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Can NRIs living in Dubai avail of term insurance from Indian companies?

Here are some of the best term insurance rates available for NRIs based in Dubai from various insurers

Can NRIs living in Dubai avail of term insurance from Indian companies?
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 7:37 PM IST

India's Iran exports set to fall further amid Dubai halt, US sanctions

Indian exporters fear Trump's proposed "economic D-Day" plan, likely to be unveiled later on Monday, could further squeeze trade weakened by sanctions, banking caution and shipping constraints

India's Iran exports set to fall further amid Dubai halt, US sanctions
Updated On : 24 Aug 2026 | 6:32 PM IST

L&T wins order worth up to ₹5,000 cr for Dubai airport APM system

L&T's transportation infrastructure business vertical will undertake the design, procurement, delivery and integration of critical APM infrastructure and systems

L&T wins order worth up to ₹5,000 cr for Dubai airport APM system
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 11:19 AM IST

Dubai counters conflict headwinds as commercial transactions value rises

Office, retail sectors lead charge; experts say moderate Q2 performance may not affect Dubai's growth prospects

Dubai counters conflict headwinds as commercial transactions value rises
Updated On : 18 Aug 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

Emirates allows free date changes on Dubai flights; refund charges lowered

Emirates passengers flying to Dubai can change travel dates without a fee, while refund charges have also been reduced on eligible fares

Emirates allows free date changes on Dubai flights; refund charges lowered
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 12:18 PM IST

Dubai offers Dh3,000+ travel rewards for inviting family and friends

Eligible UAE residents can earn rewards worth over Dh3,000 when nominated visitors arrive in Dubai by October 31

Dubai offers Dh3,000+ travel rewards for inviting family and friends
Updated On : 22 Jul 2026 | 4:17 PM IST

Iran-US war: UAE flight halt call threatens fresh turbulence for airlines

Pilot body cites security risks, but carriers fear a suspension could knock their recovery off course

Iran-US war: UAE flight halt call threatens fresh turbulence for airlines
Updated On : 21 Jul 2026 | 10:42 PM IST

Dubai housing sales decline 16% in H1 2026, prices rise 6%: Anarock

Residential transactions declined from a year earlier, but average prices rose 6 per cent as Dubai's property market remained resilient despite geopolitical tensions in the West Asia

Dubai housing sales decline 16% in H1 2026, prices rise 6%: Anarock
Updated On : 13 Jul 2026 | 7:58 PM IST

Dubai's Danube Group targets nearly $4 billion launches in FY27

Danube recently launched Greenz by Danube, a townhouse and villa project, where the first phase, with a top-line potential of around $1.3 billion, has received a strong response

Dubai's Danube Group targets nearly $4 billion launches in FY27
Updated On : 28 Jun 2026 | 11:52 PM IST

Dubai issues incoming missile alert, sounds all clear minutes later

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates on Friday sounded an incoming missile alert for Dubai. It wasn't immediately clear what sparked the warning just after 5:15 pm local. Iran is suspected of launching a drone attack against a tanker off the coast of Oman on Thursday as Tehran increasingly challenges the region and the US over its control of the Strait of Hormuz, even with the current interim deal in the Iran war. A few minutes later, authorities sounded an all clear, without elaborating.

Dubai issues incoming missile alert, sounds all clear minutes later
Updated On : 26 Jun 2026 | 7:08 PM IST

Young Indians to benefit from easing of Dubai's visa-linked property rules

Dubai's decision to ease visa-linked property investment norms is expected to increase participation from young Indian buyers and mid-income professionals

Young Indians to benefit from easing of Dubai's visa-linked property rules
Updated On : 17 May 2026 | 11:23 PM IST

Dubai limits foreign flights until May 31, hitting Indian airlines hardest

The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), which represents top ​carriers IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet, has asked India to push Dubai authorities to lift the curbs

Dubai limits foreign flights until May 31, hitting Indian airlines hardest
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 11:54 PM IST

Debris from aerial interception hits Oracle building in Dubai Internet City

According to the Dubai Media Office, debris from an aerial interception fell on the facade of the Oracle building in Dubai Internet City

Debris from aerial interception hits Oracle building in Dubai Internet City
Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 11:11 AM IST

Kuwaiti oil tanker ablaze in Dubai Port after Iranian attack, no casualties

Authorities in Dubai confirmed they were responding to a drone attack on a Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai waters and that maritime firefighting teams were working to bring the fire under control

Kuwaiti oil tanker ablaze in Dubai Port after Iranian attack, no casualties
Updated On : 31 Mar 2026 | 7:02 AM IST

UAE reports new missile attack after Iran warns 3 major ports to evacuate

The United Arab Emirates reported a new missile attack Sunday morning, a day after Iran called for the evacuation of three major UAE ports, threatening for the first time a neighbouring country's non-US assets. Tehran accused the United States of using "ports, docks and hideouts" in the UAE to launch strikes on Kharg Island, home to the main terminal handling Iran's oil exports, without providing evidence, as the war showed no signs of ending. US President Donald Trump said he hoped allies would send warships to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes have deepened Lebanon's humanitarian crisis, with about 800 people killed and more than 850,000 displaced. Here is the latest: Emirati adviser slams Iran's claim that Kharg strikes were launched from the UAE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "This reflects a confused policy that missed the point, lost its direction, and lacked wisdom," Anwar Gargash, ad

UAE reports new missile attack after Iran warns 3 major ports to evacuate
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 12:01 PM IST

Dubai-based Solstice Data signs ₹52,600 cr MoU for investment in Kerala

Dubai-based Solstice Data has officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a massive investment project at an outlay of Rs 52,600 crore at the KINFRA Industrial Park in Mattannur in Kannur district. As part of the landmark agreement, 100 acres of land within the park will be allocated to the company to facilitate the development of its facilities, according to an official statement on Sunday. The MoU was formally exchanged in Thiruvananthapuram between Raj Babu Thulaseedharan, Country Head (India) of Solstice Data, and Santhosh Koshy Thomas, Managing Director of KINFRA, it said. The ceremony took place in the presence of Industries Minister P Rajeev and Director of Industries P Vishnuraj on Saturday. Solstice Data is a global leader in designing, developing, and operating advanced AI-driven High-Performance Computing (HPC) data centers. Beyond its headquarters in Dubai, the company manages over sixty data center projects across various international locati

Dubai-based Solstice Data signs ₹52,600 cr MoU for investment in Kerala
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 11:20 AM IST

Air Canada suspends flights to Dubai till May 1, expands capacity to Delhi

The airlines said that they will resume their flight operations when safe passage is ensured

Air Canada suspends flights to Dubai till May 1, expands capacity to Delhi
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 10:45 AM IST

Dubai in wartime: Key attractions offer free entry for residents, tourists

Aquaventure World, Lost Chambers Aquarium and Miracle Garden are offering limited free entry during the Dubai school break

Dubai in wartime: Key attractions offer free entry for residents, tourists
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 5:36 PM IST

Standard Chartered evacuates staff from offices in Dubai: Report

British bank Standard Chartered has a large presence in the United Arab Emirates, with Dubai now a large financial hub for leading international banks including JPMorgan and HSBC

Standard Chartered evacuates staff from offices in Dubai: Report
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 10:24 PM IST

Asia's ultra-rich having second thoughts on Dubai as Iran war rages

Dubai's ascent as a burgeoning finance and wealth hub faces a test as the US-Israeli war with Iran hits close to home

Asia's ultra-rich having second thoughts on Dubai as Iran war rages
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 10:41 AM IST