Business leaders, policymakers, trade experts, investors and industry stakeholders gather in Dubai to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the landmark India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Participants highlight CEPA's positive impact on market access, supply chain resilience, investment flows, and overall business confidence
Emirates NBD to take over India’s RBL Bank
The milestone clears the path for the imminent completion of a transaction that represents one of the most significant cross-border investment in India’s financial services sector, according to Emirates NBD. RBL Bank confirmed the proposed investment of around $3 billion, saying it would unlock new opportunities both domestically and globally
India–UAE economic relationship: Recommendations for businesses and policymakers to accelerate cross-border retail and consumer trade
At an event in Dubai, a strategic report was launched which highlighted the fact that companies which relied on standardised market-entry models often struggled to scale, while those investing in local capabilities, researched partnerships, and tailored operating models outperformed
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NRI quota admissions through Maharashtra’s Common Entrance Test fall by 92%
The revised ordinance on June 25, 2025 narrowed the definition of ‘NRI’ to mean that candidates based in India cannot be admitted under the NRI quota when being sponsored by relatives such as uncles and aunts
NRI Watch: Right-fitting senior Indian homeownership
For older people with an empty nest, an oversized home in the wrong area becomes a source of depression and regret. Depression because large empty spaces echo the past far more efficiently than smaller ones, and regret because the cost - both financially and in terms of effort - are no longer justified
Drone attack on UAE nuclear plant; no injuries, no radiation, say authorities
The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) confirmed that the fire did not affect the safety of the power plant or the readiness of its essential systems, and that all units are operating as normal
PM Modi condemns Iranian attacks during meeting with UAE President
His Highness and Prime Minister Modi reviewed the significant progress in collaboration across sectors that support both countries’ development priorities, particularly the economy, investment, energy, space, food security, technology, and artificial intelligence
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India-UAE ties get major boost as Modi visits UAE, meets Sheikh Mohamed
As the aircraft carrying Prime Minister Modi entered UAE airspace, it was met by a formation of military aircraft. The squadron leader requested permission to escort the aircraft to the airport in a gesture of welcome
NRI Watch: Why global Indians are betting big on India’s real estate transformation
Amid geopolitical instability, inflationary pressures in advanced economies, volatile equity markets, and slowing global growth, India continues to remain one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies. The real estate sector alone currently supports nearly 70 million jobs, making it the country’s second-largest employer after agriculture
NRI alert: Air India turns down frequency of flights on international routes
The airline confirmed that in spite of the cuts, it would continue to operate more than 1,200 international flights per month across five continents. "The adjustments have been made in response to a combination of factors, including continued airspace restrictions over certain regions and record high jet fuel prices for international operations, which significantly impact the commercial viability of certain planned services," Air India said in a statement
NRI Watch: The role of cycle breakers in navigating intergenerational healing
Cycle breakers experience the mental load of having to unlearn certain behaviours, while teaching their young ones and others the positive alternatives simultaneously. It can be emotionally exhausting to be the ones that make the change and be the change themselves. But the results of such a burdening process can turn out to be exhilarating
NRI-run company Saal.ai drives Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi AI plans
Experts say that by bringing together academic excellence and AI innovation, this collaboration represents the next level of accelerating true sovereign AI capabilities in the UAE with self-reliance and full autonomy
India wakes up to oil shock after elections. Modi’s trip to UAE will focus on energy hunger
Podcast: Executive Editor Simran Sodhi says the Indian PM's trip to meet Sheikh Mohamed will put the focus back on oil as austerity bites at home
Indian fugitive convicted of money laundering extradited from the UAE to Kuwait
The man was handed over via Interpol Abu Dhabi. The Criminal Security Office in Dubai followed up with the operations. Investigations revealed that the criminal network he was part of collected proceeds from illegal activities and laundered the money by concealing their real source through multiple transactions
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets delegates in the UAE
Misri held a detailed review of the full spectrum of the bilateral cooperation with H.E. Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State and Special Envoy for India, when they both positively assessed the developments since the visit of President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to India in January this year, followed by the visit of Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in February 2026