Qatar economy largest among GCC: Expert

Last Updated: Monday, July 6, 2015, 15:58

Projects worth more than USD 31 billion are expected to be bid in 2015, he said.

Gulf expat workers send home $100 billion: Report

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 16:53

Foreigners working in the energy-rich Arab states of the Gulf sent more than $100 billion in remittances to their home countries last year, an economic report showed Tuesday.

Gulf oil exporters should cut spending, diversify: IMF

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 10:38

The wealthy monarchies, however, should "not react in a knee-jerk way to lower oil prices", the IMF Middle East and Central Asia chief Masood Ahmed told AFP in an interview Monday.

Diamond trade under lens for suspected terror financing

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 18:36

Trading of diamonds especially with a gulf country has come under the lens of intelligence agencies here for suspected terror financing and money laundering.

Gulf braces for tough times over oil price plunge

Last Updated: Friday, December 19, 2014, 10:21

Pumping about 17.5 million barrels per day, GCC countries are forecast to lose at least half their oil revenues, or around $350 billion a year, at current price levels.

Govt steps have helped reduce problems of NRIs in Gulf: Vayalar

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 21:40

With an aim of addressing problems faced by Indian workers in Gulf countries, the government has taken measures and as a result complaints of exploitation have come down significantly, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi said on Wednesday.

Gulf countries plans centre to monitor nuke radiation

Last Updated: Monday, November 12, 2012, 10:01

Gulf nations are planning to establish a centre to monitor radiation in order to avoid nuclear hazards in the peaceful use of atomic energy.

Finding last resting place for Indians in Gulf: Vayalar Ravi

Last Updated: Sunday, November 4, 2012, 18:14

To ease the legal troubles and logistical hassles of families of Indians who die in the Gulf countries, India has funded half of the $1.64-million funeral home project of the Indian community living in Sharjah.