Saudi Arabia to require Premium Residency holders to obtain dedicated work permitsSaudi Arabia's Premium Residency holders must now secure a dedicated work permit via the Qiwa digital platform, costing SR100. This new req...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
"Influential actor": Finnish President lauds India's global role during talks with EAM JaishankarFinnish President Alexander Stubb met with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. They discussed global conflicts and the upcomin...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Planning a Thailand vacation? Check visa requirements, best time to visit and moreThailand is a popular destination for Indian travelers, but entry requirements are changing in 2026. The visa-free entry scheme for Indian ...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Kuwait temporarily suspends issuance of commercial visit visas for all nationalitiesKuwait has temporarily halted the issuance of commercial visit visas for all nationalities, impacting business travel. This suspension, wit...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
UHM Vacation shares list at 25% discount to IPO price on BSE SME platformUHM Vacation Listing: UHM Vacation shares debuted on the BSE SME platform at a significant 25% discount to its IPO price, listing at Rs 132...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Saudi Arabia lifts 5-year ban on Lebanese imports, marking a thaw in Gulf-Lebanon tiesAfter a five-year hiatus, Saudi Arabia is reopening its market to Lebanese imports, a decision that stemmed from previous drug smuggling ap...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
US cracks down on 'birth tourism' networks, revokes hundreds of visasThe US has dismantled overseas "birth tourism" networks, revoking hundreds of visas for foreign nationals who traveled to give birth and se...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Suez Canal sees oil tanker surge amid Strait of Hormuz disruptionEgypt's Suez Canal saw a significant rise in oil tanker traffic and revenue in April. This surge is linked to the closure of the Strait of ...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Kuwait restricts domestic worker recruitment to 10 countries, bans 27 othersKuwait has restricted domestic worker recruitment to 10 approved countries, prohibiting hiring from 27 others under new Interior Ministry r...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
'Not enough ties to...': Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia entrepreneur denied US visa despite building company with 100+ employeesSwapnil Srivastav, an Asian entrepreneur, was not given a US tourist visa despite building a successful venture-backed startup employing ov...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
US to offer B1/B2 visa interview appointments within 10 days for additional $750 feeThe US State Department will launch a pilot programme from July 1 allowing certain consulates to offer B1/B2 visa applicants interview appo...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Thailand to launch new app allowing foreign travellers to register before arrivalThailand is introducing a new mobile application for foreign visitors. This app will allow travelers to submit their arrival details before...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Kuwait launches online visa service for domestic workers, drivers; revises sponsorship rulesKuwait has introduced a new digital service for managing domestic workers and drivers. Citizens and expatriates can now use the Sahel app f...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Dubai luxury hotels woo staycationers as tourists fleeOnce reserved for wealthy travellers, Dubai's top-notch hotels have become almost exclusively reliant on residents, drawn in by dizzying st...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
India-Oman trade pact creates strong export push for India's textile MSMEs: GovtIndia's textile and apparel sector is poised for significant growth in Oman following the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agr...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Dubai to introduce easier medical visas under new health tourism planDubai is making it easier for international patients to get medical visas. A new agreement between immigration and health authorities aims ...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Thailand travel may get costlier for foreign tourists. Here's whyThailand is reviewing its planned foreign tourist entry fee, potentially increasing it beyond 300 baht due to rising insurance and healthca...
31 May, 2026, 04.07 PM IST