UAE and Iran conduct first face-to-face meeting to try deescalating Middle East tensionsUS-Iran war: Senior security officials from the United Arab Emirates and Iran met face-to-face for the first time since the US-Israeli war ...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
India is set to rewrite its oil destiny, moving from risk to leverageIn a landmark agreement, India is teaming up with the UAE to significantly increase its oil reserves, transitioning into a strategic player...
11 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
US reaches EB-5 visa limit for Indian applicants, new issuances paused until OctoberThe US has exhausted its FY2026 EB-5 unreserved immigrant visas for Indian applicants, halting further issuances until October 1, 2026. Thi...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
India, UAE move to expand strategic crude reserves; Abu Dhabi-linked oil storage may rise to 30 mln barrelsIndia and the UAE are boosting energy security. Plans are underway to significantly expand India's strategic oil reserves with UAE-linked c...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Kuwait restricts domestic worker recruitment to 10 countries, bans 27 othersKuwait has restricted domestic worker recruitment to 10 approved countries, prohibiting hiring from 27 others under new Interior Ministry r...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
'Hands, legs were shaking': Rs 78,00,00,000 lottery win for Nepali Security Guard in UAE, he plans to build a house and own Mahindra TharA Nepali security guard in Abu Dhabi has won a Dh30 million lottery jackpot. Tayab Khan and four friends pooled money for the winning ticke...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
'If America won't get Indian brains...': Former Meta executive and founder warns US on H1B visa, says jobs would go to Bangalore anywayA federal court struck down a $100,000 H-1B visa fee. Former Meta engineer Zach Wilson praised this, highlighting the talent pool in India....
09 Jun, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
UK to reimburse visa costs for firms bringing in overseas workersBritain is now reimbursing visa fees for fast-growing tech and innovation companies hiring international talent. This initiative, targeting...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Indian diaspora groups welcome court ruling striking down $100,000 H-1B visa feeIndian diaspora groups in the US have lauded a federal court's decision to strike down the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, deeming it a fair move f...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
US to offer B1/B2 visa interview appointments within 10 days for additional $750 feeThe US State Department will launch a pilot programme from July 1 allowing certain consulates to offer B1/B2 visa applicants interview appo...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
UAE simplifies work permit system, expands categories to 13The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has introduced new work permit reforms. These changes aim to accelerate hiring and ...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Business pushback led to soft stance on green card policy: ReportAmerican business leaders successfully influenced US government policy on green cards. Following a new rule requiring foreign workers to re...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Lufthansa Group welcomes visa-free airport transit for Indian nationals via GermanyIndian travellers will now enjoy visa-free transit through German airports when heading to other countries, a move effective June 3, 2026. ...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
US visa laws do not target India; H-1B rules part of global framework, clarifies State Dept officialA senior US State Department official stated that US visa laws are applied uniformly across all countries, including India, dispelling conc...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
US optimistic about progress in trade talks with India; deal a priority: State DeptThe US is optimistic about trade negotiations with India, with a bilateral trade deal remaining a priority for the Trump administration. St...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Dubai to introduce easier medical visas under new health tourism planDubai is making it easier for international patients to get medical visas. A new agreement between immigration and health authorities aims ...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Crisis as credibility test: How the UAE’s response to the Iran-Israel conflict could shape its next decade as a global residency hubThe UAE's promise of a safe haven faces its biggest test amid the Iran conflict. Despite heightened tensions, daily life remains stable, sh...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST