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 'China-plus-one' push needs tax ease and fast-track FTAs with developed nations: Arvind VirmaniIndia must reform its tax system and streamline clearances to attract global investments moving away from China. Economist Arvind Virmani e...
17 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
US fights to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truceThe United States said it reopened a shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz after engaging Iranian forces, sinking six boats that were targe...
05 May, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
Air India Express restores West Asia routes, to operate over 40 daily servicesAir India Express has significantly expanded its West Asia operations from April 30, 2026, restoring flights to Qatar and Bahrain while boo...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Safe, unimpeded maritime passage through Strait of Hormuz should be restored at the earliest: India at UNSCIndia has called for immediate restoration of safe maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The nation expressed deep concern over th...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
Indian officials see Iran war oil shock as disruptive as CovidIndia is drawing on its Covid-era playbook to cushion the economic blow from the Iran war, with officials warning the disruption to energy ...
16 Apr, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
India activates global diplomatic grid to secure 9.5 lakh citizens amid West Asia crisisIndia has evacuated nearly 9.5 lakh nationals from West Asia amid escalating conflict, with the Ministry of External Affairs coordinating l...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
Over 20 Indian workers died abroad daily in last 5 years, most in Gulf nations: Government dataShocking data reveals over 20 Indian workers died daily abroad in the last five years. Most fatalities occurred in Gulf countries like the ...
02 Apr, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
All Indians in Israel are safe: MEA updates on diaspora status amid conflictIndia's Ministry of External Affairs confirmed all Indian nationals in Israel are safe, despite earlier reports of an injury. Tragically, s...
23 Mar, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
36 Indian workers rescued from Oman after Union minister Piyush Goyal's interventionThirty-six Indian workers, facing exploitation and distress in Oman, have been safely repatriated following Union Minister Piyush Goyal's i...
07 Oct, 2025, 09.12 PM IST
Indians not singled out: Omanisation launched three decades backIt is no doubt that Oman among all other countries in Gulf employ more Indians in advisory role in government sector due to deep ties betwe...
05 May, 2020, 07.49 PM IST
- Indian workers in Oman protest non-payment of wages
The workers marched to the nation's Manpower Ministry office in Suwaiq, about 136km north to Muscat, a Gulf News report said.
05 Jan, 2012, 03.41 PM IST
- Govt fixes minimum wages for maids in Oman
The Indian government has decided to raise the wages of housemaids going to Oman from RO 50 (Rs 5,000) per month to RO 75 (Rs 7,500) with e...
01 Jun, 2008, 12.30 AM IST
- India, Oman to sign labour MOU
India and Oman will sign a Memorandum of Understanding on labour, employment, and man power in December, according to Minister of Overseas ...
27 Oct, 2007, 04.30 PM IST
- India, Oman to sign labour MOU
India and Oman will sign a Memorandum of Understanding on labour, employment, and man power in December, according to Minister of Overseas ...
27 Oct, 2007, 01.40 PM IST
- Oman and India to sign MoU on labour welfare
Oman and India are expected to ink a Memorandum of Understanding on labour, employment and manpower, in December or early next year, a seni...
26 Sep, 2007, 10.20 AM IST