Kuwait limits overseas stay for foreign residents to six months under revised residency rulesKuwait has implemented a new regulation limiting foreign residents to a maximum of six months outside the country, with exceptions for spec...
31 Dec, 2025, 01.57 PM IST
Kuwait introduces new e-services to simplify visa, residency transfers for immigrantsKuwait is modernizing its immigration system. New online services now handle visa and residency permits for foreign workers. This digital s...
29 Dec, 2025, 10.32 AM IST
Kuwait mandates health insurance for all foreign residents and visitorsKuwait mandates health insurance for all foreign residents and visitors starting December 23, 2025, under new executive regulations. This a...
23 Dec, 2025, 12.37 PM IST
Kuwait lists five cases to convert visit visa into residency permitKuwait has clarified rules for changing visit visas to residency permits. This offers clear pathways for government visitors, domestic work...
26 Nov, 2025, 03.16 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
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
UAE-based Indians travelling to Nepal caught off guard by new enforced reform, lose over Dh 1400Indian residents in the UAE are facing unexpected travel disruptions and financial losses in Nepal due to the sudden enforcement of a No Ob...
09 Jun, 2025, 11.28 AM IST
Greener and healthier pastures: As Covid stays put in India, the rich plan to check outMany professionals, business promoters, and wealthy individuals and families are finalising plans to move out as India is witnessing its wo...
15 May, 2021, 10.00 AM IST
Kuwait: oil-rich Gulf monarchy with active politicsKuwait, a member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), earns around 90 percent of its income from oil. Like other Gu...
30 Sep, 2020, 07.41 PM IST
Over 6,000 Indians languishing in foreign jailsOver 6,000 Indians are currently languishing in foreign jails with maximum of 1,400 being lodged in Saudi Arabia.
11 Dec, 2013, 05.30 PM IST
Over 6000 Indians languishing in foreign jailsAs per the figure provided by Khurshid, 99 Indians are languishing in Pakistani jails even after completion of their sentence.
11 Dec, 2013, 04.26 PM IST
Over 6,000 Indians in foreign jailsThere are over 6,000 Indian prisoners lodged in foreign jails for various crimes while another 117 are languishing abroad despite completio...
07 Aug, 2013, 06.23 PM IST
Sunday ET: Labour laws: Indians in Gulf forced to return or look for greener pasturesBack home, the workers are looking to start afresh. Their best bet seems to be rehabilitation packages.
02 Jul, 2013, 11.12 AM IST
India worried more about illegal workersAn Indian delegation will hold talks with Saudi Arabia to discuss issues arising out of the kingdom’s crackdown on illegal labour.
17 Apr, 2013, 07.23 PM IST
Government tightens immigration rules for women for jobs in GulfGovernment has tightened immigration rules for women seeking employment in labour- intensive Gulf region to protect them from harrasment an...
24 Nov, 2011, 05.57 PM IST
- Under-graduates going for jobs abroad may have less hurdles
Under-graduates going for jobs abroad may not require the emigration checks if a proposal of the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs goes t...
07 Mar, 2010, 12.49 PM IST
- Indian doctors optimistic about favourable verdict from top UK court
Indian doctors in UK rendered jobless after govt decided to give preference to European medics are optimistic of getting favourable verdict...
29 Feb, 2008, 06.15 PM IST