Hormuz halt forces Middle East trade into huge rewiringA year after a US-Israel and Iran conflict, Siemens Energy explored alternative routes to Dammam, Saudi Arabia, due to potential Strait of ...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
The City of Gold starts coming back to life after its darkest hourDubai's economic landscape is tested after regional conflict. Aviation, hotels, and real estate see impacts. Luxury retail also faces press...
29 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
India medical tourism market feels the weight of Iran warIndia's medical tourism sector faces challenges as West Asian tensions continue. Overseas patient numbers remain lower than before the conf...
25 May, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
Dubai hospitality gets a nine-day breather during Eid al-Adha holidaysIn anticipation of the Eid al-Adha holidays, hotels across Dubai and Abu Dhabi are seeing a notable spike in reservations, a promising sign...
23 May, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
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
Why US stock market Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq are surging big today: Dow jumps 350 points, Nasdaq jumps 250 points as Intel hits all-time high driving the rallyUS stock market surges today: why Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are rallying sharply despite global tensions? The Dow Jones Industrial Ave...
05 May, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
UAE Visa card payments to get faster and more reliableVisa card payments in the UAE will now be faster and more reliable following Emirates NBD's appointment as the National Net Settlement Serv...
04 May, 2026, 10.48 AM 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
Thomas Cook India adds 16 currencies to its prepaid forex cardsThomas Cook India has increased its prepaid Forex Card offerings to 28 global currencies. This expansion caters to growing travel demand to...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Why are oil prices up now, and will Brent, US WTI crude rates continue to rise or drop again? Global markets react to Iran war, UAE exit from OPEC, and AI stock worriesWhy are oil prices up now, and will Brent, US WTI crude rates continue to rise or drop again? Oil prices climbed as the Iran conflict disru...
29 Apr, 2026, 03.43 AM IST
International travel demand from India drops as West Asia tensions and weak rupee drive up costsIndian summer travel abroad faces higher costs. Tour packages are up 20-25%. West Asia conflict fuels oil prices and airfares. A weaker rup...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
After the airstrikes: Will Golden Visa buyers pause or double down on Dubai?Indian investors continue to explore Dubai's property market for its Golden Visa program. While regional tensions cause a pause in decision...
14 Mar, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
UAE’s golden visa at Rs 23 lakh is not for all Indians. What are the conditions?The UAE introduces a nomination-based Golden Visa for Indians at AED 1,00,000, offering lifetime residency. However, eligibility hinges on ...
10 Jul, 2025, 01.52 PM IST
How Indians were sold on a Rs 23 lakh Golden visa that never existedIndian social media was abuzz with excitement after reports claimed that UAE was offering a lifetime Golden Visa to Indian citizens for jus...
10 Jul, 2025, 01.48 PM IST
Finding UAE's new golden visa policy too tempting to resist? Consider these factors before committing as warned by this social media userThe UAE government has denied rolling out a new golden visa policy, wherein Indians could get a lifetime visa to the UAE by paying a one-ti...
09 Jul, 2025, 04.38 PM IST
‘No-fee visas, fake job promises trap women in Gulf trafficking ring’Agents involved in trafficking women to Gulf countries under the pretext of providing jobs do not charge fees for visas or documentation, a...
26 Nov, 2024, 11.22 AM IST
UAE Visa Amnesty program begins: Indian Consulate in Dubai issues advisoryThe UAE has launched a two-month visa amnesty program starting September 1, allowing illegal residents to regularise their status or leave ...
01 Sep, 2024, 11.57 AM IST