US employers rethink H-1B talent strategy as Trump policies tighten: Envoy GlobalUS employers are changing hiring and retention strategies for foreign professionals. This shift occurs as H-1B program changes make it more...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
Indian Consulate in Dubai prioritises Tatkal passport backlog, aims for zero pendency before Independence DayThe Indian Consulate in Dubai is clearing urgent passport applications before Independence Day. Priority is given to Tatkal category applic...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
New Zealand eases resident visa health rules; Hepatitis B, C no longer automatic hurdleNew Zealand has eased health assessment rules for resident visa applicants. Hepatitis B and C are no longer high-cost conditions for migran...
06 Aug, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
FCNR(B) is now Plan A for Gulf NRIs, leaving India-focused funds behindInvestment funds focused on India face fierce rivalry with the RBI's FCNR(B) deposit options. With investors drawn to the security of guara...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
Indian expat killed in gas cylinder blast in Dubai car showroom: ReportA 27-year-old Indian expatriate from Kerala, Shijin Paul, died in a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road. ...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
US student visas for Indians plunge 62% as America tightens F-1 approvalsUS student visas issued to Indian nationals fell 62% during the peak admission season in 2025, according to an analysis by the Center for I...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Oman makes short trips easier with free 14-day tourist visaOman has introduced a free 14-day tourist visa for citizens of selected countries under new regulations aimed at boosting tourism. The visa...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Australia revises processing priority for skilled and employer-sponsored visasAustralia has revised processing priorities for skilled migration visas, Fragomen said. The new framework prioritises defence, healthcare, ...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
H-1B visa extensions could soon come with a hefty new price tag under new Trump planThe Trump administration is preparing to expand an existing fee on H-1B and L-1 visas by applying it to extension petitions, not just new a...
04 Aug, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
India's exports from SEZs up 11.8% in 2025-26: GovtExports from special economic zones experienced a remarkable boost in 2025-26, eclipsing USD 185 billion. The pharmaceutical industry also ...
04 Aug, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
UAE eVisa guide for GCC residents: Who can apply and how to get the entry permitGCC residents can now apply for an electronic entry permit before traveling. This UAE eVisa allows eligible expatriates a stay of up to thi...
03 Aug, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Flying from India to the UAE? Know these baggage restrictions on food, medicines and other itemsTravelers from India to the UAE must check airline and customs regulations before packing. Certain food items like copra and poppy seeds ar...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Kuwait introduces KD 150 fee for visit visa to residency switchKuwait has allowed five categories of foreigners to convert entry visit visas into regular residency permits by paying a one-time fee of KD...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Planning a foreign trip? These four countries have changed visa rules for IndiansPlanning an overseas holiday? Four countries have changed their visa rules for Indian passport holders in 2026. While Indians still enjoy s...
27 Jul, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Dubai residents can earn Dh3,000+ and travel rewards by inviting family, friends to visitDubai residents can now earn travel benefits worth over Dh3,000. This initiative rewards inviting family and friends from overseas to visit...
22 Jul, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Planning a UAE trip? Here's how the 5-year tourist visa worksThe UAE has clarified rules for its five-year multiple-entry tourist visa. This self-sponsored visa is available to all nationalities for f...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
UAE visit visa for relatives and friends: Salary rules, fees, documents and stay period explainedGDRFA Dubai has detailed UAE visit visa rules for sponsoring relatives and friends. Residents sponsoring first-degree relatives need Dh4,00...
18 Jul, 2026, 01.25 PM IST