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
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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
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
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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
Ravleen Varghese: From Kerala to Dubai and Victoria’s Secret runway
'It's an incredible feeling! I'm immensely proud of my South Indian roots, and knowing that a young girl from Kerala might see me on that runway and feel that there's a place for her too - that’s what makes it really special,' says 25-year-old Ravleen Varghese, who is the third Indian, and the first Malayali, to walk the Victoria’s Secret runway after Ujjwala Raut and Neelam Gill
NRI alert: Enforcement Directorate investigates alleged NRI housing loan fraud
The searches, which took place under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, covered premises linked to Antriksh Promoters and Developers Pvt Ltd and Sunshine Infrawell Pvt Ltd. to examine how the suspected fraudulent transactions were carried out and whether money linked to the alleged offence was laundered