China trying to influence media in Kuwait, making attempt to improve its image in Gulf region
The Chinese Embassy in Kuwait has hired a team of experts who are approaching Kuwaiti journalists to provide ground-level feedback about China, its economic policies, and its ongoing confrontation with the US on the Taiwan issue.
Sep 06, 2022, 11:47 AM IST
Iran warns war would spread across Gulf, threaten US troops
US president Donald Trump has said he aborted a military strike to retaliate for Iran`s downing of the drone because it could have killed 150 people.
Jun 23, 2019, 20:36 PM IST
Indian Navy executes 'Operation Sankalp' for Gulf region amid rising US, Iran tension
Indian Navy spokesperson posted a tweet saying that INS Chennai & INS Sunayna have been deployed in the Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf to undertake Maritime Security operations.
Jun 20, 2019, 20:29 PM IST
Jet Airways asks junior pilots to furnish Rs 1 crore bonds
The spokesperson was also asked the junior pilots have to serve the airline for 5-7 years and face encashment of the bond in case of failure to serve that tenure.
Jul 23, 2017, 16:10 PM IST
Bangladeshi expatriates fear loss of jobs in wake of Gulf snapping ties with Qatar
Bangladeshi migrants are reportedly distressed over the possibility of them losing their jobs as seven Gulf region countries have snapped diplomatic ties with Qatar on grounds that it is backing terrorism in the region.
Jun 09, 2017, 11:31 AM IST
Oman Foreign Minister to visit India
Omani Foreign Affairs Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah will visit India on April 2-3 the invitation of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.
Mar 30, 2017, 14:51 PM IST
Dubai emerges as smartest city in Gulf region: Huawei Study
Chinese ICT giant Huawei on Sunday said Dubai is the smartest city in the Gulf region in relation to strategy and execution.
Oct 16, 2016, 19:59 PM IST
M J Akbar tasked with looking after India's ties with Gulf
Newly appointed Minister of State for External Affairs M J Akbar has been tasked with looking after India's engagement with West Asia, a strategically key region with which the Modi government has stepped up its engagement.
Jul 13, 2016, 20:27 PM IST
Bahrain denies buying Israel's anti-missile system
The reports also quoted Bahrain's Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Mohammed Al Khalifa as saying that GCC (the Gulf Cooperation Council) countries were planning a bigger Iron Dome than Israel's.
Oct 16, 2015, 06:20 AM IST
