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PM Modi’s UAE visit gets grand coverage in Gulf newspapers
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day tour to United Arab Emirates (UAE) on February 13-14, has dominated the ‘news space’ of Gulf nation, as many of its leading newspapers went ‘full…
- India
Looking at taking forward India-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership: PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he is looking forward to further advance India’s comprehensive strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates during his two-day visit to the Gulf…
- Middle East
Dubai: Gulfood 2024 to kick off on Feb 19
The world’s largest annual global food and beverage sourcing event, Gulfood, is set to kick off from February 19 to 23 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The event will bring together…
- Middle East
Houthis claim fresh attack on British oil tanker in Gulf of Aden
Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthi armed group has said it has launched a new missile attack on a British oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden, setting it on fire. “Our forces today (Friday)…
- Bollywood
Hrithik, Deepika’s ‘Fighter’ movie banned in Gulf countries
New Delhi: There’s bad news for Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s fans living in Gulf countries who were eagerly waiting for the release of the duo’s film ‘Fighter’. As per Girish Johar,…
- News
Poor do not risk life in Dunki flights to US, Europe; they seek jobs in Gulf States
At the very outset one must make it clear that the person who eagerly pays Rs 60 to 80 lakh to agents and suffer enormous hardship and risk to life just to…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia designates 2024 as ‘Year of Camels’
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has designated 2024 as the “Year of Camels”, to celebrate the cultural significance of camels in the Arabian Peninsula’s people’s lives. The decision to designate the…
- India
Aster DM Healthcare to separate India, Gulf businesses
New Delhi: Aster DM Healthcare on Tuesday said it will separate its India and Gulf businesses by way of a deal worth over USD 1 billion. The company said it has received…
- Business
Hyderabad’s Sunil G John is making waves in the Gulf and elsewhere
When Sunil G John, an Indian origin professional in Dubai recently decided to exit one of the Middle East’s top Advertising and PR companies ASDA’A -BCW, which he founded two decades ago,…
- Middle East
GCC countries approve unified tourist visa project
Muscat: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have unanimously approved the implementation of the unified gulf tourist visa, Oman News Agency (ONA) reported. The decision was announced during the 40th meeting of…
- India
Man responsible for Kerala blast ‘brilliant’, left lucrative job in Gulf: Police
Kochi: Dominic Martin, who had surrendered to police claiming responsibility for the blasts at a Christian prayer meet three days ago, was described as a “brilliant mind” by investigating officers. He left…
- Middle East
Tour 6 Gulf countries with one visa: Here’s when GCC’s unified visa will rollout
Abu Dhabi: The unified Schengen-style tourist visa for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries is expected to be rolled out between 2024 and 2025. The disclosure was made by Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri,…
- Kerala
SC declines PIL on ‘exorbitant air fare’ for Dubai, Gulf destinations
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has declined a plea alleging exorbitant air travel fares from Gulf destinations like Dubai to Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. A bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice…
- Middle East
Gulf Arab, Central Asian countries agree to further cooperation
Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Central Asian countries concluded a summit in Jeddah with plans for further cooperation. The summit, which was chaired by Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin…