News for 'gulf region'

Jet announces additional flights to Dubai

Jet announces additional flights to Dubai

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

The airline has daily flights from Mumbai and Delhi to Dubai. With the launch of the new flights, the carrier will have a total of four daily flights to Dubai from three Indian metros, it said in a statement.

Houthi Attacks Won't Affect India's Fuel Supplies

Houthi Attacks Won't Affect India's Fuel Supplies

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Most of India's oil supplies are expected to stay safe because of the country's good relations with both Russia and Iran. That would take care of over a third of India's supplies.

Navdeep Suri to be India's new envoy to UAE

Navdeep Suri to be India's new envoy to UAE

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Suri is currently serving as Indian High Commissioner in Canberra.

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.

China's next: 'Polar Silk Road' close to North Pole

China's next: 'Polar Silk Road' close to North Pole

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

As the ice-covered parts of the Arctic Ocean melt due to climate change, China has flagged its interest to take part in building 'Polar Silk Road', raising prospects for the emergence of a new sea route.

Future Axiom to recruit 3,800 in a year

Future Axiom to recruit 3,800 in a year

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

The announcement comes in the wake of the consolidation of Future-Axiom's other mobile brands under the brand name 'One Mobile'. The company plans to open 1,500 stores and touch points in the country by December 2009, giving it a reach in 58 cities.

At least 9 American citizens killed in Hamas attack on Israel: US

At least 9 American citizens killed in Hamas attack on Israel: US

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

US authorities have been scrambling to establish how many Americans have been killed or taken hostage in the conflict.

USS Nimitz leaves Chennai

USS Nimitz leaves Chennai

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

The arrival of Nimitz in Chennai had raised protests from the Left and other political parties and environmentalists.

India seeks greater agro trade with UAE

India seeks greater agro trade with UAE

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

India on Wednesday sought greater trade with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in agro products.

Reliance Life to tap Gulf returnees

Reliance Life to tap Gulf returnees

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Company launches claim guarantee scheme for customers.

Cyclone Biparjoy's Landfall: What You Must Know

Cyclone Biparjoy's Landfall: What You Must Know

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

'Areas within 100 km of the landfall could suffer catastrophic effect.'

Dubai to host 1st Indo-Arab trade summit

Dubai to host 1st Indo-Arab trade summit

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

A trade summit aimed at exploring business opportunities between India and the Gulf region is scheduled to be held in Dubai in December.

Iranian foreign minister raises anti-Prophet remarks during talks

Iranian foreign minister raises anti-Prophet remarks during talks

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held wide-ranging talks with his visiting Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Wednesday against the backdrop of widespread anger in West Asia over controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammed made by two former Bharatiya Janata Party spokespersons.

SBI to open office in Dubai

SBI to open office in Dubai

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

State Bank of India plans to open its office in Dubai International Finance Centre in a few weeks, a move which will boost India's largest bank's presence in the Gulf region.

India, US in talks to finalise possible visit by Trump

India, US in talks to finalise possible visit by Trump

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

There has been indication that the US President may visit India in the next few months.

Iran's Khodro eyes Indica deal again

Iran's Khodro eyes Indica deal again

Rediff.com19 Nov 2003

Delegation of envoys from 15-20 nations to visit J-K

Delegation of envoys from 15-20 nations to visit J-K

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Earlier, a delegation of 23 EU MPs was taken on a two-day visit to assess the situation in the union territory by International Institute for Nonaligned Studies, a Delhi-based think tank.

BSE launches futures trading on Dubai bourse

BSE launches futures trading on Dubai bourse

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Derivatives exchange DGCX started trading futures for the S&P BSE Sensex

Jazeera Air tickets to Kuwait @ Rs 850

Jazeera Air tickets to Kuwait @ Rs 850

Rediff.com30 Oct 2006

Jazeera Airways, the first private airline of the Gulf region, on Monday offered one-way tickets to Kuwait from three Indian cities at a rock bottom Rs 850 plus taxes for a limited period.

IT People net profit at Rs 24 lakh

IT People net profit at Rs 24 lakh

Rediff.com28 Jun 2005

IT e-recruitment & consulting firm IT People (India) Ltd has declared a gross revenue of Rs 485.7 lakh for the year ended March 31, 2005 and a net profit Rs 24.1 lakh for the same period.

High-level group monitoring India's priorities in Afghanistan

High-level group monitoring India's priorities in Afghanistan

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

India's immediate priorities have been the safe return of the Indians still in Afghanistan, bringing back the Afghan nationals who stood by New Delhi, and ensuring that Afghan soil is not used for terrorism directed at India

India to further strengthen biz ties with Dubai

India to further strengthen biz ties with Dubai

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Key economies like India and China are rapidly becoming the biggest trading partners of the Gulf countries as compared to other regions, a new study has said.

Kuwait Emir Sheikh Jaber dead

Kuwait Emir Sheikh Jaber dead

Rediff.com15 Jan 2006

Sheikh Jaber led Kuwait for nearly 30 years.

Iran gears up for trade and investment boom that could reshape region

Iran gears up for trade and investment boom that could reshape region

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Iran is preparing for a trade and investment boom that could reshape the region after agreeing with world powers to curb its nuclear programme, paving the way for sanctions that have stifled its economy to be lifted.

War with Iraq not inevitable: Rumsfeld

War with Iraq not inevitable: Rumsfeld

Rediff.com8 Jan 2003

The US defence secretary would not say how large a force the Pentagon was assembling in the Gulf region or provide details on military units slated for deployment.

UBI gets nod for offices in Dubai, Doha

UBI gets nod for offices in Dubai, Doha

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

Union Bank of India has received the Reserve Bank of India's permission for opening representative offices in Dubai and Doha.

Indians' search for overseas jobs remains steady

Indians' search for overseas jobs remains steady

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Undeterred by travel restrictions being put in place in anticipation of a third-wave of Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a steady growth in overseas job searches by Indians with the US, Canada, the Middle East and the UK topping the list, according to a report. The search activity from India for jobs in other countries was highest between November 2019 and April 2020, where it witnessed a 72 per cent jump, but it declined sharply after the second wave of Covid-19 hit the world, forcing nations to reinforce travel restrictions, global job site Indeed said in a report. However, soon after the world recovered from the second wave of the pandemic, job searches for overseas opportunities picked up and continued to remain steady, it stated.

Iraq war, SARS hit A-I, IA

Iraq war, SARS hit A-I, IA

Rediff.com21 Apr 2003

The US-led war against Iraq and the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome have led to sharp decline in demand for air travel and raised costs on account of aviation turbine fuel, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday.

International flights remain suspended till July 31

International flights remain suspended till July 31

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The aviation regulator DGCA said on Friday that it was extending the suspension of scheduled international passenger flights in the country till July 31 but added that some international scheduled services on selected routes may be permitted on a case to case basis. Scheduled international passenger flights were suspended in India on March 23 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Modi embarks for UAE from Paris

Modi embarks for UAE from Paris

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Modi's visit to Bahrain is significant as it will be the first visit of an Indian prime minister to the country.

G20: India-Middle East-Europe connectivity corridor announced

G20: India-Middle East-Europe connectivity corridor announced

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Modi said today "we all have reached an important and historic partnership".

Modi, Putin to focus on US sanctions, Iran, regional issues

Modi, Putin to focus on US sanctions, Iran, regional issues

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Official sources said the two leaders will meet for around four to six hours for the 'agendaless' talks

SBI to skip US for RIB road shows

SBI to skip US for RIB road shows

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003