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Alarm over sharp fall in London business growth

London’s powerhouse economy is starting to feel the impact of successive interest rate rises but remains thefastest growing in the UK, a new survey reveals today.

Evening Standard

US military may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran seizures

The U.S. military is considering putting armed personnel on commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, in what would be an unheard of action aimed at stopping Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels

The Independent UK

Iran’s IRGC runs military drills on disputed islands claimed by UAE

The exercises also come amid increasing US military presence in the region after a string of ship seizures.

Al Jazeera

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UK visitor numbers up amid signs of shift away from mainland Europe’s extreme heat

Tourism to UK close to pre-Covid levels as Czech Republic, Ireland and Denmark also leap in popularity

The Guardian - UK

BMTC to induct 921 non-AC Electric buses soon; all four RTCs to add 3,888 new buses to its fleet

BMTC to induct 921 electric buses from Tata Motors. KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC, KKRTC to add 3,888 new buses. BMTC to purchase 840 BS-6 compliant buses, 100 electric buses under NCAP, 20 mini buses under SUTF. KSRTC to buy 620 buses, 300 electric buses under GCC. NWKRTC to buy 286 buses,…

The Hindu

Soon, Araku coffee will be a ‘Made in Andhra Pradesh’ product as Girijan Cooperative Corporation sets up its own plant

GCC to set up Coffee Processing Unit in A.P. to make 'Make in A.P.' product. Unit to be built in 1.5 acres of land at Dounuru village, cost ₹5 crore. Construction to start in August, operations to begin in 2024-25. Benefits include cost savings, incentives for tribal farmers, export of…

The Hindu

Govt likely to resume FTA talks with 6 Gulf countries

The government has begun arrangements to resume negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) -- a group of six Persian Gulf countries -- by the end of 2024, according to government sources.

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Focus on to expand footprint in south India, says Aster DM Healthcare founder-chairman Azad Moopen

Aster DM Healthcare, a Dubai-based integrated healthcare provider, is expanding its presence in southern India. They have taken over Narayanadri Hospitals in Tirupati, AP and are looking for more opportunities in Tamil Nadu. They recently rebranded Ramesh Hospitals in Vijayawada, with Aster DM owning 57% of the stakes. This partnership…

The Hindu

Japan to establish foreign minister dialogue with Saudi Arabia

The government is preparing to establish a foreign ministerial-level strategic dialogue with Saudi Arabia and hold foreign ministers' meetings on a regular basis between Japan and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a group of six Persian Gulf nations, in an attempt to strengthen ties with oil-producing nations and ensure a…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

UK invites Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman to visit

Saudi heir’s official visit would be first since he was accused of being behind killing of Jamal Khashoggi

The Guardian - UK

Nation urged to find more Middle Eastern investors

Thailand has the potential to develop more joint investments with Middle Eastern companies that are seeking business opportunities here, says Dubai-based consultancy firm Gulf Analytica.

Bangkok Post

Iran summons Russian envoy over statement with GCC on islands

Like China did in December, Russia has signed a statement with the GCC, challenging Iran’s ownership of three islands.

Al Jazeera

Lower Hunter planning commissioner survives government restructure

Premier Chris Minns says the changes will speed up housing supply.

Newcastle Herald

Thai-Saudi ties' wider strategic impact

The invitation from the Saudi Minister of Investment, Khalid Abdulaziz-Falih, to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai to visit Saudi Arabia came just a few hours after the provisional results of the May 14 election were made known. With equal speed, the Thai side responded positively and gathered…

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Saudi Arabia, China’s tourists and Sino-Saudi relations

Tourism is a pillar of Saudi Vision 2030, and China ranks very high globally as a source of tourists.

Al Jazeera

‘Enduring commitment’: Key takeaways from US-GCC joint statement

Communique coinciding with Antony Blinken’s visit to Saudi Arabia backs two-state solution based on 1967 borders.

The Hindu

HC allows DVAC to proceed with probe into irregularities in the award of GCC contracts in 2018

The Madras High Court on Wednesday modified an interim order passed by it on February 25, 2020 and permitted the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti Corruption (DVAC) to set the law in motion with respect to irregularities found in the award of tenders by the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) in…

The National (Scotland)

'Devastated': Scottish charity forced to close after almost 40 years

STAFF and volunteers at a Scottish charity which has been running for almost 40 years have been left “totally devastated” over news it will shut…

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What does Erdogan’s re-election mean for Turkey-Gulf relations?

Economic and defence deals, along with the Turkish president’s personal ties with regional leaders, to boost relations.

The Hindu

NGT Chennai warns landowners of heavy penalty if garbage, debris dumped on unattended properties causes environmental hazard

The National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) southern zone bench in Chennai has warned landowners of the imposition of a heavy penalty if they leave their properties unattended, and pave the thereby for environmental hazards by miscreants who dump garbage, debris, sullage, mud and so on.

Reuters

UK business minister to visit Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE

Britain's business and trade minister Kemi Badenoch will visit Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates this week as part of her efforts to reach a trade deal with the six countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

The Independent UK

Kemi Badenoch to visit Gulf states to advance ‘ambitious’ trade deal

The five-day tour will see the Business and Trade Secretary meet her ministerial counterparts in each nation.

Bangkok Post

Creating pathways for Arab youth

Optimism can be difficult to muster at a time of heightened uncertainty and global turmoil. The 2022 ASDA'A BCW Arab Youth Survey, conducted only a few months after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and on the heels of the Covid-19 pandemic, reflected a darkening economic outlook.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter Park 'ticks a lot of boxes' for key government agency

Three Lower Hunter suburbs could be priority areas when the Greater Cities Commission writes its next 'mega-region' plan this year.

Reuters

Syria touts for Gulf tourists amid emerging Arab rapprochement

Overlooked by a portrait of President Bashar al-Assad and offering sticky sweets, a Syrian tourism booth in Dubai is trying to seize on an emerging rapprochement with Arab states to win back Gulf tourists it lost during more than a decade of war.

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