
Gulf & World
Indian Sailor Killed in Gulf Vessel Attack Amid Bank Strike
An Indian sailor died in a vessel attack off Oman, while a looming bank strike in India threatens Gulf remittances.
27 September 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
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An Indian sailor died in a vessel attack off Oman, while a looming bank strike in India threatens Gulf remittances.

Indian expats in Oman face banking disruptions from Sept 28-30 due to a nationwide strike in India affecting public sector banks.

A nationwide bank strike in India could freeze remittances for five days. Here is how UAE-based workers can protect their money transfers.

The Indian rupee has fallen to its weakest level ever against the dirham, driven by the same oil-price surge grounding flights this week. A Dh5,000 monthly transfer is now worth nearly Rs 16,000 more than it was in 2024.