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India’s Zoya Developments to Invest $544 Million in Dubai

India-based Zoya Developments is expanding into the UAE market with an investment exceeding AED 2 billion ($544 million) over the next three years. This major announcement aligns with their first project in Dubai’s Furjan area, set to be delivered in

Saudia Eases Travel to Paris Olympics 2024 from Over 100 Destinations Including Gulf Countries and India

Saudia, the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, is facilitating travel to the Paris Olympics 2024 from over 100 destinations, including Gulf countries and India. With its main hub at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudia plans to focus operations

New Kuwait Visa Rules Allow Domestic Workers to Move to Private Sector

Expats working in Kuwait’s domestic sector can now transfer their visas to the private sector under new rules introduced by the Kuwait government. Sheikh Fahad Al Yousuf Al Sabah, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence and Interior,

Air India to Launch Non-Stop Flights to Kuala Lumpur from Delhi

Air India, India’s global airline, is set to commence non-stop services between Delhi and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, starting 15 September 2024. Utilizing its two-class configured Airbus A320neo aircraft, Air India will operate daily on this new route, enhancing connectivity between

Saudi Arabia Announces Multiple Visa Options for Indian Travelers

Saudi Arabia has unveiled multiple tourist visa options for Indian travelers, aiming to simplify access to its diverse destinations. The options include stopover visas, eVisas, and visas-on-arrival, inviting visitors to explore Riyadh’s vibrant cityscape, Jeddah’s cultural richness, the hidden treasures

India Launches UPI at Paris’ Galeries Lafayette Ahead of Olympics

In a significant stride for India’s digital advancement, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has been launched at the renowned Galeries Lafayette store in Haussman, Paris. This move follows the January 2024 launch of UPI at the Eiffel Tower, marking an

Indonesia to Welcome Indian Tourists with Free Entry Visas by October

Indian tourists may soon enjoy free entry visas to Indonesia, as part of a project to boost tourism and stimulate the economy. Indonesian Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno announced the visa exemption policy for 20 countries, including India, aiming for finalization

SalamAir Launches Direct Muscat-Delhi Flights Twice Weekly

Oman’s budget airline SalamAir has expanded its network with the launch of direct flights between Muscat and Delhi. The new route commenced on July 2, 2024, and will operate twice a week, specifically on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This service is

Suzuki Launches Rs 340 Crore Next Bharat Ventures Fund for Indian Startups

Japanese automobile giant Suzuki Motor has unveiled its inaugural investment fund in India, named Next Bharat Ventures, with a substantial corpus of Rs 340 crore. This fund is dedicated to nurturing impact entrepreneurs working in Tier-II and below geographies, focusing

NRIs and Indian Tourists Can Now Use UPI QR Payments in UAE

India’s NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has partnered with Network International to introduce QR code-based Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This new feature will be available across Network’s point-of-sale (POS) terminals, enhancing transaction ease