Kuwait launches 15-year residency programme for foreign investorsKuwait has launched a new long-term residency program, offering eligible foreign investors up to 15-year permits to attract high-value inve...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Shipowners seek clarity on Strait of Hormuz deal as 600 vessels eye exitShipowners and traders are cautiously awaiting details on a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil and gas route disrupte...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Electronics makers face component shortages as Gulf shipping crisis hits productionIndian electronics manufacturers are currently grappling with a critical shortage of essential components like microprocessors and batterie...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Shipping authority directs placement agencies to restrict deployment of Indians in conflict zoneIndian seafarers are being restricted from deployment to conflict zones. This directive follows a US military strike on a commercial vessel...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
‘Comply with US forces in Hormuz immediately,’ Rubio tells Jaishankar amid row over Indian sailorsUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged compliance with US forces in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows India's strong protest over US nava...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.25 AM IST
Saudi Arabia to require Premium Residency holders to obtain dedicated work permitsSaudi Arabia's Premium Residency holders must now secure a dedicated work permit via the Qiwa digital platform, costing SR100. This new req...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Jaishankar speaks to Rubio, lodges strong protest over US Navy attacks that killed 3 IndiansIndia's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar lodged a strong protest with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio following US Navy attacks in ...
13 Jun, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
US military helping move 7 million barrels of oil per day out of Persian Gulf, Wright saysAmidst geopolitical tensions, the US military's efforts are securing the departure of seven million barrels of oil each day from the Persia...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
Hormuz oil traffic rebounds as Gulf exporters find workarounds: ReportOil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are increasing for non-Iranian producers. This surge occurs despite ongoing tensions between Was...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
Indian govt on "highest alert", orders agencies to stay vigilant after strikes on ships in the GulfUS-Iran war: India has directed its agencies to be on high alert. This is in response to recent attacks on Indian-crewed tankers. The gover...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
US Treasury chief Bessent vows to tap Iran funds for its damage on Gulf alliesMinority shareholders of Jindal Poly Films Limited face a setback. Their class action remedy was reportedly moved to private arbitration wi...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
Indian Embassy in Oman says it is tracking vessel incident off coastAn incident involving the vessel MT Jalveer off Oman's Shinas port is under close watch by the Indian Embassy. This follows a US strike on ...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Gulf countries act as propellants for SpaceX IPO as billions flow inSaudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Kuwait Investment Authority have each placed orders for shares worth $1 billion to $5 billion, th...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Saudi Arabia lifts 5-year ban on Lebanese imports, marking a thaw in Gulf-Lebanon tiesAfter a five-year hiatus, Saudi Arabia is reopening its market to Lebanese imports, a decision that stemmed from previous drug smuggling ap...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
What is the US Fifth Fleet, America’s backbone in the Middle East and why is it under Iran’s attack?Iran's IRGC claimed to have targeted the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain amidst escalating tensions. This naval command, cruc...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Iran says Gulf nations have 'responsibility' to halt US, Israeli strikesIran's foreign ministry warned Wednesday that its neighbours in the Gulf had a "legal and moral responsibility" to prevent American and Isr...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
US confirms military action on vessel that violated Iran port blockadeUnited States forces disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The vessel, M/T Marivex, violated a blockade of Iran's ports. US military ...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.50 PM IST