Deportation in the UAE refers to the legal removal of a non-citizen due to offenses or risks involving public safety, security, or morals, and is governed by strict laws. This process can lead to a permanent ban on re-entry unless authorities grant an exemption. There are two main types of deportation. Judicial deportation is ordered…
Mahidhaar Dommaraju, a 12-year-old from Dubai, is turning heads with a rare cricketing talent—he can bowl fast with both his right and left arms. This ambidextrous ability is nearly unheard of in pace bowling, making Mahidhaar a unique prospect in the cricket world. His father, Ramprasad, a former club cricketer from Chennai, first noticed Mahidhaar…
Once a haven for high-net-worth elites, Dubai’s real estate market is now attracting India’s growing middle class, including salaried professionals and small business owners. With structured developer payment plans, lowered interest rates, and tax-free rental income, owning property in Dubai has shifted from a distant dream to a viable investment strategy. Compared to Indian metros,…
The UAE–India Start-Up Series, led by the CEPA Council, is driving one of India’s largest startup initiatives, attracting over 10,000 applications nationwide to connect Indian entrepreneurs with UAE innovation hubs. The program has shortlisted 20 ventures across sectors such as agriculture, robotics, fintech, and clean energy, with five winners set to receive mentorship and launch…
Dubai and India are pioneering new ways for regular investors to enter real estate, making property investment more inclusive and accessible. In Dubai, investors aged 18 and above with a valid Emirates ID can buy fractional shares in properties for as little as AED 2,000, thanks to blockchain tokenisation. This process divides properties into digital…
The highly anticipated Study in India Fair – UAE 2025 is back for its 13th edition this November, showcasing over 50 premier Indian universities, colleges, and boarding schools. Organized by AFAIRS Exhibitions & Media Pvt. Ltd., the fair will be held across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Ras Al Khaimah from November 7 to 11, 2025….
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has hosted its first-ever International and 31st Annual Sahodaya School Complexes Conference in Dubai, marking a significant expansion of its flagship educational collaboration platform beyond India for the first time. The two-day event, held at the Grand Hyatt Dubai, gathered over 1,000 school leaders, educators, and policymakers from…
The Government of Dubai has approved an ambitious AED 18.3 billion (approximately US$4.99 billion) investment plan to enhance employment opportunities, education, and overall quality of life across the emirate. The wide-ranging programme aims to create 15,000 new jobs, develop 800 parks and open spaces, and add 120,000 new school seats in affordable institutions. The initiative…
The UAE has been ranked the world’s most attractive destination for entrepreneurs, reaffirming its reputation as a global startup and business hub. According to a new analysis by TASC Corporate Services, the UAE scored 930 out of 1,000, with perfect marks for business-friendliness and ecosystem support. The report assessed 15 major business destinations based on…
Commuters in the UAE have another reason to smile — the country continues to offer some of the most affordable taxi fares globally, according to the latest report by Numbeo. The study reveals that the average cost of a one-kilometre taxi ride in the UAE is Dh2.50, ranking the nation 76th worldwide. This places the…
New York’s first Muslim and youngest mayor in over a century, Zohran Mamdani, tied the knot with Syrian-American artist Rama Duwaji in a breathtaking celebration in Dubai. The couple, who met on the dating app Hinge in 2021, got engaged in October 2024 before hosting a lavish nikah and engagement ceremony at Vida Creek Harbour,…
A 26-year-old man from Telangana has been stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for months after unknowingly becoming entangled in a SIM card fraud case. Bolly Anil, a native of Chirlavancha village in Vemulawada mandal of Rajanna Sircilla district, travelled to the UAE in 2021 on a visit visa arranged by a Jagtial-based agency….