singapore stock market tumble on Iran war fears; STI down 2.1% https://bit.ly/4r4fx18 ·       Prolonged Middle East conflict may push up prices; S’pore to reassess GDP forecast if needed: DPM Gan https://bit.ly/46BYV9Q ·       S’pore to step up investments to extend lead in advanced manufacturing, such as…