Tourism and hotel sector stocks: Time for a correction in business? Are analysts getting it wrong? 15 stocks from the ecosystemThe Indian hotel and tourism ecosystem has benefitted from the post-Covid travel urge. Occupancies were high, room rates firm, supply is, i...
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...
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...
US forces shoot down two Iranian attack drones in Strait of Hormuz amid fresh escalationUnited States forces have intercepted and destroyed two Iranian drones. These drones posed a threat to commercial shipping in the Strait of...
Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after renewed US strikesIran launched missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait after renewed US strikes. This action has intensified regional conflict and threatened ...
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 ...
Crisis as credibility test: How the UAE’s response to the Iran-Israel conflict could shape its next decade as a global residency hubThe UAE's promise of a safe haven faces its biggest test amid the Iran conflict. Despite heightened tensions, daily life remains stable, sh...
Saudi Arabia opens Umrah visa applications for new season; pilgrim arrivals beginSaudi Arabia has opened Umrah visa applications for the 1448 AH season, with international pilgrims allowed to begin arriving from May 31, ...
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...
India medical tourism market feels the weight of Iran warIndia's medical tourism sector faces challenges as West Asian tensions continue. Overseas patient numbers remain lower than before the conf...
Critical minerals, AI, nuclear ties take centre stage as Jaishankar, Rubio review India-US partnershipExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held extensive discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, covering critical minerals, AI, ...
Jaishankar and Rubio hold key talks on Hormuz security and West Asia stabilityExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi. Discussions centered on the West Asia conflict a...
India's job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and tradeThe Middle East conflict is impacting India's economy by forcing migrant workers home and reducing demand for manufactured exports. This do...
Standardise documentation for advancing international mobility of skilled workers: NitiNiti Aayog proposes government action to boost skilled Indian worker mobility abroad. Key recommendations include formalizing contracts and...
FIFA may miss big Indian fan crowd this World CupIndian football fans may see fewer numbers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Higher costs and visa issues are deterring many. Travel to the US, C...
Dubai issues over 167,000 Golden Visas to families of skilled professionalsDubai has issued over 167,000 Golden Visas to families of specialized professionals since 2021, underscoring its commitment to attracting g...
Kuwait launches online work permit renewal serviceKuwait's Public Authority for Manpower has launched a new online self-service system on the "Ashal Services" portal for company partners to...