Dilasha Seth

Journalist @economictimes
Earlier: @livemint @bsindia and Business Today
Cover economic policy and international trade
email: [email protected]

[Anumeha Chaturvedi @AnumehaET]

Indian hospitality professionals, architects, designers and those working for allied sectors in West Asia are increasingly seeking jobs back home amid regional tensions and a slowdown in the industry as the US-Iran ceasefire has broken.

@dilasha

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[Sanjay Srivastava @Sanjay_Sriv]

GCC to India is the new patient capital corridor. 💰

$1.7 Bn in investments in just 6 months. nearly 3x previous half-year.

Defying geopolitical headlines, Gulf SWFs now command a staggering 48.6% of all sovereign capital entering India.

With $5.9T in total assets, expect a lot more firepower targeting our structural mega-trends. Follow the sticky and smart money.

This influx is a highly calculated, structural bet on India's macroeconomic resilience. While the retail crowd panics over transient global news cycles, sophisticated long-term allocators are looking straight through the noise.

They are seeking out massive, high-absorption environments that offer both policy continuity and scale.

The Structural Drivers:
* Policy Anchors: Strategic domestic engines like GIFT City, robust infrastructure trusts (InvITs), and Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes are acting as massive institutional magnets.

* Strategic Partnerships: Deepening bilateral commitments are transitioning these sovereign giants from mere financial investors into multi-decade development partners.

* Core Sector Targets: Firepower is heavily targeting long-term mega-trends across physical infrastructure, technology integration, consumer markets, and energy ecosystems.

The blueprint for the next phase of growth is clear: continue building institutional-grade asset capacity, and the world’s deepest pockets will come to stay.
@PIF_en @Mubadala

Data via @GlobalSWF |
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#Macroeconomics #SovereignWealth #IndiaGrowth #Infrastructure #ForeignInvestment #LongTermCapital

[NCEMA UAE @NCEMAUAE]

Technical Malfunction in the Early Warning System Handled, with Appreciation to Community Cooperation and Understanding.

[Ministry of Interior - Qatar @MOI_QatarEn]

Ministry of Interior Statement Regarding the Incident that Occurred at a Factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City Due to a Technical Malfunction During Operations.
#MOIQatar

[Doha News @dohanews]

#Qatar's Minister of State for Energy Affairs and @QatarEnergy CEO Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi confirmed during a press briefing on Monday that 13 people were killed and 66 injured in the explosion and subsequent fire at the Barzan local gas supply facility in #RasLaffan Industrial City on Sunday evening. Al-Kaabi said the incident was an accident and stressed that there was no evidence of sabotage or any hostile act.

[Seyed Abbas Araghchi @araghchi]

Tireless Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War. Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and major reconstruction & development plan launched for Iran.

1st real test: Lebanon deconfliction cell

[Ministry of Interior - Qatar @MOI_QatarEn]

Further to the previous statement, the incident was caused by a technical malfunction during operations at a factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City. A number of injuries were reported, with no leaks posing a threat to public safety. The competent authorities are continuing to respond to the incident.
#moiqatar

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Qatar @MofaQatar_EN]

Joint Statement by the State of Qatar and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Regarding The Conclusion of Lake Lucerne Summit, First High-Level Committee Meeting with Participation of the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran

Lucerne | June 22, 2026

The first session of high level talks under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding have concluded in Burgenstock, Switzerland, with the participation of representatives from the Islamic Republic of Iran, the United States of America, and the two mediating parties, the State of Qatar and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

The Lake Lucerne Summit was conducted in a positive and constructive atmosphere. Encouraging progress has been made including the creation of a mechanism for further technical talks.

Building on the MoU, the parties have agreed to the establishment of a High Level Committee, which will provide political oversight on the mediation. Chief negotiators will report regularly to the High Level Committee and lead working groups focused on nuclear, sanctions, and a monitoring and dispute resolution group to ensure the effective implementation of the MoU, and on other matters.

The High Level Committee has agreed upon a roadmap towards reaching a final deal within 60 days, laying the foundation for the immediate commencement of further technical talks. In addition, a communication line between the parties has been formed for the period mentioned in paragraph 5 of the MoU to avoid incidents and miscommunication with the aim of safe passage for commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

Moreover, the parties agreed on the creation of a de-confliction cell, between the parties, the Lebanese Republic and facilitated by the Mediators, to ensure the adherence of the termination of military operations in Lebanon as per the MoU. Technical talks will continue for the remainder of the week at the Burgenstock resort on all issues.

The mediating parties will continue to do their utmost to ensure that the negotiations continue to be conducted in a constructive atmosphere with the aim of reaching a final deal.

The State of Qatar and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan express their sincere appreciation to the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran for their ongoing commitment to diplomacy and a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The mediating parties further commend brotherly and friendly countries for their continued support and valuable contribution to the ongoing negotiations.

