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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.Akasa Air, India’s third largest airline, is tapping into the month-long demand for Hajj travel to deploy its aircraft capacity left underutilized after services to parts of West Asia were scaled back due to the ongoing war in the region, according to a person aware of the development.Approximately five to six airplanes were used on the West Asia route, which are now being used majorly for Hajj travel," said the person quoted above, requesting anonymity as this plan is part of business strategy.Flights to and from Doha, Riyadh and Kuwait have been suspended until 30 April, according to the airline’s 21 April post on X. While it continues to operate flights to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia—the main gateway for pilgrims going to Mecca—from Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kochi and Kozhikode, Akasa is evaluating resumption of flights to Abu Dhabi, the post said.Akasa Air did not respond to Mint’s queries on aircraft utilization, Hajj travel and the impact of the West Asia crisis.The airline has inducted eight new aircraft in 2026, taking the fleet size to 38.

Ramadan, marked by fasting, prayers and acts of charity is a period of seeking forgiveness and taking time to reflect. The day begins with getting up before sunrise, morning prayers, and eating a pre-dawn meal called sehri while in the evening, the fast is concluded with an evening meal called Iftar which often comprises dates, fruits and other food items. Eid al-Fitr this year will be celebrated on either Sunday, March 30, or Monday, March 31, depending on the sighting of the moon in different parts of the world. On this special day, Muslims gather for prayers, visit family and friends, exchange gifts, give to those in need, and enjoy festive meals together. As the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, significant dates shift forward by approximately 11 days each year. The sighting of the crescent moon marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid celebrations.

Emirates is bringing forward the deployment of its Airbus A350 to Kuwait and Bahrain. Services will start 8 January, making them the second and third destinations to be served by the airline's newest aircraft, according to a press statement released by the air carrier today.

Kuwait Football Association officially announced that it has submitted a bid to host the 2031 AFC Asian Cup, following the conclusion of the ongoing Arabian Gulf Cup, which is currently being held in Kuwait until January 4th. Sheikh Ahmed Al-Yousef, President of the Kuwait Football Association, confirmed today that several arrangements are underway to have Fahaheel Club Stadium ready by February 2025, in addition to preparing a number of other stadiums.

India and Kuwait signed four Memorandum of Understandings in the areas of defence, sports and cultural cooperation during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Gulf nation, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday. MEA Secretary CPV and OIA, Arun Kumar Chatterjee during a special briefing today, said the MoUs are expected to deepen the multifaceted bilateral relationship as well as open avenues for newer areas of cooperation. «Following the delegation level talks today, four bilateral documents were signed during the visit. The first one is a Memorandum of Understanding on defence cooperation, the second one is a Cultural Exchange program for the years 2025-2029, the third is an executive program on cooperation in the field of sports for the period 2025- 2028. We also had Kuwait joining as a member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA),» he said.

Indian diaspora in Kuwait on Saturday, stated that India of the future would be the hub of global development as well as the growth engine of the world. While speaking at the «Hala Modi» community event at Kuwait's Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex, PM Modi highlighted India's rapid transformation in various fields, including technology, infrastructure, and sustainability. «Today, India is the fifth-largest economy in the world. We lead the world in fintech and have the third-largest startup ecosystem globally. India is also the second-largest mobile manufacturing country in the world,» PM Modi said.

Narendra Modi praised India and Kuwait's strong commercial connections dating back to the nineteenth century, as well as IMEEC as an idea that provided the globe with new direction. Addressing the Indian diaspora in Kuwait City, Modi reflected on the two nations' common ambitions, Viksit Bharat and New Kuwait, and emphasised that there were several potential for India and Kuwait to collaborate. India's skill sets and creativity might lead to new collaborations between the two nations. He said that Ayurveda was assisting the globe with wellbeing while underlining India's contributions to the world in terms of science and innovation.

The remarks came while he was addressing the Indian community in Kuwait. Modi, who arrived in Kuwait just hours earlier, expressed a deep sense of connection and belonging to the community, describing the gathering as a "Mini Hindustan" brought together by shared values, culture, and pride. «I’ve just arrived in Kuwait 2-2.5 hours ago, and from the moment I set foot here, I’ve felt an extraordinary sense of warmth and belonging. You all have come from various states of India, but seeing you here feels like a 'Mini Hindustan' has gathered before me,» said PM Modi, addressing the vibrant Indian diaspora at a community event.

