Abu Dhabi imposes rent freeze amid conflict; experts rule out similar move in DubaiAbu Dhabi has frozen property rents for residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. This measure aims to provide relief during the ongo...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
New Dubai shared housing rental law: 5 big changes as land department can now order tenant eviction, cancel landlord permits if new rules are not followedDubai is introducing a new law for shared housing. Landlords must get permits from the Dubai Land Department. Non-compliance can lead to te...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.00 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
He dropped out of school, failed at a grocery shop in Jabalpur, and is now a billionaire at the Burj Khalifa. Who is Desi Bling star Satish Sanpal?Satish Sanpal, a school dropout from Jabalpur, is now a Dubai real estate tycoon. Featured on Netflix's Desi Bling, his journey showcases a...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
Desi Bling star Rizwan Sajan once sold milk on Mumbai streets, now he owns a $2.5 billion empire in DubaiNetflix's Desi Bling highlights Rizwan Sajan, the Dubai-based founder of Danube Group, who built a $2.5 billion empire from humble beginnin...
29 May, 2026, 03.26 PM 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
Why West’s crypto rules matter for East’s financial futureThe US CLARITY Act addressing legal uncertainty will shape global crypto regulation. Eastern hubs like the UAE and Singapore are moving ahe...
23 May, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
IT’s Rs 18 lakh crore m-cap rout; Info Edge, Ixigo post Q4 profitsA multi-month bear market has hit the valuations of India’s top 10 digital and technology services exporters. This and more in today’s ETte...
22 May, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
UAE landlords can now check tenants’ credit scores before renting homes; here’s how the new system worksPrivate landlords in the UAE can now access tenant credit scores. This new system requires tenant consent through the UAE PASS digital iden...
18 May, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
RBI tightens scrutiny of overseas investments as outflows surge to $27 billion in FY26Regulators are examining overseas investments by Indian companies. The Reserve Bank of India is seeking details on the purpose and structur...
18 May, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
NRI investors eye leaseback and managed home models amid currency advantageNRIs are shifting from emotional, passive ownership of Indian real estate to more deliberate, outcome-driven investment. Driven by a weaker...
17 May, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Missiles over Dubai rattle the Gulf’s billion-dollar money machineThe Gulf's image as a safe financial haven is under strain as regional conflicts disrupt deals and deter investors. Once booming IPO market...
12 May, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
War puts brakes on UAE realty boom as Dubai projects face delaysThe current turmoil in West Asia is having a notable effect on the property market in the UAE. Developers are experiencing significant dela...
12 May, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
West Asia war pushes half of Dubai's 2026 property handovers to 2027The ongoing West Asia conflict is impacting property project completions in the UAE. Developers face delays of six to nine months. Construc...
12 May, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
UAE companies struggle to raise fresh loans as war drags onBank lending in UAE is slowing down. Lenders are becoming more careful with new loans. This is happening because of the ongoing Iran confli...
10 May, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
Why Gulf NRIs are turning to Indian equities as real estate sees an exitGCC-based NRIs are increasingly favouring Indian equities over real estate, with 73% boosting exposure and many deploying fresh capital. Th...
06 May, 2026, 07.08 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