Nivetha Dayanand

Assistant Business Editor

Articles from the author

Three turning points could reset gold’s 2026 outlook

Gold enters 2026 after a year of record highs, with outcomes hinging on global macro risks

Geopolitics, policy shifts and investor flows set the stage for a volatile year ahead.

How 750 marshals keep F1 safe at Yas Marina

750 marshals secure F1 finale. 33% female, 85% retention, 50-75 hours training.

The team spans generations, with the largest groups between 21 and 30 years old at 30%, and those 41 and above close behind at 28%.

World's tallest hotel tops Dubai skyline by accident

Ciel Tower world's tallest hotel rises 377m from tight Dubai plot

The tower, which boasts 1,004 rooms and suites, had to make a "deal with the elements," as super-tall structures are constantly buffeted by strong winds.

First look inside Ciel Dubai, the world’s tallest hotel

A first look at Ciel Dubai Marina as it opens with soaring views and record-height luxury

Ciel Dubai Marina

UAE non-oil PMI hits 9-month high, firms ramp up hiring

UAE non-oil PMI climbs to 54.8; employment, prices rise on strong orders

Business confidence for the next 12 months edged up from October's near three-year trough.

RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%

RBI cuts repo rate to 5.25% citing low inflation; retail loan EMIs expected to fall

Reserve Bank of India RBI building in Mumbai, India

IndiGo Chaos: 550 flights axed as pilot rules bite

IndiGo axes 550 flights over pilot rules; Minister raps airline on planning gaps

Passengers line up at an Indigo Airlines kiosk at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on December 4, 2025.

Dubai’s gold buyers brace for the next big bullion move

Gold holds firm in Dubai while banks project prices near Dh589 per gram by 2026

This should be the attitude that UAE shoppers should take with their gold buys. And many have been doing just that.

Remit now? Rupee, peso exchange rates stay weak in UAE

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of December 5 - against the UAE dirham

Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when.

Why Max Verstappen is one of F1’s greatest drivers

Verstappen’s mindset and mastery make him a generational talent in Formula 1.

Red Bull’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates his win in the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit, north of Doha, on December 1, 2024.

US tightens vetting for H-1B, H-4 visa applicants

Washington adds H-1B and H-4 applicants to mandatory social media review process

In a notice released on December 3, the Department instructed all H-1B and H-4 applicants to adjust their social media privacy settings to “public” to facilitate the review.

All we know about the IndiGo flight cancellations

Pilot fatigue rules expose IndiGo's poor planning, stranding thousands of passengers

The airline said its teams are working “around the clock” to restore stability and ease passenger discomfort as quickly as possible.

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