UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources sayUS-Iran war: The United Arab Emirates is set to release billions of dollars to Iran. This move follows weeks of Iranian attacks on the UAE....
13 Jun, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
Banks court wealthy Indian diaspora in $50 billion deposit driveIndian banks are launching a global campaign to attract over $50 billion in deposits from the diaspora. This initiative aims to strengthen ...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Born and died on same date: Kerala man killed in Sharjah after TikTok dispute turns into fatal attackAn Indian expat's tragic death in Sharjah, allegedly after a TikTok dispute, is marked by a haunting coincidence: his death date, May 31, w...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.12 AM 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
How Indian meditation practices are gaining ground across the globeIndian meditation is gaining popularity worldwide. Major cities like London, New York, and Toronto are seeing more meditation programs. Peo...
15 May, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Dubai home prices record first decline after post-pandemic boomDubai's red-hot housing market is cooling for the first time since 2020, with prices and sales volume dropping in March. Regional conflict ...
23 Apr, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
You'll be wrong to say bye to DubaiDespite a recent 14% decline in Dubai's real estate transactions due to regional conflict, the city's status as a resilient global financia...
15 Apr, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Gulf war anxiety hits Kerala homes, clouds election moodKeralites with loved ones in West Asia are deeply worried about the current turmoil. Fears about their family's safety and job stability fo...
01 Apr, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Vivek Oberoi returns to family in Dubai, thanks UAE government: ‘My thoughts were fixed entirely on my kids’Amidst heightened US-Iran tensions, Indian expatriates in Dubai expressed concern for loved ones. Actor Vivek Oberoi shared an emotional ac...
07 Mar, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
Dubai housing boom buoys buyers, burdens tenantsDubai, renowned for its towering skyscrapers and ultra-luxury villas, saw record real estate transactions in 2022, largely due to the influ...
23 Feb, 2023, 11.13 AM IST
Dubai dusts off a two-year-old plan to lure wealthy retirees as expats begin to move outForeigners over the age of 55 will be eligible for a five-year renewable visa if they meet certain criteria, according to the Dubai Media O...
05 Sep, 2020, 11.17 AM IST
Indian expats hit hard as Gulf economies slip on free fall in crude pricesOman, in particular, which has released an austerity-driven budget, has made moves that are likely to affect the monthly expenses of expatr...
22 Jan, 2016, 03.05 PM IST
Expatriates in Gulf send home $ 100 bn in remittances: ReportAround 25 mn foreigners including Indians working in Gulf countries sent over $ 100 bn in the form of remittances to their home countries.
09 Jun, 2015, 10.11 PM IST
- 75 per cent Indian, Asian workers lack health insurance: Survey
Almost 75 per cent of Indian, Asians and Arab expatriates living in Dubai have no health insurance, a survey carried out in the city reveal...
28 Jun, 2010, 01.18 PM IST
- In Dubai, expats hope for a happy new low-rent year
Expatriates in Dubai say they and their landlords are eyeballing each other ahead of next year’s rent cheques being handed over in January.
24 Dec, 2009, 01.24 PM IST
- Indian expats celebrate Hoil in Dubai
Thousands of Indian expatriates in Dubai celebrated Holi, the festival of colours, with great fervour.
22 Mar, 2008, 12.28 PM IST
- New health insurance scheme launched in Dubai
All Dubai residents and visitors will be covered under a new health insurance scheme, a move seen as positive for expat employees and their...
08 May, 2007, 04.10 PM IST