Meddle east meditations: India and countries like Pakistan are inactive and active for safety of their citizens and economiesIndia's foreign policy focuses on securing energy and protecting assets during the Gulf War. Global economies face widespread fears of supp...
30 Mar, 2026, 06.06 AM IST
Immigrant visa pause for individuals from 75 'high-risk' countries does not include tourist, temporary visasThe Trump administration has paused the issuance of immigrant visas to nationals of 75 countries, including Pakistan and Bangladesh, citing...
17 Jan, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Egypt government denies raising visa fee from US $25 to US $45Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has clarified that visa fees have not been increased. Reports suggesting a rise from US$25 to U...
09 Dec, 2025, 06.33 PM IST
Saudi Arabia restricts travelers from 14 nations to single-entry visas to curb unauthorized Hajj pilgrimsStarting February 1, 2025, Saudi Arabia will issue only single-entry visas valid for 30 days to travelers from 14 countries, including Indi...
08 Feb, 2025, 08.44 AM IST
Egypt is ready to be India’s gateway to Europe, Africa & W Asia: Hossam Heiba, CEO, GAFIEgypt is located at the crossroads of Africa, Asia, and Europe. This gives it a strategic location for trade and investment. The Suez Canal...
13 Dec, 2023, 09.43 PM IST
Egyptians urge British museum to return the 'icon of their identity' the Rosetta StoneEgyptians have termed Britain's possession of the stone as an act of 'cultural violence'.
30 Nov, 2022, 08.24 PM IST
China's steady inroads in Arab world focuses on strategic sectorsSaudi Aramco and China’s state-owned SINOPEC last month signed an agreement for collaboration in the oil and gas sector and enhance synergy...
12 Sep, 2022, 01.15 PM IST
Fintech and fighter jets: One year on, UAE-Israel ties bear fruitOn September 15, 2020, the UAE became the first Gulf nation to establish formal relations with the Jewish state, and the third Arab country...
14 Sep, 2021, 09.54 AM IST
First plane with Israeli tourists lands in UAE after dealThe flight flew across Saudi Arabia and then over the waters of the Persian Gulf to reach the UAE, a federation of seven sheikhdoms also ho...
08 Nov, 2020, 08.55 PM IST
India can contribute in resolution of Cyprus crisis too: Nicos AnastasiadesNicos Anastasiades told ET that he would ask Narendra Modi if the Indian leader would like to play a role that would contribute to the reun...
24 Apr, 2017, 08.42 AM IST
India, Egypt must spread correct version of religion: Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of EgyptIn an exclusive email interview with ET, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of Egypt, called for choking funds and arms for terror groups to c...
02 Sep, 2016, 08.49 AM IST
Outbound travel industry grows, but challenges remainIndia has emerged as the world's fastest-growing outbound market and in absolute numbers it is second only to China.
10 Feb, 2016, 10.41 AM IST
FM Arun Jaitley to inaugurate Arab-India Economic Forum in DubaiJaitley will address dignitaries, government officials and business leaders from around the Arab region during the forum to be held from No...
14 Oct, 2015, 03.00 PM IST
India, UAE launch forum to evaluate business opportunitiesThe AIEF shall be focusing on opportunities in infrastructure, alternative energy, digital India, tourism and finance, the forum said in a ...
26 Aug, 2015, 12.57 PM IST
India must relaunch the 'Incredible India' campaign to increase its inbound tourists: Michael Frenzel"India must consider an open skies policy to liberalize aviation services. This will encourage investment in tourism infrastructure in the ...
25 Jun, 2015, 03.52 PM IST
Budget 2014: Easy taxation needed to boost hospitality industry: FHRAIIn India, projects over Rs 200 crore get infrastructure status entitling them to incentives like eight to 12 per cent interest rate.
08 Jul, 2014, 08.42 PM IST
As international tourism proving to be recession-proof, India cannot ignore its potentialIndia should follow the example of Turkey and Egypt that have emerged as among the top tourist attractions in recent years by adopting peop...
20 Sep, 2012, 09.09 AM IST