As the first programme of his visit to Kuwait, Modi visited a labour camp in Mina Abdullah area of Kuwait with a workforce of around 1,500 Indian nationals. He interacted with a cross-section of Indian workers from different states of India, enquired about their well-being, also sat at a table with some of them at the Gulf Spic Labour Camp when snacks served.

UAE) and Kuwait at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai at 8 pm IST. Oman had become the inaugural champions of the Gulf Cricket T20I Championship after beating UAE by five wickets in the final in September 2023.

Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of the State of Kuwait. This will be the first visit of the Prime Minister any Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait after 43 years. PM Modi will attend the opening ceremony of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup as a special guest of the Emir of Kuwait. He will also interact with the Indian diaspora at the 'Hala Modi' community event at Sheikh Saad Al Abdullah Sports Complex.

Gulf Air flight, GF005, was unexpectedly diverted. The passengers have accused the airline of neglect, claiming they were left without food or assistance during the long wait. A video shared on social media shows frustrated passengers arguing with airport authorities.

The tiny Mideast nation of Kuwait has banned the release of the video game “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6,” which features the late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein and is set in part in the 1990s Gulf War

Kuwait City: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Sunday met Kuwait's top leadership and discussed ways to take the bilateral ties to a higher level and also exchanged views on the geopolitical developments in the region. Jaishankar, who arrived here on Sunday on a day-long visit, called on Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah and sought his insights on taking the bilateral ties to a higher level. «Honoured to call on His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, the Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait. Conveyed the greetings of the President and Prime Minister,» Jaishankar said in a post on X. "India and Kuwait share centuries-old bonds of goodwill and friendship. Our contemporary partnership is expanding steadily. Thank him for his guidance and insights on taking our ties to a higher level," he added.

visa rules allowing expatriates working in domestic sectors to transfer their visas to the private sector. This change, announced by the Office of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence and Interior Sheikh Fahad Al Yousuf Al Sabah, aims to streamline labor mobility while adhering to the nation's legal framework. Starting July 14, domestic workers can transfer their visas under specific conditions, as reported by Gulf News. These conditions include obtaining approval from their current employer, having a minimum residency period of one year with the current employer, and paying a transfer fee of 50 dinars (approximately Dh600). Additionally, there is a charge of 10 dinars for each year of service with the current employer. The announcement follows a three-month amnesty period, which ended in June, that allowed expatriates residing unlawfully in Kuwait to regularize their status. Options included paying penalties, obtaining new residency, or leaving the country without fines.

Mann Ki Baat', marking his first in the new term. He highlighted the continuity of the program despite a brief hiatus, emphasising the ongoing positive impact of citizen-driven initiatives across India. PM Modi also expressed gratitude for the public's reaffirmation of faith in the Constitution and democratic processes during the historic 2024 Lok Sabha elections, where a record 650 million people participated.

Yogi Adityanath offered financial assistance to the family of two workers from Gorakhpur who lost their lives in a fire accident in Kuwait and to devotees who were injured in the recent terrorist attack on a pilgrims' bus in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi. Recently, 45 Indians died in a fire in a multi-storey building in Kuwait. These included Angad Gupta, a resident of Jatepur North in Sadar tehsil area of Gorakhpur and Jairam Gupta, a resident of Bhammaur in the Campierganj tehsil area. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath contacted the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Kuwait and made arrangements to bring their bodies to their homes with respect.

Kochi: K G Abraham, MD of Kuwait-based NBTC Group, whose workers died in the fire accident in one of its accommodations in the Gulf nation, on Saturday said the incident was unfortunate, and the company will take care of the victims' families. Addressing the media here after three days of the tragic fire that killed 49 people, Abraham became emotional and said «we are so sorry». «We are so sorry. We are so sorry. I was crying in my house. I know most of them. There were people working with us for more than 27 years. What happened was really unfortunate,» he said.

fire incident in Kuwait on June 12, were held at their respective hometowns in Kerala on Saturday where hundreds came to bid adieu. The bodies of 23 Keralites who lost their lives in the fire that happened in one of the residential accommodations of a company at Mangaf in Kuwait, were brought to the state on Friday in a special flight from the Gulf nation. The funerals of 12 Keralites were held on Friday itself, while four of them were held today. The funerals of Lucas and Sajan George from Kollam, Aneesh Kumar from Kannur and Akash S Nair from Pathanamthitta were held today.

Kerala mourn the loss of their loved ones in the Kuwait fire incident that claimed several lives, many of them are yet to receive any official confirmation from the authorities. Television channels showed pictures of 14 persons from Kerala from across the state who lost their lives in the fire.