Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport will be temporarily suspended for nearly 2.5 hours each day from January 21 to January 26 as part of enhanced security measures ahead of India’s Republic Day celebrations. According to a government-issued Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), the airport will remain closed from 10:20am to 12:45pm on these…
Kapil Sharma has added a new chapter to his growing hospitality journey — this time in Dubai. The beloved Indian comedian has officially opened Kap’s Café Dubai, bringing his trademark warmth, humour and love for comfort to the city’s ever-evolving café scene. The cafe is located in Al Kifaf – Dubai and is open Monday…
Dubai’s New Year’s Eve celebration is back—bigger, brighter, and more spectacular than ever! The iconic Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, will once again host one of the planet’s most breathtaking fireworks and light shows. And this year comes with an exciting Bollywood twist! Emaar Properties has teamed up with Bollywood legend Shah…
The second phase of the UAE’s nationwide plastic ban will come into effect on January 1, 2026, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) announced on Tuesday. Under Phase 2, the import, manufacture and trade of a wider range of single-use plastic products will be prohibited. These include beverage cups and lids, plates, straws,…
Financial experts in the UAE have issued a strong warning to residents against investment schemes that promise unusually high or “guaranteed” returns, noting a sharp rise in sophisticated financial scams across the country. Fraudsters are increasingly misusing the names, logos, and digital identities of well-known banks and financial institutions to make fake investment offers appear…
A new parking scam has surfaced in Dubai, putting motorists at risk of financial fraud through fake QR codes placed on parking signboards. Scammers are sticking counterfeit QR code stickers over legitimate ones, tricking drivers into making parking payments through fraudulent links that can steal personal and banking details. The issue gained attention after a…
For years, setting up a company in the UAE was almost synonymous with speed, global access, and near-zero corporate taxes. While speed and connectivity remain unchanged, the tax landscape has evolved — and that change is proving to be a positive development for serious Indian businesses looking to scale sustainably. The introduction of a 9%…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced revised banking rules that simplify how current accounts, overdrafts (OD) and cash credit (CC) facilities are operated. The updated framework aims to improve fund flow efficiency, reduce operational hurdles and give banks and borrowers greater flexibility. For NRIs in the UAE who manage businesses, investments or family…
Abu Dhabi has become the stage where India’s only full-time Formula One journalist, Niharika Ghorpade, continues to make her mark. For her, the UAE isn’t just another stop on the global racing calendar — it’s where her journey as an internationally recognised F1 storyteller shines the brightest. Her love for motorsport began years ago in…
Dubai’s Free Zones have become one of the biggest attractions for entrepreneurs and investors, offering a simple and tax-efficient way for expatriates to establish businesses with 100% foreign ownership. With the introduction of the Dedicated Free Zone Passport, companies can now operate across multiple Free Zones using a single permit, adding more flexibility for startups…
India and the United Arab Emirates have made notable progress in liberalising visa policies and strengthening consular cooperation, following a meeting of the India-UAE Joint Committee on Consular Affairs (JCCA) held in Abu Dhabi recently. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), both sides advanced discussions in four key areas: easing visa rules, improving…
Starting November 28, thousands of Indians who own property or hold financial accounts abroad—including residents of the UAE—have begun receiving SMS and email messages from India’s Income Tax Department. The alerts remind eligible taxpayers to correctly report all foreign assets and income in their Indian tax return by December 31, 2025, or face significant penalties….