Gulf Nations Place Their Trust in 'Brand Modi'
The Gulf nations' trust in "Brand Modi" and their desire to maintain and strengthen relations with India highlight the growing stature of Modi as a reliable leader in the region, with India-Gulf relations reaching new heights under his leadership.
Feb 15, 2024, 22:45 PM IST
China trying to influence media in Kuwait, making attempt to improve its image in Gulf region
The Chinese Embassy in Kuwait has hired a team of experts who are approaching Kuwaiti journalists to provide ground-level feedback about China, its economic policies, and its ongoing confrontation with the US on the Taiwan issue.
Sep 06, 2022, 11:47 AM IST
S Jaishankar meets Gulf body Secy Gen, seeks mutual recognition of vaccination certificates
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held talks with Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf and sought further easing of restrictions by the GCC countries on air travel from India as well as mutual recognition of vaccination certificates.
Nov 10, 2021, 23:39 PM IST
At over 15.6 million, Indian diaspora is world's largest, Gulf nations house biggest share
The Gulf countries have the biggest share of Indian diaspora - nearly 3.5 million in the UAE and 1.9 million in Saudi Arabia.
Dec 15, 2017, 19:30 PM IST
Qatar offers visa-free entry to 80 nationalities
"The visa exemption scheme will make Qatar the most open country in the region," tourism department official Hassan al-Ibrahim told a press conference in Doha.
Aug 09, 2017, 16:40 PM IST
Thousands of North Korean labourers in US-allied Gulf nations
Across the Gulf, some 6,000 North Koreans work, two officials familiar with Pyongyang's tactics told the AP, including 2,500 in Kuwait, as many as 1,500 in the UAE and 2,000 in Qatar.
Jul 28, 2017, 20:37 PM IST
India asks Gulf countries to solve Qatar crisis through constructive talks
With over eight million Indian expatriates living and working in these countries, we have vital stakes in the regional peace and stability: External Affairs Ministry
Jun 10, 2017, 17:53 PM IST
Angela Merkel says all Gulf nations, Iran, Turkey must work to ease Qatar crisis
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday she was concerned about the situation in Qatar, adding that all Gulf nations, and also Iran and Turkey, should work together to find a solution to the regional dispute.
Jun 10, 2017, 08:45 AM IST
Nawaz Sharif may visit Qatar, Kuwait to ease diplomatic tension
Pakistan shares "good" ties with all Gulf countries and has been asked by the country's parliament to stay neutral in the crisis, while trying to resolve it.
Jun 09, 2017, 15:47 PM IST
Countries backing Syrian moderates to meet in Paris: France
The international community "must stop averting its gaze" from the "terrible reality" of what was happening in Syria, Assad said.
Lower remittances will dampen benefits of cheaper oil imports: Moody's
Lower remittances from Gulf nations, which have been hit hard by the slump in oil prices, will cut the benefits of cheaper oil imports for several Asia Pacific countries including India, Moody's Investors Service said.
Apr 13, 2016, 11:55 AM 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
