Gulf NRIs are dumping real estate, and betting big on India’s stock marketGCC-based NRIs are shifting investments from Indian real estate to equities and financial assets, driven by geopolitical uncertainty and a ...
06 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Iran military official says renewed war with US 'likely'A senior Iranian military officer stated renewed conflict with the US is likely, following President Trump's dissatisfaction with Iran's ne...
02 May, 2026, 01.18 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 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’s real estate has a new driver with a 'golden' touchDubai's real estate market is increasingly valuing properties based on connectivity, with metro-linked areas seeing over 26% price growth. ...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
Caught between wars, US Afghan allies trapped in Qatar without safe exitOver 1,100 former Afghan allies of US forces remain in limbo at Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar, facing uncertainty after US processing halted. N...
27 Apr, 2026, 08.12 AM 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
US–Iran War Day 53: Last hours for peace? Ceasefire nears expiry as Trump warns 'bombs will go off' & Iran threatens Hormuz; Markets watch nervouslyIran War Day 53 News: US–Iran war entered day 53 with tensions rising as a fragile ceasefire neared expiry and uncertainty surrounded possi...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
Dubai links property and residency services under single systemDubai has unified real estate and residency services into a single system to streamline processes for residents and investors. This integra...
12 Apr, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
NRI term insurance demand doubles in two years; younger buyers drive growthDemand for term insurance among Non-Resident Indians has doubled in two years, with a 35% month-on-month surge following West Asian tension...
09 Apr, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Super-rich exit Dubai for this European city — here’s why it’s a new safe havenSuper-rich exiting Dubai for Italy in 2026: Italy is now attracting the world’s super-rich like never before. Since 2017, over 1,300 high-n...
07 Apr, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
$15 a gallon? This city has the world’s most expensive gas pricesHong Kong residents are grappling with the world's highest gasoline prices, reaching approximately US$15.6 per gallon. This surge, exacerba...
04 Apr, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Saudi Arabia extends validity of visit visas till April 18 as travel disruptions persistSaudi Arabia is offering a lifeline to foreigners with expired visit visas and exit permits. The Kingdom has extended these documents until...
26 Mar, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
War fears in the Gulf revive interest in US EB-5 VisaGeopolitical tensions in the Gulf are prompting Indian expatriate families to reassess their long-term mobility plans. With uncertainty per...
16 Mar, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Middle East's Schengen style GCC Visa vs e-visa: How much will travellers pay compared to current visa costs?Travel across the Gulf is set to become easier and cheaper. A new Unified GCC Visa will soon allow residents to visit six countries with a ...
28 Oct, 2025, 02.01 PM IST
Oman launches flexible foreign resident cards, extends Omani ID validity to 10 yearsThe Royal Oman Police has introduced flexible validity options for expatriate residence cards, allowing residents to choose one, two, or th...
11 Aug, 2025, 10.43 AM IST
Planning the Gulf residency move? Bahrain’s Golden Visa makes a strong caseBahrain's Golden Residency program emerges as an attractive alternative to the UAE's Golden Visa, offering a 10-year renewable residency wi...
15 Jul, 2025, 04.10 PM IST