Gulf

India, Kuwait Sign Pact For Cooperation On Recruitment Of Indian Workers

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 11, 2021

India and Kuwait have signed an MoU that brings Indian domestic workers in the Gulf nation within the ambit of a legal framework that streamlines their recruitment and provides them with the protection of the law.

Foreign Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Arrives In Kuwait On Bilateral Visit

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 10, 2021

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Kuwait on a bilateral visit today. According to diplomatic sources, the aim of the visit is to deepen India's ties with the oil-rich Gulf nation.

S Jaishankar Meets Qatari National Security Advisor, Thanks For Support In India's Covid Fight

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 9, 2021

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met Qatar's National Security Advisor Mohamed Bin Ahmed Al Mesned and thanked him for the Gulf nation's support and solidarity in India's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

S Jaishankar To Visit Kuwait Tomorrow, Carry PM Modi's Letter To Kuwaiti Emir

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 8, 2021

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will carry a personal letter from PM Modi to Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah when he travels to the Gulf nation on Wednesday on a three-day visit to explore ways to further boost bilateral ties.

"Dubai Has Set Me Free": BCCI Chief Sourav Ganguly Shares Pic

Edited by NDTV Sports Desk | Thursday June 3, 2021

BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly has landed in Dubai to oversee the preparations for the resumption of IPL 2021.

Iran Ship Sinks In Gulf Of Oman As Firefighting Efforts Fail, Crew Safe

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 3, 2021

One of Iran's largest naval ships sank Wednesday after catching fire while on a "training mission" off a strategic port near the head of the Gulf, the navy said.

UAE Healthcare Groups Step In To Help Indian Nurses Duped By Job Scams

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 22, 2021

Some prominent UAE healthcare organisations have come forward to offer employment to nurses from India who were duped by recruitment agencies on the pretext of providing them jobs at COVID-19 vaccination and testing centres in the Gulf country, accor

First US-Russia Meeting Before Biden-Putin Summit In Iceland

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 19, 2021

The US and Russian foreign ministers are meeting in Iceland on Wednesday to gauge the enormous gulf between the rival powers and confirm a summit between Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin.

McLaren 720S Gulf Oil Edition Unveiled

Written by Shubham Parashar | Tuesday May 18, 2021

The Gulf livery is designed by the McLaren Special Operations (MSO) division and will be manufactured in limited numbers.

F1: McLaren Unveils Retro Dual Tone Gulf Livery For Monaco GP 

Written by Sahil Gupta | Monday May 17, 2021

McLarens new livery underpins the importance of the fuel partner for a F1 team.

Saudi Arabia Lifts Travel Ban On Citizens

World News | Reuters | Monday May 17, 2021

There was excitement but no crowds early on Monday morning at Riyadh's international airport as Saudi Arabia lifted a ban on citizens travelling out of the Gulf state without prior permission from authorities.

US Struggles to Transport Fuel After Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack Cuts East Coast

Agence France-Presse | Monday May 10, 2021

US suffered a major cyberattack on Sunday that shut down its largest fuel pipeline system. The Colonial Pipeline Company ships gasoline and jet fuel from the Gulf Coast of Texas to the populous East Coast through 5,500 miles (8,850 kilometres) of pipeline, serving 50 million consumers.

UAE To Stop Flights From India From Sunday Amid Record Covid Cases

India News | Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday April 23, 2021

The UAE has suspendedflights between India and the middle-eastern nation from Sunday amid the deadly surge in COVID-19 cases in India. The travel ban will be reviewed after 10 days, Gulf News reported.

UAE Selects First Arab Woman For Space Programme

World News | Reuters | Sunday April 11, 2021

The United Arab Emirates has selected the first Arab woman to train as an astronaut, as the Gulf country rapidly expands into the space sector to diversify its economy.

Salary Income Of Indians In Gulf Exempt From Income Tax: Finance Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday April 1, 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said salary income earned by non-resident Indians in Gulf countries would continue to be exempt from tax in India.