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….
India’s Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a new evaluation system called the Holistic Progress Card (HPC) for its Middle Stage students (Classes 6–8), a move away from traditional mark-based reporting. The announcement came during the opening day of the 1st International and 31st Annual Conference of Sahodaya School Complexes in Dubai. The…
Indian expat engineer Saravanan Venkatachalam, based in Abu Dhabi, has won the AED 25 million grand prize in the Big Ticket raffle draw held on November 3, 2025. The 44-year-old purchased the winning ticket number 463221 on October 30. He initially missed the live winner call because his phone was on Do Not Disturb mode,…
In a landmark development for Indian curriculum schools abroad, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced that all CBSE-affiliated schools in the UAE and other Gulf countries will implement the new CBSE Global Curriculum starting April 2026. This marks CBSE’s most significant international expansion to date and positions the board as a…
The cultural bond between India and the United Arab Emirates continues to grow stronger, with two landmark initiatives announced during recent bilateral discussions in Abu Dhabi — the establishment of India House and the UAE’s decision to recognize yoga as a competitive sport. India House Coming Up in Abu Dhabi A dedicated India House is…
Actor Celina Jaitly has received a significant update regarding her brother, retired Indian Army Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, who has been detained in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for over 14 months. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that Indian consular officials have met Major Jaitly on four occasions, most recently in September 2025,…
The UAE Golden Visa programme has become a preferred long-term residency option for Indian nationals, reflecting the deep and growing ties between the two countries. Home to an estimated 4 million Indians, the UAE hosts the largest expatriate community from India in West Asia, bolstering commercial and cultural connections. Traditionally favored by investors and entrepreneurs,…
Indian expats in the UAE are now witnessing a first-of-its-kind transition — three Indian passport designs are currently in circulation: the older booklet, the machine-readable version, and the new chip-enabled e-passport. Announced by the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi on October 28, 2025, this rollout under India’s Passport Seva 2.0 initiative introduces advanced security features,…
Global Village Dubai is back for Season 30, and planning your visit in advance can make all the difference. Whether you’re taking public transport or driving your own car, knowing the best routes, parking options, and ticketing details will help you enjoy a smooth and stress-free day. Getting to Global Village by RTA BusThe Roads…
An 18-year-old Indian expat student, Vaishnav Krishnakumar, has passed away in Dubai after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest during Diwali celebrations in Dubai International Academic City. Vaishnav, a first-year BBA Marketing student, was an outstanding achiever and recipient of the UAE Golden Visa for exceptional academic performance. Despite having no known heart issues, he reportedly…
The UAE is gearing up for one of the grandest celebrations of the Indian community outside India, with over 60,000 attendees expected to gather at Zabeel Park in Dubai on Sunday, October 26, for the Emirates Loves India Diwali event. Organised by Emirates Loves India in collaboration with the UAE Government Media Office, the free…