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  • AI gets to work: UAE launches ‘eye’ to fast-track labour permits

    The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has launched an AI-powered system, ‘Eye’, to automate work permit processing, reduce bureaucracy, and accelerate document verification as part of wider digital transformation.

  • Critically endangered Arabian caracal reappears in UAE’s Wadi Wurayah after decades of silence

    Critically endangered Arabian caracal reappears in UAE’s Wadi Wurayah after decades of silence

    Experts estimate that only around 250 Arabian caracals survive in the UAE today. The species was first spotted in Jebel Hafeet in 2019 after disappearing for nearly 35 years.

  • India prepares to reveal its first red list of endangered species at IUCN World Congress

    India prepares to reveal its first red list of endangered species at IUCN World Congress

    India prepares to spotlight its conservation efforts on a global stage as the world gathers to decide the future of biodiversity.

  • UAE introduces four new visit visa categories — All you need to know

    UAE introduces four new visit visa categories — All you need to know

    Discover the UAE’s 2025 visa updates with four new visit visa categories, including visas for AI specialists, entertainment travelers, cruise ship visitors, and event attendees. Learn about key changes to humanitarian, business, and family visas, and stay informed on UAE residency rules.

  • UAE suspends tourist, work visas for nine countries, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh | Here's why

    UAE suspends tourist, work visas for nine countries, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh | Here's why

    Nationals of nine countries cannot submit new tourist or work visa applications, but those with existing valid visas may continue to enter, live, and work in the UAE.

  • Explainer: India-Oman’s $10 billion trade poised for diversification after FTA

    Explainer: India-Oman’s $10 billion trade poised for diversification after FTA

    Faced with steeper US tariffs, the India-Oman FTA and additional deals with GCC nations could play a key role in diversifying Indian exports by reducing dependence on traditional buyers.

  • India nears FTA with Oman, open to trade deals with more GCC nations, says Piyush Goyal

    India nears FTA with Oman, open to trade deals with more GCC nations, says Piyush Goyal

    Oman is India’s third-largest export destination within the GCC. India already has a trade deal with another GCC member - the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

  • UAE vs Afghanistan Highlights, Tri-Series 6th T20I: AFG win by four runs

    UAE vs Afghanistan Highlights, Tri-Series 6th T20I: AFG win by four runs

    UAE vs Afghanistan Highlights: Afghanistan defeated UAE by a nail-biting four runs in the T20 Tri-Series on Friday.

  • Urging India Inc to buy from exporters, talking to 50 nations to diversify market: Goyal

    Urging India Inc to buy from exporters, talking to 50 nations to diversify market: Goyal

    We will soon be mounting delegations of Indian seafood exporters to Singapore and the UAE. Besides, Latin America and the Gulf region have huge potential for our products, Union minister for commerce and industry Piyush Goyal said.

  • UAE vs Pakistan Highlights, Tri-Series 5th T20I

    UAE vs Pakistan Highlights, Tri-Series 5th T20I

    UAE vs Pakistan Highlights, Tri-Series 5th T20I: Leg-spinner Ahmed baffles UAE and takes Pakistan to tri-series final.

  • Afghanistan vs Pakistan vs UAE T20 Tri-Series 2025: Schedule, squads and live streaming details

    Afghanistan vs Pakistan vs UAE T20 Tri-Series 2025: Schedule, squads and live streaming details

    The Sharjah Cricket Stadium, a location renowned for hosting exciting Twenty20 matches, will host all seven games, including the championship match.

  • Explained: Why UAE has banned mobile phones in schools and what it means for students

    Explained: Why UAE has banned mobile phones in schools and what it means for students

    The new directive requires schools to confiscate phones if found, notify parents, and impose penalties ranging from a one-month seizure to withholding devices until the end of the academic year.

  • India's oil refiners explore Gulf route as Russian crude turns bitter over US concerns: Report

    India's oil refiners explore Gulf route as Russian crude turns bitter over US concerns: Report

    New Delhi was a major buyer of Gulf crude before Russia started selling its fossil fuel with steep discounts

  • PM Modi and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed reaffirm commitment to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

    PM Modi and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed reaffirm commitment to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

    PM Modi spoke with the President of the UAE over the telephone on Wednesday, and the two leaders reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UAE.

  • Estate planning tips for NRIs with assets in both India and the UAE

    Estate planning tips for NRIs with assets in both India and the UAE

    Tips on how to secure the property, investments, and wealth of non-resident Indians across borders.

  • Amid US uncertainty, HNIs choose Caribbean, Gulf, EU residency programmes

    Amid US uncertainty, HNIs choose Caribbean, Gulf, EU residency programmes

    Statements by US administration officials regarding suspension of the EB-5 visa-by-investment programme has triggered apprehension in the minds of investors.

  • Monsoon dreams: Nostalgic Indians chase rain in UAE deserts

    Monsoon dreams: Nostalgic Indians chase rain in UAE deserts

    Missing the monsoon, an Indian expat in the UAE now uses satellite data to chase rain in the desert. Join the 'UAE Weatherman' and a community of Indian expats as they hunt for rare rain in the desert, finding a surprising reminder of their native monsoon season.

  • UAE kids will learn about AI much before they learn Algebra

    UAE kids will learn about AI much before they learn Algebra

    From the 2025–26 academic year, artificial intelligence will officially become part of the school curriculum for everyone from kindergarteners to 12th graders.

  • Two from Kerala executed in UAE on murder charges; Centre informs families

    Two from Kerala executed in UAE on murder charges; Centre informs families

    They have been identified as Muhammed Rinash Arangilottu and Muraleedharan Perumthatta Valappil, both natives of Kerala.

  • Reliance Consumer Products launches Campa in UAE at Gulfood 2025

    Reliance Consumer Products launches Campa in UAE at Gulfood 2025

    The Campa brand, a cult favorite in India during the 1970s and 1980s, will be launched in the UAE in partnership with Agthia Group, a leading food and beverage company in the region.

  • UAE Launches Blue Visa: A 10-Year Residency for Environmental Pioneers

    UAE Launches Blue Visa: A 10-Year Residency for Environmental Pioneers

    Dubai launches the Blue Visa, a 10-year residency for environmental pioneers, reinforcing the UAE’s commitment to sustainability, climate action, and innovation.

  • Marco Rubio to visit Germany, Israel, Saudi and UAE: State Dept

    Marco Rubio to visit Germany, Israel, Saudi and UAE: State Dept

    U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Europe and the Middle East from February 13.

  • UK's Starmer to push for stronger ties with UAE, Saudi Arabia in first Gulf visit

    UK's Starmer to push for stronger ties with UAE, Saudi Arabia in first Gulf visit

    He will aim to boost investment and deepen defence and security partnerships, the government said in a statement on Saturday, describing the two Middle Eastern countries as "some of the UK's most vital modern-day partners."

  • MC Analysis | India to have 4 trade partners in $100-bn bracket by 2030

    MC Analysis | India to have 4 trade partners in $100-bn bracket by 2030

    US and China are the only two countries with over $100 billion trade. The number of countries with over $50 billion worth of trade with India is also set to increase to nine from four in FY24, with Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia joining the group

  • 'Who's gonna tell him?': UAE man's 'unmatched' PS5 delivery in 23 minutes, Indians show off Blinkit

    'Who's gonna tell him?': UAE man's 'unmatched' PS5 delivery in 23 minutes, Indians show off Blinkit

    There were diverse reactions to the viral post. One user with a sarcastic edge noted, 'You can complete one game before his PS5 even arrives. India is not for beginners.'

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