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
GIFT City vs Dubai vs Singapore: What you need to know while choosing your investment hubIndian wealth is increasingly seeking global anchors, with GIFT City, Dubai's DIFC and Singapore emerging as key contenders. Each hub offer...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.27 PM 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
When and how landlords can increase rent for residents in DubaiDubai landlords are legally restricted from arbitrary rent increases, with hikes capped at 20% and requiring 90 days' notice before lease e...
09 Apr, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Dubai-based group apologises for 'confusion' over 'lifetime visa' claimsRayad Group, a Dubai-based company, apologized for disseminating incorrect information about the UAE government granting lifetime golden vi...
10 Jul, 2025, 01.37 PM IST
Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s haven status tested by Mideast crisisThe UAE has remained resilient amid escalating Middle East tensions, continuing to attract global capital and maintain economic stability d...
27 Jun, 2025, 10.29 AM IST
Dubai announces Golden Visa for private school teachers, but there is a conditionEducators in Dubai's schools and universities will soon be eligible for a Golden Visa, as announced by the Knowledge and Human Development ...
11 Oct, 2024, 12.23 PM IST
More Indians seeking a home in UAE after ease in Golden Visa rulesMany Indian brokerage firms have also started holding property expos for Indians wanting to invest in Dubai. “Most of the enquiries we are ...
26 Jul, 2022, 10.48 AM IST