According to the Anarock Dubai South Residential Micro-Market Report (September 2026), residential sales value reached AED 15.9 billion between January and August, equivalent to 81% of the previous full-year total of AED 19.6 billion. The report tracks transactions from 2020 to August 2026
NRI deposits record net inflows of $119.2 billion between April and August 2026
In the same period last year, it was $5.6 billion. The surge is being attributed to the RBI's June 5 announcement of a concessional dollar-rupee swap facility for new and renewed FCNR(B) deposits with maturities of three to five years
NRI watch: India’s visa rules made easy for foreign tourists
The Ministry of Home Affairs said in a statement that India has simplified its visa regime by reducing the number of main visa categories from 13 to nine and the sub-categories from 49 to 23. According to the Ministry, the step aims at making it more compact, coherent and responsive to the requirements of foreign nationals visiting India
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NRIs from FATF-compliant countries can now complete KYC online
Overseas citizens, NRIs and foreign nationals can open investment accounts without having to fly down to complete mandatory formalities. The Securities and Exchange Board of India has in a recent circular announced that intermediaries will be allowed to accept digital KYC submissions from NRI investors, effective December 3, 2026
Iran war ending soon, says Trump
The US President has declared that renewed US attacks on Iran are 'highly unlikely'. He has confirmed that he does not presently see 'any reason' for escalation
NRI alert: UAE prepared for the worst if US-Iran talks fail, says official
"We see some progress. … We hope that both sides will be able to reach a point where they will start building trust and engaging in a way to avoid the war, to find a political solution. … I am a little bit optimistic, but I don't exclude the other option," Dr. Al Nuaimi said
Nvidia chairman Jensen Huang admits to affair with suspected Chinese spy
An independent investigation has been initiated by the Nvidia Board, noting that they have no reason to believe that either national security or company secrets were compromised. Jensen Huang's email acknowledged that he owed an apology to his family and all his employees and extended cooperation in investigation
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Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi becomes first Indian presenter at 54th International Emmy Awards
The event, which honours the best in international television from 2025, will take place on November 23, 2026, in New York City. Vijay Sethupathi is the first Indian to be named a presenter at the 54th International Emmy Awards
NRI watch: Five-year multiple-entry tourist visa for Dubai tourists
Dubai Access Club is an 'invite-only programme', which offers an exclusive five-year membership and plenty of extra rewards for repeat visitors, all at an application fee of Dhs4,032.50
NRI watch: India extends 2-month-Digi Yatra initiative to Indian citizens and NRIs
The facility is currently available on selected international flights operated by Air India and IndiGo from seven Indian airports to specific international destinations, where the required infrastructure is operational
Indian expat wins Dh25 million Big Ticket jackpot in Abu Dhabi
Meena Sareen, a resident of Dubai, has been participating in Big Ticket for about four years. She secured the jackpot with ticket number 304251
US strikes Iran’s Qeshm; Arab countries warn Tehran they will hit back
The blasts were heard on Qeshm Island and by those in the neighbouring Hengam Island. Both the islands are located very near the Strait of Hormuz. It is reported that the strikes were 'a defensive measure for Iranians using surface to air missiles against US assets'
‘US within days of launching Iran attack; World War 3 is imminent’
Fallout from a ground explosion at Pickax Mountain would contaminate the Persian Gulf, poisoning the water supply for 100 million people, writes the US former talk show host and podcaster
NRI alert: ‘The UAE is prepared for the worst, though it seeks peace,’ says Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed
Strap: With growing uncertainty in the Middle East over the possibility of fresh hostilities between the US and Iran, Gargash said another escalation between Washington and Tehran would serve neither regional interests nor those of Iran
Qatari mediators arrive in Tehran to negotiate revival of ceasefire in US-Iran conflict
The Qatari delegation delivered a letter to Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei from US Vice President JD Vance, proposing a new diplomatic process to Iran in an attempt to stave off a fresh round of US strikes. The letter has apparently been well received