The major reduction - from 3.5% to 1% - will benefit about 3 million Indians in the US

Indian minister Kumaraswamy meets Ras Al Khaimah Ruler, discusses ways to boost UAE ties
The meeting highlighted the potential for joint collaboration between Ras Al Khaimah and India in the steel and heavy industries sector, emphasising the importance of building strategic partnerships that align with sustainable development goals and support industrial initiatives on both sides

NRI chef Vijay Kumar, winner of James Beard Award, says he never planned to be a chef
The founder of Semma, an Indian restaurant in NYC, turns the definition of global cuisine with his rural South Indian cooking
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RBI data shows inflows in NRI deposits in April moderate to $751 million
The rise of inflows to NRI deposit schemes in FY25 was just $16.16 billion, up from $14.70 billion in FY24

IDFC FIRST Bank launches UPI mobile app facility for NRIs
NRI customers across 12 countries can avail of the facility, which does not incur any transaction fee

Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani wins New York City Democratic primary
Son of Indian American filmmaker Mira Nair, he would be the first Muslim to lead NY if elected in November elections

Indian classical dancers perform at ‘Agni Kanye’ in Dubai
The event brought together more than 100 artistes on a single platform
Explainers

What are the best investments and savings strategies for NRIs?
NRIFOCUS.COM spoke to CA Dhaval K Jasani, Founder and CEO, ZTI Global Consulting on property tax, saving schemes and investment options for NRIs. Part 2 of the series

What are the tax obligations for NRIs on property in India?
NRIFOCUS.COM spoke to CA Dhaval K Jasani, Founder and CEO, ZTI Global Consulting to find out all about property tax, saving schemes and investment options for NRIs in the UAE. Part 1 of the series.
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NRI-run firms top list of non-Emirati companies joining Dubai Chamber of Commerce
An assessment made during Q1 2025 threw the spotlight on the pivotal role played by Indian companies in Dubai's business landscape

NRIs alert: Oman to introduce income tax on high-income earners
The law, effective from 2028, would apply to both citizens and non-citizens

Are NRIs safe in the Middle East as attacks escalate and evacuations begin?
Podcast: The US attack on Iran raises concerns about a global war. Executive Editor Simran Sodhi explains the situation on the ground and its implications for NRIs

Three NRIs win Dh150,000 cash prize each in Big Ticket draw
The winners, who have made UAE their home, hope to share the money with friends

Prison sentence for six NRIs in the US
The six Gujarati men, who were illegally living in the US, have been convicted of running a hawala network

State govt. extends support to Andhra Pradesh NRIs trapped in Iran
A 24x7 control room has been set up to actively assess developments and take all necessary precautions

Air India crash: NRI doctor pledges Rs.6 crore to families of victims
UAE-based physician Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil's relief package includes Rs.1 crore each for the four families of medical college students killed when the plane dived into their college premises before going up in flames

New US tax proposal: What can NRIs do about it?
With the bill not yet in effect, NRIs can make fund transfers before January 1, 2026, besides watching out for exemptions