The Indian businessman was ranked the richest expat in the UAE by Forbes magazine last year.
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Saudi Arabia bans religious visits to Mecca and Medina over coronavirus fears
Saudi Arabia has suspended visas for religious pilgrims visiting the Kingdom and Mecca or Medina for the purpose of Úmrah’ and visiting the Prophet’s Mosque.
Saudi Arabia announces citizenship scheme for expats
The new scheme is part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan that seeks to diversify in order to liberate the kingdom from its reliance on oil.
Saudi Arabia to ban foreigners, including Indians, from hospitality industry jobs
Saudi Arabia is planning to ban the employment of foreign workers, including Indians, from certain jobs in the hospitality sector and restrict those positions to its own citizens by the end of the year.
NRI suicide in Kerala highlights returning expat problems
The recent suicide by a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) businessman in Kerala has brought to light the problems faced by Indian expatriates returning back home after working in UAE.
Air India allows Haj pilgrims to carry holy Zamzam water onboard
In a move being welcomed by Indian Haj pilgrims, Air India has clarified that they will be allowed to carry holy Zamzam water onboard the aircraft when they return from Saudi Arabia.
India to increase Saudia Arabia flying rights by 40 per cent from April 1
Saudi Arabia is one of the only beneficiaries of India’s tightly managed foreign flying rights by allowing the oil-rich nation a 40 per cent hike in quota from April 1.
Indian diaspora, missions celebrate Republic Day with patriotic fervour
The Republic Day was celebrated with much fanfare and patriotic fervour at various Indian missions spread across the world. Members of Indian diaspora enthusiastically participated in the various events to mark the R-Day and show their patriotic streak.
Akshay Kumar starrer Gold to be first Bollywood film released in Saudi Arabia
As Saudi Arabia sheds its conservative vestiges, Akshay Kumar’s starrer sports drama Gold has become the first Bollywood film ever to release in this Gulf country.
Kuwait sees significant drop in Indian workers from 2015 to 2017
Though the number of Indian workers earning their livelihood in Kuwait has seen a significant drop between 2015 and 2017, there is no such scale down in other Gulf countries.