Monday, 28 November, 2022
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Topic: Gulf

Kerala’s demography is changing. But not how politicians are saying

+TFP Vandana Menon -
The guests in God’s own country are carrying Kerala’s labour burden. Bengali market, Bhojpuri songs exist alongside Malayali mundus.

With much to lose on trade & expats, India works to cool ‘anti-Islam’ anger in Gulf nations

Nayanima Basu -
While New Delhi believes it has made its stance on two BJP spokespersons’ anti-Prophet remarks clear, its envoys will ‘deepen engagement’ with govts of Gulf nations in coming days.

Jaishankar talks resumption of flights in meeting with India’s envoys to Gulf nations

PTI -
Jaishankar, who arrived on his first bilateral visit to Kuwait early Thursday, also unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the Indian Embassy in Kuwait.

China just made a major gain in ‘white area warfare’ in Gulf through agreement with Iran

Anthony H Cordesman -
A greater role in Iran gives China the potential to exploit its investments in Pakistan’s ports and transport routes to Central Asia – countering 'Quad' in the process.

Why Gulf Arab states should make the most of oil’s last boom

Karen E. Young -
Even at $70 a barrel, the current prices do not meet fiscal break-even thresholds for most Gulf Arab states, and the gap between revenue & fiscal expenditure has been wide since 2015.

UAE set to offer citizenship to a select group of expats

Mirette Magdy -
Until now citizenship in the UAE & some other Gulf states has been reserved for foreigners in special cases, but these changes will formalise such a process.

Gulf Arab states should know that China can only be a temporary friend

Karen E. Young -
For the Gulf Arab states, a strategic partnership with China does not help achieve regional balance against Iran.

Qatar has a new ambition after 2022 soccer World Cup – convincing expats to stay

Simone Foxman -
Qatar is bringing in sweeping labour reforms, imposing a standard minimum wage applicable to employees of all nationalities and professions and making it easier to change jobs.

Kerala’s $14-15 bn 2019 remittances could see $2 bn drop this year – World Bank expert

Bobby Ghosh -
Fall in remittances can hurt Kerala’s finances seriously. World Bank is working with state govt on ‘diaspora bonds’, to mobilise savings of expats.

Kerala’s next crisis: How to deal with return of lakhs of ‘Gone to Gulf’ people

Bobby Ghosh -
More than 5 lakh Keralites are expected to return from Gulf & state has to deal with plight of those losing jobs there and erosion of its remittance economy.
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Apple revolutionised smartwatch. Then came the budget wave and more—AmazFit, Fitbit to Samsung

Sahil Mohan Gupta -
The Fitbit Versa 4 and Sense 2 are good options for fitness fiends who want a smartwatch for fitness tracking only, while Garmin is great for extreme sports enthusiasts.
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Hair transplants don’t work for balding women. But don’t lose heart

FILE PHOTO: Protestors stand in solidarity with Iranian women after the death of Mahsa Amini, in London, Britain September 24, 2022. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne//File Photo

Iran’s people have begun an irreversible process—tearing off the theocratic veil

Economy

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GameFi is revolutionising global NFT market. Here’s how crypto regulations could shape it

Pooja Singh -
GameFi is the intersection of gaming and finance in an environment driven by use of blockchain, non-fungible tokens and smart contracts.

Defence

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Modi govt moves with Arunachal Frontier Highway, among India’s ‘toughest’ projects yet, China in mind

Snehesh Alex Philip -
The 2,000 km-long highway will be of strategic importance to military. Same equipment used on other side of LAC being deployed to carry out work on tough terrain, say officials.

National Interest

A Gujarat gamble: A likely reason Rahul is not giving Modi a fight this assembly election

Shekhar Gupta -
I'd rather not buy idea that Rahul's holding his fire until 2024. More likely, Congress believes Karnataka offers best chance of winning a Gujarat-sized state if Gujarat is too challenging.

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