Meet Shankh Mitra, Indian-origin executive ranked second-highest paid CEO in the world after Elon Musk

Shankh Mitra, the Indian-origin CEO who is the world’s second-highest paid after Elon Musk From studying engineering in Kolkata to leading a major American real estate company, Shankh Mitra has emerged as one of the highest-paid corporate leaders in the world.The Indian-origin chief executive of Welltower has been ranked the world’s second-highest paid CEO, according…

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Abu Dhabi orders closure of Safari Plaza restaurant after inspectors flag food safety violations

Safari Plaza restaurant in Abu Dhabi Authorities in Abu Dhabi have ordered the closure of Safari Plaza Restaurant after inspectors found repeated food safety violations that were deemed a threat to public health.The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) said the restaurant, located on Al Muroor Street and operating under trade licence number…

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Planning a Saudi trip? Brits can stay up to 180 days under new electronic travel permit from July | World News

Saudi Arabia introduces electronic travel authorisation for UK citizens/Image: AI Representative Image British citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia will be able to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) from July 1, 2026, under a new entry system announced by the Kingdom’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The new service will be available to holders of all…

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Auckland-based Indian restaurant owner ordered to pay $400,000 for exploiting workers, forcing them to work 90 hours a week

Indian restaurant ordered to pay nearly $400,000 after ‘ruthless’ exploitation of migrant workers An Auckland Indian restaurant and its former owner have been ordered to pay about $400,000 after authorities discovered systematic exploitation of migrant workers, including forcing staff to work up to 90 hours a week while paying them for only a fraction of…

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Indian-origin doctor couple donates $500K to US medical school: “To give back in a small way is extremely rewarding”

Dr Rakesh Gupta and Dr Vinita Gupta made a generous donation to the medical school of Methodist University, North Carolina. Dr Rakesh Gupra and Dr Vinita Gupta, an Indian-origin doctor couple and philanthropists, donated $500,000 to the Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine. The university said that $100,000 out of the entire…

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Scottish govt to introduce bill allowing migrants with temporary UK status to contest council polls | World News

The Scottish Government plans to introduce fresh legislation that would allow Commonwealth citizens with limited leave to remain in the UK to stand in local council elections, after identifying a gap in electoral laws passed last year, Daily Mail reported.The bill is expected to be tabled after the Scottish Parliament returns from its summer recess,…

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Dubai brings back 4-day work week for govt staff this summer; Fridays off for many employees

Dubai brings back 4-day work week Thousands of Dubai government employees will enjoy more flexibility at work this summer, with some eligible for a three-day weekend under the emirate’s renewed “Our Flexible Summer” initiative starting June 29.The programme, launched by the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR), will run until September 10 and introduces reduced…

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