- News
Finally, Saudi Oger starts paying pending dues to ex-employees
Jeddah: A Hyderabadi man (name withheld) is standing in a queue at a bank in Riyadh, excited as he is set to receive a hefty sum of money which can change his…
- News
Upbeat NRIs return to support their candidates in Telangana polls
Jeddah: The high-octane battle of Telangana Assembly polls is nearing. Besides the people of the state, the diaspora is equally excited to choose and vote their favourite leader and party. Some enthusiastic…
- Hyderabad
Telangana polls: 2 NRIs fielded by Congress gear up for fierce battle
Jeddah: A high-profile NRI Hanumandla Jhansi Reddy, who aspired for Congress ticket, has proved to be a seasoned politician within a short time even though she will not be contesting the upcoming…
- Telangana
Flowers of Telangana’s Bathukamma bloom across the Gulf region
Jeddah: The festive fervour of Bathukamma is being witnessed not only in Telangana, but also abroad. Once, the festival was ridiculed and celebrating it in public was considered a taboo. However, after…
- Middle East
UAE: Massive changes made to visitor visa policy, check details
Jeddah: There are significant changes in visiting visa policy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) starting with the big decision of the administration to discontinue the popular 3-month visiting visa. Now, visitors…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia expands foreign tourists’ health insurance coverage to SR 1 lakh
Jeddah: Keeping in view the surging number of foreign tourists in Saudi Arabia, the kingdom has further expanded health insurance coverage up to SR 1 lakh. According to the terms of the…
- Middle East
Schengen-style unified visa to boost Gulf tourism on the cards
Jeddah: In a move to further boost economic growth of the region, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are likely to launch a Unified Gulf visa similar to Schengen-style visa for tourists,…
- Middle East
Hindu youth makes Telangana’s Ganga Jamuna Tehzeeb shine in Jeddah
Khursheed Ahmed, a 46-year-old native of Allahabad working in Dubai, faced a distressing situation recently when he lost all his belongings in the holy city of Makkah, where he had gone for…
- Hyderabad
Misunderstood visa rules prevent Indian expats’ entry into Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: Mohammed Zeeshan (name changed), a 28-year-old from Hyderabad, recently embarked on a journey to Riyadh, bidding farewell to his wife and family at Hyderabad airport. His friends and relatives eagerly gathered…
- Middle East
Senior diplomat Ausaf Sayeed retires after 33 yr long career
Jeddah: A renowned Hyderabadi, senior diplomat, Secretary for Consular, Passport and Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs in MEA, Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, retired on Saturday, ending his 33-year-long career in the foreign service.…
- Middle East
Hyderabadi cricketer dies after collapsing on pitch in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: On World Heart Day which falls on September 29, a Hyderabadi NRI in Saudi Arabia died while playing cricket on Friday. Mohammed Atif Khan aged 52, a native of Muradnagar in…
- Middle East
AP family killed in mishap buried in Riyadh after DNA verification
Jeddah: Four members of an NRI family from Andhra Pradesh, who tragically lost their lives in a horrific road accident in Saudi Arabia a month ago, were finally laid to rest in…
- Middle East
IWWO career counselling session held in Qatar
Jeddah: As the global economy becomes increasingly competitive, it is more important than ever for Indian students to make informed decisions about their careers – especially with the rise of overseas education…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Road accident kills four of Andhra NRI family
Jeddah: Four members of a NRI family of Andhra Pradesh lost their lives in a horrific traffic accident near Riyadh in Saudi Arabia on Friday, while returning to Kuwait following the performance…
