UAE: The Dubai-based short-term rental company Gallery Suites has reached out to purchase start-up OYO’s home division.
This is in the face of OYO having to scale back growth in light of major shifts in the market.
Gallery Suites is owned...
China: Airbnb is suspending check-ins in the Chinese capital of Beijing until at least March due to concerns about coronavirus.
This, according to the company, is to comply with city regulations responding to the disease.
Airbnb is offering refunds to any...
US: TravelNet Solutions (TNS), major provider of integrated software and marketing solutions, has announced a new conference: TNS NEXT.
The event will feature a series of events to help hospitality technology providers grow, network, and improve revenues.
TNS now has been...
UK: The city of Edinburgh, second most popular short-term let destination in the UK, is seeking advice from its residents on potential legislation.
This comes after announcement by the SNP and Scottish parliament of plans to overhaul regulations pertaining to these flats.
The...
KL Rahul scored a century as India posted 296/7. New Zealand chased the target down with almost three overs to spare, as Colin de Grandhomme targeted Shardul Thakur at the death.
India’s pace resources were stretched thin as they were...
Many in the tournament-winning squad, including 18-year-old skipper Akbar Ali, trained under Wasim Jaffer during a stint in Bangladesh.
There’s an Indian connection with Bangladesh’s U19 World Cup winning squad and it’s former India Test opener and Ranji veteran Wasim Jaffer.
Many in...
This is the first whitewash that India has suffered in an ODI series in more than a decade.
KL Rahul struck a combative 112 but New Zealand completed a 3-0 whitewash of India by winning the third ODI by five...
Nepal's rabid culture of impunity worsens
In Nepal, top politicians have become highly skilled at escaping justice: nothing exemplifies this better than the fact that the post of Speaker of the House of Representatives is now occupied by a candidate...
A Facebook user in Malaysia who published controversial content related to the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) could face up to two years in prison if found guilty of violating Section 505 (b) of the country's Penal Code, which prohibits the publishing and circulating of...
Ambitious judicial reform clashes with political self-interest — yet again
This article is made possible through a partnership with Transitions, a Prague-based publishing and media training organisation
Last month, Moldova's government announced “extensive consultations” on a new draft strategy for justice reform....
Gold rates in Kuwait have been updated, with 24K gold trading at a significant price. The latest prices are available for comparison with other major Gulf cities.
The dollar rate in Pakistan has been fluctuating, currently standing at 286.50 PKR per USD, as of 7 April 2026. This instability affects remittances from the UAE, with Pakistani expatriates facing challenges in sending money back home.
Gold rates in Dubai are trending upward, with 24K gold priced at approximately 215 AED per gram. Check the latest prices at prominent jewelers like Kalyan Jewellers, iGold, and Malabar Gold.
