SpiceJet seals deal for over 100 aircrafts at USD 12 billion

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 12: At a time when global geopolitical tensions continue to reshape international relationships and cultural dialogue, art and cultural exchange are increasingly being viewed as important bridges between societies. In the UAE, where communities from across the world live and work together, the growing art ecosystem has become one of the ways cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi foster cross-cultural understanding.

New Delhi [India], March 12: In the dynamic business landscape of the United Arab Emirates, Indian entrepreneurs have played a significant role in shaping several industries. Among them, Satish Sanpal, Founder and Chairman of ANAX Holding, has emerged as a prominent business leader whose ventures span real estate, hospitality, and financial services.

Dubai [UAE], March 12: Wizz Financial, the global fintech company specializing in cross-border payments and digital wallets, today announced the completion of its first stablecoin-powered cross-border remittance and treasury transaction originating from the United States, with capabilities into 80 countries, in partnership with BitGo Bank & Trust, N.A. ("BitGo"), an OCC-regulated digital asset trust bank and subsidiary of BitGo Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BTGO). Through the partnership, Wizz Financial is utilizing BitGo's institutional-grade wallet infrastructure and e-trade services to facilitate the conversion of fiat currency into stablecoins, enabling near-real-time settlement, enhanced liquidity management, and compliant, scalable cross-border remittance flows across its global network as new corridors are progressively launched.

Dubai [UAE]/ New Delhi [India], March 12: AKCEL Holding, a Dubai-based diversified conglomerate, and XRange Golf Entertainment will invest $100 million to launch next-generation golf entertainment venues in India as part of the AED 1 billion global expansion of the XRange platform. The move marks the group's first major entry into India's fast-growing sports and experiential leisure market, positioning the country as an important market in its international rollout.

Dubai [UAE], March 10: GMCL has just announced the launch of a Rs 900 Crore ($100 million) blockchain-based tokenisation issue, positioning it as one of the first large-scale digital asset offerings linked to a professional international cricket league. Baba Inder Preet Singh, founder GMCL said that "The offering will create a tokenised investment structure designed to provide exposure to the league's commercial ecosystem, including broadcast rights, sponsorship revenues, franchise participation, licensing, and digital fan engagement platforms.GMCL plans to engage institutional investors, digital asset funds, family offices, and strategic partners as part of the global issuance process."

According to a statement released by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, "Indian carriers are planning 50 flights for 9th March 2026" from the West Asia region. Passenger movement data for March 7, 2026, shows that a total of 51 inbound flights operated by Indian carriers arrived in India from the region. The flights carried a total of 8,175 passengers. For March 8, 2026, Indian carriers - Air India, Air India Express, Indigo, Spicejet and Akasa - have planned 49 inbound flights from airports in the region, such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Muscat and Jeddah, subject to operational feasibility and prevailing conditions, the statement informed.

Bangkok [Thailand], March 5: Thailand's Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Thailand, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today took stock of preparations for the 2026 Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group, which Thailand will host from October 12-18, 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC). The discussion brought together Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance; Mr. Vitai Ratanakorn, Governor of the Bank of Thailand; and Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF.

The stock markets of Abu Dhabi and Dubai will remain closed for two days -- Monday, March 2, and Tuesday, March 3 -- amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, according to a news report by Gulf News.

Dubai [UAE], February 28: Former Australian cricket legend Brett Lee has officially made Dubai his new home, acquiring a premium waterfront residence in Breez by Danube, an exclusive development by Danube Properties.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India]/ Dubai [UAE], February 27: What began in Bengaluru in 2016 as a conviction-led startup has grown into one of Asia's most trusted builders of government-backed business platforms. As Trescon marks its 10th anniversary, the company reflects on a decade of shaping high-impact forums across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East -- and signals a more ambitious second chapter rooted firmly in India.