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Abu Dhabi tourism body eyes India

Abu Dhabi tourism body eyes India

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

A seven-city European roadshow by the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) looks certain to reap dividends by the end of the year, even as Emirate plans a similar event in India.

Micky Jagtiani tops Gulf Indian rich list with $3.2-bn fortune

Micky Jagtiani tops Gulf Indian rich list with $3.2-bn fortune

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

A survey by the Arabian Business weekly magazine shows that Landmark boss, Mr Micky Jagtiani, now has close to $1.5 billion more than his nearest rival in the wealth stakes, New Medical Centre Group boss, B R Shetty, who was second with a $1.72 billion fortune.

Stockbrokers to set up shop overseas

Stockbrokers to set up shop overseas

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

'NRI interest has gone up in the past three-four years.'

Trump fires official who said election was most secure in US history

Trump fires official who said election was most secure in US history

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Trump, who has launched a slew of lawsuits in key states, but has not provided any evidence to back his claims of fraud, announced on Twitter on Tuesday that he has fired Christopher Krebs, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) at the Department of Homeland Security.

Dubai festival to kick start from Jan 28

Dubai festival to kick start from Jan 28

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Out of the 6,000 retailers showcasing their products, 60 per cent are jewellery retailers.

Aurobindo to invest $1billion in Europe

Aurobindo to invest $1billion in Europe

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

Hyderabad-based pharma company Aurobindo Pharma, which has plans to emerge as a billion dollar company by 2009-10, is enhancing its presence in Europe by investing $100 million in phases. The company is likely to buy two pharma companies worth Euro 10 million each, open offices in 10 countries and establish a packaging, warehouse and manufacturing hub in Malta.

Foreign workers? Gulf plans 6-year cap on stay

Foreign workers? Gulf plans 6-year cap on stay

Rediff.com6 Oct 2007

The Gulf Cooperation Council will consider a proposal to define a time-frame ceiling for residency of the workers in member states. The proposal says after the expiry of the six year-contract, the worker will go back home to his original country.

Indians make bulk of purchases in Dubai property

Indians make bulk of purchases in Dubai property

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Foreign nationals from 162 countries ended up buying real estate in Dubai in 2013

High cost of living driving Gulf expats away

High cost of living driving Gulf expats away

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

Gulf expatriates are facing the woes of rising costs of living and many are considering job shifts and even migration to manage finances.

India's exports of electronics to W Asia soar

India's exports of electronics to W Asia soar

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

The west Asian region remained the top destination for India's consumer electronics goods last year with exports doubling to $175 million in 2005-06, from $90 million of 2004-05.

Kamal Nath to open trade meet in Muscat tomorrow

Kamal Nath to open trade meet in Muscat tomorrow

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath will inaugurate the Second India-GCC Industrial Conference in Muscat on Friday and will hold discussions with leaders of the five Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Andhra Pradesh plans mini pharma cities

Andhra Pradesh plans mini pharma cities

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

With a view to boost the vibrant pharma industry in the state, Andhra Pradesh government plans to set up mini-pharma cities

Govt keen on health cover for the poor

Govt keen on health cover for the poor

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

The Centre is considering a comprehensive health insurance scheme to cover about 25 per cent of India's poor, who are below the poverty line.

'Caution fatigue' may lead to COVID spike, experts warn

'Caution fatigue' may lead to COVID spike, experts warn

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

There are worrying signs that the resolve to continue adhering to the dos and don'ts of the times -- physical distancing, wearing masks and maintaining hygiene protocol - is flagging. This recklessness, more evident ahead of Diwali, may lead to a resurgence in novel coronavirus infections and stall the progress in curbing the disease, the experts said.

35% investment required for 9% growth: Nath

35% investment required for 9% growth: Nath

Rediff.com29 May 2007

India needs an investment equivalent to 35.1 per cent of its GDP to maintain a growth rate of 9 per cent over the next five years starting this fiscal, commerce and industry minister Kamal Nath said on Tuesday.

India sets $30 billion FDI target for 2007-08

India sets $30 billion FDI target for 2007-08

Rediff.com29 May 2007

While FDI equity flows were $5.5 billion in 2005-06, it increased almost three times to $15.7 billion in 2006-07. We have set a target of $30 billion in 2007-08, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Kamal Nath said on Tuesday.

BCCI asks ICC for World Cup money

BCCI asks ICC for World Cup money

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

BCCI has demanded the $6.5 million World Cup appearance money withheld due to a player contracts dispute.

Carborundum plans Dubai beachhead

Carborundum plans Dubai beachhead

Rediff.com15 Sep 2004

EU Commission to propose scrapping jet fuel tariffs

EU Commission to propose scrapping jet fuel tariffs

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

The European Commission will propose scrapping tariffs on jet fuel imports starting January 1, an official said on Friday.

