December 28, 2025

UAE’s 2026 Regulatory Shake-Up: Plastics Ban, Tax Rules, School Times, and More

Starting January 1, 2026, the UAE enforces a wide regulatory reset. Bans on single-use plastics expand, Friday school timings shift, tax rules tighten, social media influencers need permits, and sugar taxes get tiered. Businesses and residents must comply or face fines.

December 28, 2025

New Airlines and Routes Set to Boost UAE-India Travel in 2026

Travel between UAE and India is getting easier with two new airlines, Al Hind Air and FlyExpress, starting in 2026. Navi Mumbai Airport is now open, offering new routes and cheaper fares, making flights faster and wallet-friendly.

December 28, 2025

PMO Orders Listing of All Coal India Subsidiaries by 2030 to Boost Governance and Transparency

The PMO has ordered the coal ministry to list all subsidiaries of Coal India Limited by 2030. This move aims to improve governance, enhance transparency, and unlock value from assets through IPOs.

December 28, 2025

Kickstarter Ends Strike with Union Deal as Tech Layoffs and Worker Activism Surge

After five weeks of striking, Kickstarter workers won a new pay formula and kept the four-day workweek. Across tech, layoffs rise as firms invest in AI while worker activism grows quietly.

December 28, 2025

FSSAI Drops Mandatory BIS for Packaged Water; Tamil Nadu Faces Tough New Tests

From January 1, FSSAI will end mandatory BIS certification for packaged drinking water. Tamil Nadu's 1,600 makers face tougher tests and costs. Consumer groups want more labs and strict quality checks.