Middle East
Migrant deaths reach new highs in 2021
January 3, 2022
About a fortnight ago, the International Organisation for Migration, the United Nations body in charge of migrants and their interests, said that over 160 migrants had died off the coast of Libya as they were trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea and reach Italian coasts. Last we...
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Belarus-Poland standoff, Channel tragedy put focus on EU’s poor migrant policy
December 2, 2021
Six years after it was faced with a crippling flow of migrants, from war-hit and natural disaster affected parts of Middle East and South Asia, Europe is having a tough time again with migrants. In the worst-ever such incident in decades, dozens drowned in the English Channel as ...
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Sultan Qaboos bin Said: Henry Kissinger of Middle East, with a difference
January 15, 2020
I strongly feel that United Nations owes him more than just a half-mast. My experience with Oman and visits during my UN days revealed Sultan Qaboos bin Said’s new world of quiet diplomacy, a monarchy committed to the people and that skilfully engages in preventing conflicts ev...
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Yas, It Is!
April 24, 2019
Seeking adventure? Planning a beach vacay? Looking for an ideal family destination? Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island is the destination to go to. With plethora of activities, it is undoubtedly a perfect family destination.
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Unique theme parks in Middle East
April 24, 2019
Long known for its souqs and desert safaris, the Gulf nations now also have some of the best adventure theme parks in the world.
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A Walk Through
April 24, 2019
Here’s everything you can see, eat and do in Jerusalem - a city that can never leave you untouched.
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Weakening of rupee will allow NRIs to send more money back home
July 17, 2018
Inward payments are expected to grow the in the next few months in India, especially from the Middle East, the US and Southeast Asian countries amid a falling rupee following the recent shifts in the foreign exchange market and India’s external debt crossing the half-trillion m...
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Geo-political implications of Chabahar Port
December 6, 2017
The Chabahar port is being seen as an important corridor for India to enter into Afghanistan's and Central Asia's markets. But while the Indian prime minister has been investing in the development of the project, it should be interesting to see how he balances the act with the Un...
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India is an important emerging market for Israel: Hassan Madah
November 22, 2017
Israel tourism continues to thrive on the emerging Indian outbound market amidst recording three million tourist arrivals to the Biblical Holy Land.
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Perfume Culture in Middle-East
October 5, 2017
Dark and woody, some traditional perfumes from Middle-East can be intensely fragrant. With fusions of spices and flowers, the aromas in the air also cater to personal preferences. The way Indians use incense sticks during pujas, Arabs use perfume sticks or incense-like concoction...
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OTOAI annual convention held in Ras Al Khaimah
September 22, 2017
The Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) chose Ras Al Khaimah as their annual convention destination for 2017. Around 170 travel partners from India participated in the event, which took place at the Hilton Al Hamra Convention Centre.
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David Velupillai
June 14, 2017
Not only is now a good time to invest in corporate jets, it has been seen that companies that utilise the maximum potential of these jets tend to do better financially, says Velupillai. David Velupillai, the marketing director of Airbus Central Entity, tells Biz@India why now is ...
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