Will Santa bring good news for India's real estate developers?

Will Santa bring good news for India's real estate developers?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Christmas is a perfect time for most NRIs to travel back to India and include property buying in their schedule. Ahmedabad, Kochi, Ludhiana and Chandigarh are some cities that witness generous investments from NRI investors.

Time for India to fix relations with Kuwait

Time for India to fix relations with Kuwait

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'Modi has visited all these three countries (the UAE more than once, inexplicably) but has left out Kuwait and Oman, the two Gulf countries that are closest to India in their political, cultural and civilisational ethos,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Mani blames India for contract row

Mani blames India for contract row

Rediff.com20 Jun 2003

The new ICC chief said India had agreed to the contract with the GCC.

Tata Motors launches 3 trucks of Prima range in Qatar

Tata Motors launches 3 trucks of Prima range in Qatar

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Tata Motors is India's largest automobile company, with consolidated revenues of Rs 1,65,654 crore (Rs 1.65 trillion)

India's COVID-19 toll tops 14,000; govt cites low mortality rate

India's COVID-19 toll tops 14,000; govt cites low mortality rate

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The number of recoveries also surged with 2,48,189 patients cured so far, while there were 1,78,014 active cases, according to the updated official figures at 8 am.

What was the army chief doing in Saudi Arabia?

What was the army chief doing in Saudi Arabia?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

General Naravane's UAE and Saudi Arabia visits communicate India's long awaited arrival in the domain of integrated foreign policy where the diplomatic and the military domains both complement each other much more substantially, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Why global captive centres are hiring more Indians

Why global captive centres are hiring more Indians

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Last year, there was almost 16 per cent increase in hiring by the Global Capability Centres in India.

Data Bill: Why Nasscom, mobile body are worried

Data Bill: Why Nasscom, mobile body are worried

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

The Bill says that the central government, in consultation with the Data Protection Authority, can direct any data fiduciary or data processor to provide non-personal data to enable better targeting of delivery of services. The government can also ask data processors to provide data for formulation of evidence-based policies for its own use.

Gritty Shubhankar qualifies for US Open

Gritty Shubhankar qualifies for US Open

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Shubhankar Sharma's magnificent year continued as the Indian grabbed a spot in next week's US Open Golf Championships with a solid display of 69-68 in the qualifiers, in Columbus.

92,000 emergency exit certificates issued to Indians in Saudi

92,000 emergency exit certificates issued to Indians in Saudi

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued as many as 92,000 emergency exit certificates by end of the first phase of grace period for those affected by labour law 'Nitaqat', Ambassador to the Kingdom Hamid Ali Rao said on Thursday even as India was in discussion with the country to streamline the visa regime to check fraudulent contractors.

India needs brain drain!

India needs brain drain!

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Enabling labour to become more globally mobile can produce higher remittances with powerful 'brain gain' dividends.

Now, catch a flydubai flight from Mumbai!

Now, catch a flydubai flight from Mumbai!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

In June, flydubai doubled its network in India with the start of flights to Delhi, Kochi and Trivandrum.

Pakistan weighs Saudi plea to join Yemen operation

Pakistan weighs Saudi plea to join Yemen operation

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Pakistan has announced that it would send a top civil-military delegation to Saudi Arabia to assess security situation after Riyadh's request that it join a coalition to defend Yemen's president.

Over 5 million jobs may be lost in 5 years: WEF

Over 5 million jobs may be lost in 5 years: WEF

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The countries with positive employment outlook included India, Mexico and Turkey, as also the Gulf Cooperation Council region.

President Obama hosts powerful Saudi prince

President Obama hosts powerful Saudi prince

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

During the meeting, Obama expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia's contributions to the campaign against ISIL, the White House said in a readout of the meeting.

India urges higher pay for millions of Gulf workers

India urges higher pay for millions of Gulf workers

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Migrants do many of the dirty and dangerous jobs in the region, from construction to the oil industry, transport and services

Dubai is a realty hotspot for rich Indians

Dubai is a realty hotspot for rich Indians

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Indian prefer to buy expensive properties in Dubai.

A warrior prince rises in Arabia

A warrior prince rises in Arabia

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The Middle East's power house is about to get a new ruler who is only 31 and he may lead Saudi Arabia for decades, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Reliance Life to tap Gulf returnees

Reliance Life to tap Gulf returnees

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Company launches claim guarantee scheme for customers.

'Core issue: Qatar's support for terror'

'Core issue: Qatar's support for terror'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

'Qatar has been funding and supporting terrorist organisations.' 'It has used its media to spread lies and create unrest in neighbouring countries.'