India-Oman CEPA kicks inThe India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement is now active. Indian exporters of textiles, leather, plastics, and more will g...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
India-Oman trade pact eases hiring of Indian workers by domestic investors in MuscatIn a significant move, India and Oman have finalized a trade pact that enables Indian firms to hire workers without the constraints of loca...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
India's brain-gain moment may be starting with a crack in the American dreamAs green card backlogs, visa uncertainty and layoffs reshape the American dream, India is emerging as a stronger destination for globally e...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
India, Oman trade pact to come into force from June 1; Check what's insideIndia and Oman's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, CEPA, begins on June 1. This pact offers Indian exports 100% duty-free acces...
31 May, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Saudi Arabia bars visit visa holders from Hajj, entry restricted without permitSaudi Arabia has prohibited all visit visa holders from performing Hajj this year, restricting entry to Mecca and holy sites solely to thos...
19 Apr, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Saudi Arabia restricts Makkah entry from April 13; permit mandatory for residents and foreign nationalsSaudi Arabia has implemented new Hajj season regulations. Foreign nationals and residents without official permits are barred from entering...
13 Apr, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Qatar extends Hayya visa to 60 days for GCC residents ahead of 2025 FIFA Arab CupQatar Tourism has extended the Hayya A2 GCC Resident Visa to 60 days with unlimited entries, benefiting approximately 8.5 lakh Indian profe...
01 Dec, 2025, 10.52 AM IST
Middle East's Schengen style GCC Visa vs e-visa: How much will travellers pay compared to current visa costs?Travel across the Gulf is set to become easier and cheaper. A new Unified GCC Visa will soon allow residents to visit six countries with a ...
28 Oct, 2025, 02.01 PM IST
Kuwait removes minimum salary requirement for family visit visasKuwait has eliminated the minimum salary requirement for expatriates seeking family visit visas, broadening eligibility to include relative...
13 Aug, 2025, 12.26 PM IST
Visa-on-arrival now available in Kuwait for GCC foreign residentsKuwait has initiated a new policy allowing foreign residents of GCC countries to obtain tourist visas on arrival. This decision, effective ...
11 Aug, 2025, 10.49 AM IST
Saudi Arabia sets one-year limit for foreign drivers using international licencesSaudi Arabia implements new driving rules. These rules apply to foreign visitors. Visitors can drive for one year using foreign licenses. L...
14 Jul, 2025, 12.16 PM IST
Gulf countries announce plans for a Schengen-like unified tourist visaThis Schengen-like visa system, announced by the President of the current GCC session, Sayyed Hamoud bin Faisal Al Busaidi, during the 40th...
10 Nov, 2023, 12.18 PM IST
UAE considering visa-free travel for Gulf residentsThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) is considering implementing a visa system that would allow residents to travel easily to other Gulf Cooperat...
29 Sep, 2023, 02.36 PM IST
GCC keen to 'quickly' start talks for free trade agreement: Piyush GoyalThe Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is keen to resume negotiations for a potential trade agreement with India, according to Commerce and Ind...
24 Aug, 2023, 08.49 PM IST
India, GCC group to launch free trade pact negotiations on November 24India imports predominately crude oil and natural gas from the Gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and exports pearls, precious and s...
17 Nov, 2022, 11.20 AM IST
Indians working in GCC countries are a happy lot: SurveyMost Indians working in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations feel secure in their host countries and are able to enjoy comfortable li...
08 Feb, 2016, 10.30 PM IST
Gulf an attractive region for expatriates to live in, surveyThe Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region has been named the most safe and secure place for expatriate professionals, according to a survey.
01 Oct, 2015, 04.10 PM IST