#MOFAQatar

[Daily Iran News @DailyIranNews]

The IRGC is currently broadcasting on marine channel 16.

Audio text:

"Since Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon, the complete lifting of the maritime siege, and the withdrawal of American terrorist forces from the Persian Gulf and the region are among the main conditions of the agreement between Iran and the United States. The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until these two conditions are met. All ships have been ordered not to approach the Strait of Hormuz for their own safety and security. Any vessel that disobeys this order will be targeted."

[PGSA | نهاد مدیریت آبراه خلیج فارس @PGSA_IRAN]

با عنایت به امضای تفاهم‌نامه اسلام‌آباد و ابلاغ دستور مقامات ذیربط، به اطلاع متقاضیان عبور از تنگه هرمز می‌رساند در بازه زمانی اعلام شده، عبور کشتی‌هایی که درخواست عبور خود را با رعایت نکات لازم ارسال نمایند، انجام خواهد شد.
شرایط و ارسال درخواست در https://t.co/7SPYB6INvI

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Qatar @MofaQatar_EN]

Statement | Qatar Welcomes Signing by US and Iran of MoU on Addressing Outstanding Issues

Doha | June 18, 2026

The State of Qatar welcomes the electronic signing by the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on addressing outstanding issues between them, including the cessation of military operations and ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar considers this a renewed affirmation of the two sides' commitment to resolving their differences through negotiation and peaceful means as well as to enhancing prospects for sustainable peace and economic growth at both the regional and international levels.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates Qatar's full appreciation of the partnership and efforts undertaken by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and all regional and international parties to de-escalate tensions and bridge the gaps in viewpoints, culminating in the signing of this memorandum.

The Ministry emphasizes that the MoU represents a solid foundation for moving forward with the next phase of talks between the American and Iranian sides, calling upon all parties to maintain a positive spirit, good offices, and joint coordination to ensure comprehensive and sustainable outcomes.

The Ministry affirms Qatar's continued full support for all good offices and endeavors aimed at enhancing regional security and stability, and reaching sustainable solutions to outstanding issues through dialogue and peaceful means, in accordance with the principles of international law and good neighborliness, and contributing to opening new horizons for cooperation, development and prosperity, and achieving the common interests of the peoples of the region and the world.

#MOFAQatar

[Commentary Donald J. Trump Truth Social Posts On X @TrumpTruthOnX]

🇺🇸🇮🇷 White House released full text of the MoU

The points summarised are as follows:

1. The U.S. and Iran, and their allies in the current war, by signing this MoU, declare the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and undertake from now on not to initiate any war or any military operation against each other, and to refrain from the threat or use of force against each other, and ensuring the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Lebanon.

2. The U.S. and Iran will respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity and refrain from interfering in each other's internal affairs.

3. The U.S. and Iran commit to achieving a final deal in a maximum of 60 days, extendable with mutual consent.

4. The U.S. will immediately begin the removal of its naval blockade and any disturbances or impediments against Iran, and will fully end the naval blockade within 30 days. During this period, the traffic will be in proportion to the number of pre-war traffic being restored by Iran. The U.S. further undertakes to remove its military forces from the proximity of Iran within 30 days after the final deal.

5. Iran will make arrangements for the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge for 60 days from the Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman, and vice versa. The traffic of commercial vessels will immediately start, considering the need for removing the technical and military obstacles and demining, within 30 days. Iran will conduct a dialogue with Oman to define the future administration and maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz in discussion with other Persian Gulf littoral states in line with international law and the sovereign rights of coastal states of the Strait of Hormuz.

6. The U.S. undertakes with its regional partners to develop a definitive, mutually agreed plan with at least USD 300 billion for the reconstruction and economic development of Iran, as part of the final deal after 60 days. All required licenses, waivers, and permissions will be granted.

7. The U.S. will terminate all types of sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the UNSC resolutions, IAEA Board of Governors resolutions, and all unilateral US sanctions, primary and secondary, in an agreed-upon schedule as part of the final deal.

8. Iran reaffirms that it shall not procure or develop nuclear weapons. The U.S. and Iran have agreed to resolve the disposition of stockpile enriched materials, pursuant to a mechanism that will be mutually agreed upon in accordance with the schedule mentioned in paragraph seven, with at a minimum a downblending on site under the supervision of the IAEA. The two parties also agreed to discuss the issue of enrichment and other mutually agreed matters related to Iran's nuclear needs.

9. Pending the final deal, the U.S. and Iran agree to maintain the status quo. Iran will maintain the current status quo of its nuclear program, and the U.S. will not impose any new sanctions and will not deploy additional forces in the region.

10. The U.S. undertakes that immediately upon the signing of this MoU, waivers will be issued for the export of Iranian crude oil, petroleum products, and derivatives, and all associated services, including banking transactions, insurances, transportation, etc.

