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
Will the war soften Dubai properties, unsettle residency plans, & crypto fest?Amidst geopolitical tensions, Dubai's booming property market faces scrutiny as Indian buyers and businesses reassess investments. While so...
06 Mar, 2026, 01.10 AM IST
After Saudi Arabia sends back Pakistanis caught begging, UAE tightens visa rules to curb surge in criminal casesThe United Arab Emirates has halted regular visa issuance for Pakistanis. This move follows concerns about Pakistanis engaging in criminal ...
28 Nov, 2025, 05.00 PM IST
Golden visas for Indians: Amid changing rules and global uncertainty, golden visa calculations now include risk-hedging, estate planning, taxationFrom EB-5 uncertainty to Portugal’s property ban, wealthy Indian families are rethinking their residency strategies as global rules tighten.
08 Sep, 2025, 06.30 AM IST
Indians join the world in lining up for Trump’s Gold Card — it might just be a $5 million waitlistA proposed 'Trump Card' visa program, offering US residency for a $5 million investment, is drawing significant interest from wealthy India...
03 Sep, 2025, 10.49 AM IST
July goods exports up 7.2%; trade gap hits 8-month highIndia's goods exports saw a 7.2% increase in July, reaching $37.24 billion after two months of decline. However, a surge in imports, driven...
15 Aug, 2025, 12.59 AM IST
Travelling to the UAE with cash, gold or other valuables? Here’s what to know about the declaration ruleTravellers entering or leaving the UAE with valuables exceeding Dh60,000 must declare them via the Afseh platform. The ICP's online and mob...
08 Aug, 2025, 11.34 AM IST
The billionaire exodus: Why India’s rich are heading abroadDespite India's growing millionaire population, a significant number are leaving, driven by tax scrutiny and economic formalisation. The UA...
15 Jul, 2025, 12.09 PM IST
Almost 70,000 people sign up for Trump's new Gold Card; and it's not even available yetThe US' new $5 million residency visa, called the Trump Card, has attracted nearly 70,000 applicants, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick ...
17 Jun, 2025, 07.00 PM IST
ITR for UAE NRIs: Submit returns by July 31 to avoid penaltiesIndian expatriates in the UAE must file their Income Tax Returns (ITR) for the financial year 2024-25 by July 31, 2025. Recent changes incl...
25 May, 2025, 02.50 PM IST
Indian businessman recreates rural Kerala in his Dubai villa. Who is Abdulla Nooruddin?Abdulla Nooruddin, an entrepreneur in Dubai, is honoring his Kerala roots. He recreated a 1980s Kerala-style home. It features vintage furn...
16 May, 2025, 10.36 AM IST
Have a few hundred thousand dollars lying around? Here are the Golden Visas you can getGolden visa and passport programs offer residency or citizenship through investment, attracting global interest, including from Indian appl...
28 Feb, 2025, 10.42 AM IST
Special report: How torture, inaction underpin UAE's thriving sex trafficking industryThis story is based on interviews with 25 African women, mostly from Nigeria, who described being lured to the UAE by Gold or other alleged...
12 Jun, 2023, 05.00 PM IST
View: India’s first trade agreement with a developed economy after over a decade is a harbinger of more to comeThe trade deals and performance of Indian exporters is a testimony to New India's new energy and dedication. The entire spectrum of India's...
03 Apr, 2022, 11.10 PM IST
Celebrating milestones: Dr Dhananjay Datar receives top leadership honour in Middle EastForbes Middle East picked Al Adil Trading CMD as one of the top Indian business leaders to make an impact.
02 Aug, 2019, 12.12 PM IST
Indian retail tycoon becomes UAE's first permanent expat residentThe new initiative -- which aims at generating foreign investment and attracting top engineers, scientists and star students -- has identif...
03 Jun, 2019, 09.43 PM IST
The last Winsome link vanishes, all trails in the Rs 6,800-cr scam go coldMustafa Batliwala, key aide of group founder Jatin Mehta, is feared to have left the country.
07 Feb, 2019, 01.09 PM IST