Qatar says blockade by Arab states is collective punishment
The head of Qatar's human rights committee on Saturday denounced moves by several Arab states to isolate his country, calling it "collective punishment" that affects families, students and those in ill health even as three other Gulf countries defended the measures and announced steps to ease the impact on "our brotherly Qatari people."
Jun 17, 2017, 14:47 PM IST
Qatar begins shipping cargo through Oman to bypass Gulf rift
Qatar says it has begun shipping cargo through to Oman to bypass Gulf countries that have cut off sea routes to the tiny, energy rich nation.
Jun 12, 2017, 13:15 PM IST
Here's why Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, UAE cut diplomatic ties with Qatar
Qatar, which will host the 2022 football World Cup, is a member of the US-led coalition to defeat the Islamic State group.
Jun 05, 2017, 13:03 PM IST
No restriction on migration to Gulf countries: Government
The government has not imposed any restriction on migration to Gulf countries, but it has advised Indians not to travel to Yemen
Feb 09, 2017, 19:27 PM IST
IMF stresses upon spending cuts in Gulf despite oil recovery
A modest recovery in oil prices falls short of filling budgetary gaps in crude-exporting Gulf countries, the International Monetary Fund said, stressing the need to cut spending.
Oct 19, 2016, 13:08 PM IST
Can profit by meeting agricultural demands of Gulf: PM Modi
Urging scientists to draw up focused targets in agriculture to boost exports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Indian farmers can benefit by meeting the demands of the Gulf countries.
Sep 26, 2016, 13:19 PM IST
India's private airlines request govt to allow them skip Pakistani airspace
In addition to the security aspects it is also economic concerns that the private airlines have cited in order to avoid Pakistani airspace.
Aug 23, 2016, 10:06 AM IST
Centre ensuring protection of Indian workers in Gulf countries: Sushma
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday said in Rajya Sabha that 55,730 Indians have returned from Saudi Arabia since August 2015 and the government was closely monitoring the situation in Gulf countries - which are plagued by economic downturn due to fall in crude oil prices.
Aug 11, 2016, 22:44 PM IST
John Kerry due in Riyadh to seek mending ties with Gulf states
General Secretary of Gulf Cooperation Council Abdullateef Alzayani has said that US Secretary of State John Kerry will meet Gulf foreign ministers on Thursday in Manama.
Apr 04, 2016, 09:19 AM IST
Top 10 Richest Indians in the Gulf
There is a long list of Indians who have established big business empires in the Gulf
Apr 03, 2016, 19:36 PM IST
IMF chief Christine Lagarde urges Gulf states to bring in taxes
The International Monetary Fund chief urged on Monday oil-exporting Gulf countries to introduce taxes, warning that low crude prices are likely to stay for an "extended period".
Feb 22, 2016, 18:57 PM IST
'Money in account of suspected ISI agent came from Srinagar, Gulf countries'
Uttar Pradesh Police on Wednesday said the money in the account of suspected ISI agent Mohammad Eizaz, who was arrested from Meerut on November 27, was deposited from Srinagar and gulf countries.
Dec 02, 2015, 22:31 PM IST
'Gulf must impose taxes to strengthen fiscal positions'
Gulf countries should start levying taxes to strengthen their fiscal positions in view of the current low oil prices which are expected to slowdown their economies, according to a global organisation for Chartered Accountants.
Nov 16, 2015, 15:16 PM IST
Qatar economy largest among GCC: Expert
Projects worth more than USD 31 billion are expected to be bid in 2015, he said.
Jul 06, 2015, 15:58 PM IST
Gulf expat workers send home $100 billion: Report
Foreigners working in the energy-rich Arab states of the Gulf sent more than $100 billion in remittances to their home countries last year, an economic report showed Tuesday.
Jun 09, 2015, 16:53 PM IST
Gulf oil exporters should cut spending, diversify: IMF
The wealthy monarchies, however, should "not react in a knee-jerk way to lower oil prices", the IMF Middle East and Central Asia chief Masood Ahmed told AFP in an interview Monday.
May 05, 2015, 10:38 AM IST
Diamond trade under lens for suspected terror financing
Trading of diamonds especially with a gulf country has come under the lens of intelligence agencies here for suspected terror financing and money laundering.
Mar 17, 2015, 18:36 PM IST
Gulf braces for tough times over oil price plunge
Pumping about 17.5 million barrels per day, GCC countries are forecast to lose at least half their oil revenues, or around $350 billion a year, at current price levels.
Dec 19, 2014, 10:21 AM IST
UAE shares 55% e-commerce market of Gulf countries
The UAE shares 55 percent e-commerce market of Gulf countries as it registered 300 percent growth in the online market between 2013 and 2014, according to a survey.
Nov 20, 2014, 15:26 PM IST
20 Keralites in Arabian Business '100 Indian Power List'
As many as 20 entrepreneurs and professionals from Kerala have been named in the annual list of 100 powerful Indians in the Gulf countries with people from the southern state also bagging the top two positions.
Oct 28, 2014, 13:55 PM IST
