Travelling this summer? Explore this budget friendly international destinationOman emerges as an attractive international destination for Indian travellers in July, offering affordability and fewer crowds. Despite sum...
01 Jun, 2025, 12.41 PM IST
Oman eyes Indian tourists to boost sustainable tourism under Vision 2040Oman aims to attract more international tourists. The nation focuses on Indian visitors due to strong historical ties. Oman targets approxi...
01 May, 2025, 02.11 PM IST
131 Pakistanis deported from 12 countries for legal offences131 Pakistani nationals have been deported from 12 countries for legal violations such as drug offences, illegal entry, and employment regu...
15 Feb, 2025, 10.13 AM IST
Unified GCC visa: Middle East’s multi-nation travel permit to be rolled out this yearThe Saudi Tourism Authority has said the imminent introduction of the Unified GCC visa, permitting travellers to explore all six Gulf natio...
09 May, 2024, 10.22 AM IST
Gulf's version of the Schengen visa to be called 'GCC Grand Tours', open up access to six countriesThe GCC Grand Tours unified tourist visa aims to boost tourism by simplifying travel across Gulf countries, with an estimated 128.7 million...
08 May, 2024, 01.26 PM IST
Terrorism divides, tourism unites: PM Modi"It is said that terrorism divides, but tourism unites. Tourism has the potential to unite people from all walks of life thereby creating a...
22 Jun, 2023, 02.31 PM IST
Oman resumes issuing some tourist visas after COVID-19 suspensionThe Gulf state resumed international flights on Oct. 1, but only citizens and people holding valid existing residency and work visas could ...
01 Dec, 2020, 12.41 PM IST
Oman eyes 15-20% rise in tourists arrivals from India in 2016Oman is set to become a major regional centre for MICE, for which the country's Tourism Ministry has established a new Convention Bureau.
31 May, 2016, 06.57 PM IST
Over 37,000 e-tourist visas issued by Dabolim airport in 1 yearA year after the launch of the e-Tourist Visa (ETV) facility, Goa's Dabolim airport has issued a total of 37,199 ETVs to visitors from as m...
13 Dec, 2015, 02.29 PM IST
Kerala Tourism conducts roadshows in Oman and Bahrain"The Middle-East is of special significance to us. We have ties with the Gulf region dating back to centuries," Kerala Tourism Minister A P...
30 Nov, 2015, 03.15 PM IST
India launches e-visa facility for 43 nationsTourists from countries like Brazil, Cambodia, Kenya, Oman, Singapore, Norway, Thailand, among others can avail this facility.
27 Nov, 2014, 04.23 PM IST
India intends to extend on arrival visa for 40 countriesAccording to the minister, India's visa regime has deflected foreign tourists from the US, Canada and Europe to Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Nepal.
06 Oct, 2013, 04.27 PM IST
- India-Oman trade jumps 66 pc to USD 1.5 bn
Trade between India and Oman has registered the highest growth rate of 66 per cent and amounted to USD 1.5 billion in 2007 from USD 900 mil...
20 Apr, 2008, 10.35 PM IST
- Oman Air sees strong growth in India
Oman Air, which is in the process of expanding its international operations, sees strong growth in its Indian sectors.
09 Oct, 2007, 09.45 AM IST
- BSNL's instant mobile card for foreigners
On the BSNL card, a user has to pay Rs 5,618 for an initial talk value of Rs 3,000 with 30-day validity. The applicable pulse rate is 60 se...
19 Sep, 2007, 04.05 PM IST
- Kerala targets 1 lakh medical tourists by 2010
Enthused by a 25 to 30 % growth in medical tourism related traffic in 2006 the state has set a target of 1 lakh visitors by 2010. The state...
22 Jan, 2007, 07.00 PM IST
- Gulf Air and Malaysia Airlines to share code
Gulf Air and Malaysia Airlines have entered into a code-sharing agreement opening up routes and services to each other in their respective ...
04 Aug, 2006, 08.40 PM IST