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.
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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.
Cases of Indians committing suicide in Gulf nations on the rise
There has been a spurt in the number of Indians committing suicide in the Gulf nations pointing to the pathetic conditions of Indian workers in these countries, revealed a Right to Information (RTI) query.
Dubai gears up to host world’s first AI Show on April 11, 12
Dubai is set to host the first edition of the world’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Show on April 11 and 12. The event is being organised in the wake of Smart Dubai Government initiative.
Sushma Swaraj mesmerises Indian diaspora with powerful oratory in Saudi Arabia
Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj mesmerised members of Indian diaspora with a powerful speech at a reception in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The event was organised at the Indian School Riyadh.
Sushma Swaraj leaves for first official visit to Saudi Arabia
Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has left for Saudi Arabia on a three-day visit starting today. This will be her first visit to the Middle East nation and is aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
Bilateral ties between Singapore and UAE strengthen as Shanmugam visits Middle East
Bilateral ties between Singapore and the United Arab Emirates further strengthened during the current visit of K Shanmugam to the Middle East countries.
Indian expatriates in Gulf countries prepare for hike in phone bills
As United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia are going to implement value added tax (VAT) from January 1, 2018, Indian expatriates living here are planning to shell out more money so that they can communicate with their families back home.
