BLS Abu Dhabi Centre Moves to New Location on Al Reem Island

Starting February 13, 2025, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will offer visa-on-arrival to Indian nationals holding valid visas, residence permits, or Green Cards from six additional countries—Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Previously, this privilege was limited to Indian travelers with valid documentation from the United States, the United Kingdom, and European…

Dubai motorists now have a more convenient way to manage their parking with the launch of the new Parkin app. Developed by Parkin PJSC, the emirate’s largest operator of paid public parking, the app introduces several user-friendly features, including a ‘park now, pay later’ option, real-time parking locator, and digital dispute resolution for fines. Key…

Ashik Patinharath, an Indian expatriate who has lived in Sharjah for 19 years, has struck gold by winning the Dh25 million grand prize in Big Ticket’s series 271 draw held in Abu Dhabi. The 38-year-old, originally from Kerala, has been purchasing tickets for the past 10 years, making nearly 100 attempts before finally winning—this time…

The UAE is gearing up for a potentially record-breaking gold exchange programme in the coming days, coinciding with three major trade events—Gulfood, Dubai International Boat Show, and the IDEX defence exhibition in Abu Dhabi. Despite gold prices holding at a steep $2,900 per ounce, just shy of the February 10 peak of $2,940, industry insiders…

In a significant move to simplify financial connections between Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and India, NRIs can now use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with their international mobile numbers linked to Indian bank accounts. This update enables NRIs to handle their finances in India with greater ease and convenience, enhancing their ability to manage payments and…