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
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NRI alert: All churches in Dubai close indefinitely
Worshippers have been asked to stay away from church premises, and participate in online prayer meetings from home. Some churches, though, have decided to completely go off livestream also
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NRI Watch: Is there no end to escalation in US-Israel-Iran War?
Trump is determined that the U.S. would achieve its military objectives soon, hinting that an escalation in war can be expected if Iranian leaders ignore Washington's terms during negotiations
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NRI alert: CBSE launches alternative assessment scheme for Class XII students in the Middle East
Schools have been asked to submit scores from three internal assessments - the quarterly exam, the half-yearly exam and the pre-board exam. The highest score among these will be taken as the final result
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New Income Tax rule for UAE-based NRIs from April 1, 2026
NRIs applying for PAN card must submit many relevant documents, in addition to Aadhaar, following the removal of Aadhaar-only application method
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NRI updates: Indian national killed in Iranian attack on Kuwait power station
Confirming the death of the Indian worker, Ministry spokesperson Fatima Jawhar Hayat said that emergency response teams were assigned to the site soon after the strikes to manage the situation there
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NRI among two killed in Iranian missile attack on UAE
The victims of such attacks so far are nationals of countries, including the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka
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RBI data reveals a drop in NRI deposit flows by 25.86% in April-January 2026
The period between April and January 2026 showed a decline in the flow of money from overseas Indians into NRI deposit schemes when compared to the previous year. A noticeable fall from $14.31 billion last year to $10.61 billion this year was recorded
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NRI alert: Schools and universities in the UAE for return to in-person learning
A School Reopening Parental Survey revealed mixed reactions from families, who were assured of hybrid learning options where students could continue their education without a break