Destinations such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Oman, Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, and the UAE, have reported a sharp decline in overseas visitors and investors
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NRI supporters of actor Vijay land in Tamil Nadu ahead of April 23 polls
Volunteers of the actor's political party, TVK, claim that over 1,000 NRIs from Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Sharjah and Bahrain are expected to be present in the State on election day to cast their votes favouring him
NRI loses ₹6.5 crore from bank account; Axis Bank manager arrested in Hyderabad
The NRI customer alleges that the amount was withdrawn by the bank staff themselves by forging his signature and issuing 42 loose-leaf cheques
NRI term insurance demand doubles in two years; high-income earners opt for ₹3–5 crore coverage
'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
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
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
Jaishankar meets UAE FM, discusses Mideast security situation
India expresses solidarity with the UAE and supports steps to protect sovereignty
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
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
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
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
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