Indian expats and NRIs who own property in the UAE should review their Indian income tax returns as the December 31, 2026, deadline approaches under the Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers – Disclosure Scheme (FAST-DS 2026). India’s Income Tax Department has reportedly contacted selected taxpayers regarding potentially undisclosed overseas assets, including residential and commercial properties…
Whether you’re considering investment opportunities or planning a jewelry purchase, these prices provide valuable insights into market trends and potential savings. Find gold rates in Dubai for 24, 22, 21, and 18 carat variations. Date 24 Carat 22 Carat 21 Carat 18 Carat 29th Oct 2026 486.75 450.75 432.25 370.50 28th Oct 2026 488.00 451.75…
Here’s a comparison of today’s and yesterday’s exchange rates for the Indian Rupee (INR) against the Dirham (DH). 29/10/2026 Currencies Morning Yesterday INDIAN RUPEE (INR) 25.90DH 38.54 / 1000 INR 25.91DH 38.58 / 1000 INR
Indian passport collection in the UAE has been moved to new designated locations following the permanent closure of four Indian Consular Application Centres in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. From October 25, 2026, applicants with passports pending collection at these centres must visit the newly assigned locations to receive their documents. Alhind, the outsourced service…
Born in India and raised in Dubai, 18-year-old Mohamed Hateem Ali has made history as part of the Indian U20 football team that secured qualification for the AFC U20 Asian Cup after a 20-year gap. Originally from Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu, Mohamed Hateem Ali moved to Dubai with his family when he was just five…
The flydubai Air India partnership is giving UAE travellers more options to connect to destinations across India and beyond. The new interline agreement links the two airlines’ networks through Dubai, Delhi and Mumbai, making it easier for passengers to book connecting journeys across both carriers on a single ticket, with baggage checked through to the…
Indian residents in the UAE now have a more convenient option for collecting their passports, with a new Sunday passport collection service introduced across all 16 Indian Consular Application Centres (ICACs) in the country. The special counters are open every Sunday from 10am to 12pm, allowing UAE residents to collect completed passports even on the…
India has amended its passport rules, introducing an important change to the validity of ordinary passports issued to children below 15 years of age. Under the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, a 36-page ordinary passport issued to a child below 15 will now be valid for five years from the date of issue or until the…
Planning an international holiday from India? Indian passport holders can travel to several destinations without going through the process of obtaining a traditional visa in advance. As of September 2026, Indian travellers have access to 25 visa-free destinations, while 40 destinations offer visa on arrival. Another five destinations can be visited with an Electronic Travel…
Indian Consular Walk-In Services in UAE are now available at all 16 Indian Consular Application Centres operated by Alhind Tours and Travels. The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has announced that eligible applicants can visit these centres without a prior appointment for selected passport, visa, attestation and other consular services. The walk-in facility is available…
CKYC 2.0 for NRIs is set to make banking and investing in India much simpler for Indians living in the UAE. Expected to roll out in August 2026, the upgraded Central Know Your Customer (CKYC) framework aims to reduce repetitive paperwork by allowing financial institutions to access a customer’s verified KYC records through a central…
If you’re travelling from the UAE to India, there is an important new requirement you need to complete before your journey. The Government of India has introduced Air Suvidha 2.0, an online health declaration that is now mandatory for all international passengers arriving in India, regardless of nationality or departure city. The updated system was…