US President says Iran under massive economic pressure from blockade and sanctions
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Indian man murdered in Sharjah laid to rest in Karnataka
The mortal remains of Alvin Prakash Kunder, who was murdered in the UAE, were brought to his native Honnanakere in Kundapur taluk, where final rites were performed by relatives and friends. Sharjah police are investigating the case alongside Udupi police
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Punjabi NRIs seek protection for NRI-owned properties; demand reactivation of NRI courts in Punjab
At an event in Amritsar, the NRI community also sought a comprehensive overseas Punjabi database and special NRI identity cards in line with NORKA, the Kerala model
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NRI Watch: Apollo Hospitals CEO commends UAE as a leading model for regional integration
The multispeciality hospital group is seeking new partnerships with technology companies and healthcare providers across the region, with Abu Dhabi serving as a hub for technological and medical innovation
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Direct property or REITs: Is the NRI relationship with Indian real estate changing?
The Gulf is the largest source for NRI real estate investment, with about 60% of inflows coming from the region. For an NRI investor, this means 'Should I buy property in India?' is no longer the only question. It also involves determining which type of real estate investment best suits the investor's objectives
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‘Reimagining Keralam’: Experts seek credible channel to route NRI investments into Kerala
'Any product introduced for NRIs must be capital-secured, allowing flexibility for withdrawal at any time. It should offer returns better than bank deposits,' said M. Abdul Karim of IBPC Dubai, at a 'Pravasi Partnership' session in Thiruvananthapuram
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Modi thanks UAE President for birthday wishes: two leaders discuss regional peace and security
The two leaders also discussed bilateral ties and CEPA
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NRI alert: India announces new passport rules for children
The changes came into immediate effect after being published in the Official Gazette on September 15, 2026. Under the newly substituted Sub-Rule (1A) of Rule 12, a 36-page ordinary passport issued to children under 15 years of age will be valid for five years from the date of issue or until they turn 18, whichever is earlier
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Outlook H2 2026 targets India-UAE’s potential as wealth and investment hubs
Discussions examined how artificial intelligence, elevated interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty and changing currency dynamics are influencing global capital allocation. While UAE firms have deployed approximately US$25 billion into India over the past decade, mainly through sovereign investment, the panel identified further potential for private equity, venture capital and family office participation
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PhonePe to launch operations in the UAE soon; expands card and cross-border payment capabilities
The UAE is PhonePe's first foreign market. The fintech company intends to build a global business over the next decade