Gulf

Travelling To Dubai Soon? 5 Unique Destinations To Visit On Your Next Trip To The Gulf City

From exploring iconic landmarks to indulging in luxury shopping experiences a fusion of tradition and modernity in Dubai for an unforgettable trip.

May 05, 2024, 13:03 PM IST

Top 10 Richest Indians In Middle East

Since this is a 2021 list we have not ranked their net worth, which could have changed in the last two years.

Aug 21, 2023, 12:31 PM IST

Vistara Expands its Reach in Gulf, Announces Mumbai-Dammam Flight from March 1

Along with starting flight services from Mumbai to Dammam, Vistara will also resume operations between Mumbai and Colombo from March 1. 

Jan 26, 2023, 00:09 AM IST

Vistara inaugurates daily non-stop flights to Muscat, its fourth destination in Gulf region

Vistara earlier launched services to Jeddah and Abu Dhabi in August and October this year and also operates daily flights to Dubai to/from Mumbai.

Dec 13, 2022, 07:55 AM IST

Jazeera Airways to begin Thiruvananthapuram-Kuwait flight services from October 30

Jazeera Airways will deploy Airbus A320 aircraft with a capacity of 160 passengers for the service and this will be Jazeera's second service to Kerala.

Oct 28, 2022, 10:24 AM IST

S Jaishankar meets India's envoys from seven gulf countries in Kuwait, focusses on welfare of Indian diaspora

With a focus on the welfare of the Indian community, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Friday (June 11, 2021) met the country's envoys in seven Gulf countries during his Kuwait visit. 

Jun 12, 2021, 06:40 AM IST

Indian professionals returning to Gulf, says MEA official

The Secretary in the Overseas Indian Affairs (OIA) of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Sanjay Bhattacharyya said, "We are happy that the return of Indian workers and professionals to the Gulf region has now begun.

Sep 22, 2020, 23:23 PM IST

Pakistan's ISI fuelling hatred against India in Gulf nations through social media

After reports that Pakistan is trying to push coronavirus-infected persons into the Indian side, it has now come to light that the neighbouring country has launched a cyberwar against New Delhi through social media.

Apr 23, 2020, 12:28 PM IST

Iran's Revolutionary Guards impounds foreign ship in the Gulf: State TV

The Guards, who have yet to name the vessel concerned, said they had seized no other ship in the Gulf.

Jul 18, 2019, 18:48 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Jordan to rousing welcome; greeted with chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'

 PM Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Jordan on the first leg of his four-nation tour that will take him to Palestine, besides the UAE and Oman in the Gulf.

Feb 09, 2018, 21:36 PM IST

Gulf, West Asian region is key priority in our external engagement: PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi will visit Gulf and the West Asian region from February 9-12, 2018. 

Feb 09, 2018, 00:02 AM IST

In a first, Saudi, UAE introduce VAT in tax-free Gulf

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates introduced value-added tax from today, a first for the Gulf which has long prided itself on its tax-free, cradle-to-grave welfare system.

Jan 01, 2018, 17:21 PM IST

Turkish President Erdogan pledges military support for Qatar on Doha visit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged his country's continued military support for Qatar during a visit to Doha today, according to state media, amid an ongoing Gulf political crisis.

Nov 15, 2017, 23:57 PM IST

Harvey claims second fatality as floodwaters rise in Texas

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice said it was forced to evacuate about 4,500 inmates from three state prisons near the Brazos River because of rising water. 

Aug 27, 2017, 18:17 PM IST

Iran rejects US claims of unsafe drone flight in Gulf

On July 26, a US Navy patrol ship fired warning shorts at a Guards vessel after the two came within (137 metres) (150 yards) of each other in disputed circumstances.

Aug 15, 2017, 16:52 PM IST

Turkey, Qatar launch joint military exercises: reports

Turkey and its main regional ally Qatar today launched military exercises in the emirate that will involve some 250 Turkish troops and 30 armoured vehicles, reports said.

Aug 02, 2017, 06:35 AM IST

Iran says new tensions between Revolutionary Guards and US Navy

The Iranian Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday that U.S. Navy ships came close to their vessels in the Gulf and shot flares.

Jul 29, 2017, 16:36 PM IST

Qatar dismisses Gulf demands but says open for dialogue

Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said on Thursday that Doha was interested in negotiating legitimate issues concerning fellow Gulf states.

Jun 29, 2017, 15:44 PM IST

Iran sends naval fleet to Oman, Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden

Iran has dispatched two warships to Oman to start their mission in the international waters. An Iranian naval flotilla left to Oman on Sunday to progress towards a mission to the north of the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden.

 

Jun 12, 2017, 15:00 PM IST

Germany calls for diplomacy to resolve Qatar crisis, end blockade

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain cut ties with Qatar this week over its alleged support of terrorism, a charge Qatar dismissed on Friday as baseless.
 

Jun 09, 2017, 16:22 PM IST