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COLUMNISTS

Israel-Iran conflict: Economic lessons from the region

Markets stayed calm, oil prices stabilised, and the region’s long-term planning paid off

Rescuers work near a damaged building following a strike by an Iranian missile in the Israeli city of Bnei Brak, east of Tel Aviv, on June 16, 2025.

Remember Dubai Summer Surprises as a kid?

Excitement filled the air at Modhesh Fun City as children proudly showed off their newly-purchased Modhesh stuffed toys from the popular Modhesh Souvenir Stall, a must-visit attraction during the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2003.

India must stop tiptoeing around Trump’s tariff threats

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, slaps the hand of President Donald Trump as they share a laugh during a bilateral meeting at the G-7 summit in Biarritz, France, Monday, Aug. 26, 2019.

SRK wins first National Award, fans question the timing

Lucky coupon, Land Cruiser change UAE expat's life

Feeling stressed? Could a Maltese pet be the answer?

Will Malayalam cinema's A.M.M.A. survive an election?

Turning the tide on lung cancer in the Middle East

Tsunami lessons: Writing with heart, not headlines

Dubai colleagues bond over Korean language and cuisine

How women are rewriting Pakistan’s story

Shaping the future: Leading with AI in the UAE

COMMENT AND ANALYSIS

TCS says the layoffs are tied to skill mismatches and a shift in business models, not AI-driven automation.

Why TCS layoffs can backfire badly on India’s IT giant

TCS bets on cost-cutting with massive job cuts—but this gamble could come at a steep price

Crisis management is also about advance planning

Staff across industries confront the ‘FOBO’ factor

Dubai property: Timing entry, exit and re-entry

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