Chinese ships halt attempt to exit Hormuz despite Iran safe passage assurancesTwo Chinese container ships, the CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean, turned back attempting to exit the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz,...
27 Mar, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
Saudi Arabia extends validity of visit visas till April 18 as travel disruptions persistSaudi Arabia is offering a lifeline to foreigners with expired visit visas and exit permits. The Kingdom has extended these documents until...
26 Mar, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
India announces 30-day visa extension to foreigners in country amid West Asia ConflictIndia offers relief to foreigners affected by the West Asia conflict. Visas and e-Visas expiring soon will be extended for one month free o...
14 Mar, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Why kerosene and coal are making a temporary comeback in IndiaIndia faces fuel supply pressure as the West Asia crisis disrupts energy transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The nation has temporarily r...
13 Mar, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Kuwait launches multiple-trip exit permits for foreign workersKuwait has launched a new multiple-trip exit permit system for foreign workers, streamlining travel by allowing permits for multiple exits ...
21 Jan, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
What Kuwait’s new immigration reforms mean for residents, visitors and employersKuwait has significantly updated its immigration system. Residency permits are now valid for up to 15 years. Visitors can stay for three mo...
16 Jan, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
Kuwait introduces major hike in residency and visa fees across various categoriesKuwait has significantly increased fees for residency and visa services. New charges for various services, including visit visas and annual...
24 Nov, 2025, 03.32 PM IST
Kuwait’s new exit rule: What work visa holders must do before flying outKuwait has implemented a mandatory electronic travel permit system for expatriate workers in the private sector, effective July 1, 2025. Th...
02 Jul, 2025, 12.42 PM IST
Kuwait to require exit permits for foreign workers before leaving the countryKuwait is to require foreigners working in the private sector to obtain their employer's permission before leaving the country, authorities...
11 Jun, 2025, 04.00 PM IST
UK to change travel entry requirements: What to knowThe UK government has announced that from April 2, 2025, all visitors who do not require a visa will need an Electronic Travel Authorisatio...
13 Sep, 2024, 07.25 PM IST
New Delhi's enduring strategic partnership with Saudi helped in evacuation of batch of IndiansThe Saudi foreign minister has been in touch with some of his counterparts from across the globe on the Sudan situation and the Saudi secur...
24 Apr, 2023, 12.10 PM IST
Saudi suspends passenger flights by at least one weekSaudi Arabi will however allow flights in "exceptional cases", an interior ministry official said according to the official Saudi Press Age...
28 Dec, 2020, 01.09 PM IST
As migrants slave in Gulf, India is stuck choosing between worker rights and remittancesAs Indian migrants to the Gulf states are harassed, the Indian government is stuck choosing between worker rights protection and the need f...
19 Nov, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Bharti Airtel set to sell stake in landline, enterprise business to cut debtBharti Airtel is learnt to be looking at an enterprise valuation of about Rs 17,000 cr for its fixedline unit and about Rs 6,500 cr for its...
31 May, 2013, 06.44 AM IST
Bharti Airtel to sell 5% stake Qatar FoundationThe country’s biggest telco will issue 199.9 million new shares to Qatar Foundation Endowment, which is funded by the Gulf state’s royal fa...
04 May, 2013, 04.30 AM IST
Akhil Gupta: Sunil Mittal's man behind Bharti's top place in mobile telephonyGupta‘s dealmaking skills and ability to form partnerships with investors have been pivotal to Bharti’s phenomenal growth.
18 Dec, 2012, 08.01 AM IST
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Though there are early signs of slowdown in consumer credit, corporate credit continues to be strong, Standard Chartered CEO Neeraj Swaroop...
16 Apr, 2007, 03.17 AM IST