Indian expats in the UAE just received a major boost in how they can manage their finances back home. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has officially raised UPI daily transaction limits for high-value payments, effective September 15, 2025. From paying EMIs and insurance premiums to investing in markets and buying jewellery, UPI is…
The UAE, long recognized as a hub for investors, entrepreneurs, and skilled professionals, has expanded its residency options to include retirees. With the launch of the 5-year renewable Retirement Visa, expatriates aged 55 and above can now enjoy long-term residency in the Emirates — even without employment or business ownership. This initiative, first introduced by…
Several UAE residents have reported losing large sums of money after transferring funds to a broker that operated from virtual offices and then cut off contact. Red Flags Around the Broker The company, operating under the name Skyline Trading and related entities, claimed to be a global brokerage but relied heavily on telesales agents making…
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, inaugurated the first international campus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) at Dubai International Academic City, part of TECOM Group PJSC. Strengthening UAE–India Educational…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is preparing to transform into an international board and expand its footprint beyond India, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced. Speaking at a Teachers’ Day event hosted by the Indian Consulate in Dubai on September 11, 2025, Pradhan said CBSE is working on commissioning an international board under…
Indian travellers now enjoy unprecedented global mobility. In 2025, more than 50 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, Oceania, and Latin America have adopted e-Visas or electronic travel authorisations (eTAs) for Indian passport holders. This digital transformation makes international travel faster, easier, and more accessible than ever before. Surge in e-Visa Applications According to Atlys, a…
In 2025, residents of the UAE enjoy greater freedom to travel than ever before. With a valid residence visa, UAE residents can enter more than 140 countries without a prior visa, either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival facilities. What makes this even more exciting is that the privilege extends not only to Emirati citizens but also…
Enjoy a traditional Onam Sadhya at your favorite Kerala cuisine restaurants across Dubai. Find below offers from popular restaurants in Dubai. List of Restaurants AaramamAnarkali RestaurantAnjapparAppam CornerCalicut ChefCalicut FoodiesCalicut NotebookCalicut ParagonCalicut StoriesCalicut TopformChef Latha’s KitchenCocko HouseCurry ChattiDhe PuttuFortune Grand HotelGhazal RestaurantGrand Entree DubaiIndia Coffee HouseKayal Star RestaurantKeerthi RestaurantKovalam RestaurantLallummas Little IdlyMalabar ThattukadaMustard Fine Dine RestaurantNellara…
Starting September 1, Indian expats in Dubai applying for new passports or renewals must follow updated photo guidelines set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). The Indian Consulate announced that all applications now require ICAO-compliant photographs, ensuring global biometric and travel document standards. Key requirements include: The directive, issued by India’s Ministry of External…
For a limited time, UAE travelers can book tickets starting at just AED 207 with the Xpress Lite fare. Reserve your seats by 1 September 2025 and travel anytime until 31 March 2026. Whether it’s a short break or a family holiday, this special offer gives you the perfect chance to enjoy great savings. Hurry—seats…
When Dubai resident Waseem Raza searched online for “cheap cargo to Pakistan,” he thought he had found the perfect solution with Pakistan Raveed Alam Cargo Service. The company promised low-cost, door-to-door delivery and quickly collected his five cartons of electronics, clothes, and family memorabilia for just Dh300. Months later, the items never arrived in Karachi,…
India’s economy has long awaited a breakthrough to propel it into higher growth. While recent reforms—like income tax rebates and GST rationalisation—offer temporary relief, there is one simple policy shift that could create a permanent cycle of economic activity: restoring the old tax residency rule for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). From 182 Days to 120 Days…