From ancient terraces to tourist trail: Jazan’s mountain coffee farms find new life
JAZAN, Saudi Arabia - Â High in the terraced mountains of southwest Saudi Arabia, farmers have been growing coffee the same way for the better...
A Billion-Dirham Bet on Tomorrow: UAE’s Bold Industrial Gambit
The UAE has always matched vision with action. But the announcement of a Dh1 billion national fund, approved by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al...
The Cassettes Salam Sent
Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar — Dil Abhi Bhara NahinRemembering Asha Bhosle (September 8, 1933 – April 12, 2026)Some names you do not learn....
The Haram We Choose Not to See
There are two kinds of haram in our lives: the one we announce loudly, and the one we negotiate quietly.
My friend Khalid—village roots in...
When the Rupee Fell — and the Expat Cheered, but Not for Long
Special to Gulf Daily Mail
Rajan Menon still remembers the day he landed at Dubai Airport in the summer of 1995. He had AED 200...
Who Will Win Kerala 2026 — And Why?
“Kerala’s voters have spent decades perfecting alternation. In 2021, they broke their own rule. In 2026, they must decide whether that was an exception—or...