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...
22 May, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
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...
21 May, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Gulf NRIs are dumping real estate, and betting big on India’s stock marketGCC-based NRIs are shifting investments from Indian real estate to equities and financial assets, driven by geopolitical uncertainty and a ...
06 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
India-UAE, India-US among top 10 migration corridors in 2024: UNA United Nations report reveals key global migration routes. India to the United Arab Emirates and India to the United States are among the...
05 May, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Congress demands withdrawal of circular asking Haj pilgrims to pay Rs 10,000 moreThe Congress party has demanded the withdrawal of a Rs 10,000 airfare increase for Haj pilgrims. The party alleges the Modi government has ...
03 May, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Thomas Cook India adds 16 currencies to its prepaid forex cardsThomas Cook India has increased its prepaid Forex Card offerings to 28 global currencies. This expansion caters to growing travel demand to...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Hajj vs Umrah visas 2026: What Indian pilgrims must know as Saudi Arabia bars visit visas, tightens entry normsSaudi Arabia has implemented stricter entry rules for Hajj 2026, barring visit visa holders and requiring official permits for access to ho...
20 Apr, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Saudi Arabia launches unified helpline number for expired visa queriesSaudi Arabia has launched a unified helpline, 992, for visa-related inquiries as a relief window for expired visas approaches its April 18,...
30 Mar, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Middle East War: Close to 1,000 Indians evacuated from Doha as Qatar Airways ramps up flightsIn a significant development, nearly 1,000 Indian nationals have successfully made their way back from Doha. Over the past three days, thei...
09 Mar, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
Indians in Qatar urged to stay indoors, ‘keep away from windows and exposed areas’The Indian Embassy in Doha has issued a safety advisory urging Indian nationals in Qatar to stay indoors and follow local authorities' inst...
06 Mar, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Saudi Arabia overtakes US in deporting Indians in 2025Saudi Arabia deported over 11,000 Indians in 2025, leading all nations, according to Ministry of External Affairs data. Visa overstays were...
27 Dec, 2025, 11.42 AM IST
Saudi Arabia gives 30 days to exit on expired visit visas in Hijri New Year initiative; Here’s how to applySaudi Arabia will soon allow individuals with expired visit visas to extend their stay for a final exit. The initiative starts on June 27, ...
27 Jun, 2025, 07.25 PM IST
Saudi Arabia suspends short-term visas for 14 countries, including India, ahead of Hajj seasonSaudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of new short-term visas—including business, tourist, and family visit visas—for citizen...
07 Apr, 2025, 05.34 PM IST
Saudi Arabia tightens work visa rules for Indian workersSaudi Arabia now requires pre-verification of professional and academic qualifications for work visas, aiming to enhance labor standards un...
18 Jan, 2025, 10.59 AM IST
India announces restoration of e-Visa services for Saudi nationalsIt is worth noting that India launched the e-Visa service for Saudi nationals in 2019, however, it was suspended due to the Covid-19 pandem...
11 Mar, 2023, 09.21 AM IST
Saudi Arabia eases visa rules for Indian touristsAny Indian holding a valid US, UK or Schengen and travelling by Saudi national carrier for tourism will be offered visa-on-arrival in Saudi...
04 Jan, 2020, 09.13 AM IST
- Upbeat on India, Saudi Arabia seeks liberal visa regime
Against economic troubles in Europe and uncertainty in US, Saudi Arabia said it sees "huge potential" for stepping up commercial engagement...
04 Jan, 2012, 02.14 PM IST