11. The U.S. undertakes to make fully available for use the frozen or restricted funds of the Islamic Republic of Iran upon the implementation of this MoU. The U.S. and Iran will mutually agree on the procedures related to the release of these funds during the negotiations.

12. A monitoring mechanism will be established to supervise the implementation of this MoU and the subsequent deal.

13. After signing this MoU and subject to the beginning of the implementation of paragraphs 1, 4, 5, 10, and 11, and the continuing implementation of these measures, the U.S. and Iran will start negotiations regarding the final deal.

14. The final deal will be endorsed by a UNSC Resolution.

[Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 @KSAmofaEN]

#Statement | The Foreign Ministry expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s welcome of the agreement reached between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran to end military operations and commence detailed negotiations over a 60-day period with the aim of reaching a permanent agreement.

[MoFA وزارة الخارجية @mofauae]

UAE Affirms Importance of Dialogue, Diplomacy and Adherence to International Law to Reinforce Regional Security and Stability

[محمد بن عبدالرحمن @MBA_AlThani_]

We welcome the agreement reached on the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran. We extend our thanks to our brothers in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, as well as to all regional and international parties that contributed to creating the conditions conducive to reaching this understanding. We look forward to all parties engaging in the forthcoming negotiations in a positive and constructive spirit that will help consolidate this progress and build upon it.

We reaffirm that the State of Qatar will remain a steadfast supporter of these efforts and of all endeavours aimed at strengthening security and stability at the regional and international levels through dialogue and peaceful means.

[Shehbaz Sharif @CMShehbaz]

Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the Peace Deal between the United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran has been REACHED. Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.

The official signing ceremony will be on Friday, 19 June in Switzerland.

We would like to thank the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran for their commitment to finding a diplomatic solution to the conflict. We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our brothers in this mediation effort, the great leadership of State of Qatar, for their support in reaching this agreement. I would also especially thank the visionary leadership of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Republic of Türkiye for their immense contributions in this regard.

With the agreement now in place, mediators will facilitate a series of meetings this week. These pre-implementation discussions will lay the foundation for the technical talks and the official signing ceremony.

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@araghchi

[Fox News @FoxNews]

BREAKING: Trump says a deal with Iran is scheduled to be signed tomorrow.

“Immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL.”

The president says the agreement will permanently prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and described it as the exact opposite of the Obama-era nuclear deal.

Trump also said no money will exchange hands under the agreement and warned that if the process falls apart, the U.S. has “the ultimate alternative.”

[MoFA وزارة الخارجية @mofauae]

UAE Categorically Denies Media Reports Alleging Transfer of Funds to Iran

[Al Jazeera Breaking News @AJENews]

BREAKING: India’s Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has said all three missing Indian seafarers have died after a US military strike on a tanker in the Gulf of Oman, Reuters reports.

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[KUWAIT ARMY - الجيش الكويتي @KuwaitArmyGHQ]

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صادر عن المتحدث الرسمي لوزارة الدفاع
العقيد الركن سعود عبدالعزيز العطوان

رصدت وتعاملت القوات المسلحة منذ فجر اليوم مع عدد (13) صاروخاً باليستياً معادياً داخل المجال الجوي الكويتي، وتم اعتراضها فوق عدد من المناطق السكنية، مما أسفر عن سقوط بعض الشظايا.

كما رصدت القوات المسلحة وتعاملت مع عدد (17) طائرة مسيّرة معادية.

وقد نتج عن هذا العدوان الإيراني الآثم استهداف المنشآت المدنية والحيوية، ومنها مطار الكويت الدولي، ما أسفر عن وفاة مقيم من الجنسية الهندية وإصابة عدد من الأشخاص، بالإضافة إلى أضرار مادية جسيمة.

ونتقدم بخالص التعازي والمواساة إلى أسرة المتوفى وذويه، ونتمنى الشفاء العاجل لجميع المصابين.

ونهيب بالإخوة المواطنين والمقيمين عدم الإقتراب و التصوير و نشر و تداول أي صور أومقاطع فيديو للمواقع المتضررة أو مواقع سقوط الشظايا ومخلفات عمليات الاعتراض عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي، حرصاً على الأمن والسلامة العامة.

كما نؤكد أهمية التقيد بتعليمات الأمن والسلامة الصادرة عن الجهات المختصة، واستقاء المعلومات من المصادر الرسمية المعتمدة.

وتؤكد القوات المسلحة استمرارها في أداء مهامها بكامل الجاهزية والإستعداد، وبالتنسيق مع الجهات المعنية في الدولة، لاتخاذ كافة الإجراءات اللازمة للحفاظ على أمن البلاد وسلامة المواطنين والمقيمين.

#الجيش_الكويتي