Dubai hospitality gets a nine-day breather during Eid al-Adha holidaysIn anticipation of the Eid al-Adha holidays, hotels across Dubai and Abu Dhabi are seeing a notable spike in reservations, a promising sign...
23 May, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
UAE landlords can now check tenants’ credit scores before renting homes; here’s how the new system worksPrivate landlords in the UAE can now access tenant credit scores. This new system requires tenant consent through the UAE PASS digital iden...
18 May, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Dubai issues over 167,000 Golden Visas to families of skilled professionalsDubai has issued over 167,000 Golden Visas to families of specialized professionals since 2021, underscoring its commitment to attracting g...
18 May, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Now UAE tourists can open digital bank a/c and get debit card to make cashless payments as UAE’s central bank rolls out new initiativeTourists in the UAE can now open digital bank accounts and get debit cards within minutes of arrival. This new biometric-based initiative, ...
01 May, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
Emirates National Bank of Dubai to facilitate faster local payments in UAE using Visa cards; Know how it helps youVisa card payments in the UAE are now faster. Visa has partnered with Emirates NBD for local processing of card transactions in UAE Dirhams...
01 May, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Dubai plotting a comeback as Iran war hammers its hottest marketReal estate activity in Dubai has dropped sharply after geopolitical tensions involving the US and Iran affected investor sentiment, accord...
01 May, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Dubai hotel rates remain stable amid shocksAverage hotel rates for new bookings in Dubai remained largely stable through April, according to data from RateGain and industry executive...
01 May, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Mumbai property market hits new record with best-ever April performanceMumbai's property market has achieved a record-breaking April. Over 14,160 property registrations were recorded, generating more than Rs 1,...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Dubai Residential Visa: You no longer need minimum 7.5 lakh Dirhams to buy a property, Dubai Land Department makes Visa rules easierDubai has removed the minimum property purchase value for sole owners seeking a two-year real estate investor residency visa. For jointly o...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Dubai eases visa rule for single property buyersDubai has removed the minimum property value for its two-year residency visa for individual buyers. This move aims to boost realty demand. ...
30 Apr, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Weight-loss drugs may also help cut alcohol intake: StudyA new study shows GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide may help reduce heavy drinking. A trial found weekly injections cut heavy drinking days by h...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
Ramky takes over Skylark's stalled projectsThe SWAMIH Investment Fund is set to inject up to ₹600 crore into Ramky Estates, breathing new life into stalled residential projects acros...
30 Apr, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
No French, No civic test: France’s exam‑free Visiteur visa Indian HNIs are quietly using as a first step to EU residencyFrance's 2026 immigration reforms, including civic exams and language tests, have caused concern for many. However, the financially indepen...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Dubai home prices record first decline after post-pandemic boomDubai's red-hot housing market is cooling for the first time since 2020, with prices and sales volume dropping in March. Regional conflict ...
23 Apr, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Dubai realty shaken from West Asia conflict but holds its groundReal estate transactions in Dubai fell 14% in early April amid the West Asia conflict, with buyer sentiment hit and rental demand sharply d...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
HNIs eye Greece residency as alternative to Dubai optionAffluent Indians are increasingly eyeing Greece as a destination for permanent residency. The motivations behind this trend include evolvin...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
'Reading about the Golden visa in Dubai': Gaurav Gogoi takes jibe at CM Himanta Biswa Sarma amid passport rowAssam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi took a swipe at Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma amid a row over alleged multiple passports linked to S...
06 Apr, 2026, 08.57 AM IST