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
UAE Lottery: Dh30 million lucky draw results announced. Check winning numbers, rules and other detailsThe UAE Lottery's Lucky Day draw number 260513 saw winning numbers 9, 25, 2, 16, 23, 5, and month 7. While three players won Dh50,000 in th...
14 May, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Govt has eased FDI norms for foreign cos having small Chinese/Hong Kong stake: An explainerIndia has eased Foreign Direct Investment rules for companies with up to ten percent Chinese or Hong Kong shareholding. These firms can now...
04 May, 2026, 12.27 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
UAE introduces new worker housing rules with better facilities, hygiene standardsThe UAE is upgrading worker living conditions. New rules ensure free internet access for all. Larger housing communities will get medical s...
30 Apr, 2026, 04.47 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
India assured DTAA tax benefits will continue after Supreme Court ruling, Mauritius Cabinet Note saysIndia has assured Mauritius that it will uphold benefits under the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement. This comes after a Supreme Court ru...
25 Apr, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
HDFC Bank alerts clients on card swipe for overseas dealsIn recent times many resident individuals, banking with various financial institutions, have used cards to carry out international capital ...
24 Apr, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
No boarding pass required: Abu Dhabi airport allows entry for non travellers to shop, dineZayed International Airport is offering a unique eight-week opportunity for UAE citizens and residents to explore its terminal without a bo...
22 Apr, 2026, 04.00 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
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
UAE permits re-entry for residents with expired visas, waives fines until March 31Good news for UAE residents abroad. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security is allowing those with expir...
14 Mar, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
UAE approves new entry, residence scheme for foreignersForeign residents make up more than 80 per cent of the population of the UAE and have been a mainstay of the economy for decades. The UAE c...
21 Apr, 2022, 01.22 PM IST