'Term insurance is no longer a decision NRIs are postponing. Purchases from India have doubled, largely driven by younger, digitally savvy professionals,' says Varun Agarwal, Head of Term Insurance at Policybazaar.com
Author: Staff Reporter (Staff Reporter)
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NRIs worst affected as Dubai restricts services to one flight per day for Indian airlines
With India being the largest source of passengers for Dubai International Airport in 2025, the one-flight-per-day restriction would mean 30 or 31 flights only per month for each foreign airline
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Indian Foreign Minister expresses solidarity with UAE during meeting with President Sheikh Mohamed
The meeting addressed the Iranian terrorist aggression targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure in the UAE
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Jaishankar meets UAE FM, discusses Mideast security situation
India expresses solidarity with the UAE and supports steps to protect sovereignty
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NRI Watch: Churches in Dubai reopen with restrictions
Individuals are required to register to be allowed entry into the church. An access pass for Saturdays and Sundays will be issued to enter the church premises
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NRI Watch: Dubai Police dismantle Scottish criminal network; 15 arrested so far across multiple nations
The arrests highlight the UAE's advanced capabilities in tracking high-value targets across borders. Investigations revealed that the Scottish network was engaged in drug trafficking and money laundering across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia
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NRI alert: ‘Those onboard vessels in Iranian waters stay onboard,’ says Directorate General of Shipping
The advisory has called on those currently ashore to stay indoors, steer clear of sensitive areas, and coordinate any movement with the Embassy of India. Seafarers onboard vessels have been asked to remain onboard and avoid non-essential visits to the shore
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NRI Watch: One Indian national and two Emiratis injured in Abu Dhabi
During a successful interception, falling debris struck the Habshan gas processing complex in Abu Dhabi, injuring three workers and causing several small fires at the site
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NRI deposits decline nearly 26% in April 2025–January 2026 period
The UAE alone accounts for more than 40% of FCNR (B) deposits at Indian banks. The inflows into this have dropped to $0.94 billion from $7.02 billion recorded last year
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NRI alert: Private schools across the UAE make admission process online-only for upcoming academic year
Digital registration systems have been enabled online for submission of appications and seat reservations. Assessments will be done by school administrators through virtual interviews and online tests