Social security scheme for Indian workers launched in UAE
Dubai: Aiming for the welfare and security of overseas Indian workers, the government has launched a special social security scheme at the consulate here. The Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana (MGPSY) scheme was launched on Tuesday byVayalar Ravi, minister of overseas Indian Affairs for the overseas Indian workers in Emigration Check Required (ECR) Category working in ECR countries. This scheme has already been launched in India last year an
Kuwait emir says 'old concepts' must change, urges reform
Kuwait City: Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad Al-Sabah called today for comprehensive reforms in the oil-rich Gulf state, saying it was time to change old concepts. "It is time to launch a new decisive phase and a major qualitative move aimed
Indian woman arrested in Oman over husband's murder
Dubai: An Indian woman has been arrested in Oman for allegedly stabbing her alcoholic husband to death in a fit of rage. The Royal Oman Police (ROP) arrested Neena Varghese at the coastal town of Sur, about 200 km east of Muscat. The woman worked as
India, Saudi Arabia to ink agreement on domestic workers
Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Labour Minister Adel Fakeih will visit India to ink an agreement on labour cooperation for domestic workers, following the approval of a draft bilateral agreement by the Indian cabinet. India has invited Saudi Arabia's labour mi
Indian in Bahrain jailed for credit card forgery
Dubai: A Bahraini court has sentenced a 32-year-old Indian man to three years in jail for forging credit cards. The High Criminal Court in Bahrain Monday convicted the Indian national of forgery and theft for using forged credit cards, the Gulf
Saudi man mercilessly beats up Asian worker with a belt for speaking to his wife
Dubai: A video apparently showing a Saudi national mercilessly beating up an Asian man after accusing him of talking to his wife has triggered public anger, forcing Saudi Arabia's Human Rights Commission to probe the matter. The Saudi man, who has no
Royal India luxury show held in Dubai
Dubai: The first-ever consumer-focused Indian luxury show here has attracted participation of a number of exhibitors showcasing their products and offering an insight into luxurious lifestyles. The three-day Royal India-2013 Luxury Show hosted
Indian killed in Oman car crash
Dubai: An Indian national was killed and three others were injured in a road accident in Oman. The man, Arun Kumar, 28, was from Kerala. Three others who were injured in the accident were identified as Ajeesh, Rajeeb and Moosa. The accident occurred
Saudi women fined for defying driving ban
Riyadh: At least 16 Saudi women have received fines for taking the wheel on a day set by activists to defy the kingdom's traditional ban on female driving, police and reports said on Sunday. Only few women braved official threats of punishmen
