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Healthy start! Rubicon Research shares list at 28% premium over IPO price
Shares of the Pharmaceutical company Rubicon Research listed with a premium of 27.9% over the IPO price on Thursday. The stock opened at Rs 620 and Rs 620.10 on NSE and BSE, respectively, as compared to its issue price of Rs 485. The Rs 1,377...

Infor leads the next wave of Industry Cloud Innovation across the Middle East
Speaking to Tahawul Tech, Khaled Al Shami, Vice President for Strategic Solution Consulting – EMEA at Infor, said he believes that technology should be both purposeful and deeply aligned with industry needs. As industries across the Middle East...
Vietnam affirms position on global 5G technology map
At the Open RAN Connect 2025 international conference in Hanoi on October 15, Viettel High Tech was named by Gartner as a “Niche Player” for its pioneering role in developing and commercialising 5G Open Radio Access Network (RAN) technology using...
Innovation, smart tech take center stage at 138th Canton Fair
A buyer (L) learns about mobile phones during the 138th edition of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 15, 2025. [Xinhua/Lu Hanxin] GUANGZHOU -- The 138th edition of the China Import and Export...

Chiefs owner Clark Hunt’s wife Tavia shares her take as Hamas frees Israeli hostages following Donald Trump-led ceasefire agreement
Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt's wife, Tavia Hunt, got emotional after Hamas released all 20 Israeli hostages on Monday. It was part of the peace deal led by U.S. President Donald Trump. When a video of the hostages reuniting with their...

Why Washington Should Support the Greece-Egypt Interconnector
Support for the Greece-Egypt Interconnector (GREGY), an undersea electrical cable project, is gaining momentum. As Europe works to replace energy routes vulnerable to political pressure, the project offers a direct link between North Africa’s...

America Against Itself: The University as a Casualty of Israel’s War
American liberal democracy, once seen as a beacon of free speech and critical thinking in the world, now faces an unprecedented threat from within. This threat does not stem from foreign enemies, but from a sinister alliance between militaristic...

world Gaza man reunited with family after being told in Israeli jail they were dead
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — Shadi Abu Sido's world shattered in Israeli detention when guards told him his wife and two children had been killed. "I got hysterical," the Gaza Palestinian photographer said. It wasn't until his release on Monday, part...

Beyond TCS & Infosys: 2 hidden smallcap tech gems powering India’s BFSI revolution
From integrating chatbots to handle customer queries to employing AI and ML to study suspicious patterns and detect fraud, the BFSI sector has evolved significantly. In 2022, AI adoption in the BFSI sector reached $680 million 2022 and is...

Over 100 Pakistani IT firms register in Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030
Published on: October 16, 2025 2:07 AM Pakistan is expanding its trade and investment footprint in Saudi Arabia, with over 100 Pakistani information technology (IT) firms now formally registered to operate in the Kingdom. The move aligns with...

European entrepreneurs at Expand North Star: Dubai’s flexible digital business environment fuels technological innovation
The event reinforces Dubai’s position as a key gateway for European startups and innovators seeking international expansion, investment opportunities, and strategic partnerships. Dubai, UAE – Expand North Star 2025, organised by Dubai World Trade...

India, Saudi Arabia to strengthen collaboration in textiles
A delegation from Saudi Arabia, led by Khalil ibn Salamah, Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, recently met with Neelam Rao, secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, in New Delhi, to strengthen bilateral cooperation in...
Senators Warn Saudi Arabia’s Acquisition of EA Will Be Used for ‘Foreign Influence’
Democratic U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Elizabeth Warren sent letters to the Department of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson, raising concerns about the $55 billion acquisition of the giant American...

IIM Lucknow team wins MakeMyTrip’s Young Turks business challenge
A student team from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow has won the third edition of MakeMyTrip’s Young Turks: The Business Challenge, a flagship campus competition designed to crowdsource innovative solutions for India’s travel...

Russia, Saudi Arabia discuss joint LNG projects
MOSCOW, October 15. /TASS/. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has held a meeting with Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, Energy Minister of Saudi Arabia, on the sidelines of the Russian Energy Week international forum, which focused...
McGill faculty votes to boycott Israeli cultural and academic institutions
Updated: October 15, 2025 at 4:57PM EDT Published: October 15, 2025 at 4:37PM EDT McGill University political science professor William Roberts defends his position on Hamas and Hezbollah and the school's boycott of Israeli institutions.

MD Onboard aims to revive ‘stagnant’ in-flight medical response technologies
A middle-aged business jet passenger feels pain in his chest and shows signs of a potential heart attack. Cruising at 40,000ft, the aircraft is 30min from the nearest diversion airport. What happens next is a matter of critical importance for the...

Hong Kong Trade Body Eyes Deeper Tech Collaboration With UAE Amid Growing Trade Ties
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is reinforcing its commitment to the UAE market, bringing a delegation of over 20 companies to Gitex Global and North Star this year. The initiative reflects HKTDC's strategic...

Rubicon Research Lists At 28% Premium After Blockbuster IPO Subscription
The stock, which received 104x bids over the shares offered, listed at ₹620 on the NSE Rubicon Research made a strong debut on the primary indices on Thursday, listing at a 28% premium. Shares of the pharmaceutical company opened at ₹620 on the...

GFA President appointed to FIFA Technical Development Committee
Marlon Glean, President, Grenada Football Association (GFA) has been appointed as a Member of the FIFA Technical Development Committee for the 2025–2029 term. This decision, made by the FIFA Council in October 2025, reflects both Glean’s...