James Emmanuel

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Muthoot Finance to close 300 branches; A blot on Kerala's investor-friendly image?

The Rs 36,000 crore-Muthoot Finance, India's largest gold financing company in terms of the loan portfolio, would close down around 300 branches permanently in a phased manner if there is no other option.

Sep 4, 2019

Boeing MAX 737 likely to show global record in insurance payout, says S&P

Although the aerospace insurance and reinsurance market will face aircraft hull and passenger liability claims, the bulk of the overall exposure will come from grounding liability coverage.

Sep 4, 2019

Oman Air cancels more than 300 flights in Sept due to grounding of Boeing 737 Max planes

Among the destinations affected are Hyderabad, Jaipur, Colombo, Karachi, Salalah, Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah, Madinah and Amman.

Sep 4, 2019

Indian woman's son with Emirati man an illegal in UAE; FM 's help sought

Fatima claims she was married to an Emirati aged 80 years when she was 15 years old and she got married again to another Emirati after her first husband died.

Sep 3, 2019

Saudi Arabia replaces Aramco chair with wealth fund chief ahead of IPO

The appointment of Al-Rumayyan, already an Aramco board member, comes as part of the Saudi authorities' preparations to sell shares in the world's biggest oil exporter.

Sep 3, 2019

Thushar Vellappally, BJP's Kerala ally embroiled in UAE cheque case, talks tough

The dishonoured cheque was issued by Thushar to the Ajman-based Keralite businessman, who was running a subcontracting company, almost a decade ago.

Sep 3, 2019

Who is Maghanmal Pancholia? Indian businessman who brought electricity to Dubai dies

Between 1957 and 1960, Pancholia supplied electricity to the emirate of Dubai, and he was elected as the director of Dubai Electricity in 1961.

Sep 3, 2019

Iran warns of 'strong step' away from nuclear deal if Europe cannot offer new terms

Iran's oil should be bought and its money should be accessible to return to the country, said Ali Rabiei, an Iranian government spokesman.

Sep 2, 2019

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Saudi organises world's largest camel festival; 12,000 animal owners to compete

The festival, aimed at promoting the camel-racing heritage of the Kingdom and the Gulf Arab countries, is expected to turn the Saudi city of Taif into one of the top tourist destinations.

Sep 2, 2019

US missile strikes extremists inside training camp in Syria; 40 militants killed

The US Central Command said in a statement that the attack targeted leaders of Al Qaeda in Syria "responsible for attacks threatening US citizens, our partners and innocent civilians".

Sep 1, 2019

Anyone providing support to blacklisted Iranian tanker will face sanction, warns US

Tensions between Tehran and Washington have risen since President Trump withdrew from a landmark 2015 nuclear deal between major powers and Iran last year and imposed crippling unilateral sanctions.

Aug 31, 2019

Apple to unveil new 'Pro' iPhone models on Sept. 10; 'By innovation only' is the tagline this time

The centrepiece will be the next iPhones, while the company also typically unveils new Apple Watches alongside the flagship device.

Aug 30, 2019

Oman-based financiers funnelling huge funds to Hamas, says US

The US Treasury Department "is targeting Jammal Trust Bank and its subsidiaries for brazenly enabling Hezbollah's financial activities," including sending payments to families of suicide bombers.

Aug 30, 2019

UAE property developer Sobha plans initial public offering

Sobha is targeting annual sales of 2,000 housing units in Dubai that will result in revenue of 2.5 billion dirhams and profit of about 400 million dirhams by 2022, Menon said.

Aug 29, 2019

NRI billionaire's Gulf retail giant Lulu plans to invest $500 million in Egypt

Under the new deals, four projects will be built by the Urban Communities Authority within 12 months.

Aug 29, 2019

India names Pavan Kapoor as new ambassador to UAE

Kapoor has served in different capacities in the Indian missions in Moscow, Kyiv, London and Geneva over the years.

Aug 28, 2019

How Bahrain-based flesh trade gang trapped an innocent Keralite NRI with terror tag

The flashback involves a sex racket, which was busted in Bahrain some years ago. A woman who was rescued from the racket was also taken into custody along with Rahim.

Aug 28, 2019

Taps to run dry in cities of Africa, South Asia, says report

The study found that nearly half of the population in 15 major cities lacks access to public piped water systems, with access lowest in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

Aug 27, 2019

Diabetes raises cancer risk: Researchers detect how high blood sugar affects DNA

Too much glucose in the blood made DNA strands more prone to breaking, causing genomic instability-mutations that are characteristic of the majority of cancers.

Aug 26, 2019

Pakistani expatriate turns good Samaritan for duped Indian job seekers in UAE

Mohamed Asadullah, a Pakistani Quran teacher, has been helping the duped Indian job seekers with their accommodation and food.

Aug 26, 2019

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Articles by James Emmanuel

Muthoot Finance to close 300 branches; A blot on Kerala's investor-friendly image?

Boeing MAX 737 likely to show global record in insurance payout, says S&P

Oman Air cancels more than 300 flights in Sept due to grounding of Boeing 737 Max planes

Indian woman's son with Emirati man an illegal in UAE; FM 's help sought

Saudi Arabia replaces Aramco chair with wealth fund chief ahead of IPO

Thushar Vellappally, BJP's Kerala ally embroiled in UAE cheque case, talks tough

Who is Maghanmal Pancholia? Indian businessman who brought electricity to Dubai dies

Iran warns of 'strong step' away from nuclear deal if Europe cannot offer new terms

Saudi organises world's largest camel festival; 12,000 animal owners to compete

US missile strikes extremists inside training camp in Syria; 40 militants killed

Anyone providing support to blacklisted Iranian tanker will face sanction, warns US

Apple to unveil new 'Pro' iPhone models on Sept. 10; 'By innovation only' is the tagline this time

Oman-based financiers funnelling huge funds to Hamas, says US

UAE property developer Sobha plans initial public offering

NRI billionaire's Gulf retail giant Lulu plans to invest $500 million in Egypt

India names Pavan Kapoor as new ambassador to UAE

How Bahrain-based flesh trade gang trapped an innocent Keralite NRI with terror tag

Taps to run dry in cities of Africa, South Asia, says report

Diabetes raises cancer risk: Researchers detect how high blood sugar affects DNA

Pakistani expatriate turns good Samaritan for duped Indian job seekers in UAE

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'