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UAE and Saudi Arabia Account for 40% of Indian Departures in 2022

UAE and Saudi Arabia Account for 40% of Indian Departures in 2022

In 2022, over half (51%) of Indian departures abroad were directed towards Arab nations, with the UAE and Saudi Arabia alone accounting for 40% of total Indian departures abroad as per the data released by Indian ministry of tourism. This trend is a fascinating one, and it highlights the growing

77% of Indian Students in Arab Countries Choose UAE for Their Studies

77% of Indian Students in Arab Countries Choose UAE for Their Studies

Indian students have always shown a penchant for seeking quality education abroad. With globally recognized institutions and diverse cultural experiences, countries like the United States of America, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany have traditionally been top choices, drawing a massive 72% of the total Indian student diaspora. However,

68.5% of Tourists from Arab Countries to India are Medical Tourists in 2021

68.5% of Tourists from Arab Countries to India are Medical Tourists in 2021

Medical tourism, a booming sector in the global healthcare industry, refers to the trend of patients traveling across international borders to seek medical treatment. India has emerged as a preferred destination for medical tourists, particularly from Bangladesh, Maldives, Afghanistan and Iraq, given its advanced medical facilities, skilled professionals, and cost-effective

Iraq Tops the List of Arab Countries for Tourist Arrivals in India for 2021

Iraq Tops the List of Arab Countries for Tourist Arrivals in India for 2021

In 2021, Iraq stood out as the top source market from the Arab countries for tourist arrivals in India. Out of the total tourist arrivals from Arab nations, a significant 33.9% were from Iraq, accounting for 16,213 visitors. Most of Iraqi 95% are visiting India for medical purpose.

Saudi Arabia Receives 4.4 Million Tourists; Indians Constitute 8.5% of Total Arrivals in Q3 2022

Saudi Arabia Receives 4.4 Million Tourists; Indians Constitute 8.5% of Total Arrivals in Q3 2022

In the third quarter of 2022, India, along with Kuwait, Bahrain, Pakistan, and Indonesia, emerged as leading source countries for tourists to Saudi Arabia. The findings show the Kingdom's growing appeal as a travel destination in the Middle East, with diverse countries contributing to its tourist influx. Kuwait

India Emerges as Qatar's Second-Largest Visitor Source with 250 thousand Arrivals in January-July 2023

India Emerges as Qatar's Second-Largest Visitor Source with 250 thousand Arrivals in January-July 2023

India, with 250 thousand visitors, stands as the second-largest source market for Qatar. Notably, it takes the lead among non-Arab countries, with a 10.7% share of total visitor arrivals. Leading the chart is Saudi Arabia, accounting for a substantial 26.5% of the total visitor arrivals to Qatar. With

India Dominates as Dubai's Leading Source Market with 1.4 Million Visitors in January-July 2023

India Dominates as Dubai's Leading Source Market with 1.4 Million Visitors in January-July 2023

India remains the top source market for Dubai, with a commendable 1,415 thousand visitors in the first seven months of 2023. This marks a significant growth of 45.1% compared to January-July 2022, which saw 975 thousand visitors. Furthermore, Indian tourists now constitute 14.4% of the total visitors