Top 10 countries of birth of approved H-1B beneficiaries in FY 2024; India leading the way, followed by China, Canada and others
In Fiscal Year 2024, the H-1B visa program approved nearly 400,000 petitions, with India overwhelmingly dominating as the source country, accounting for 71% of beneficiaries. China followed with 11.7%, while…
Contribute or leave: UK to tighten migrant rules; what we know
UK Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood will announce stricter rules for indefinite leave to remain, requiring migrants to be employed, avoid benefits, and perform community service. These proposals, including social security…
Dubai’s richest man has $17.1 bn net worth – He’s not a Sheikh or Prince
Pavel Durov, the Russian-born tech entrepreneur behind Telegram, is Dubai’s richest man with a $17.1 billion net worth. He settled in Dubai for its tax-friendly policies after leaving Russia over…
India-born cheetah at Kuno becomes adult on Monday- why it matters
India’s cheetah reintroduction program will achieve a historic milestone as Mukhi, an India-born cub, reaches adulthood at Kuno National Park on Monday. Her survival, despite siblings’ deaths, underscores the project’s…
Franchise Expo Muscat 2025: How to tap into 100+ Omani and Saudi brands
Oman will host the Omani–Saudi Franchise Exhibition in October 2025. This event aims to boost jobs and regional trade. Over 100 trademarks will showcase opportunities. Sectors include food, retail, and…
Asia Cup: India vs Pak pitch for final revealed – here’s how it fared in the past
The stage is set for a blockbuster Asia Cup 2025 final between unbeaten India and Pakistan in Dubai, on the very pitch where India decisively won their previous encounter. With…
UAE rolls out AI Platforms to boost Emirati employment and skills; What you need to know
The UAE has introduced AI-driven platforms, Massar Al Ghurair and the Emirati Smart Human Resource Platform, to accelerate Emiratization. These initiatives leverage AI for job-matching, skills mapping, and personalized training,…
New Spin bowling coach! Former India player to take charge at BCCI CoE: When?
Former India spinner Sunil Joshi is appointed as the new spin bowling coach at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, effective October 1. Bringing extensive coaching experience, he will collaborate with…
Delhi BMW accident case: Accused gets bail, passport seized; paramedics under lens
Delhi’s Patiala court granted bail to Gaganpreet Kaur in the BMW accident case that tragically killed a finance ministry official. However, the court sharply questioned an ambulance’s conduct, which arrived…