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Remittances from Gulf countries dropped sharply in FY21 due to Covid: RBI

The share of inward remittances from Gulf nations dipped sharply during 2020-21 on account of the economic stress created by the COVID-19 pandemic, said an RBI article

Wanted to support Iraq's democracy: Joe Biden tells PM al-Kadhimi

Al-Kadhimi spoke about the strategic, friendly relationship between the US and Iraq, and he thanked the US for providing support to combat terrorist groups.

President Joe Biden meets with Arab Gulf countries to counter Iran threat

President Joe Biden will lay out his strategy for the Middle East as he closes out of the final leg of a four-day trip meant to bolster U positioning and knit the region together against Iran

Uddhav slams BJP over prophet remark row, says country faced embarrassment

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that because of the BJP, the country had to face an embarrassing situation at the international level

Good relations will continue with Gulf countries, says Piyush Goyal

He said necessary action has been taken against Sharma, referring to her suspension

Gulf nations summon Indian envoys over BJP members' controversial remarks

Several countries in the gulf region summoned Indian Ambassadors and expressed their strong protest against the controversial remarks made by Nupur Sharma against Prophet Mohammad

We should export water to Gulf in exchange for fuel: Goa agri minister

If Arabs can charge us for petrol extracted from under the earth, let us do the same with water which we can source by blocking rainwater: Goa's Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik

India now sets sights on free trade agreement with Gulf countries

Engagements to begin next month; UAE template to make it easier, say experts

Govt pursuing return of Indian workers with Gulf nations: Jaishankar

As per the government's estimates, as many as 7,16,662 workers returned to India from the six Gulf countries under the Vande Bharat Mission

Iranian Foreign Ministry accuses West of 'fuelling tensions' in Gulf

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has said that Western countries have always stoked tensions in the region

Vande Bharat Mission: Over 7 lakh workers back from Gulf nations, says govt

The government will continue to make this its priority in engagement with the Gulf nations, Jaishankar said

United Arab Emirates becomes first Gulf nation to open embassy in Israel

The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday became the first Gulf nation to open an embassy in Israel, nearly a year after both countries signed an agreement to normalise diplomatic ties

Gulf states will take at least 10 years to end oil dependence: Moody's

Reliance on the energy sector will be the 'key credit constraint' for the six countries forming the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the ratings agency said in a report on Monday

Lowering minimum wage terms may put Indian workers in Gulf at disadvantage

The referral wage is meant to protect migrant workers from employers abroad, but changing the terms could end up hurting them.

Foreign Min Jaishankar holds meeting with India's envoys to Gulf nations

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has held a meeting with India's envoys to the Gulf nations to discuss a host of issues, including encouraging speedy resumption of flights to this region

EAM S Jaishankar arrives in Kuwait on bilateral visit to Gulf country

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday arrived in Kuwait as part of his bilateral visit to the Gulf country."Hon'ble External Affairs Minister of India His Excellency Dr S Jaishankar arrives in Kuwait on a bilateral visit and was received by the Ambassador," Indian High Commission in Kuwait tweeted.Jaishankar's visit a few months after the two countries decided to establish a joint ministerial commission to formulate a framework to strengthen various aspects of bilateral ties.An MEA release earlier had said that EAM Jaishankar during his visit will hold high-level meetings and also address the Indian community in Kuwait. He will also carry a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Amir of Kuwait.The year 2021-22 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Kuwait."Traditionally warm and close bilateral relationship between India and Kuwait is characterized by strong people-to-people connect. There are ...

No longer silent, Gulf Arab citizens express anger at Israel amid bloodshed

The ongoing bloodshed in the Gaza Strip has unleashed a chorus of voices across Gulf Arab states that are fiercely critical of Israel and emphatically supportive of Palestinians

Salary income of Indian workers in Gulf exempt from income tax: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said salary income earned by non-resident Indians in Gulf countries would continue to be exempt from tax in India.

It's time Gulf Arab States look away from Oil and find new revenue sources

We are approaching an energy inflection point in the global economy: plentiful oil supply, a demand plateau by 2030 and more competitive renewable-energy options

Competition Commission approves Indo Gulf Fertilizers-Indorama deal

CCI said it has cleared the proposed acquisition of Indo Gulf Fertilizers by Indorama India Private Ltd