Ahmedabad water contamination: 50 take ill with diarrhoea and vomiting, nine residential societies affected in Ghatlodia areaResidents of Ghatlodia, Ahmedabad, fell ill after contaminated water from a drainage system entered their drinking supply after . Fifty peo...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
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
The City of Gold starts coming back to life after its darkest hourDubai's economic landscape is tested after regional conflict. Aviation, hotels, and real estate see impacts. Luxury retail also faces press...
29 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Dubai hospitality gets a nine-day breather during Eid al-Adha holidaysIn anticipation of the Eid al-Adha holidays, hotels across Dubai and Abu Dhabi are seeing a notable spike in reservations, a promising sign...
23 May, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
Why Gulf NRIs are turning to Indian equities as real estate sees an exitGCC-based NRIs are increasingly favouring Indian equities over real estate, with 73% boosting exposure and many deploying fresh capital. Th...
06 May, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Gulf NRIs are dumping real estate, and betting big on India’s stock marketGCC-based NRIs are shifting investments from Indian real estate to equities and financial assets, driven by geopolitical uncertainty and a ...
06 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Saudi Arabia allows six categories to enter Mecca as Hajj restrictions beginSaudi Arabia is tightening entry to Mecca for Hajj. Six groups can now get permits through the Absher Individuals platform. These include P...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.06 AM 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
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
Now perform Umrah any day of the year; if you’re from the GCCSaudi Arabia now allows citizens and residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to perform Umrah year-round, entering through va...
28 Jun, 2025, 11.22 PM IST