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 tightens wage payment rules for private sector firms from June 1Starting June 1, 2026, UAE private sector employers must pay salaries by the first of each month via the Wage Protection System or authoriz...
23 May, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
UAE private companies must pay salaries on 1st of every month from June 1, 2026 or face legal actionUAE private companies must now pay employee salaries on the first of each month, effective June 1, 2026, as mandated by the Ministry of Hum...
20 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Dubai issues over 167,000 Golden Visas to families of skilled professionalsDubai has issued over 167,000 Golden Visas to families of specialized professionals since 2021, underscoring its commitment to attracting g...
18 May, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
UAE urges employers to ensure proper worker accommodation during summer monthsAs temperatures rise, the UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation is urging employers to ensure proper, registered, and well-ma...
12 May, 2026, 10.50 AM 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
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
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
No French, No civic test: France’s exam‑free Visiteur visa Indian HNIs are quietly using as a first step to EU residencyFrance's 2026 immigration reforms, including civic exams and language tests, have caused concern for many. However, the financially indepen...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.43 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
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
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma accuses Congress of Pakistan-linked smear campaignAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma alleges the Congress party used false information from Pakistani social media to create charges ag...
06 Apr, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says Congress used false info from Pakistan social media to target his wifeAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma declared the Congress party finished in the state. He accused Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi and Pa...
06 Apr, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Airfares rise as Indian workers rush back to DubaiAirfares on the Delhi-Dubai route have surged significantly as Indian workers are recalled to West Asia amid ongoing conflict. Emirates fli...
26 Mar, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Dubai issues advisory to residents and job seekers on fake work visa scamsDubai Police issue a stern warning against fake work visa scams. Fraudsters are targeting individuals with false job offers and illegal vis...
05 Jan, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
How Dubai became a hotspot for foreign millennial talentDubai has become a prime location for millennial talent due to its strategic location, substantial foreign investment, and diverse economy....
21 Aug, 2024, 03.37 PM IST
Dubai cuts work permit and residency visa processing time from 30 days to 5The UAE government's new "Work Bundle" platform slashes processing time for work permits and residency visas from 30 days to just five. Ini...
08 Mar, 2024, 02.41 PM IST